What happened on Sunday, 02 November 2025
Appling County, Georgia
The board voted to close the regular session and enter executive session to discuss personnel and real estate matters. On returning to open session the chair reported that no formal action was taken.
United Nations, Federal
Ambassador Joerg Lauber told reporters the council adopted 35 resolutions at its sixtieth session but budgetary constraints and state disengagement are limiting the council's ability to follow through, including delaying a commission of inquiry for eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo because funding is not yet available.
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara said two proposals would increase property tax relief for veterans: one would raise the standard exemption from $4,000 to $10,000, and the other would create a discount tied to service‑connected disability. Lara provided a county website for more information but did not specify implementation details or timing
Appling County, Georgia
County staff recommended and commissioners approved awarding the TIA‑funded Phase 2 paving contract to Scroggs Company, the low bidder, for $3,438,614.11 to pave and improve multiple segments including Satilla Church Road.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey said Massachusetts joined a 28-state lawsuit seeking the release of federal contingency funds to maintain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments during the federal government shutdown. Healey warned the program suspension is "devastating," said it takes 2–5 days to reload benefit cards, and described state-
Appling County, Georgia
Commissioners agreed to hold a called meeting to approve the 2026 budget and related millage-setting steps; during discussion they referenced digest timing, appeals, and the need to finalize PT forms before adopting final millage.
Appling County, Georgia
The commission voted to renew a municipal‑site agreement with AirMed (AirMedCare) at an annual county cost of $70,000 to secure discounted emergency flight rates for county residents; commissioners discussed limits of the coverage and urged public outreach so residents know how to purchase optional supplemental coverage.
Appling County, Georgia
County staff reported that the Appling County mobile app is now live in app stores and that a grant application is being drafted to fund rubberized mulch for local parks. The app is live but not yet actively promoted; meeting minutes and other county information are preloaded.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The commission authorized GWA to issue solicitations to procure construction management and construction services for new deep wells (AG‑10, AG‑12, Y‑8) and to rehabilitate multiple existing deep wells (A‑2, A‑7, A‑12, D‑5, F‑3) as part of the utility's water production and resilience program.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The board set a metal recycling day for Saturday, Nov. 8 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) at the DPW south entrance and reviewed recent recycling receipts, including a $482 check from Templeton Salvage. Members asked staff to create a spreadsheet mapping GL account numbers to purposes and flagged inconsistent splitting of deposits across accounts.
Appling County, Georgia
A judge described the Brunswick Judicial Circuit drug court's two‑year intensive program, reported that a regional grant will fund treatment services in Appling County for two years, and offered to coordinate opioid‑trust funds and other local resources to expand services.
Appling County, Georgia
The board accepted a $7,723.25 cash donation and transfer of an SST timing system valued at $4,919 from the Bullpen Booster Club toward a $21,688 timing-system purchase; the county already has $9,000 budgeted for the remainder and authorized an MOU signature.
Appling County, Georgia
The board reviewed quotes to replace water-damaged flooring in the Oak Street building (vacated by USDA) and moved to accept the low bid of $14,475 from Tom Davis; the renovation will allow probation to relocate and is expected to save about $30,000 annually by ending a rental contract.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The PUC approved GWA's construction contract award to Sumitomo Mitsui for the Phase 2 Pressure Zone Realignment project. The full contract totaled about $23.24 million (much funded by grants); GWA requested a phase 2b change order raising that portion to ~$8.29 million. The ALJ recommended approval but counseled against approving the full 10% extra
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Board of Health reported that a raccoon trapped after an encounter on Oct. 17 tested positive for rabies following interaction with a dog at 20 New Templeton Road. The board reminded residents to ensure pet vaccinations and to avoid wildlife contact.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The PUC approved a GWA change order with HDR to add PFAS and groundwater‑influence compliance design work for the Asan/Aspen Springs project, increasing the contract above the $1 million review threshold; GWA says bond funds will pay the cost.
