What happened on Sunday, 21 December 2025
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
The Bayonne City Council awarded a $4,970,392 construction contract to Criscerno Giordano Construction LLC to rebuild Russell Golding Park, approving funding and describing the project as a transformative, grant‑funded gateway park improvement.
Weston County, Wyoming
A public commenter representing the Weston County Republican Party alleged misconduct with voting machines and high-profile arrests and pardons, urging the county to consider whether voting machines should be removed; the remarks were recorded during the meeting's public-comment period.
Box Elder School District , Utah School Boards, Utah
Foundation volunteers confirmed 15 trees and 18 tables for the Jubilee of Trees, set setup for Tuesday at 08:00, and requested volunteers for set up, sponsor greeting and silent-auction handling; fairgrounds availability next year conflicts with election day.
Oakwood City, School Districts, Ohio
On Dec. 8 the Oakwood Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes; authorized a $6M refunding and a $40M bond resolution; approved seven retirements and multiple personnel hires/contract recommendations; and adjourned.
Weston County, Wyoming
The commission voted to support the Newcastle Veterans Memorial Committee's grant application to bring the traveling Vietnam War Memorial to Weston County in 2026, citing educational value and volunteer requirements; the board approved a resolution backing the grant application.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
At a Dec. 17 Bayonne City Council meeting, members advanced dozens of redevelopment plans and financial agreements, approved final passage on at least one redevelopment ordinance, and set Jan. 21 public hearings — prompting residents to press for affordable units, clearer community‑benefit terms and traffic/infrastructure protections.
Weston County, Wyoming
The commission probed an invoice line charging Weston County property tax by a vendor (Marco). County staff and the assessor reported Marco had not filed personal-property tax returns in the county since 2021; the chairman called Marco on speaker and the vendor said it would refer the question to its tax department.
Box Elder School District , Utah School Boards, Utah
The Box Elder School District foundation approved teacher grants covered by a Northrop Grumman grant and student health/wellness funds and voted to table other funding requests until the January meeting; the board also discussed scholarship balances and timing of available funds.
Oakwood City, School Districts, Ohio
Oakwood recognized multiple fall sports achievements including girls cross country state champions and promoted a junior-high vocational elective, 'Jack Snacks,' that teaches work and life skills while generating modest program revenue.
Coppell, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
The commission unanimously tabled a request to allow straight residential use in the Lost Creek live‑work development, directing staff and the city attorney to draft enforceable language defining home‑based work that could preserve live‑work intent while addressing market feasibility.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Trustee Kiana Belcher and volunteers hosted a Toys for Tots toy distribution at the Rucker Athletic Center in Dolton, Illinois, providing holiday gifts to children and noting plans for youth training at a new Grand Lodge facility. Date and event time were not specified in the transcript.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
The Bayonne City Zoning Board of Adjustment denied an application by The Boulevard 1224 LLC to convert part of an existing deli into a small commercial kitchen and a walk‑in pharmacy at 1224 Kennedy Boulevard, citing parking and neighborhood congestion concerns after a closed deliberation and vote.
Weston County, Wyoming
County staff described a proposed agreement to have the extension executive secretary employed through the University of Wyoming; commissioners discussed salary, benefit differences, holiday schedules and proration of the compensation agreement before introducing a motion to authorize the arrangement.
Oakwood City, School Districts, Ohio
Board members voted to pursue a refunding (refinancing) of roughly $6,000,000 of existing bonds to capture lower interest rates and approved a $40,000,000 bond resolution; the finance officer described the sale timing change to January and compared refunding to refinancing a home.
Coppell, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
The Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zoning revision to convert second‑floor clubhouse space at Mansions by the Lake into a one‑bedroom rental unit, with staff conditions and additional building‑permit review required.
Box Elder School District , Utah School Boards, Utah
Foundation leaders reported the golf tournament produced gross receipts of $31,006.42 and netted $23,713.55 after expenses; organizers plan to require RSVPs next year after four paid teams did not attend.
Weston County, Wyoming
The board approved Resolution 2025-29 establishing the county's 2026 official holiday schedule (11 full days and 2 half days). Commissioners noted the county's paid-holiday package exceeds state-offered holidays.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
At its Dec. 16, 2025 public hearing, the Bayonne Rent Control Board approved several landlord improvement applications by mass vote, including a major capital improvement at 233 Avenue E and an individual unit project at 32 West 18th Street, then adjourned the meeting.
Oakwood City, School Districts, Ohio
The Oakwood Board of Education discussed the district office relocation from the Rubicon House citing health, structural and ADA concerns; the board had approved a seven‑year lease at Sugar Camp at its Nov. 10 meeting and staff expect to transition in spring.
Amador County, California
Transcript records a high-school basketball championship broadcast, not a civic meeting; no civic articles will be produced.
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
Councilmember Betty Guardado announced a community holiday event at the Maryville Community Center in Phoenix with more than 1,000 toys and activities for children, thanking local schools, the Phoenix Firefighters and sponsors for support.
Knox County, Tennessee
At a swearing-in ceremony followed by a brief special-called meeting, Knoxville officials took oath for five council seats. The council elected Lynn Fugate vice mayor, appointed Helsley to chair the beer board and selected a council representative to the Knoxville Transportation Authority by voice votes.