What happened on Sunday, 09 November 2025
Middlesex County, New Jersey
County staff reported that U.S. Postal Service inspectors recovered 18 mail‑in ballots taken from a Woodbridge delivery route; duplicate ballots were issued and county staff will bring any originals received after the mail‑in deadline to the board for a determination. Commissioners and public commenters also discussed two same‑day polling‑place re
Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio
City Manager Lance reported Nov. 4 that bids for the Cort and Herbster stormwater project were opened and are being evaluated. He said bids were approximately $150,000 below the engineer’s estimate and that the council will likely consider awarding the contract at the next meeting as an emergency measure.
Pickens County, Georgia
At its Nov. 7 meeting the Pickens County Development Authority's treasurer reported a single account balance of $465,077.02 as of Oct. 22 and interest income of $152.88. The treasurer also said a $10,000 donation from a contributor identified as 'Todd' had been presented and deposited but was not yet included in the reported balance.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Multiple parents, advocates and teachers told the district they need concrete, person‑centered inclusion measures (co‑teaching, planning time, measurable outcomes) rather than paperwork. District leaders and the special‑education office acknowledged gaps and pledged to build an accountability process and transition toolkits overseen by a bridge
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The board postponed its tax-classification review pending state-provided data. Members raised concerns that the town was not notified in advance of a recent Appellate Tax Board hearing and sought clarity on notification protocol for future hearings.
Pickens County, Georgia
Eric McDonald, identified at the meeting as the new regional economic development manager, and colleague George Power introduced themselves to the Pickens County Development Authority and offered ongoing support and training services.
Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio
The council unanimously approved a permit Nov. 4 for the 'Just a Jog' winter 5K at Columbiana High School on Jan. 18. Organizers said the course is the same as prior years (out and back past Jerusalem Lutheran Church) and refreshments will be served inside the school; no food trucks were planned.
Middlesex County, New Jersey
Middlesex County elections staff presented an inventory of mail‑in ballots that failed processing checks and commissioners moved to reject the enumerated defective ballots while reserving signature‑mismatch cases for individual review.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Austin ISD officials said declining enrollment at International High School has prompted consideration of reconfiguring the program model rather than continuing it as a separate comprehensive high school.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Staff told the board that applicants for preferential tax treatment under Chapter 61, 61A and 61B met program requirements and recommended approvals for most parcels; one application was recommended in part because the applicant did not subtract a house lot in calculations.
Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio
The council approved two ordinances on second reading Nov. 4: Ordinance 25‑0‑3310 (text not fully reported in the transcript) and Ordinance 25‑0‑3311, accepting streets, curbs and storm drains on Homestead Drive in Firestone Farms Plot No. 4.
Middlesex County, New Jersey
The Middlesex County Board of Elections voted on Nov. 5 to accept a challenge asking staff to review a list of ballots flagged by a private data tool as potentially belonging to voters who have moved out of state.
Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio
The Columbiana City Council recognized Russ and Diane Barnes Nov. 4 for a donation enabling construction of a storage building adjacent to Firestone Park to house the city's Christmas displays. The tourism bureau and council members praised volunteers who manage the annual Joy of Christmas event.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Parents at an Austin ISD town hall pressed the district over proposed dual‑language wall‑to‑wall programs, transfer guarantees and whether newly unzoned specialty schools will serve a high proportion of emergent bilingual and economically disadvantaged students.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Hubbardston Planning Board on Nov. 5 authorized the chair to sign a revised MRPC scope of work narrowing the project to GIS parcel analysis and light recommendations, and spent the meeting providing detailed stakeholder feedback on allowable uses, lot sizes, aquifer protections, open‑space clustering and limits on on‑site extraction.
Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio
City Manager Lance told council Nov. 4 that the city was awarded $822,893 through the ODOT municipal bridge program to replace two culverts on West Southern (project scheduled for fiscal year 2030). The project was described as about $900,000 in scope, including engineering.
