Visitors from India travel to Providence Municipal Court and praise its compassionate approach

Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

A visitor named Sharania and her parents said they came from India to see Judge Frank Caprio’s courtroom, praising its personal touch and citing social media for spreading the court’s videos globally.

Source: A Brand New Caught In Providence Episode! 00:51

Providence judge reduces $100 tow‑zone ticket to $35 after defendant explains visit to 'Foxy Lady'

Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

Judge Frank Caprio reduced a $100 parking/tow‑zone ticket to $35 after a defendant said they had not seen signs and had taken a photo of the spot and described visiting the 'Foxy Lady' for the first time.

Source: A Brand New Caught In Providence Episode! 03:38

Providence judge dismisses red‑light citations for Gulf War veteran

Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

Judge Frank Caprio dismissed three red‑light citations for John Richardson, a Gulf War veteran who told the court he works in a VA kitchen, saying the court was 'proud' of his service and would dismiss the charges.

Source: A Brand New Caught In Providence Episode! 04:05

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Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana

No civic or governmental business recorded; transcript is a brief community event recap.

Source: Ice Trike Relays, Human Curling, and More! | Winter Games Promo 2026 00:00

Ineligible: non-civic community theater transcript

Torrance City, Los Angeles County, California

The transcript documents a community theater performance and audience comments in Torrance, not a civic meeting; no civic articles will be generated.

Source: Torrance Civic Chorale Performs Holiday Songs 00:00

Resident tells Hempstead board kennel access restrictions are 'unconstitutional'

Hempstead, Nassau County, New York

During public comment at the Dec. 23 Hempstead Town Board meeting, resident Diane Madden said the town is improperly restricting public access to animal shelter kennels, alleging the administration is misrepresenting a new noise standard and that adoptions are falling as a result.

Source: December 23, 2025 Hempstead Town Board Meeting 03:50

Hempstead board amends administrative calendar, adds $4,000 to general services; deputy supervisor recuses on one item

Hempstead, Nassau County, New York

At its Dec. 23 meeting the Hempstead Town Board approved its administrative calendar, voting to amend item 10 to add $4,000 to the general services account and recording Deputy Supervisor Goosby's recusal on agenda item 4. The calendar items 1–10 were approved by roll call.

Source: December 23, 2025 Hempstead Town Board Meeting 01:20

Village of Cleves swears in Stephanie Meyer Cromer to council seat

Cleves Village, Hamilton County, Ohio

Stephanie Meyer Cromer was sworn in as a member of the Village of Cleves council in a brief ceremony where the oath cited support for the U.S. and Ohio constitutions; her term is recorded as ending Dec. 31, 2029.

Source: Swearing In- Stephanie Meyer-Cromer- Dcember 27, 2025 00:00

Oak Harbor presenter outlines sales‑tax sources, projected 9.3% effective rate and how revenues are used

Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington

In a city video, David Goldman explains Washington’s destination‑based sales tax system, lists four factors that affect collections, and describes the city’s four sales‑tax revenue streams — noting a projected effective rate of 9.3% by April 2026 and how those funds support city services and transportation projects.

Source: Let's Talk Finance - Sales Tax 05:37