Appling County, Georgia
After a bid opening with four bidders, Appling County staff recommended and the commission approved awarding the TIA Phase 2 paving contract to Scruggs Company for $3,438,614.11 to cover roughly 10 miles including Satilla Church Road.
Appling County, Georgia
The county approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for full-time employees; the raise explicitly excludes elected officials and applies to salaried full-time positions. The change was already reflected in the proposed budget and will be applied as recorded.
Appling County, Georgia
A Department of Community Affairs representative told commissioners that Appling County received a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant toward a roughly $1.8 million street-and-drainage project covering four roads and invited the county to join a press release and photo opportunity.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
During a review of 30 years of landfill testing the board identified a well that has not been tested recently; members plan a site visit, to assemble historical data for the state review, and to invite Mark (staff/consultant referenced) to a future meeting.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The commission approved GWA's revolving credit agreement with Royal Bank of Canada (up to $75 million) and a thirteenth supplemental indenture to secure the facility on parity with existing revenue bonds; the ALJ noted the CoreTech litigation may constrain the initial usable amount.
Appling County, Georgia
Appling County commissioners approved increasing monthly pay for court reporters assigned to the county’s superior court judges from $50 to $100, with the pay authorized retroactive to January 2025; the board asked that the approval be recorded in the minutes.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Board of Health reviewed a soil suitability report for 43 Birches Road after only one percolation test was completed. Members said staff should start a file for the property, develop written SOPs for well and septic permitting, and use the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB) guidebook as a reference.
Appling County, Georgia
At a lengthy public comment, a local resident asked Appling County commissioners to consider a floating local-option sales tax under House Bill 581, clarify revenues from bitcoin and solar operations, improve mobile-home decal enforcement, reassess recreation revenue sharing, and review the fire millage rate and a proposal for a full‑time county‑w‑
Appling County, Georgia
The commission approved renewal of a county-paid AirMed municipal-site agreement (annual cost discussed at $70,000) to secure discounted medevac rates for county residents; commissioners emphasized that the county-paid membership does not eliminate individual billing and encouraged citizens to buy supplemental coverage.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The commission approved a 25‑year renewable energy purchase agreement for up to 60 MW with PRG CTI (CoreTech) after finding the price within the bid cap; the PUC added a condition prohibiting construction over active GWA water lines and discussed environmental and interconnection matters.
Appling County, Georgia
The Appling County Board approved the county’s budget for 2026 and confirmed that the local mental health entity (LME) line was moved back into the general fund. Commissioners moved and seconded the measure and the chair called the vote; the record shows the motion carried.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At its Oct. 28 meeting the Town of Hubbardston Board of Health approved corrected minutes from Oct. 14 and voted to recommend Dave Rogers to fill an open board seat. Rogers must submit a volunteer application to the town clerk and receive select-board approval before being sworn in and voting.
Appling County, Georgia
Staff reported the Heritage Center roof replacement is finished and that some of a previously allocated $100,000 remains for remodel work. Staff also said the county is determining ownership and MOU status for two apartment properties before finalizing responsibility for repairs and remodels.
Appling County, Georgia
A judge described the drug court program’s two-year, intensive rehabilitation model, explained regional service coverage and asked county staff to coordinate on opioid-trust and other funding; presenter cited a $400,000 award to support two years of services in Appling County.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The Guam Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a one‑year extension of Guam Power Authority's property insurance at an estimated cost of $6.7 million, while noting reduced coverage limits and higher deductibles.
Mifflin County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
A resident told commissioners that limited extension office hours and the current key‑access process are preventing renters from obtaining the key for the county youth park and asked the county to post hours or otherwise improve availability. County staff said they would look into the issue.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Members reported narrow‑leaf gentians (a species listed under Massachusetts' endangered‑species protections) at Henry's Grove and recommended specifying native plants and targeting invasive species removal in upcoming town landscaping contracts, including the new town hall project.
