What happened on Saturday, 22 November 2025
Wilson County, Tennessee
The board allowed an 11‑ft front‑setback variance for Joshua Williams (case 4355) but denied a request to allow a 697‑sq‑ft accessory dwelling unit where county code limits ADUs to 600 sq ft, citing board precedent and lack of a practicable modification by the applicant.
Shreveport City, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
At the combined meeting the council approved a set of resolutions and ordinances (multiple budget amendments and code changes) and postponed several items related to Riverfront Development special revenue and bond ordinances for later consideration.
Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County’s inaugural Firewise Calaveras Festival drew residents, local officials, CAL FIRE and vendors to share home-hardening guidance, fuel-break results and evacuation planning. Speakers highlighted legal requirements (PRC 4291), maintenance costs for fuel breaks, and new federal proposals for faster forest thinning.
Weston County, Wyoming
After reviewing insurance scenarios and stop‑loss exposures, the board voted 4–3 to accept a benefits package that keeps employee contributions unchanged for 2026, a choice administrators said helps staff while adding roughly $11,000 to the hospital’s budget this year.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
In a televised "Top 5" docket, the Municipal Court of Providence dismissed or reduced multiple traffic and parking citations after defendants cited medical emergencies, veteran service, and caregiving responsibilities; the judge also used donated funds to pay one defendant's fines.
Wilson County, Tennessee
The board denied a paving‑requirement waiver for a commercial storage site (case 4349). During public comment, a nearby resident warned that asphalt millings placed at or near the site have begun to erode into a drainage feeding Old Hickory Lake and argued the material contains heavy metals and bitumen; staff maintained the waiver would be inconsistent with the zoning order.
Shreveport City, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
A resident questioned whether the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority would own or control the Red River Express project; city counsel said state law makes the authority a discrete public trust that does not place the city's funds or credit at risk.
Education, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Districts and DOE staff presented invoices showing wide price variation for specialized student transportation and contracted services; commissioners said vendor scarcity, staffing shortages and inconsistent billing practices are pushing up per-student costs and complicating budgeting and reimbursement.
Caldwell County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina
The Caldwell County Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Thomas Howell as the district's next superintendent and held a brief closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters; the swearing‑in followed and Howell pledged stability during the transition.
Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The Lowell Elections Commission began a hand recount of District 3 ballots, explained protest procedures and voter-intent rules, set observer limits and agreed to use a 'graph' tally method while reserving absentee adjudication for later in the evening.
Wilson County, Tennessee
Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an additional 10‑foot west side yard variance for Lisa Mattern, allowing a replacement mobile home to sit 5 feet from the property line after an amended motion and board vote. Staff had recommended denial based on the zoning order.
Shreveport City, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Police chief presented monthly public-safety statistics showing homicides at 38 YTD (down from 46), 63.1% homicide clearance rate, 1,842 shots-fired calls for the year, and 42 traffic fatalities including many pedestrian deaths; chief highlighted real-time crime-center cameras and a new Monkhouse Drive substation.
Santa Cruz County, California
Visit Santa Cruz County reported flat aggregate occupancy and a 7.11% revenue decline in FY24–25, described a $3.6 million annual budget funded by the lodging TMD, previewed a planned visitor center and accessibility initiatives, and outlined a $60,000 commitment to Bay Area Host Committee activities for the 2026 World Cup.
Peachtree City, Fayette County, Georgia
An unidentified community presenter urged Peachtree City residents to strengthen a local "network of care," cited higher-than-average suicide figures and personal intervention experience, and encouraged people to ask directly about suicidal thoughts and to call 988 for help.
Education, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Members pressed whether differentiated aid must be spent on disability-related services after CSF said funds are allowable for many educational and therapeutic items and that parents, not the state, may have discretion; commissioners asked DOE for audits and documentation on allowable purchases and returned administrative funds.
Newport Beach City, Orange County, California
An ad hoc committee reviewed a single proposal from developer Burnham Ward to redevelop Lower Castaways and staff alternatives that would be city-built (options A and B). Committee members and residents debated commercialization, parking, seawall costs and historic access and instructed staff to return with refined pad-based concepts in mid-January.
Santa Cruz County, California
The Santa Cruz County Board approved amendments to the county cannabis business tax that exempt non‑cannabis ancillary goods and set a 1% tax on on‑site consumption sales, following public testimony from dispensary operators and split votes from supervisors concerned about revenue shortfalls.
Shreveport City, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
The mayor's office proposed a package including a 3% cost-of-living increase effective April 1, a doubled uniform allowance for public safety and an equipment list; council members urged including all city employees and flagged cost discrepancies on a separate police-only 10% proposal.
Porterville, Tulare County, California
Tribal representatives reported an updated appraisal on the OHV park and described a reduced‑scale hotel (about 193 rooms) and a proposed 5,000‑seat amphitheater; they urged the city, county and tribe to coordinate rights‑of‑way and MOUs to advance the project as construction costs rise.
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
At the land‑use consistency hearing portion, applicant witnesses described eight in‑river segments and on‑land bypass components in Stevenson, North Bonneville and unincorporated Skamania County and said most terrestrial elements lie in rights‑of‑way and zones that allow utility uses; local officials and public commenters questioned notice, municipal participation and shoreline master program applicability.
Education, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
A legislative commission probed the Children's Scholarship Fund about how EFA differentiated aid is awarded, focusing on two pathways—school-district IEPs and medical certification (MCD)—and flagged that about 890 students receive differentiated aid while only ~240 have district documentation, raising questions about oversight and data accuracy.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Tim Germani told the Lawrence County Board of Elections that all ballots (including provisionals and military ballots) were counted and that turnout exceeded expectations; he and board members warned voters that mail-in ballots must be physically received by 8 p.m. on election night and urged earlier mailing or in-person delivery.
