What happened on Saturday, 29 November 2025
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
An unidentified judge in Municipal Court of Providence dismissed matters against Miss Bentley related to six unpaid parking tickets after she denied driving the vehicle and discussed personal circumstances; the judge noted a potential conflict and closed the case.
Kent, King County, Washington
Mayor Dana Rauch described a mural unveiled at Kent Meridian High School called 'Forever a Royal' that honors students and staff who have died, saying the artwork had a strong emotional impact and thanking student leaders and staff.
Fitchburg Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Thompson and family engagement staff described the Family Institute for Student Success pilot, bilingual outreach, partnerships with local organizations, and read into the record 28 holiday donations totaling $29,790 to support students and families.
Kent, King County, Washington
Mayor Dana Rauch said city employees raised more than $14,500 for the Children's Therapy Center and reminded residents the City Hall food drive accepts nonperishable donations weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., through Dec. 15.
Fitchburg Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
District leaders told the committee they plan to move first- and second-grade classrooms into a completed section of the new Crocker building the day after April vacation to allow demolition and finishing work; the plan is driven by a need to manage about 17,000 cubic yards of excavated soil.
Fitchburg Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The school committee unanimously approved collective-bargaining agreements covering teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians and clerical staff, and the district said retroactive pay will be processed soon; implementation logistics and next bargaining units were discussed.
Kent, King County, Washington
Mayor Dana Rauch encouraged residents to 'shop small' ahead of the holidays, promoted Winter Fest on Dec. 6 and the Federal Way Link Extension grand opening with two new Kent-area stations, and pointed listeners to local event schedules and civic programs.
St. Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia
Mayor Scott James urged residents to visit Old Main and patronize family-owned stores in St. Albans on Small Business Saturday, calling small businesses the backbone of the local economy.
Fitchburg Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Thompson told the committee that, following passage of ballot Question 2, MCAS passing is no longer a graduation requirement; the district will certify competency by coursework (grade 10 English, Algebra I/Geometry, biology or introductory physics) and will develop local language for the Class of 2025.
Fitchburg Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Councilors and school committee members amended two convention rules, including allowing the chair to cast a deciding tie-breaking vote, and elected Ronald Turigny and Evelyn Bosworth to two Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District Committee seats for four-year terms ending January 2028.
Fitchburg Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Assistant Superintendent Linda Colon reviewed approved Title I–IV federal allocations (Title I: $2,845,536; Title II: $284,980; Title III: $154,791; Title IV: $209,075) and the committee voted unanimously to permit submission of a $22,000 Acceleration Academy grant to fund short February programs for struggling schools.
Fitchburg Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Fitchburg School Committee voted unanimously to approve an out‑of‑state trip for six Fitchburg High School students to attend New England Music Festival Association auditions Dec. 14 in Griswold, Conn.; the committee heard logistical and eligibility details from FHS music staff before the vote.
Fitchburg Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Roach briefed the committee on ongoing capital work: South Street roof (~$1.2M, ESSER/IVAC funded), a districtwide security/surveillance upgrade (just under $2.5M, ESSER‑funded), HVAC/ventilation projects for 2025, Crocker Elementary replacement (substantial completion April 2025) and near‑complete solar canopy at Fitchburg High.
Hundreds attended a City of Santa Fe holiday plaza event that combined live performances by local ensembles with announcements about the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive, which organizers said has run since 2009 and “provided over 63,000 Christmases” to children in the region.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
The California Connects Regional Convening concluded in Fresno with California Chief Service Officer Josh Friday urging unity and continued investment in the Central Valley and calling on residents — including youth — to join GoServe, the state's volunteer program.
Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey
At its meeting the Kenilworth Planning Board approved minutes from Oct. 27, 2025; passed Resolution 24-006 concerning Francesco Papillisi's garage-to-bedroom variance (with a driveway-widening condition); and approved application 25-008 (NEST 15).
Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey
The Kenilworth Planning Board approved a preliminary and final major site plan for NEST 15 at 2000 Galloping Hill Road to add interior corridors, new courtyard landscaping and enclosed meeting "pods," with board professionals confirming compliance with consultant comments.