What happened on Sunday, 02 November 2025
Appling County, Georgia
The Appling County Board approved the county’s budget for 2026 and confirmed that the local mental health entity (LME) line was moved back into the general fund. Commissioners moved and seconded the measure and the chair called the vote; the record shows the motion carried.
Appling County, Georgia
The board voted to close the regular session and enter executive session to discuss personnel and real estate matters. On returning to open session the chair reported that no formal action was taken.
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara said two proposals would increase property tax relief for veterans, raising the standard exemption from $4,000 to $10,000 and offering a separate discount based on service‑connected disability.
Mifflin County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Mifflin County Board of Commissioners approved routine fiscal and administrative items at its October meeting, including payment of bills, a lease amendment for the agriculture extension office and a two‑year employee vision plan renewal.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The commission authorized GWA to issue solicitations to procure construction management and construction services for new deep wells (AG‑10, AG‑12, Y‑8) and to rehabilitate multiple existing deep wells (A‑2, A‑7, A‑12, D‑5, F‑3) as part of the utility's water production and resilience program.
Appling County, Georgia
A judge described the drug court program’s two-year, intensive rehabilitation model, explained regional service coverage and asked county staff to coordinate on opioid-trust and other funding; presenter cited a $400,000 award to support two years of services in Appling County.
Appling County, Georgia
Staff reported the Heritage Center roof replacement is finished and that some of a previously allocated $100,000 remains for remodel work. Staff also said the county is determining ownership and MOU status for two apartment properties before finalizing responsibility for repairs and remodels.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Board of Health reported that a raccoon trapped after an encounter on Oct. 17 tested positive for rabies following interaction with a dog at 20 New Templeton Road. The board reminded residents to ensure pet vaccinations and to avoid wildlife contact.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The PUC on Oct. 30 approved a $23.24 million construction award to Sumitomo Mitsui for GWA's Pressure Zone Realignment Phase 2 project and approved a phase 2b change order raising that portion to roughly $8.29 million.
Appling County, Georgia
Commissioners agreed to hold a called meeting to approve the 2026 budget and related millage-setting steps; during discussion they referenced digest timing, appeals, and the need to finalize PT forms before adopting final millage.
Appling County, Georgia
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded Appling County a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant to support paving and drainage work on four county roads; total project cost is estimated at $1.8 million.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
During a review of 30 years of landfill testing the board identified a well that has not been tested recently; members plan a site visit, to assemble historical data for the state review, and to invite Mark (staff/consultant referenced) to a future meeting.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The PUC approved a GWA change order with HDR to add PFAS and groundwater‑influence compliance design work for the Asan/Aspen Springs project, increasing the contract above the $1 million review threshold; GWA says bond funds will pay the cost.
Appling County, Georgia
County staff presented two resurfacing options for the recreation complex parking lot and described heavy weekend use and deteriorating conditions. The commission authorized staff to draft the project and proceed to bid, with commissioners indicating preference for full asphalt resurfacing to withstand summer heat.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Board of Health reviewed a soil suitability report for 43 Birches Road after only one percolation test was completed. Members said staff should start a file for the property, develop written SOPs for well and septic permitting, and use the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB) guidebook as a reference.
Appling County, Georgia
A resident, Mr. Clark, addressed the Appling County Commission during public comment to urge stronger local review of the proposed 2026 budget and to press the board for more transparency on several tax and revenue items.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The commission approved GWA's revolving credit agreement with Royal Bank of Canada (up to $75 million) and a thirteenth supplemental indenture to secure the facility on parity with existing revenue bonds; the ALJ noted the CoreTech litigation may constrain the initial usable amount.
Appling County, Georgia
The board reviewed quotes to replace water-damaged flooring in the Oak Street building (vacated by USDA) and moved to accept the low bid of $14,475 from Tom Davis; the renovation will allow probation to relocate and is expected to save about $30,000 annually by ending a rental contract.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At its Oct. 28 meeting the Town of Hubbardston Board of Health approved corrected minutes from Oct. 14 and voted to recommend Dave Rogers to fill an open board seat. Rogers must submit a volunteer application to the town clerk and receive select-board approval before being sworn in and voting.
Appling County, Georgia
The Bullpen Boosters offered $7,723.25 toward a new pool timing system and relinquished an existing SST timing system valued at $4,919. The county already has approximately $9,000 budgeted to pay the remaining cost, and commissioners approved accepting the donation and authorized an MOU to finalize the transfer.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The commission approved a 25‑year renewable energy purchase agreement for up to 60 MW with PRG CTI (CoreTech) after finding the price within the bid cap; the PUC added a condition prohibiting construction over active GWA water lines and discussed environmental and interconnection matters.
