What happened on Thursday, 27 November 2025
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
Wiss Associates presented a $5.8 million downtown landscape master plan Nov. 26; committee will send the plan to full council without recommendation and approved allocating $53,555 in remaining council contingency funds for string lighting and a mural RFP administered by the Dahl Arts Center.
El Segundo City, Los Angeles County, California
El Segundo Police Department and EbikeSense ran a hands-on safety class at Center Street School this morning; instructors said many students use improperly fitted helmets or rely on one brake and demonstrated emergency stops and scanning drills. More classes will be listed on the department’s events calendar.
Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois
The BZ and E Committee approved a petition to vacate city and stormwater-control easements at the Norton property (25-0692) as a plat cleanup; staff said the easements were no longer needed following a final plat revision.
Clark County, Kentucky
Officials reported auction proceeds and grant reimbursements that would lower the county share for a new emergency truck, but members raised procedural concerns about approving the purchase at a special meeting; the motion was rescinded with plans to place the item on the December agenda.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
Legal & Finance Committee voted Nov. 26 to send Ordinance No. 6698 to full council without recommendation. The draft would require annual registration (fee under $100), a state lodging license where applicable, a six‑month compliance window, two off‑street parking spaces, and occupancy capped at two people per bedroom plus two sofa sleepers; homes with more than five bedrooms would require a conditional use permit.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
City staff will submit a $1 million EPA planning grant deliverable Dec. 1 that expands greenhouse‑gas planning along the I‑90 corridor from Spearfish to Box Elder; staff recommend a 31% emissions‑reduction scenario and will hold a public presentation Dec. 11.
Maumee City Council, Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio
Council debated proposed charter amendments related to procurement and the city administrator selection process and confronted a rumor that the administration planned to hire former administrator Patrick Birch as a consultant; council members split on whether to table the items until the incoming council.
Mayor Alex Runagi described a new well that will raise Laguna Beach’s local water reliability to about 66%; State Sen. Tony Strickland backed streamlining fuel-modification permitting through CEQA and pressing for full funding of Prop 36 while warning against one-size-fits-all housing mandates and criticized state spending priorities such as high-speed rail.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
Planning staff said DEC supplied comments on Oct. 27 and the applicant provided a SHPO no‑impact letter and wetland documentation; the applicant joined virtually and the board tabled the proposal to the December agenda to await DEC and sewer-discharge information.
Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois
The BZ and E Committee approved a conditional-use permit and final-plan revision allowing a ~2,000 sq ft drive-through building and related parking changes at Oakhurst Center (404 North Yolo Road); petitioner said no tenant is yet signed.
Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois
The BZ and E Committee moved to recommend approval of the Orchards Crossing rezoning and plan description while directing staff to draft EV-charger requirements; staff and residents had opposed allowing a gas station, while developers and the Planning & Zoning Commission supported it.
Clark County, Kentucky
The court approved awards from the Bluegrass Community Foundation but deferred a $10,000 allocation to Greater WEX after members said the proposal lacked prior discussion and transparency. Debate referenced Ordinance 98-13 and regional competitiveness planning.
Maumee City Council, Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio
Council President Barrow announced he would step down as president and remain on council; after a charter clarification motion passed, council nominated and selected Chelsea Ziz as the new council president during the special meeting.
Chase County, Kansas
County staff updated the board on multiple grant efforts: a FEMA AFG denial for a fire truck, pending Safe Streets for All and rural/bridge grants, a Federal Lands Access Program proposal for City Road 227, siren testing, and a Cedar Point tower repeater update.
On Fair Game Laguna, State Sen. Tony Strickland said he campaigned against Prop 50, arguing the redistricting it enables creates "predetermined elections" that split communities and undercut competition; host Tom Johnson and Mayor Alex Runagi agreed local representation could be harmed.
Chase County, Kansas
County staff said KDHE recommended a Connex shipping-container as a fundable option when resubmitting a hazardous household waste grant, potentially avoiding a $16,000 modular building purchase; the existing boxcar used to store waste may require costly mitigation before disposal.
Clark County, Kentucky
The chair of the Rochester Park County tourism commission asked the fiscal court to repair trail drainage, add gravel, replace stolen benches, and pump a restroom at a Civil War fort on county land, offering the commission's help to facilitate work.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
The Cheektowaga Planning Board on Nov. 26 tabled an application for a 155-foot disguised ‘mono pine’ wireless tower at Lawson after the applicant did not attend and a wetland delineation remains pending with Costage Engineering and the DEC.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Lakeville Select Board unanimously approved several five-year host-community agreements for cannabis businesses (Northeast Alternatives Inc; Twisted Growers Retail LLC at 8 Harding St; Twisted Growers LLC at 415 Millennium Drive) and ratified a medical HCA for Bountiful Farms Inc; the board also voted to hire Arthur Wright as a seasonal snowplow operator at $27.25/hour.