Prescott, Pierce County, Wisconsin
The Prescott Tourism Committee reported on 2025 activities and the council approved the committee’s 2026 budget. The committee hired a marketing firm to rebrand and launch a new website, plans WinterFest and awarded multiple grants to local events in 2025.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The council identified three outstanding 2025 reimbursement requests — the Hubbardston Historical Society portrayal, Halloween children’s parade, and a John P. Porcino program — and discussed contacting grantees and submitting hardship letters where deadlines were missed.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Property owners informed the Planning Board that they have granted a conservation restriction on a roughly 30-acre parcel (listed as 0 Gardner Road) to the North County Land Trust. The item was presented as information only; the board thanked the owners and confirmed that select-board approval is required.
Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio
City Manager Lance told council Nov. 4 that the city submitted an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funding application for the Middle Street sewer line project with county assistance; staff thanked council and county partners for help with the application.
Prescott, Pierce County, Wisconsin
After a public hearing, the City of Prescott council approved resolutions adopting a water property-tax equivalent and the 2026 general fund balance and levy following presentation of the proposed 2026 operating budget, which includes a 2.1% levy increase and targeted reserve uses for taser and IT replacements.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Council members agreed to open the cultural-program survey by June 1 to capture summer-event feedback, will evaluate the town’s survey-hosting service, and will advertise results and survey locations at the town meeting, field day and Hubbardston Fair.
Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama
City staff announced Amy as acting city engineer and scheduled a training for Dec. 6; the board acknowledged Winslow Armstead’s election to city council and said applications are open to fill his board seat.
Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio
Councilmembers discussed forming a committee to examine EMS issues affecting the valley and return recommendations to the council. Ty Graham expressed support; council members volunteered to participate and the mayor cautioned about Sunshine Law committee membership limits.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he is ordering the California National Guard and the volunteer organization California Volunteers to assist food banks in San José with logistical and humanitarian tasks and that the state is accelerating roughly $80,000,000 in funding for food banks.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Facing roughly $59,850 in requests and $7,717 available, the Hubbardston Cultural Council agreed to a member-driven ranking process to prioritize grant awards. Members will submit ranked lists before the Nov. 11 meeting; an aggregator will compile results for final action at subsequent meetings.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Current and former students, staff and community volunteers strongly opposed an exploratory idea to move Garza’s program to the Martin site. Superintendent Matias Segura said Garza’s programming is respected and the relocation was only an early idea that would require community conversations and due diligence before any action.
Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama
The Board voted to review and amend its application fees and approved the 2026 meeting calendar (including moving the July meeting from July 2 to July 9). The fee review passed despite one recorded 'No' vote; calendar approval was unanimous among members present.
Columbiana City Council, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio
City Manager Lance said Nov. 4 the city should revisit food truck permitting rules adopted about seven to eight years ago. Council members volunteered to join a review, and staff offered to provide a report or form a committee to recommend updates.
Pickens County, Georgia
Board members reported term expirations (one speaker said their term expired in September and they do not plan to seek reappointment) and the authority agreed to skip its December meeting and reconvene Jan. 9, 2026. Members said the authority is in improved financial shape but remains affected by an unspecified moratorium.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Members approved minutes from Sept. 17, agreed to meet Dec. 17 as part of the select board session, and a motion was made to enter executive session; the transcript records the motion to enter but does not record a completed roll-call vote for the executive session.
Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama
The Homewood Board of Zoning Adjustment on Nov. 6 denied a variance request to enclose a carport at 01613 Oakmore Drive, voting 3–2 against the motion to approve.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Austin Independent School District Superintendent Matias Segura told a community meeting he had revised the timeline for proposed boundary changes and consolidations after hearing that some refinements had not been fully vetted; he described the current ideas as exploratory and pledged more community engagement before any final decisions.
Middlesex County, New Jersey
The Middlesex County Commission voted to adopt the consent agenda in a roll-call vote (five "Yes" votes recorded) and then approved a motion to adjourn. Public comment was closed by motion prior to the consent vote.
Middlesex County, New Jersey
During public comment at the Middlesex County Commission meeting, resident Charles Cradethill questioned why a reimbursement agreement related to the Smith Street collapse was on the agenda and requested cost details. A county official said the developer would reimburse 100% of damages associated with the work, but final totals were not yet known.