Appling County, Georgia
The board accepted a $7,723.25 cash donation and transfer of an SST timing system valued at $4,919 from the Bullpen Booster Club toward a $21,688 timing-system purchase; the county already has $9,000 budgeted for the remainder and authorized an MOU signature.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Members reported narrow‑leaf gentians (a species listed under Massachusetts' endangered‑species protections) at Henry's Grove and recommended specifying native plants and targeting invasive species removal in upcoming town landscaping contracts, including the new town hall project.
Appling County, Georgia
County staff recommended and commissioners approved awarding the TIA‑funded Phase 2 paving contract to Scroggs Company, the low bidder, for $3,438,614.11 to pave and improve multiple segments including Satilla Church Road.
Guam Public Utilities Commission, Agencies, Executive , Guam
The Guam Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a one‑year extension of Guam Power Authority's property insurance at an estimated cost of $6.7 million, while noting reduced coverage limits and higher deductibles.
Appling County, Georgia
Staff asked the board for direction on the county's LMEA application, proposing to move Woodlawn Church Road into the existing contract and add Russell Road and Griffin Street to the LMEA candidate list.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Members approved reimbursement of $214.50 for submitted invoices to be paid from the donor donation account rather than the Mount Jeff‑restricted rider account, and separately authorized up to $150 for sign materials for four trailheads. They also reviewed bridge decking concerns at Mill Pond.
Appling County, Georgia
The commission voted to renew a municipal‑site agreement with AirMed (AirMedCare) at an annual county cost of $70,000 to secure discounted emergency flight rates for county residents; commissioners discussed limits of the coverage and urged public outreach so residents know how to purchase optional supplemental coverage.
United Nations, Federal
Ambassador Joerg Lauber said the Human Rights Council’s political character is a fact but insisted that multilateral debate remains essential for protecting human rights.
Appling County, Georgia
The county approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for full-time employees; the raise explicitly excludes elected officials and applies to salaried full-time positions. The change was already reflected in the proposed budget and will be applied as recorded.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Committee members agreed to split work into two small teams to address off‑road vehicle damage: one subgroup to research and propose physical deterrents, and another to design public‑education and signage outreach.
Appling County, Georgia
A judge described the Brunswick Judicial Circuit drug court's two‑year intensive program, reported that a regional grant will fund treatment services in Appling County for two years, and offered to coordinate opioid‑trust funds and other local resources to expand services.
Appling County, Georgia
After a bid opening with four bidders, Appling County staff recommended and the commission approved awarding the TIA Phase 2 paving contract to Scruggs Company for $3,438,614.11 to cover roughly 10 miles including Satilla Church Road.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
A consultant presentation to the planning board has advanced discussion of a redevelopment proposal for former sandpit properties. The study outlines three zoning approaches — conservation/residential, mixed commercial/residential, or industrial/residential — and leaves the ultimate choice to the planning board and further public input.
United Nations, Federal
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan told a U.N. press conference that systematic attacks on civilians, repeated destruction of essential infrastructure and large-scale sexual violence across Sudan amount to crimes against humanity, and that the international community must strengthen accountability and protection measures.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
A presiding official at the Municipal Court of Providence told a defendant and two young children that he would reduce one speeding-ticket fine from $50 to $15 and said the remaining $35 should be used to buy the children breakfast.
Appling County, Georgia
A Department of Community Affairs representative told commissioners that Appling County received a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant toward a roughly $1.8 million street-and-drainage project covering four roads and invited the county to join a press release and photo opportunity.
Appling County, Georgia
Appling County commissioners approved increasing monthly pay for court reporters assigned to the county’s superior court judges from $50 to $100, with the pay authorized retroactive to January 2025; the board asked that the approval be recorded in the minutes.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Organizers and volunteers at a community market said the market is free to everyone, relies on volunteer labor and donations, and faces a loss of service after unspecified cuts that volunteers warned could leave children hungry.
Appling County, Georgia
Julie Bacon, Appling County's 4‑H agent, told the board the program has expanded and that county funding enabled a full‑time 4‑H program assistant.
Appling County, Georgia
A resident identified as Mr. Clark urged Appling County commissioners to study a floating local‑option sales tax authorized by House Bill 581, asked for clearer accounting of revenues from bitcoin and solar operations, and pressed the board to reexamine the fire millage and rollback calculations tied to the 2026 draft budget.