Chase County, Kansas
At their Nov. 26 meeting the Chase County commissioners approved warrants, payroll, minutes and adopted Resolution 2025-09 for the county solid-waste management plan; two change orders also passed and a 10‑minute executive session was held with no action reported.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
After a public hearing, the Lakeville Select Board adopted the assessors' recommendation to keep a single tax rate for fiscal 2026 and set the residential factor at 1; assessors projected a $9.74 per $1,000 rate and an average single‑family tax increase of about $170 (2.7%), pending Department of Revenue certification.
Clark County, Kentucky
Members questioned approving a roughly $130,000 payment for work on Old Spring Road, citing missing procurement documentation and uncertainty whether a required tack coat was applied. The court voted to table payment pending documentation and testing.
Chase County, Kansas
County staff told commissioners they were not awarded a FEMA AFG vehicle grant, described KDHE guidance to pursue a 20-foot Connex for hazardous household waste operations instead of a new modular building, raised disposal constraints for a contaminated boxcar, and updated commissioners on Safe Streets and infrastructure grant efforts for County Road 227.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
At the Municipal Court of Providence, the judge handled four cases: an environmental noise summons where the inspector recommended a $100 fine or trial, a speeding case with a vacated default and a $96 fine, a parking ticket rescinded after towing costs were paid, and a parking dispute set for trial after a counselor's plea for leniency.
Riverside Local, School Districts, Ohio
After an executive session, the Riverside Local School District Board approved a resolution directing the treasurer to serve a pre-discipline/pre-termination meeting demand upon Dr. Christopher J. Rotino by electronic delivery; the motion passed 3–1.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
The board approved site‑plan action and issued a negative declaration for a 6,327 sq ft addition for Dell Hydraulics at 50 Stratman, while noting a DEC wetland delineation and pending permit application; the owner said the expansion will support increased manufacturing and export markets.
LaSalle County, Illinois
After extended debate about recruitment, training and cost, the board voted Nov. 26 to table a proposed ordinance changing election-judge per diem (current $185/day) until January; a motion to table passed 12–11. Board members cited comparative county pay surveys and training incentives in the debate.
Riverside Local, School Districts, Ohio
The Riverside Local School District Board voted to engage Stifel as underwriter, remove a prior underwriter reference to RBC Capital Markets from a previous resolution and rescind a certificates of participation resolution; several trustees raised questions about the municipal adviser’s recent resignation and timing of the change.
Chase County, Kansas
At their Nov. 26 meeting, Chase County commissioners approved warrants and payroll, adopted the countys annual solid waste management plan (Resolution 2025-09) after correcting a header date, approved two change orders, and recessed briefly into an executive session on nonelective personnel.
WORTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
On its November agenda the board approved the Comprehensive Achievement and NCIC reports, two tax abatements (roll-call approved), an updated School Resource Officer agreement, a second reading of Policy 7.22, and an employee's unpaid leave request; several items passed by voice vote and the tax abatements were approved by roll call.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
The planning board issued a negative declaration for a proposal to demolish an existing structure and add 13,462 sq ft to an existing retail plaza at 2695 Union, noting pedestrian access improvements, increased landscaping and that DOT/stormwater reviews and a 'perm 33' will be required as plans are engineered.
Logansport City, Cass County, Indiana
The Logansport RDC approved a $150,000 discretionary line of credit for Habitat for Humanity and $27,000 for career‑center computers, corrected a Baker Tilly invoice amount and accepted routine minutes and financial reports.
Jasper City Planning Commission, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a special-use permit for TrueCraft/Jean Kent Holdings to operate a custom woodworking and millwork facility at 279 Confederate Avenue, with six conditions including no on-site staining or chemical finishing without approvals and screened outdoor storage.
Cole County, Missouri
Commissioners approved a set of routine contracts, change orders and administrative items on Nov. 26, 2025, including a safe-haven baby box change order and amended ER, an MOU with the Missouri National Guard 7th Civil Support Team, DevNet user increase, asphalt program closeout, IDIcore contract, accounts payable, MEM renewal, three assessor corrections, mechanic toolset purchase and surplus vehicle titles.
WORTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Auditor Helen Hoefker reported an unmodified (clean) 2024–25 audit; the district’s general fund revenue slightly exceeded budget and the fund balance increased by about $7.5 million. Carmen presented the monthly revenue/expenditure report for the period ending Oct. 31, 2025, showing revenues at 28.78% of budget with expenditures on track.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The board approved Abby Craft as chief county assessment officer (term begins 12/01/2025 at a salary noted as $115,801), introduced interim nursing-home administrator Alyanna Mejia, and approved new nursing-home daily rates effective Jan. 1, 2026 (private $252, semi‑private $240, expanded semi‑private $248).