Santa Cruz County, California
After hours of public comment and expert testimony, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to revise a draft battery energy storage (BES) combining-district ordinance to add measures on fire response, baseline air/soil/water monitoring and financial assurances, and to return with a new draft for the board’s review before CEQA and public hearings.
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
At an FSEC informational and land‑use hearing on the Cascade Renewable Transmission Project, environmental groups, tribal representatives and residents urged a full environmental impact statement, said the publicly posted application is a draft and argued the hearing was premature or inadequately noticed.
Porterville, Tulare County, California
Staff presented an active-transportation plan connecting the Eagle Mountain Casino/Resort area, sports complex and Porterville with proposed 3‑mile multiuse path estimated at roughly $8.1 million (construction $6.6M; design/CM $1.4M) and discussed ATP/TCAG funding and environmental timelines.
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
PowerBridge and partners described a roughly 100‑mile transmission link from The Dalles to Portland — about 80 miles underwater — using HVDC technology with 1,100 MW capacity, converter stations and seasonal in‑water construction windows; the proposal drew technical, tribal and environmental questions at an FSEC informational and land‑use hearing.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Following complaints from the League of Women Voters and local residents, the Lawrence County Board of Elections voted to forward two matters — a postcard marked "l w v" and undisclosed handouts distributed in New Wilmington borough — to the Lawrence County District Attorney for investigation. Public commenters said the materials likely influenced voters.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The state Commission on Aging presented an annual report highlighting Age Well NH (a multi‑sector plan), recommended system changes for healthy aging, workforce expansion needs and transportation and housing as top challenges for New Hampshire’s growing 65-plus population.
Governor's Cabinet: Rep. DeSantis, Executive , Florida
Governor criticized large tech firms' control over speech and said Florida will pursue state-level AI and data-center policies to protect consumers and children, and to avoid federal preemption of state actions.
Porterville, Tulare County, California
The joint city–tribal board approved payment of construction invoices 30–35 totaling $894,266.22 and a basin invoice for $2,962.71 while withholding retention invoices and consultant costs pending reconciliation; the board scheduled follow-ups for Dec. 5 and Dec. 19.
Draper City News, Draper , Utah County, Utah
A community spotlight on Jesus Feeds Food Pantry in Draper describes its 25‑year history, partnership with Utah Food Bank/Feeding America/United Way, the pantry's client shopping model, weekly donation pickups, and volunteer opportunities on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Durango School District No. 9-R, School Districts , Colorado
Pam Petrie, the district's designated election official, certified that Greg Peterson, Andrea Carpenter and Erica Brown were elected to Durango School District No. 9-R based on the official abstract of votes from the Nov. 4, 2025, election certified by the county clerk.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
The three-member Lawrence County Board of Elections voted Nov. 21 to certify the county'wide results of the Nov. general election while explicitly excluding the Hickory Township supervisor contest; the omission follows a solicitor recommendation and a judge'issued stay of certification. (Certification vote: unanimous.)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Presenters from New Hampshire Hospital and the New Hampshire Hospital Association told the committee the SB 177 report recorded 1,516 involuntary emergency admission (IEA) transports between Oct. 2024 and Sept. 2025 (about 126 per month), described transport modes and restraint types, and highlighted statute-driven clinical decisions about whether ambulance or sheriff transports are used.
Governor's Cabinet: Rep. DeSantis, Executive , Florida
Governor said three officers were shot in Indian River County and that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is engaged with the sheriff; he also said FBI is leading the Anna Kepner investigation and state agencies will assist if asked.
San Diego City, San Diego County, California
San Diego held a ceremony for National Adoption Month announcing 39 finalized adoptions. Parents and family members spoke about paperwork completion, a child spending 631 days in foster care, and the emotional significance of the adoptions.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Staff presented a sustainable procurement toolkit aligned with a May board resolution, including product specs, compostable certification guidance and event tips; staff also reported the county’s landfill compost processing pilot is built and will produce first compost mid‑December under an NCTQ food‑waste reduction grant.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The grant committee approved edits to web language and letter templates and agreed on timelines: rejection letters to be mailed immediately with a 15‑day reply window; awards will be issued after that response period.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Nathan White, DHHS chief financial officer, told the committee the department is projecting just under a $20 million general-fund lapse driven by utilization and other factors; he also described about 3,200 authorized FTEs with roughly 400 unfunded positions and hiring priorities for direct-care roles.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
An unidentified speaker in the transcript said they used a Chicago Heights economic development program and an attorney named Agee to rehabilitate vacant houses, described long waits with one alternative program, and urged returning vacant properties to the tax roll to reduce village costs.
Governor's Cabinet: Rep. DeSantis, Executive , Florida
Governor announced $23.5 million from the Job Growth Grant Fund and CDBG disaster recovery program: $16.4 million to Citrus County for a sewer replacement, $5.6 million to Newberry for roadway/water work at the F300 AgTech park, and $1.5 million to Levy County for water infrastructure.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
The board voted to enter a closed session to consult attorneys on legal standards for evaluating prospective board members, citing authority under North Carolina law; the meeting will reconvene afterward and no formal action is planned while in closed session.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Facing rebroadcasting restrictions, the committee removed a planned meeting‑house movie from funding and voted to reallocate $500 — $250 each to Nonesuch Fest and the town summer social — after reviewing ADA/recording guidance.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Dolton trustees discussed a resident-led program that would let applicants place a $10,000 escrow while the village pursues judicial deeds and tax abatements; speakers raised concerns about rehab costs, contractor vetting, and whether a rental moratorium or crime-free ordinance should be part of the final plan.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
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Greene County, Indiana
The Redevelopment Commission approved the confirmatory resolution for Allocation Area No. 5 (designating Prometheus Energetics), adopted the 2026 spending plan, authorized a farm-lease negotiation and execution, approved three claims for payment, and set the 2026 meeting schedule.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Ian Won, director of the Division of Public Health, briefed committee members on federal changes to MMR/varicella guidance, the state's universal vaccine purchase program and that New Hampshire continues to require nine childhood vaccines for schools while allowing statutory exemptions.
