Local Economy

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Occupancy Tax

Lodging operators urge pause on proposed 3% Kingston occupancy tax, cite missing local data

Small lodging operators and local business owners urged the Kingston Common Council to pause consideration of a proposed 3% occupancy (bed) tax, saying the city lacks a Kingston-specific financial impact study and clear administration cost estimates.

KingstonNov 5, 2026

Growers say Runnymede offers seasonal market outlets and a learning community

Henrico CountyNov 6, 2026

Council approves Dec. 5 street closure for 'Heck with the Malls'; farmers market reports new Nourish grant

CentrevilleNov 6, 2026

Redevelopment Authority asked to authorize mortgage subordination for 139 E. Second Street

KaukaunaNov 5, 2026

Council warns revenue will fall after recent business closures, cites McDonald's and Piggly Wiggly

PrichardNov 5, 2026

Local Economy

Council asked to adopt Chattahoochee Hills & Palmetto Local Food System Plan backed by $100,000 implementation package

Economic Development staff ask the council to adopt a dual‑city Local Food System Plan created with Food Well Alliance and the ARC; adoption acknowledges a $100,000 implementation package ($75,000 cash, $25,000 in‑kind) and a combined $50,000 municipal in‑kind commitment but does not authorize cash spending or capital projects.

Chattahoochee HillsNov 5, 2026

Procurement

Select Board adopts nonbinding 'buy local' procurement guidance to boost Ayer businesses

The Ayer Select Board voted to add a nonbinding encouragement to town financial policies asking staff to give attention to local vendors for purchases under formal procurement thresholds while preserving state and town procurement rules.

AyerNov 3, 2026

Community Grants

Commissioners hear grant recommendations for Woodruff, Randolph, Garden City and chambers

Review committee recommended partial funding on several town requests: Woodruff's $100,000 bleacher request reduced to $50,000; Randolph's $127,000 ask recommended at $50,000; Garden City projects were mostly approved where a 50% local match existed.

Rich County CommissionNov 5, 2026

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Council approves customary $5,000 pledge to Downtown Lewistown

Mifflin County SDNov 5, 2026

Wood River Timber founder recalls starting company in 1995 amid shrinking mill market

OregonNov 5, 2026

Board advances Harvest Circle Market proposal after successful mall launch

Clifton ParkNov 5, 2026

City says H‑E‑B access will be maintained during Alameda construction; businesses told to check phase map

Corpus ChristiNov 5, 2026

Advantage Yacht Charters honored for 20 years of waterfront service in Miami Beach

Miami BeachNov 5, 2026

Local businesses and residents warn roundabout could complicate access to Meijer, Speedway and other sites

TroyNov 5, 2026

Council to consider adopting Chattahoochee Hills & Palmetto Local Food System Plan on Nov. 5

Chattahoochee HillsNov 5, 2026

Cresco council opts to keep camera contract local despite higher cost

Cresco CityNov 4, 2026

Fall Arts & Crafts Show posted a preliminary $79,616 net and $35,315 shuttle revenue, staff reported

OccoquanNov 4, 2026

Resident urges council to stop 'disparaging' Freeport after safety remarks; council member clarifies she 'does not feel safe' downtown

FreeportNov 4, 2026

Local Economy

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Lodging operators urge pause on proposed 3% Kingston occupancy tax, cite missing local data

Growers say Runnymede offers seasonal market outlets and a learning community

Council approves Dec. 5 street closure for 'Heck with the Malls'; farmers market reports new Nourish grant

Redevelopment Authority asked to authorize mortgage subordination for 139 E. Second Street

Council warns revenue will fall after recent business closures, cites McDonald's and Piggly Wiggly

Council asked to adopt Chattahoochee Hills & Palmetto Local Food System Plan backed by $100,000 implementation package

Select Board adopts nonbinding 'buy local' procurement guidance to boost Ayer businesses

Commissioners hear grant recommendations for Woodruff, Randolph, Garden City and chambers

More coverage

Council approves customary $5,000 pledge to Downtown Lewistown

Wood River Timber founder recalls starting company in 1995 amid shrinking mill market

Board advances Harvest Circle Market proposal after successful mall launch

City says H‑E‑B access will be maintained during Alameda construction; businesses told to check phase map

Advantage Yacht Charters honored for 20 years of waterfront service in Miami Beach

Local businesses and residents warn roundabout could complicate access to Meijer, Speedway and other sites

Council to consider adopting Chattahoochee Hills & Palmetto Local Food System Plan on Nov. 5

Cresco council opts to keep camera contract local despite higher cost

Fall Arts & Crafts Show posted a preliminary $79,616 net and $35,315 shuttle revenue, staff reported

Resident urges council to stop 'disparaging' Freeport after safety remarks; council member clarifies she 'does not feel safe' downtown

More on Local Economy

Belmont ABC reports $95,401 distribution to city, plans new store in town center

Toledo approves $7,750 grant for new Main Street holiday wreaths

Business-owners meeting draws 41; Ricky’s Thai to occupy former Golden Palace site

Council approves revised business-license revenue-assurance checklist, limits strict documentation to new businesses

Romeoville OKs contract with Chicago Street Markets for 2027 farmers market at Village Hall

Kingsburg businesses finalize ornament redemption, wreath program and photo-op for holiday kickoff