Jasper City Planning Commission, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia
Planning commissioners recommended reducing required parking from 127 to 108 spaces for a planned 25,400 sq. ft. mixed-use center on the condition that a shared-parking agreement is finalized and at least 108 spaces remain onsite.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
A proposal to add 42 parking stalls and a gazebo next to a dog park at 63‑86 Transit was discussed at length; the Erie County planning and DOT raised screening, curb and wetland buffer issues, and the planning board referred the item to DEC and the Traffic Safety committee for ADA and buffer analysis.
Jasper City Planning Commission, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia
The planning commission recommended approval of a special-use permit to add a drive-through restaurant at the Gateway PUD at 319 Mountain Boulevard South, subject to 14 staff conditions aimed at traffic, noise and light mitigation.
Cole County, Missouri
County staff presented and the commission approved the SFY 2025 GMT cost report: total reimbursement of $427,632, with a nonfederal share of $147,668 (net county share $279,964); staff said increased operating costs and lower CMS reimbursement explain the larger figure and asked for signatures by the end of the day.
Cole County, Missouri
County staff outlined a plan to update the county's building and electrical codes (currently using early-2000s code cycles), hire a citizen building commission, hold public hearings, and aim for adoption in the first quarter of next year.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
The planning board tabled action on a proposed ~53,000 sq ft commercial tire storage and service building at 3419 Broadway after learning a prior negative declaration had been rescinded and the NYS DEC requested additional materials; the applicant provided a SHPO no‑impact letter and wetland work is underway.
WORTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The Worthington Public School District board voted to allow the city to explore siting a proposed ice arena on district-owned land and indicated preference to retain land ownership and lease the facility to the city; board members discussed location options, potential land-value contribution and a reported $1 million funding shortfall.
Jasper City Planning Commission, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia
The Jasper City Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a request to deannex about 6 acres owned by Rainy Day Development so the owner can pursue development under Pickens County zoning; staff said the parcel is undeveloped and would remain in the city's water service area.
Logansport City, Cass County, Indiana
Hitchcock Design Group and Eel River Railroad asked the Logansport RDC to fund schematic design ($61,100) and a survey ($78,000) to create a mixed-use trail and preserve short‑line rail potential along an inactive West‑Side corridor, citing student safety, maintenance savings and investor interest.
Maumee City Council, Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio
Council President Barrow announced he was stepping down; the council adopted a motion clarifying that a president may step down before the term ends and immediately select a replacement, then nominated and voted to install a new council president (nominee Chelsea Ziz accepted).
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The committee reviewed updates to student-facing Title IX (Policy 103), nondiscrimination for students with disabilities (103.1), staff nondiscrimination (104) and an administrative regulation (104.2) on lactation breaks; changes mostly align district language with federal law and statutory amendments. Staff clarified FMLA eligibility and said revised documents will return for committee and legislative review.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The board approved Resolution 25‑30 to remove 0.94 miles of County Highway 20 (Champlain Street) from the county system and separately approved an intergovernmental agreement to form the Peru Midwest Industrial Nexus TIF, which captures incremental tax growth for up to 23 years; the TIF includes multiple taxing districts and a 15% surplus-sharing arrangement.
Cole County, Missouri
Commissioners approved buying $50,000 of Boone County's MoDOT soft-match credits at 65¢ on the dollar (presented as $32,500) to apply toward the Sturbridge Bridge replacement, saving the county an estimated $17,500 of local match expense.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
The board reviewed a proposed penalty schedule (two flat untimely fines of $10,000 and $50,000 and a $5 per‑member failure‑to‑submit penalty that would double in year two) but deferred action to November after members and public commenters — including patient advocates and unions — argued the proposed amounts are too small to deter national plan noncompliance.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The LaSalle County Board adopted the 2025–26 budget and a $32.86 million tax levy Nov. 26 after debate over using accumulated IMRF and Social Security balances and one-time iFiber/ARP proceeds to limit levy increases. The vote on the budget was 18–5; the levy passed 21–2.
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Administrators presented the district's comprehensive-planning AR and timeline (kickoff Dec. 15; board approval expected by March), updated district vision/mission aligned to the strategic plan, and reviewed 2025 academic standards updates including new technology/science language and curriculum ties to PDE standards. No policy vote taken.
Maumee City Council, Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio
At a special Maumee City Council meeting, members debated proposed charter updates to procurement and appointment processes and publicly pressed council leadership about rumors the administration might contract former administrator Patrick Birch; Council President Barrow denied plans to sign such a contract without council approval.
Cole County, Missouri
Commissioners discussed whether to buy all rooftop HVAC units for the Cole County Jail now or phase replacements. Staff gave cost ranges of $1.2 million–$2.6 million and warned about warranty start dates if units are stored. The commission tabled a final procurement decision to next week to return with options.
Muncie City, Delaware County, Indiana
The Board of Sanitary Commissioners in Muncie said IDEM approved its long-term control plan and honored District Administrator Rick Conrad in his final meeting. The board approved an interlocal parks sanitation agreement, a 4.5% salary increase, the 2026 meeting schedule and a $1,698,000 task order with T Y Lin.