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
The Board of Regents on Nov. 21, 2025 voted to recognize and approve consolidation of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center into a single HLC‑accredited administrative unit after public speakers urged both concern and support; the board then moved into executive session to discuss real‑estate and personnel matters.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Staff described CPACE as a property‑attached commercial financing tool; after questions about scope and likely initial uptake, the committee moved to recommend a resolution of intent and a CPACE participation resolution to the full board and recorded a voice 'aye' vote.
Lorain County, Ohio
At a Nov. 21 budget work session, Lorain County commissioners and sheriff�s staff discussed using special-revenue funds, a drop in inmate pharmacy costs, a pause on 15 correction-officer hires and legislation affecting commissary funds as officials work to close an $11 million gap in the county�s 2026 spending plan.
Greene County, Indiana
After a public hearing featuring school and library leaders urging protection of local tax revenue, the Greene County Redevelopment Commission approved a confirmatory resolution expanding Allocation Area No. 5 and designating Prometheus Energetics as a named taxpayer under the proposed incentive package.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Lori Weaver, commissioner of Health and Human Services, told the oversight committee the department submitted its rural health transformation grant on Nov. 4, posted a public summary of proposals drawn from statewide engagement, and expects CMS to question and negotiate budgets ahead of a Dec. 31 decision.
Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Council told an online commenter it has received an unsolicited expression of interest for adaptive reuse of 201 Sabine but said the borough would retain possession and that proposals under review do not currently involve full sale; council will discuss the matter in executive session.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Community health members urged caution about relying solely on the CDC website after reported problematic content; board members said they would direct the public to state and professional resources while the county manages pertussis and varicella outbreaks.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Officials at the Northampton County registrar's office used a public drawing of numbered balls to determine winners for dozens of municipal judges, inspectors and local offices when ballots produced ties or multiple-winner slots on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot; winners were announced for each ward and office.
Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
The Finance & Administration Committee on Nov. 20 approved scheduled bills totaling $1,000,949.62, certified contractor payments including a $70,819.97 stormwater payment, and recommended capital purchases including a sewer camera and a Public Works dump-truck upfit.
Lorain County, Ohio
At its Nov. 21 meeting the Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved a space‑optimization contract, a transit plan amendment and interim GO Bus MOU, a multi‑year workforce MOU, multiple Lorain County Honor Fund grants to veterans posts, and a resolution to retain outside counsel for a 9‑1‑1/dispatch conflict; most votes were recorded as unanimous ayes.
Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Residents asked council for 2‑hour parking limits and curb/corner enforcement on Stephanie Place after weeks‑long parking by a neighboring household and construction crews; council advised collecting signatures and will refer potential changes to the public health & safety committee.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
A county‑funded study presented to the committee found that converting Mountain Mobility’s small paratransit/cutaway fleet entirely to zero‑emission vehicles would require nearly a 300% fleet increase and roughly $64 million in added capital, and that existing leased Riverside facilities lack power and maintenance space for such a transition.
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana
The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College voted to authorize the president, in consultation with general counsel, to review and — if appropriate — send Brian Kelly written notice of termination under his employment agreement; the action followed a closed-session deliberation and was approved by voice vote.
Fiscal Committee, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Jennifer Ramsey, tax-policy counsel with the Department of Revenue Administration, told the Fiscal Committee the state expects roughly $21 million more in interest-and-dividend (I&D) refunds this quarter related to the I&D repeal and that carryforwards are nearly exhausted.
Lorain County, Ohio
Commissioners approved a multi‑partner workforce development memorandum of understanding that coordinates training and services across county and regional partners; staff described recent hiring events and said Lorain County ranks highly for placing people in jobs.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
County staff said the state provided $200,000 designated after Hurricane Helene for essential services supporting families involved in child or adult protective services; $150,000 of that will go directly to rent, utilities, transportation and food.
Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Narberth Borough Council voted 6–1 to advertise an ordinance that would raise the borough earned‑income tax from 0.75% to 1.0%, the state maximum, saying revenue is needed to fund capital projects. A special meeting to consider final adoption is scheduled for Dec. 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Lorain County, Ohio
Commissioners extended the transportation development plan timeline, said transit staff will launch a public survey and integrate VIA microtransit with fixed routes, and approved an interim MOU to add GO Bus stops at the Lorain County Transportation and Community Center; officials said operations will be funded by federal and state dollars, not county general fund.
Education, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Lawmakers and DOE staff reviewed special-education cost drivers — transportation, contracted services, rate-setting and data limitations — and considered a proposed bill (LSR) that would lower the catastrophic-aid threshold; DOE modeled current-year effects and estimated a roughly $4 million shift from state to local under a $60,000 local-first scenario for existing submitted students.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
County staff identified 55 multi‑parcel slides after recent storms, said 25 meet FEMA screening for A&E (architectural/engineering) work, and described a pilot model where North Carolina Emergency Management will advance 75% of A&E costs while the county procures vendors for grouped RFQs.
Durango School District No. 9-R, School Districts , Colorado
Pam Petrie, the designated election official for Durango School District No. 9-R, announced that Greg Peterson, Andrea Carpenter and Erica Brown were deemed elected based on the official abstract of votes certified by County Clerk Tiffany Lee.
Fiscal Committee, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The Judicial Council requested additional budget authority for duties moved to it by recent law changes. The council's director told the Fiscal Committee the office faces public‑defender staffing shortages and lost a cost‑recovery function; committee members asked for legislative citations for new obligations.
Commerce & Insurance, Deparments in Office of the Governor, Organizations, Executive, Tennessee
At a Nov. 23 post-commission meeting in Gatlinburg, a former deputy and the assault victim’s mother alleged Chief Deputy Bill Evans failed to intervene during a violent assault and that some testimony at a prior decertification hearing was "untruthful." Commissioners said no formal action could be taken without a quorum and advised filing a complaint.