Appling County, Georgia
County staff presented two resurfacing options for the recreation complex parking lot and described heavy weekend use and deteriorating conditions. The commission authorized staff to draft the project and proceed to bid, with commissioners indicating preference for full asphalt resurfacing to withstand summer heat.
Appling County, Georgia
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded Appling County a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant to support paving and drainage work on four county roads; total project cost is estimated at $1.8 million.
Mifflin County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At their October meeting the Mifflin County Board of Commissioners voted to approve routine financial items and several motions including a lease amendment for the agriculture extension office, appointments to advisory boards, and a two-year employee vision-plan renewal with BBA. The board also approved a county tax exoneration and a $4,919 liquid‑
United Nations, Federal
A U.N. group of experts reported widespread, systematic human rights violations in Nicaragua, documenting enforced disappearances, mass arrests, denial of nationality and the misuse of international mechanisms such as Interpol and financial compliance systems. The experts identified dozens of officials they say are responsible and urged states to “
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Members approved reimbursement of $214.50 for submitted invoices to be paid from the donor donation account rather than the Mount Jeff‑restricted rider account, and separately authorized up to $150 for sign materials for four trailheads. They also reviewed bridge decking concerns at Mill Pond.
Appling County, Georgia
County staff told commissioners the LMEA application must be submitted by December and proposed a 2026 list of roads. Staff recommended moving Woodlawn Church Road into the county's current contract and replacing it on the LMEA list with segments on Russell Road and Griffin Street, with estimated costs intended to keep the total near the county's $
Appling County, Georgia
A long public comment at the Appling County Commission meeting raised multiple concerns about the proposed 2026 budget, including revenue from bitcoin mining and solar farms, enforcement of mobile-home decal taxes, recreation revenue sharing, the absence of a paid county fire chief, and how the county calculated rollback millage on recent tax bills
United Nations, Federal
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan told reporters that patterns of killings, sexual violence, attacks on hospitals and sieges — most recently of Al Fashir — amount to crimes against humanity. The mission urged expanded International Criminal Court jurisdiction, an independent judicial mechanism in partnership with the I
United Nations, Federal
Ambassador Joerg Lauber acknowledged that the Human Rights Council is a political body and that debates can be "feisty," but he argued many countries still value international law and that the council remains an important forum for victims and civil society to be heard. He also said international law appears to be under strain in many places, and U
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Committee members agreed to split work into two small teams to address off‑road vehicle damage: one subgroup to research and propose physical deterrents, and another to design public‑education and signage outreach.
Appling County, Georgia
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension staff told commissioners that Appling County's 4‑H program expanded this year with a full‑time program assistant, increased participation in district and state events, and new program offerings including a Mercer partnership and a horse club. The presenters credited recent county funding for the staffing.
Appling County, Georgia
The Bullpen Boosters offered $7,723.25 toward a new pool timing system and relinquished an existing SST timing system valued at $4,919. The county already has approximately $9,000 budgeted to pay the remaining cost, and commissioners approved accepting the donation and authorized an MOU to finalize the transfer.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
A consultant presentation to the planning board has advanced discussion of a redevelopment proposal for former sandpit properties. The study outlines three zoning approaches — conservation/residential, mixed commercial/residential, or industrial/residential — and leaves the ultimate choice to the planning board and further public input.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
During a brief hearing at the Municipal Court of Providence, a presiding official said he would reduce one speeding-ticket fine from $50 to $15 and told the defendant to use the remaining $35 to buy breakfast for his two daughters. The defendant agreed to accept responsibility; the transcript contains no docket number or formal sentencing language.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Volunteers and market staff said the community-run markets are free and rely on volunteer labor and donations. Staff cited roughly "8,500 visits" last month and a weekly attendance figure given in the transcript as "11 50." After news that services "were getting cut," volunteers warned children could go hungry and urged more volunteers, drivers and
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
An unidentified speaker praised a court ruling in a lawsuit by 28 states and urged the president to use contingency funds set aside to continue SNAP payments after a shutdown, saying some recipients woke up without benefits and urging action "immediately on Monday."