Cole County, Missouri
After a lengthy discussion about warranty start dates, storage and phased procurement, Cole County commissioners asked staff to return with three procurement options for the Cole County Jail HVAC replacement; commissioners cited engineering estimates ranging from about $1.2 million to $2.6 million.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Board members spent extensive time defining 'technical assistance', how targeted performance improvement plans (PIPs) will be monitored, and whether the office should compel public testimony or grant waivers. Staff emphasized TA is high‑level guidance while PIPs would be specific and measurable; confidentiality limits and enforcement sequencing were central concerns.
Elkhart City, Elkhart County, Indiana
Airport staff told the board the tower is operating on a single frequency after storm/lightning damage; a critical regulator is being manufactured with an estimated one‑month lead time, and crews will replace antennas and older radios to restore range.
Cole County, Missouri
County building/planning staff told commissioners they plan to adopt the 2018 building code and 2017 electrical code with county amendments, form a building commission of citizens and hold at least three public hearings; staff said goal is to complete adoption in the first quarter of next year.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
At a Health Care Affordability Board meeting, staff announced California’s Calyrex biosimilar insulin program — state‑backed glargine pens at a target retail price of $55 per five‑pack starting Jan. 1, 2026 — and described a federal rural health transformation application focused on hub‑and‑spoke care models, technology, and workforce development.
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Committee discussed Policy 006.1 (electronic attendance). Members split on whether a physical majority should be required for quorum during inclement weather or emergencies; the committee declined changes and will discuss the policy at a future committee-of-the-whole meeting.
Elkhart City, Elkhart County, Indiana
The board authorized staff to submit a FAA pre‑application to secure navigation easements (not immediate purchases) to address trees impacting Runway 27 approach minimums; staff identified two priority parcels totaling about 30 acres and said the FAA may reimburse appraisal and legal work.
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Members discussed Policy 005's draft limit of three-member committees versus the current two-member practice; supporters said three increases participation while others worried about quorum issues. The policy will be revised and returned for first read.
Elkhart City, Elkhart County, Indiana
City chief of staff Megan Erwin told the airport board the AFSCME master contract holds 2025 pay rates due to state revenue impacts but adds two 15‑minute paid breaks (which may be combined into a paid lunch) and an additional bereavement day for aunts/uncles/nieces/nephews; the board approved the contract.
Cole County, Missouri
Public works recommended and commissioners approved buying $50,000 of Boone County’s soft‑match credit (for roughly $32,500 as recorded) to reduce local match costs on the Sturbridge Bridge replacement; staff said the transfer must be routed through MoDOT.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The board approved a tree commission–recommended application allowing the removal of five honey locust trees at Beacon Arms, with replacements sourced by the applicant and planning‑board site‑plan conditions governing timing and the number of removals if replacements cannot be planted this year.
Union County, Illinois
The county approved a series of five-year collective bargaining agreements covering various county offices; agreements include a 4% annual raise and add Juneteenth as a holiday, and each agreement was approved by motion and recorded votes.
Cole County, Missouri
Cole County commissioners on Nov. 26 approved a package of contracts and purchases — including a change order and environmental review amendment for a safe‑haven baby box, an MOU with the Missouri National Guard, software and equipment purchases, and the SFY 2025 EMS GMT cost report — and authorized staff to sign related documents.
Elkhart City, Elkhart County, Indiana
At its meeting, the Elkhart City Airport Board approved $104,808,199.70 in claims, ratified hangar leases and lease‑rate changes, awarded maintenance and equipment contracts and accepted FAA grant reimbursements for hangar and runway work.
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The district proposed clarifying Policy 4.1 to specify selection, reporting and approval steps for two student representatives (one junior, one senior), setting outreach in March and board approval by May or June; the item will return for first-read consideration.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
Board discussed reducing the two‑year vacation accrual cap and limiting annual buyouts to reduce a potential long‑term liability; members asked staff for accrual data and agreed on staged proposals rather than immediate cuts.
Governor's Office, Executive , West Virginia
Two West Virginia National Guard members were hospitalized in critical condition after an attack that left a suspect wounded and in custody; Gov. Jim Justice, speaking on television, offered prayers, praised the Guard and said he had no new investigative details.
Reno County, Kansas
The commission approved the consent agenda containing year‑end fund transfer resolutions and two board appointments (planning commission and public building commission) as routine year‑end housekeeping for audit documentation.
Union County, Illinois
The county adopted its combined annual budget and appropriations ordinance for the 12/01/2025'11/30/2026 fiscal period after a motion and recorded affirmative votes; the budget had been posted as required and the presiding official thanked staff for preparation.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The board approved an amended village credit‑card policy that incorporates state controller recommendations and adds a requirement that receipts/documentation be submitted to the treasurer within five days of a transaction.
Reno County, Kansas
Reno County Clerk Jenna Fager and Treasurer Rochelle Calvert presented annual reports noting the county completed the 2025 city and school election with just over 18% turnout and has distributed more than $128.7 million to taxing entities year‑to‑date; officials also described new anti‑fraud measures and customer service improvements.