Lorain County, Ohio
Commissioners said Nov. 21 they are preparing sewage capacity and other infrastructure for possible future development in New Russia Township but cannot yet identify developers or tenants; they described the West Side sewer project as regional capacity building and said the loan is structured to be forgivable if the project advances.
Fiscal Committee, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Donald Kreece, the state consumer advocate, told the Fiscal Committee that he selected a Michigan consulting firm for rate-case work because in‑state firms with the necessary technical capacity were not available and because the chosen firm offered prior experience, thoroughness and a competitive price. The committee approved the contract; Representative Leishman recorded a negative vote.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
County staff told the Health & Human Services Board that USDA-funded programs including SNAP and WIC are funded through Sept. 30, 2026, and described a county-led food drive that collected 14,500 pounds of food—about 11,830 meals—to bridge disruptions from a recent federal shutdown.
Education, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
A legislative commission heard that New Hampshire’s Expanded Educational Freedom Accounts (EFA) allow students to qualify for differentiated aid either through school-district IEP documentation or a medical certification (MCD). Members raised concerns about weaker oversight for MCD-based identification and data gaps showing roughly 890 students receive differentiated aid, with about 240 documented through districts and 600+ via MCDs.
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida
On first reading the Doral City Council approved Ordinance 2025-51, which repeals Ordinance 2025-36 and ratifies the FY2025–26 budget; the ordinance will return Dec. 10 for a second reading to complete adoption.
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Election staff in Lycoming County conducted state-required random drawings to break tie votes in dozens of local contests, declaring winners for municipal, township and school board seats and explaining acceptance deadlines and procedures.
Fiscal Committee, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Health and Human Services Commissioner Laurie Weaver told the Fiscal Committee the agency reassembled a capital funding stack after bids left insufficient money to fund a federally required element; the agency said sale proceeds from existing property are speculative and not counted on to finish construction.
Keene, Johnson County, Texas
The commission directed staff to draft an amendment to Ordinance 2023-665 (Sunset Ridge PD) to clarify allowable masonry products and set a public hearing for Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.; staff cited a 2018 state change and the International Building Code in the discussion.
McCall, Valley County, Idaho
Council and staff reviewed code amendments to remove area-of-impact references, tighten planning commission residency rules, align hotel and daycare language with state standards, prohibit private boat ramps in the shoreline zone and consider limits on self-storage/warehousing in city limits; staff will produce ordinance redlines for public hearings.
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida
At a Nov. 22 special meeting, the Doral City Council approved a final millage rate of 1.6912 mills and a corresponding FY2025–26 budget that reduces the contingency reserve by $528,068 to balance the lower revenue. One councilmember opposed the action, urging adoption of the rollback rate.
City of Temecula and Pechanga tribal leaders marked the 2025 Pechanga Poweska Mountain Day with remarks recalling the 2012 settlement that returned the mountain to tribal stewardship, a proclamation reaffirming Nov. 15 as a local holiday, and an introduction to two documentary films about the mountain and its history.
Keene, Johnson County, Texas
The commission approved the final plat for Phase 2 of The Canyons development at 303 Wayland Street, noting the developer split previously approved phases, removed an outdated water line easement, and left lot sizes and utility easements unchanged.
Fiscal Committee, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Commissioner Charlie Arlinghaus told the Fiscal Committee that testing found design errors on a major construction project, work stopped on the affected portion, and an insurance settlement for the engineers will help fund remedial design work. Officials said test piles will resume soon and a 2027 completion is projected.
McCall, Valley County, Idaho
City staff and Boise-based LEAP Housing outlined two potential projects on city-owned land — a 30-unit LIHTC downtown infill and a ~16-unit Flynn Lane homeownership development — and council members signaled support for staff to explore feasibility and funding, including LIHTC applications.
Town of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Board of Health accepted a $6,000 award for recycling/drop-off equipment and discussed renewals, transfer-station staffing and the recent hazardous-waste collection that serviced roughly 158 cars; members agreed to accept the award contract and to consider staffing and scheduling changes for future events.
Keene, Johnson County, Texas
The Keene Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend Carter Schwartz (as alternate) and Stephanie Flannery to the City Council to fill two vacancies on the commission; the council may consider the recommendation on Dec. 4 or the commission will revisit it Dec. 8.
Rock Springs City Council, Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Matt Ferguson led a community training explaining a step-by-step crisis response plan designed for non-clinicians: ask directly about suicidal thoughts, listen without judgment, use self-management and social supports, and delay access to lethal means; he cited 988 and PROSPER resources.
Fort Mill Township, Lancaster County, South Carolina
At a public event in Fort Mill, Elizabeth Bowers of the Fort Mill Economic Partners introduced a new mural by local artist Debbie Witsett, praising the work as a reflection of the town’s agricultural roots and a community placemaking investment; the artist described her graffiti-based process and thanked volunteers and helpers.
Keene, Johnson County, Texas
The commission voted to set a public hearing Dec. 8 to consider an amendment to Ordinance 2023-665 (Sunset Ridge) that would clarify which products qualify as 'masonry' after a 2018 state change deferring material acceptability to the International Building Code.
Town of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At the Nov. 19 Board of Health meeting volunteers from the North Brookfield Community Food Collaborative described a cold-storage distribution model serving about 160 families and asked the board to pursue a variance or appropriate permit so temperature-sensitive donated foods can be distributed without interruption.
McCall, Valley County, Idaho
Staff presented draft zoning-code amendments that remove area-of-impact references after Valley County’s move, propose reducing the Planning & Zoning Commission from seven to five city-resident members, and recommend prohibiting private boat ramps and limiting self-storage/warehousing; council directed staff to prepare ordinances and public hearings.
LaSalle County, Illinois
Committee members were told an ARPA-funded online Tourism Ambassador Certification built with Learn Tourism will launch in January and be free to users; Ryan reported October digital metrics including 12,847 Facebook accounts reached and 403 visitor-guide boxes distributed.