West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
At its Nov. 4 meeting the West Haven ARPA Committee approved multiple vendor invoices and a state‑bid vehicle for the fire marshal, noted completion of a veterans memorial dedication and flagged several OmniData camera invoices pending staff approval.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Monday that she cannot confirm whether federal SNAP payments will be distributed this week and urged the administration to release contingency funds so states can continue benefit disbursements.
Appling County, Georgia
The commission approved renewal of a county-paid AirMed municipal-site agreement (annual cost discussed at $70,000) to secure discounted medevac rates for county residents; commissioners emphasized that the county-paid membership does not eliminate individual billing and encouraged citizens to buy supplemental coverage.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The board set a metal recycling day for Saturday, Nov. 8 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) at the DPW south entrance and reviewed recent recycling receipts, including a $482 check from Templeton Salvage. Members asked staff to create a spreadsheet mapping GL account numbers to purposes and flagged inconsistent splitting of deposits across accounts.
United Nations, Federal
Jan Michael Simon, chair of the Group of Experts on Nicaragua appointed by the U.N. Human Rights Council, told reporters that the Ortega-Murillo government has combined use and abuse of international mechanisms with a domestic crackdown to evade scrutiny and persecute opponents.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
An unidentified speaker praised a court ruling in a lawsuit by 28 states and urged the president to use contingency funds set aside to continue SNAP payments after a shutdown, saying some recipients woke up without benefits and urging action "immediately on Monday."
Santa Cruz County, California
The Board adopted the Measure Q Vision Plan (2025–2030) and approved county allocations for FY25–26 including Freedom Lake restoration ($720,000), roadside vegetation fuel-reduction match ($80,000), and Corralitos Creek forecasting ($75,000); staff will return with grant-program details and COAB oversight.
Santa Cruz County, California
After a nationwide search spanning 139 applicants, the Board unanimously appointed Nicole Coburn as County Executive Officer; HR reported an annual salary at step 6 ($352,393) and an anticipated start date of Oct. 25, 2025.
Mifflin County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
A resident told commissioners that limited extension office hours and the current key‑access process are preventing renters from obtaining the key for the county youth park and asked the county to post hours or otherwise improve availability. County staff said they would look into the issue.
Santa Cruz County, California
The Board of Supervisors declined to adopt a proposed countywide ban on kratom at first reading, directing County Counsel to rewrite the ordinance to distinguish natural kratom leaf from powerful synthetic 7‑OH products and to return with options (age limits, testing, enforcement) after further review.
Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois
Council postponed action on an $82,000 professional services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions after aldermen raised concerns about hiring a former city employee who previously sued the city, the $145/hour rate, remote work and the decision to use an out‑of‑area vendor.
Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois
Fire department presented a letter of intent from US HealthVest to donate about five acres for a new Station 3; staff said the site would allow faster access, room for future growth and a regional training facility, but aldermen asked how the city will fund construction and whether asbestos/site testing is complete.
United Nations, Federal
Ambassador Joerg Lauber told reporters the council adopted 35 resolutions at its sixtieth session but budgetary constraints and state disengagement are limiting the council's ability to follow through, including delaying a commission of inquiry for eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo because funding is not yet available.
Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois
Deputy chiefs presented new appraisals showing a government‑use valuation of $2.8M for a Green Bay property (previous appraisals near $4.1M) and provided year‑to‑date crime statistics showing declines in several categories in 2025 versus 2024.
Appling County, Georgia
County staff reported that the Appling County mobile app is now live in app stores and that a grant application is being drafted to fund rubberized mulch for local parks. The app is live but not yet actively promoted; meeting minutes and other county information are preloaded.
Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois
Council passed a multi‑item consent agenda including a PACE bus shelter addendum, procurement for road salt ($555,000) and liquid deicer ($45,000), approved zoning approvals and increased a Class E liquor license for Taqueria del Primo after a 3–2 vote.
Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois
The Community Development Committee approved a conditional use permit allowing a banquet hall at 428 W. Glen Flora with a maximum occupancy of 81 and a required 9‑month review after neighbors raised parking, pedestrian safety and noise concerns.
School City of East Chicago, School Boards, Indiana
A trustee accused the district of moving $4,471,698.73 from operations to cover Title I costs and said no award letters were shown; Superintendent Dr. Steven Bornay and board counsel disputed the legal characterization and Attorney Harris recommended a policy and formal interfund‑loan approvals to provide guardrails.
School City of East Chicago, School Boards, Indiana
Superintendent Dr. Steven Bornay told the School City of East Chicago board the district’s preliminary Title I–IV allocations for 2025–26 total roughly $4.34 million, outlined submission and IDOE review timelines and Ed-Flex waivers, and warned that final award letters and tier‑2 approvals had not yet been issued.