Union County, Illinois
The county approved an intergovernmental agreement with multiple municipalities to fund Union County Animal Control; the board moved, seconded and recorded affirmative votes, although two municipalities were reported still considering the agreement.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The board voted to hire Arthur Wright as a seasonal emergency highway (snow‑plow) operator at step 6 ($27.25/hour) based on prior experience and a CDL; motion passed by roll call.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
An event speaker called for volunteers to join the California Men’s Service Challenge, saying in-person mentors are needed to guide youth and citing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California as a partner; no formal commitments or funding details were given.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The board approved host community agreements (HCAs) for Northeast Alternatives Inc. (product manufacturing & indoor cultivation at 310 Kenneth Welch Drive), Twisted Growers Retail LLC (8 Harding St.), Twisted Growers LLC (415 Millennium Dr.) and ratified a medical‑cannabis HCA for Bountiful Farms at 200 Kenneth Welch Drive.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
After an assessor presentation and resident questions, the Select Board set the residential factor at 1 (maintaining a single tax rate) for FY2026 and directed staff to publish valuation and calculation details; the final rate remains subject to Massachusetts Department of Revenue certification.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
The committee forwarded the Downtown Rapid City landscape master plan to City Council without recommendation and approved allocating $53,555 of remaining council contingency to string lighting and a mural program managed by the Dahl Arts Center (Arts Council to receive an 8% admin fee). The draft plan estimates roughly $5.8 million for full implementation.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
Rapid City staff presented the I‑90 Corridor Climate Resiliency Plan — a deliverable to the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. The plan expands the scope to the Spearfish‑to‑Box Elder corridor, modeled emissions scenarios, and recommends a modest 31% reduction scenario as a realistic target.
Reno County, Kansas
The Reno County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the cities of Hutchinson and South Hutchinson and utility Evergy that pauses annexation of the Evergy project site until construction is finished and sets a framework for service coordination.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
The Legal & Finance Committee voted to send Ordinance No. 6698 — creating local registration and life‑safety requirements for whole‑home short‑term rentals — to City Council without recommendation after public comment and committee debate. The draft requires state licensing, annual registration, occupancy and parking limits, and a six‑month compliance window.
Union County, Illinois
A workforce representative described WIOA-funded options for classroom and on-the-job training, incumbent-worker training to cover employer costs (including CDL and OSHA training), and multi-year apprenticeship strategies aimed at keeping trained employees in county jobs.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The village approved task order 27B with TimeBond: $1,800 to train two in‑house staff for informal Asher Dam inspections and $5,200 for two formal detailed visual inspections, satisfying state inspection requirements and reducing recurring costs.
Public Utilities Commission, Governor's Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
The commission scheduled a remote commissioners' information meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, organized by the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority to cover reconductoring, advanced technologies, and CETA's bonding authority.
Scott County, Kentucky
After federal changes to training-provider rules, the court discussed assigning CDL compliance and vehicle-safety duties to an existing employee, asking staff to return with job duties and pay adjustments for formal approval.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The board set a public hearing in January to consider amending village code on the Garden Street commercial loading zone after finding current signage and code language led to dismissed tickets.
Scott County, Kentucky
The court approved hiring two full-time EMTs starting Dec. 1 and four part-time EMTs to fill open shifts; starting hourly rates were read into the record and the court approved the hires by motion.
Madison County, Iowa
The board approved multiple EMS hiring resolutions (part-time and a full-time paramedic), a secondary roads hire, and accepted updates to the county's Wellmark benefits binder effective Jan. 1, 2026. The board also scheduled further review of the audit contract.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The Village of Rhinebeck approved a resolution to forward building permit materials to the Town of Rhinebeck after an engineer described pretreatment and UV upgrades to address Hudson River water quality and aging equipment.
Riverside Local, School Districts, Ohio
After an executive session for personnel and legal matters, the Riverside Local School District Board approved serving a pre-discipline/pre-termination meeting notice to Dr. Christopher J. Rotino by electronic delivery; the resolution passed 3–1 with Miss Grassi dissenting.
Scott County, Kentucky
Scott County agreed to a one-time $5,000 contribution, conditional on a larger state opioid abatement grant application, to support regional recovery coordination and a judicial liaison position the initiative proposes to hire.
Madison County, Iowa
Roads engineer Mike Hackett told the board the county has secured up to $1.5 million in state/city bridge funding for a through-route project and warned that the secondary road department is understaffed (he said the department lost 24 employees over five years) and faces high equipment costs.
Public Utilities Commission, Governor's Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
Commission staff recommended—and commissioners agreed—that Public Service’s advice letter adding three Pawnee performance incentive mechanisms be allowed to take effect by operation of law; staff said the changes do not affect rates at this time.