Keene, Johnson County, Texas
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Phase 2 of The Canyons (303 Wayland Street). Staff said the owner reconfigured phases after purchase, abandoned a relocated water line and made minor cleanups; engineering, staff and legal reviews are complete.
Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida
The Town Commission voted 5-0 to advance five finalists for interviews in the search for a new town manager after consultant Jim Degan reported roughly 70 applicants and recommended a shorter interview field and a sequestered, standardized-question process; interviews were scheduled for Dec. 19, 9 a.m.
Tennessee State University, Public Universities, School Districts, Tennessee
TSU’s federal funding update described year-over-year declines in awards and indirect-cost recoveries; trustees were urged to increase industry collaborations, translation and commercialization to adapt to shifting federal priorities and funding models.
Tennessee State University, Public Universities, School Districts, Tennessee
The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees approved a revised fiscal-year 2026 budget and an updated bank-reconciliation policy during its Nov. 21 meeting and adopted a multi-item consent agenda. Trustees also heard committee reports and a legislative update about a December sunset hearing for the board.
McCall, Valley County, Idaho
City staff and nonprofit LEAP Housing asked the council to authorize feasibility work for two projects on city-owned parcels: a 30-unit LIHTC rental infill and a lower-density 16-unit ownership project on Flynn Lane; council signaled support to pursue feasibility and funding options.
Bradley County, Tennessee
County officials said they have a memorandum of agreement for the federal 287(g) jail enforcement model, plan to nominate about five deputies for roughly four weeks of training focused on in-jail processing, and noted transport to Chattanooga and a possible state grant for a transport van; training dates are pending due to a federal shutdown.
Keene, Johnson County, Texas
Keene Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend Carter Schwartz (alternate) and Stephanie Flannery (full member) to city council, approved minutes and routine items, and received an update on a $250,000 comprehensive plan grant.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
Lacey Parks staff reported high demand at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC), tournament-driven visitation and associated local economic impact. The board heard preliminary plans to convert a grass field to turf, add spectator seating, improve fencing and Wi‑Fi, and discussed staging improvements under the PFD extension.
Bradley County, Tennessee
Staff reported $199,481.39 spent in the first four months on off-site medical care, pharmaceuticals and imaging; the budget was affected by one inmate with three surgeries and payments will be subject to negotiated pricing with Erlanger.
Tennessee State University, Public Universities, School Districts, Tennessee
Tennessee State presented an enrollment strategy centered on Slate CRM, large name purchases, a governor-backed direct-admit rollout and a redesigned scholarship portfolio intended to reduce the institutional discount rate from over 60% toward roughly 38–42%.
Ottawa County, Michigan
The Ottawa County CMH board approved the consent agenda Nov. 21, which included minutes, the performance improvement committee report, amended and renewed service contracts (six renewals, two amended), new autism service contracts and the financial statement reported by the finance committee.
Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
Public commenters urged enforcement of the town’s customary home‑occupation rules, and Planning Director Doug McLean explained the zoning enforcement process and updates to the comprehensive plan, including a housing element the state asked the town to strengthen.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
Museum officials presented a capital campaign and timeline for a 20,000-square-foot expansion to boost exhibit space, add a STEAM makerspace for older children, expand preschool offerings and increase parking. The campaign lists $20.5 million of expected PFD funds as central to reaching the project goal of $30.6 million.
Bradley County, Tennessee
A Double D Plumbing representative showed a cut section from a 21-year-old hot-water line three-quarters full of sediment, described difficult access requiring sheetrock/metal cutting, and recommended fixing leaks as they occur while budgeting for higher maintenance costs.
Ottawa County, Michigan
Benjamin's Hope told the Ottawa County CMH board it could lose $370,000 (about 23% of Ottawa funding) if millage funds stop, which the provider said would require discharging some high-need Ottawa residents and replacing them with residents from counties able to pay higher rates.
Tennessee State University, Public Universities, School Districts, Tennessee
TSU leaders told trustees they are ahead on the Southern Association of Colleges, Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) fifth-year report, with 17 of 22 standards judged compliant; trustees also heard improved retention, lower probation and plans for expanded graduation ceremonies.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The LaSalle County Tourism Committee voted Nov. 21 to approve a one-year marketing contract with Shaw Media and authorized $26,750 in bills to Heritage Corridor for website and social media; the committee also reviewed visitor-guide metrics and will send the contract to the full county board for final approval.
Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
After a presentation by CLA, the council voted to place on the next agenda a resolution to hire CLA for an extended forensic review of invoices related to former solicitor Stephen Angel, with a proposed not‑to‑exceed cap of $50,000 and periodic check‑ins.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
The Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District approved its 2024 annual financial report. Staff reported roughly $2.74 million in revenues (primarily state sales-tax distributions) and distributions per the interlocal agreement; the board voted to accept the report unanimously.
Bradley County, Tennessee
The sheriff reported the jail passed an October 2025 accreditation audit and the state raised the per-state-inmate tier payment from $3 to $6; county leaders were told monthly Tier 1 receipts fluctuated and the accreditation could bring about $200,000 annually if maintained.
Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County CMH executive staff told the board Nov. 21 that a pending state restructuring of Medicaid PHPs and revised revenue projections could widen a FY deficit; the board discussed forecasting flaws, cost controls, and a possible push for a needs-based regional funding model.
Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
Coventry’s Town Council approved a resolution to spend $282,345.01 from opioid-settlement funds to buy Lifepak 35 cardiac monitor‑defibrillators for four fire districts, leaving an estimated $114,000 in the opioid fund after the purchase.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
At its annual meeting the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District received a legal and policy orientation on PFD law, discussed recent state extensions to the sales-tax credit, and asked staff to review whether membership in the statewide PFD association conflicts with the CAR PFD charter’s ban on lobbying.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The LPA voted 4–0 to recommend an ordinance implementing state requirements for certified recovery residences and a reasonable-accommodation process (ADA/FHA); a commissioner said such facilities are not compatible with single-family neighborhoods and urged mitigation if one appears.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The Commission on Aging reported demographic shifts and launched Age Well NH priorities — independence, wellness and care — calling for transportation solutions, caregiver respite and workforce strategies; the full transportation needs assessment concludes April 2026.
