What happened on Saturday, 29 November 2025
Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey
The Kenilworth Planning Board approved Resolution 24-006 for applicant Francesco Papillisi to convert an existing garage into a bedroom and walk-in bath, noting a previously granted 7-inch front-yard setback variance and a condition requiring the driveway be widened to accommodate three vehicles within six months before a certificate of occupancy will be issued for the new bedroom.
Joliet, Will County, Illinois
Transcript documents a community holiday parade and tree-lighting in Joliet (performances, sponsors, community groups) and does not contain formal civic actions, motions, or votes; no civic articles will be produced.
St. Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia
Mayor Scott James issued a short announcement urging St. Albans residents to support family-owned businesses on Small Business Saturday and invited people to visit Old Main; the transcript did not specify the calendar date referenced.
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 promoted Winter Fest on Dec. 6 with a parade and tree lighting in Town Square Plaza and noted the Federal Way Link Extension grand opening the same day, which includes two new stations serving Kent.
Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona
Mayor Jerry Wires and Council member Leanda Badenegro opened the 30th Glendale Glitters celebration with brief remarks about the event and a crowd-led countdown; the mayor said a new City Hall amphitheater will open next year and his grandsons activated the lights.
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
The Kenilworth Planning Board approved application 25-008 for NEST 15 on the former MERC tract, permitting interior corridor and courtyard improvements, landscaping, two enclosed meeting pods, fiber lighting in the northwest courtyard and an approximate 6,000-square-foot interior increase to accommodate multiple tenants; the applicant confirmed compliance with consultant comments.
Kent, King County, Washington
Mayor Dana Rauch attended a mural unveiling at Kent Meridian High School honoring students and staff who died, calling the mural "Forever a Royal" and saying it had a powerful emotional impact.
Kent, King County, Washington
Mayor Dana Rauch announced openings on city boards and commissions, said sign-ups are open for the spring Kent 101 civics class, and encouraged residents to join Washington state's Adopt-a-Drain program to help prevent blocked drains and local flooding.
Brown County, Kansas
Brown County Commissioners approved two solar-energy resolutions, including a zoning amendment for solar-conversion projects, after public comment urged looser size limits and clearer neighbor-consent language. Commissioners said the measures can be amended and invited further public engagement.
Kent, King County, Washington
Mayor Dana Rauch recounted volunteering with Meals on Wheels, announced city employees raised more than $14,500 for Children's Therapy Center, and gave details for a City Hall food drive accepting donations through Dec. 15.
Brown County, Kansas
At its Nov. 26 meeting the Brown County Commission approved a short-form snow-removal contract at $30 per hour, accepted payroll and accounts payable, renewed a KDOT noxious-weed agreement, approved an audit engagement letter, accepted an Evergy easement and adopted an internal property-use form; most votes were by voice and no roll-call tallies were recorded.