Riverside Local, School Districts, Ohio
The Riverside Local School District Board voted to engage Stifel Nicholaus for planned certificates of participation and to remove a prior underwriter designation, after Sustain and Associates resigned as municipal adviser and board members disputed why RBC Capital Markets was replaced. The finance actions passed in split votes; the rescission passed unanimously.
Madison County, Iowa
During public comment, veteran Carl Sells urged approval of relocating veterans affairs to the county courthouse; the board moved to receive and file the comment and later discussed that the veteran services move has contractors bidding and will use existing funds and anticipated sale proceeds.
Public Utilities Commission, Governor's Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
Advisory staff urged the commission to deny a motion for stay filed by IPP trade groups and instead extended the deadline for responses to revised PPAs to Dec. 15, 2025, with public service reply comments due Jan. 2, 2026.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The board approved a resolution to support a water‑plant building permit, set a public hearing on a loading‑zone law, approved a dam‑inspection task order, adopted an amended credit‑card policy, accepted volunteer firefighter benefit coverage, approved appointments and routine minutes/buyouts, approved a tree‑removal application, and granted a peddler special request.
Public Utilities Commission, Governor's Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
The Public Utilities Commission waived the remainder of the notice period and moved to approve the Regional Transportation District’s 2026 roadway worker protection plan after staff said the plan aligns with federal and state safety rules.
Utah Public Service Commission, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Pacificorp (Rocky Mountain Power) asked the Utah Public Service Commission to approve sixth amendments extending qualifying facility power purchase agreements with Kennecott Utah Copper LLC for its refinery (7.54 MW) and smelter (31.8 MW) through Dec. 31, 2026; the Division of Public Utilities recommended approval.
Scott County, Kentucky
The fiscal court approved renewal of an agreement with The Gathering Place/White Flag Shelter and heard an update that the county's ESG rapid-rehousing funds were renewed, supporting move-in assistance and medium-term rental help for people exiting homelessness.
Franklin County, Washington
On Nov. 26 Franklin County commissioners authorized the administrator to begin talks with Martin Hall about housing juvenile offenders and delegated authority to the administrator to resolve five vehicle purchases that exceeded the recommended $350,000 limit; both motions passed by voice vote.
Madison County, Iowa
The Board opened sealed bids from the State Auditor’s office and Modlin & Jenkins for FY25–27 audit services, heard public objections about outsourcing and potential conflicts, and voted to table a hiring decision until Dec. 9 to allow members time to review proposals.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The board approved the Beekman Arms application to remove five honey locust trees along Route 9 for sidewalk work; the tree commission recommended removal and owners have sourced replacement hybrid elms, while the planning board’s site plan ties removals to timely planting of replacements.
Franklin County, Washington
County officials told commissioners they face roughly a $500,000 sales-tax shortfall and a 55% jump in liability insurance (about $680,000); they also discussed new caseload mandates that may require hiring or contracting additional public defense counsel.
Scott County, Kentucky
The Scott County Fiscal Court on Nov. 26 approved Ordinance 25-03, amending the Georgetown-Scott County zoning code to add definitions and standards for RV campgrounds in certain agricultural/recreational zones; the measure passed on a roll-call vote after a public comment opposing easement requirements.
Scottsburg City, Scott County, Indiana
The board approved return of a lease deposit for 5 Star Technology, waived a facility fee for Indiana Real Estate Appraisal, corrected an employee time entry, approved claims and authorized 778 hours of sellbacks; Miss Kelly announced the annual Christmas parade.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
Trustees discussed reducing the village vacation accrual cap and limiting annual buyouts to manage large one‑time liabilities, but decided to ask staff for data and a stepped transition plan before adopting any change.
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable County commissioners voted Nov. 26, 2025, to authorize Ordinance 2025-13, adopting the Cape Cod Commission Regional Policy Plan 2025 after a presentation by the commission’s executive director and brief commissioner remarks; recorded roll-call votes showed two ayes as documented in the meeting record.
Scottsburg City, Scott County, Indiana
The board approved a contractor quote to extend a drive‑through approach but required a written layout/drawing and board approval of that layout before mobilization, citing concern that the work must demonstrably increase queuing capacity.
Franklin County, Washington
Franklin County commissioners on Nov. 26 approved a letter urging the Washington State Patrol, WSDOT and the Federal Highway Administration to act after two recent fatal crashes on U.S. Route 395 near Pasco, asking for enhanced patrols, an engineering review and fast-track safety funding.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
Trustees amended and approved a revised credit‑card policy that adds a five‑day requirement for submitting transaction documentation and includes a purpose statement to align with state controller guidance.
Monongalia County, West Virginia
Commissioner reports on Nov. 26 highlighted ongoing food distributions and international donations to local food banks, the Monongalia County Health Department’s same‑day 'Healthy Smiles Day' event, and a county early closure at 12:30 p.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday under a gubernatorial proclamation.
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board approved the consent agenda, a Kelly Services addendum raising the daily substitute rate to $130, a Therapy Source addendum adding a one-day-per-week occupational therapist at Bridal Elementary, the purchase of a BASH chiller compressor motor for $99,545, an overnight choral trip, and the personnel agenda.