Montgomery County, Maryland
At a 90-day follow-up, Montgomery County Public Schools told the council it has cleared the DHHS paper backlog, rescreened more than half of school-based staff and published new background-screening regulations; the Inspector General kept all recommendations 'open — in progress' pending finalized procedures and implementation.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Small-business owner Gisela Chevalier told the council a post-fire relocation was denied because planning staff classed her driving school as a vocational (C-2) use; Planning Director said the unified development code treats driving schools as vocational educational facilities and changing the code would take months.
Fulton County, Georgia
During pre-certification review, a board member identified a date error on a CT Martin early-voting tape and the board unanimously voted to obtain opening tapes for review; staff said the incorrect tape date did not affect vote tallies and pledged SOP updates and reconciliation checks.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
A commissioner warned the city to watch multiple incoming state bills affecting non-school property taxes and limits on government liability; staff will track developments and update the city website.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Hospital Association presented SB 177 data showing 1,516 involuntary emergency admission transfers between Oct. 2024 and Sept. 2025, averaging 126 per month; presenters reported about 61.5% of transports by law enforcement, ~36% by ambulance, and that ~51% of transports had restraints applied before transport.
Fulton County, Georgia
The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections unanimously approved relocating an absentee drop box from Roswell Library to East Roswell Library and set advance voting sites for the Senate District 35 runoff, scheduling advanced voting and posting updates to the county website and the Secretary of State portal.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Planning Commission reviewed the Housing Framework and Analysis element, debating notification tactics for projects, sidewalk and walkability audits, mixed-use design guidelines, and potential incentives to encourage 'missing middle' and enhanced-design housing types. Commissioners asked for cross-references with health and aging sections.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
The council approved a 2025 budget amendment increasing revenue by about $3.7 million, accepted multiple state and federal grants for police technology and analyst positions, and awarded a $5,203,958 contract to upgrade a major sewer lift station; most motions passed unanimously.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Local Planning Agency voted 4–0 to recommend a text amendment to the comprehensive plan that retains a 13 dwelling-units-per-acre cap in the Low Medium Density Residential category after the Florida Department of Commerce found a proposed reduction to 10 units per acre conflicted with Senate Bill 180.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
The Kenner City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a 4,000 sq ft amusement center at 3501 Chateau Boulevard after a planning department presentation and no public opposition; the applicant requested limited extended hours for weekends and holidays.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
HHS CFO Nathan White told the oversight committee the department currently projects a general-fund lapse just shy of $20 million for FY26 and described vacancy trends driven in part by ~400 unfunded positions among roughly 3,200 authorized roles; agency officials warned statutory limits prevent some funds from lapsing and noted revenue uncertainty.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Small‑business owner Gisela Chevalier told the council her driving‑school site was denied occupancy because the unified development code classifies driving schools as vocational/educational uses allowed in C‑2 zoning; staff offered to meet with her and said a code amendment could take five to six months.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
During the work session, emergency-services and sheriff's office staff told the Planning Commission they track response times and that national benchmarks for fire/EMS response are around eight minutes; commissioners discussed volunteer recruitment, recent county volunteer incentives and the need for water-supply tanks and technology investments to support countywide public-safety coverage.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
The Kenner City Council approved a budget true‑up, multiple emergency purchases, grant acceptances and contracts — including a $5.2 million sewer lift station upgrade, playground equipment, and federal grants to fund two analyst positions — all by unanimous votes.
Fort Mill Township, Lancaster County, South Carolina
Council approved a state-required update to the town’s business-license class schedule under Act 176 of 2020 and extended a temporary moratorium on acceptance and processing of residential rezoning/annexation applications through March while the town completes major planning updates.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At a Nov. 21 work session, St. Mary's County planners and commissioners reviewed the draft Public Health & Community Services element of Comprehensive Plan 2050, discussing aging demographics, behavioral health responsibilities, recruitment barriers for clinicians, and edits to remove prescriptive language such as 'guarantee' in favor of collaborative, implementable actions.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Commissioners requested a written comparison of per-gallon rates after residents reported rising bills; staff said the city appears to pay the same per-gallon fee as other contract cities, noted fees are limited by state statute, and flagged a 25% surcharge for customers outside North Miami Beach’s jurisdiction.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Division of Public Health director described a CDC recommendation change limiting combined MMRV for first doses under age 4, and told the committee existing state school vaccine requirements remain the same; committee members asked about exemptions and funding for childhood vaccines.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
The Kenner City Council unanimously approved a conditional‑use permit for a proposed 4,000‑square‑foot amusement center at 3501 Chateau Boulevard; planning staff said parking and hours requests are consistent with an existing operator and the planning commission recommended approval.
Fort Mill Township, Lancaster County, South Carolina
On second reading the council rezoned about 15.9 acres in Ward 2 to Mixed-Use (MXU) to enable conversion of a historic mill into 225 apartments and roughly 25,000 sq ft of retail; the plan includes parking, street realignments and reserved discounted units for town and school district employees.
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Council approved a package finalizing FY2025-26 budgets across multiple funds and passed the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the operating budget; staff said adopting the lower millage reduces tax revenue by about $528,068 and recommended reducing contingency to balance departmental operations.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Staff told commissioners the online scooter survey closed in September and a committee will present full results and a draft code in January; daily enforcement continues while staff evaluates legal options used by other cities.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Commissioner Lori Weaver told the Health and Human Services Oversight Committee the state submitted a Rural Health Transformation grant application on Nov. 4 and expects CMS questions during a review period; final award and budget decisions are due Dec. 31, after which procurement and hiring could accelerate.