Scottsburg City, Scott County, Indiana
The board approved three repeat 2026 contracts included in the budget, including the Scott County partnership contract for Westwood Golf Course and an independent contractor agreement; board approved the items together by voice vote.
Penobscot County, Maine
The county’s opioid advisory committee told commissioners it will complete scoring of RFP applications by Dec. 10, meet Dec. 17 to finalize recommendations and ask the commissioners to consider awards the following week from a roughly $400,000 first‑round pool, emphasizing coordination with Bangor and geographic balance for county towns.
Monongalia County, West Virginia
On Nov. 26, 2025, the Monongalia County Commission approved its consent agenda including vouchers and payroll, confirmed two personnel appointments (assistant prosecuting attorney Brian Shockley and seasonal tubing‑hill attendant Ariana Hess with an amended start date), and authorized a one‑year maintenance agreement with IDEMIA for the county LiveScan fingerprint system.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
Officials set a public hearing for Jan. 13 to consider amending code language for the village’s Garden Street commercial loading zone after police enforcement faced dismissal in court; board members recommended attaching section 109‑54 so locations and time limits are clear.
Scottsburg City, Scott County, Indiana
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the city's 2026 insurance renewal after a presentation by Foundation Risk Partners outlining modest premium increases and unchanged deductibles for most coverages.
Penobscot County, Maine
UT staff told commissioners they have a site plan and $3,600 of engineering work done to place a 50-by-75-foot sand/salt storage shed near the Kingman fire station but preliminary construction estimates top $900,000; staff will explore alternative building types and contractors before returning with detailed designs or budget requests.
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board approved the senior high program of studies for 2026–27 after a debate over GPA weighting that now gives both Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses the same 0.2 grade bump; one board member voted no, arguing AP courses are generally more rigorous and that dual-enrollment credit acceptance varies across colleges.
Umatilla County, Oregon
At its Nov. 25 meeting the Umatilla County Board approved a slate of routine items including a snowplow purchase, third-floor flooring work, three ATV trailers under a state grant, vehicle repairs, software licenses, supplemental budgets and a staffing waiver for ambulance services.
Kokomo City, Howard County, Indiana
At its Nov. 26 meeting, the City of Kokomo Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple equipment purchases, contract modifications, a $20,000 revolving loan to Baddies Trucking LLC, final payments on several projects and the 2026–2028 AFSCME contracts; bids for a bus maintenance facility were received and taken under advisement.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The Village of Rhinebeck board adopted a resolution to provide the town with paperwork to secure a building permit for a modest new structure to house pretreatment units for the village water treatment plant, citing Monroe balancing‑test considerations and the plant’s location in the town of Rhinebeck.
Umatilla County, Oregon
After a public hearing and extensive staff briefings on a proposed ATV/PTV ordinance and a county road map, commissioners agreed to continue the second reading to allow map edits, further tribal coordination and clarification of signage and funding.
Gardner City, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At a Nov. 25 special meeting, the Gardner City Planning Board voted to refer a proposed amendment to Chapter 6.75 that would replace the word 'may' with 'shall' in ADU occupancy language and reiterate that ADUs cannot be sold separately; the board approved the referral by voice vote.
Penobscot County, Maine
At their Nov. 26 meeting in Bangor the Penobscot County commissioners approved meeting minutes, authorized a Millinocket marathon permit, approved an animal control officer pay increase and signed off on other routine items including the 2026 holiday calendar and warrants.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
Assistant City Attorney Carla Cushman explained the city council’s prior direction to transfer 144 North Street to the Black Hills Area Council Inc. (Boy Scouts); the committee approved declaring the property surplus, authorizing a deed to the Boy Scouts and a leaseback of adjacent city property for parking.
Marshall County, Indiana
Trustees authorized legal filings to appeal IDEM's order dissolving the Marshall County Regional Sewer District; county officials and dozens of residents urged the trustees to instead dissolve the district and hand assets to the county, offering to assume the debt so cleanup and bank obligations can be settled.
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board awarded three construction contracts for Boyertown Elementary — roofing ($2,411,970), HVAC ($4,157,000), and electrical ($3,027,025) — and asked administration and the project architect to clarify CO2/detector integration and whether the fire-alarm scope is included in the electrical package before final contract signatures.
Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Chief financial staff told the board the state budget increased the district’s adequacy allocation to $3.6 million and opened a $100 million competitive facilities fund; officials said changes to charter-school funding formulas will alter how tuition is calculated and could reduce prior charter revenue lines.
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, School Districts, New Jersey
District officials recounted approval for Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) in 2021 and said the funding supports early learning, transportation and some district costs; parents asked whether accepting PEA and placing pre‑K classrooms reduces space and services for K–5 students.