Fort Mill Township, Lancaster County, South Carolina
Fort Mill Economic Partners reported 1,500 website users in 28 days, a successful Strawberry Sprint & Stroll fundraiser that raised about $3,000 for Fort Mill Care Center, a $15,000 matching utility infrastructure grant piloted downtown, and plans for a micro-transit pilot pending funding.
Wisconsin Arts Board, State Agencies, Executive, Wisconsin
An advisory panel for the Wisconsin Arts Board reviewed 11 Creation & Presentation grant applications, praising several programs while flagging that none of the applicants completed the new accessibility self‑assessment required for state‑funded organizations. Panel recommendations will go to the full board for a December vote.
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Doral City Council on Nov. 22 adopted a final millage rate of 1.6912 mills for FY2025-26 to address a Department of Revenue compliance finding that the Sept. 17 adoption did not meet the two-thirds vote requirement; the measure passed 3-2.
Lexington 05, School Districts, South Carolina
At a 4:00 p.m. special-call meeting the board approved its agenda, entered and exited an executive session to review an employee investigation (no details disclosed), elected Mr. Herring as vice chair, and then adjourned; vote tallies are recorded in the transcript.
Hillsborough County, Florida
Members voted to create an Innovation Zone subcommittee to study pilot programs (not necessarily geographic) including expanding civil citations; motion was moved by a board member and seconded, and the chair recorded the motion as approved (exact tally not specified).
Fort Mill Township, Lancaster County, South Carolina
Fort Mill leaders thanked dozens of fire and emergency responders after a wind-driven fire burned an estimated 23 acres along Dobie's Bridge Road; crews from more than a dozen departments helped contain hot spots overnight, officials said.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Staff reported 105 homes plus 15 vacant lots completed on the Golden Shores utility grounding project, with 46 properties still lacking permits; AT&T fiber upgrades are a separate project expected in 2026, and staff urged stronger outreach to obtain remaining permits.
Hillsborough County, Florida
Subcommittee reported Circuit 13 had 94–95% school enrollment for youth under supervision (186 total; 11 not enrolled). Members discussed new truancy law changes and potential operational burdens for schools and courts.
Ottawa County, Michigan
After a public briefing that put a potential $5.5 million CMH shortfall at the center of the discussion, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted to direct the county administrator to develop a strategy and timeline to evaluate converting Community Mental Health to an authority; an earlier motion to go into closed session failed.
Lexington 05, School Districts, South Carolina
At a special call meeting, Lexington 05 approved its agenda, entered an executive session to review an employee investigation, elected Mister Herring as vice chair after Miss Sykes withdrew her name, and then adjourned. Several formal motions passed unanimously or by recorded tallies.
Wilson County, Tennessee
The planning commission approved multiple rezoning requests, site plans and plats on Nov. 21, including a rezoning for the Panatonia industrial parcel and the Goddard rezoning (7–1). The board also approved numerous site plans and final plats and granted a deferral for one major sketch plan.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Commissioners heard that Miami-Dade County will consider a resolution enabling Sunny Isles Beach to pursue a 20 mph internal speed limit; the city hired a consultant for designs, and preliminary plans include a two-way bike lane that would require curb work and tree removals.
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana
The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College authorized the president, in consultation with general counsel, to review and — if appropriate — send written notice of termination to President Brian Kelly; the board took the action following an executive-session deliberation and recorded the result by voice vote with no tallies provided.
Weston County, Wyoming
The board welcomed new CFO Paul (as introduced in the meeting), heard clinic and staffing updates, and approved credentialing for several providers before adjourning to executive session.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The commission celebrated winners of the city’s 2026 photo contest and honored middle-school winners of a Florida City Week essay contest, presenting calendars and reading excerpts that highlighted local pride and diversity.
Ottawa County, Michigan
After a public presentation on Medicaid funding risks and a likely $5.5 million FY25 shortfall, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted to direct the county administrator to develop a strategy and timeline to evaluate converting the county's Community Mental Health department to a single-county authority, while promising public hearings.
Hillsborough County, Florida
The board reviewed October pre-arrest delinquency citation data (32 battery charges among the month's cases), discussed outreach and awareness strategies for youth and parents, and noted education initiatives tied to truancy and threat assessment.
Weston County, Wyoming
Board authorized hiring Elevate CPA at $100/hour to perform a forensic-level cleanup of the general ledger and support audit readiness after the state placed funds on hold; timeline targets internal cleanup by mid-December and external audit submission by February.
Fulton County, Georgia
At a Nov. 21 special pre-certification meeting, the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections unanimously approved relocating an absentee ballot drop box to East Roswell Library, set advanced voting sites for the Senate District 35 runoff, and voted to obtain opening tapes after staff identified a date discrepancy on a CT Martin results tape.
Wilson County, Tennessee
After debate over density and preservation, the board voted to recommend an amendment to Wilson County's PUD overlay: minimum acreage lowered to 30 acres, density tied to 1.75 lots/acre, and a required 30% permanently preserved open space; recommendation will go to the county commission in December.
Hillsborough County, Florida
Officials reported progress on live-scan fingerprint installation and distribution of DJJ pocket cards to law enforcement, discussed JAC security funding, and outlined plans to draft procedures to expand pre-arrest civil citation use based on Polk/Pinellas models.
Ottawa County, Michigan
A public commenter told the CMHOC board the Momentum Center will start free Friday hot meals in Grand Haven, hold a Dec. 1 town hall on mental health and host Dec. 3 learning sessions about a friendship-bench pilot with volunteer recruitment.
Weston County, Wyoming
After prolonged debate about premiums and stop-loss exposure, the board approved a plan that keeps employee contribution at current levels and absorbs the projected 2026 increase; the measure passed 4–3.
Wise County, Virginia
At the end of the meeting an unidentified speaker moved to approve a resolution certifying that matters discussed in a prior closed meeting were lawfully exempt from open meeting requirements; the transcript records brief verbal responses but no formal vote tally.
Hillsborough County, Florida
Circuit 13 Advisory Board presented the Julianne M. Holt Public Service Award to Chrissy Dorian and the Community Champion Award to Amanda Thomas, recognizing long service and work supporting justice-involved youth.
Wilson County, Tennessee
The Wilson County Planning Commission granted a developer‑requested deferral (up to six months) for a 146‑lot sketch plan on Central Pike to allow time for a traffic and safety analysis, citing the site's proximity to a new elementary school and state‑road access issues.
Wise County, Virginia
An unidentified speaker on the Wise County Board of Supervisors proposed exploring zero‑based budgeting, urging department heads to justify requests rather than relying on historical allocations and warning that cutting benefits could jeopardize staff retention.
Ottawa County, Michigan
Board leaders and providers told the Community Mental Health of Ottawa County board that a pending MDHHS RFP and court decisions could change who manages Medicaid benefits and that region-wide Medicaid revenue projections are down roughly $2.8 million, worsening a FY2025 deficit and threatening provider stability.
Calaveras County, California
Volunteer and contractor groups described how initial-entry fuel breaks lessen fire intensity in Calaveras County, but presenters warned that lack of timely maintenance can erase benefits and estimated ongoing upkeep could cost roughly $1.5 million annually at build-out.
Washington County, New York
The Washington County Board moved forward with introductory Local Law E to establish a county land‑holding corporation (land bank) to address vacant, abandoned and tax‑delinquent properties and set a public hearing under the Not‑for‑Profit Corporation Law; no oral public comments were offered during the hearing.
PRINCE WILLIAM CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Following a closed session, the board certified the closed meeting and approved appointments/releases, two religious‑exemption requests (RE25-18 and RE25-19), and authorized legal‑counsel recommendations; all motions were approved by recorded voice votes.
Weston County, Wyoming
The board approved credentialing for several clinicians, reviewed a drop in the Manor’s CMS star rating tied to missing staffing reporting, and discussed clinic outreach programs and recruitment plans.
Calaveras County, California
CAL FIRE Tuolumne‑Calaveras public information officer Emily Kilgore gave practical guidance at the Firewise Calaveras Festival: Zone 0 (0–5 ft) will be clarified by the Board of Forestry this year, PRC 4291 requires up to 100 ft defensible space, and homeowners should prioritize vents, roof, decking and driveway access improvements.
City of Orange City, Volusia County, Florida
After more than an hour of public comment and heated discussion, the Orange City Council failed to adopt a motion to terminate City Clerk Kaylee Burleson, with a 5-2 vote against immediate termination. Speakers across the community urged fairness, cited staff turnover and alleged retaliation by the mayor.
Washington County, New York
After more than an hour of public comment and hours of debate, the Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted the tentative 2026 budget at its meeting, advancing a package that supervisors called a compromise to balance services and address a multi‑year fiscal shortfall. The board recessed to Dec. 19 after the vote.
Weston County, Wyoming
The board introduced new CFO Paul Meilano, heard a timetable to reconcile the hospital’s financials ahead of a state audit, and authorized hiring Elevate CPA at $100/hour to perform forensic general‑ledger cleanup and short‑term accounting support.
PRINCE WILLIAM CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Superintendent Latanya McDade presented the Vision 2025 closeout, reporting a 94.8% graduation rate, a 6.7 percentage‑point drop in chronic absenteeism, major gains in AP pass rates and CTE credentials, and roughly $492 million in scholarship awards over four years.
Harrison County, Mississippi
Members said mandated reporters and chancery courts lack timely access to CPS case status and requested read-only access to MyKIDS; speakers also urged automatic capture of officer narratives and body-cam evidence. Memorial Hospital reported a new safety-plan process that aims to ensure plans before infant discharge.
Wilson County, Tennessee
A concise roundup of the Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals decisions on cases 4348–4362, listing the board’s vote outcomes and key conditions for each item.
Marshall County, Alabama
At a special-called meeting, the Marshall County Commission voted to authorize the county to join a coordinated intervention in litigation challenging the Alabama Simplified Seller Use Tax (SSUT) and approved tailored conflict-waiver language for the county attorney’s firm.
Harrison County, Mississippi
Harrison County’s Blue Ribbon Committee told state legislators the child-neglect statute should be clarified so it applies only to marijuana and not to harder drugs, and reported progress on a proposed ‘Baby DJ’ public alert for missing infants; lawmakers and a state public-safety official expressed support during recent meetings.
PRINCE WILLIAM CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Administration presented four proposed 2026 school calendar options and said more than 12,000 stakeholders responded to the survey; Option A (two-week winter break and optional Monday-after-spring-break workday) was the community’s top choice, while staff preferred Option C.
Wilson County, Tennessee
After confirming prior minutes, the board approved an extension of the seasonal Haunted Woods/Dead Land special use at 7040 Murfreesboro Road through November 2030, with conditions from prior approvals to remain in force.
PRINCE WILLIAM CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Public commenters and board members pressed the school division for more teacher input after administrators outlined comparisons showing PWCS teachers work a 7‑hour day while most Virginia divisions use 7.5 hours; no vote was taken — presentation was informational and follow-up data was requested.
Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
Several residents, led by Cheryl Kane, urged the council to enforce Coventry’s customary home‑occupation rules, alleging landscaping, salvage and other business activities are operating in residential zones and that complainants feel intimidated; planning staff explained enforcement steps and evidence thresholds.
Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
After a lengthy Q&A with CLA’s forensic team, the council voted to add a resolution to the next meeting to hire CLA for an extended invoice review of former solicitor billing, with a $50,000 not‑to‑exceed cap and periodic check‑ins; council members raised cost, legal‑expertise and privilege concerns during debate.
Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
The Coventry Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑121 to buy LifePak 35 cardiac monitor‑defibrillators for four fire districts, using opioid settlement funds; the town manager says about $114,000 will remain after the purchase.