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, School Districts, New Jersey
CityGate GIS consultant Fred Hijazi presented redistricting objectives and modeling tools; district officials said scenarios will be posted online for community comment and narrowed for possible board review by February, while parents pressed for clarity on transportation, special‑education impacts and implementation timing.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
Applicant representatives asked the board for site-plan approval for a 6,327-square-foot addition at Dell Hydraulics (50 Stratman), noting a wetland delineation and a pending DEC permit at 90 days, new landscaping and 22 parking spaces; the board discussed detention, drainage and screening near wetlands before voting.
Washington County, New York
Public Health won committee approval to enter an MOU with Comfort Food community for a six-week diabetes self-management workshop and to accept a state-funded public health specialist placed through the New York State Department of Health; staff said the move into a new building is nearly complete pending a fire-safety inspection and a certificate of occupancy.
Franklin County, Missouri
The Franklin County Commission honored Lieutenant Stacy Carty for 20 years of public service and Deputy Ryan Morgan for five years, inviting them forward for photographs and public recognition.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
The board granted a negative declaration for a proposed 13,462-square-foot addition at 2695 Union after applicant representatives said the project increases green space from about 2,500 to 5,000 square feet and that a DEC wetland permit is expected within the 90‑day review window.
United Nations
Speakers told reporters the Peacebuilding Fund requires a member‑state request to operate in a country like Syria and warned that peacekeeping withdrawals can create a vacuum that leaves vulnerable communities at risk, underscoring the need for partnerships and predictable funding.
Washington County, New York
Department of Social Services presented October payment and client-count data showing state/federal flows and county-drawn benefits; supervisors asked for year-to-date trend reporting. The meeting also included a discussion of CodeBlue shelter funding (county allocation ~ $380,000 of a $540,000 contract) and a planned OTDA presentation on shelter options.
Franklin County, Missouri
The Franklin County Commission approved a slate of routine orders including renewal of a continuing law-enforcement contract with the Missouri Sheriffs Association, a counseling contract for first responders, purchase of a sheriff’s vehicle, equipment rental for a Highway Department project, and consent-agenda items.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
An amendment to the Transit Road site seeking 42 additional parking stalls and a gazebo was referred to the DEC and the traffic-safety committee after the board discussed DOT curb recommendations, vegetative screening and ADA stall implications.
United Nations
UN PBSO leaders described how Fund support has helped sustain transitions — including local reconciliation committees in the Central African Republic and an evaluation in Guatemala finding large reductions in land‑use conflict — and emphasized the Fund's focus on community‑level, last‑mile interventions.
Washington County, New York
A Dwyer peer program representative urged the committee to pursue a veterans justice court modeled on nearby counties; members voiced strong support but raised questions about staffing, referrals, legal scope and funding, and asked staff to gather Warren County materials and cost estimates.
Clark County, Kentucky
The court approved minutes, budget transfers, bills, several rezoning items, a personnel hire, and Bluegrass Community Foundation awards (excluding a $10,000 Greater WEX allocation which was tabled). One payment for Old Spring Road was tabled pending documentation.
United Nations
The General Assembly and Security Council adopted identical, consensus resolutions on a 2025 peacebuilding architecture review while leaders of the UN Peacebuilding Support Office announced the Peacebuilding Fund has reached $1 billion in support over six years and secured a new $50 million annual assessed contribution.
Washington County, New York
The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee approved the appointment of Duane Vaughn to a police service board and amended the 2025 budget to pass through OMH funds to Ascend Mental Wellness and to cover CPL 730 psychiatric expenses, voting unanimously on each motion.
Rankin County, Mississippi
Officials approved using incoming ARPA reimbursements to pay down a line of credit used for ARPA construction projects and authorized the county to execute a master agreement with Hart InterCivic for new election equipment after the election commission reviewed the quote.
Logansport City, Cass County, Indiana
At its Nov. 26 meeting the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety approved $704,242.73 in claims, service contracts for upcoming holiday events, an EMS lease and an automatic-aid agreement with Cass County fire services, and waived a $500 code-enforcement fine for a rental property.
Rankin County, Mississippi
Charles Darren Ross told the commission he has been cleaning the property at 1188 A Trickenbridge Road after receiving notice; he said several vehicles are operable and two are long‑term restoration projects and agreed to monitor noise and activity to address neighbor concerns.
Rankin County, Mississippi
The commission approved a site-plan and architectural review for a seven-building boat-storage facility at 4087 Highway 43 North after staff confirmed drainage, grading and hydraulic calculations; commissioners voted in favor by voice vote.
Rankin County, Mississippi
The Planning Commission set public hearings for several conditional-use and rezoning applications, scheduling Scott Sanders' conditional-use permit for Dec. 1 and six other items for Dec. 15, removing one item from the Dec. 15 slate.
Rankin County, Mississippi
Residents told the Board of Supervisors Planning Commission that a proposed data center could raise water and electric bills, strain infrastructure and cause pollution; speakers presented a petition with more than 1,020 signatures and asked officials for guarantees before construction proceeds.