What happened on Thursday, 13 November 2025
Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio
The commission approved a conditional use for a proposed 122-unit workforce housing project called Black River Forge on a 6.8-acre parcel, conditioned on needed variances to be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals; neighbors voiced concerns about property values, tenant vetting, traffic and lighting.
Carroll County, Iowa
Carroll County approved payables totaling $885,597.55 (including $378,000 for a new motor grader), approved two utility permits, and accepted the annual weed commissioner report; several items were added to payables for immediate processing.
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia
Staff and the Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority briefed council on a request for LRHA issuance of $30 million in conduit revenue bonds to support converting the Barker Jennings (1300 Campbell) building into 120–125 workforce units for households at 60–80% AMI, with proposed rents between about $930 and $1,195.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The committee voted 17–0 to recommend 'Inexpedient to Legislate' (ITL) on HB621FN after testimony that birth worksheet data are important for public-health programs and the senate version included stronger privacy protections.
Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio
The commission approved a replat for Windsor Place (260 S. Logan St.) to allow a five-foot garage extension while maintaining the required 20-foot setback; staff said previous conditions were addressed and engineering and fire had no comments.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
The LPA unanimously recommended that the town council adopt an ordinance to implement Florida's requirements for certified recovery residences, creating an expedited local procedure for reasonable accommodations consistent with Fla. Stat. §397.48715 and federal ADA and Fair Housing protections.
Andover, Butler County, Kansas
Resident Joyce Henry asked the Andover City Council to add performing-arts offerings to the city’s recreational services, saying theater and dance help children’s confidence, teamwork and academic skills; parks staff said classes have existed previously and the city accepts instructor proposals.
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
The Clearwater floodplain board granted a variance allowing the city to install temporary, removable ticket-sales kiosks below the design flood elevation at Clearwater Beach Marina; staff said units are quick-connect, will be removed under the city's emergency plan and reported to state and FEMA.
Ellis County, Kansas
The Ellis County Commission approved Resolution 2025‑19 to grant Conditional Use Permit 2539 to Tillman Infrastructure LLC to construct a cellular tower and install telecom equipment at 753 Vincent Avenue in Victoria; the Joint Planning Commission held a public hearing and reported no protests during the protest period.
Carroll County, Iowa
The Board approved the precinct-level canvass for Nov. 4 municipal and school elections, including multiple city and school director races across wards and townships. Staff noted a required second-tier canvas to combine Greene County results for cross-county districts.
Sumner County, Tennessee
Finance staff told Sumner County's Financial Management Committee that authentication and update problems with Telestaff/Kronos delayed consultant progress, affected EMS scheduling modules, and highlighted the lack of a dedicated administrator for the payroll system.
Warren City, Macomb County, Michigan
On Nov. 12 the board approved multiple variance requests — including a 1,500 sq ft garage, accessory‑structure permits, signage and driveway waivers — and recorded actions to refile or postpone technical parking issues.
West Haven, Weber County, Utah
The commission approved a staff-recommended amendment to the six-lot Walmart subdivision at 4101 South Midland Drive, conditioned on staff corrections and notarized owner consents before the final recordable plat is signed.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
An engineering assessment presented to the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School Committee found the Grace Pool in 'fair to poor' condition and estimated up to $1,323,550 to restore it; the pool subcommittee will deliver an initial report to the full committee by January and a full report by April.
Cole County, Missouri
County Auditor Jay presented a proposed 2026 budget projecting $64 million in revenues and $93.8 million in expenses, warned of shrinking reserves and a stressed law-enforcement sales-tax fund, and the commission voted to receive the auditor's recommendation into the record.
Silver Bow County, Montana
The Finance and Budget Committee approved an expenditure list totaling $921,985.21 on Nov. 12, 2025, answered a question about an apparent $11,000 line item (corrected to $1,747.25) and reviewed two budget transfers — $300 tied to a crisis diversion grant and $10,000 for the Civic Center.
Scotland County, North Carolina
The board voted to ask commissioners to pay for a professional (COG or similar) to work with the board on updating major/minor subdivision procedures to align with NC 160D, and approved purchasing e‑learning modules from the UNC School of Government for member training.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
The LPA approved a special exception to replace a pre‑storm elevated boardwalk at Beach Access 41 (252 Estero Boulevard) and voted 5–1 to grant a variance to increase width from the 6‑ft code maximum to 8 ft; because the variance vote was not unanimous, the variance will proceed to town council for final action.
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia
Downtown Lynchburg Association presented a memo of understanding renewal, explained what a Downtown Improvement District (DID) would fund, and proposed a mayor's committee and benchmarking visits; staff estimated a DID incremental rate of 10¢ could generate roughly $275,000/year for downtown services in an illustrative boundary.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The committee voted to advance HB392FN (ought to pass) after agency officials said the renaming of the Office of Health Equity to Office of Health Access (effective July 1) preserves access functions; members debated whether the bill is redundant given HB2 changes.
Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County Appraiser Eugene Rupp told commissioners that a hypothetical 3% cap on appraised values wouldn’t reduce total tax collections but would shift tax burdens among owners; he showed examples and noted a 2026 law exempting many types of personal property will shift about $1 million of assessed value to real estate.
Tulare County, California
The Tulare County Planning Commission approved Special Use Permit PSP25084 and a CEQA categorical exemption (Class 3) to allow six 12,000‑gallon above‑ground fuel tanks at an existing travel center (6 yes, 1 abstain).
Warren City, Macomb County, Michigan
The board denied requests to waive green‑belt and wall requirements and to construct a large east‑side addition for the Center for Dawah and Research, citing planning’s impact statement on traffic disruptions and board findings that the expansion appears self‑imposed.
Sumner County, Tennessee
Sumner County's Financial Management Committee voted to ask the legislative body to create two standing committees—a purchasing committee and an investment committee—each proposed with five members and two representatives from the financial management committee to improve oversight and transparency.
Carroll County, Iowa
The board voted to contribute $500 to an ISAC legal fund supporting an amicus effort related to Kuzer v. Shelby County, a court decision that invalidated a zoning ordinance regulating a hazardous liquids pipeline. The board added the amount to payables for timely payment.
West Haven, Weber County, Utah
After a public hearing and extensive discussion about data gaps and survey limits, the Planning Commission voted to forward the draft Water Use and Preservation element to city council, asking staff to refine language and pursue standardized data-sharing with the city's four water providers.
Silver Bow County, Montana
The judiciary committee approved three claims — $400 to Mike Blastick (demo bond refund), $200 to Brianna Dudley (Winter Bazaar participation), and $400 to Karen Cobb (Winter Bazaar participation) — then adjourned.
Commission to Study , House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Digital Chamber representatives outlined state models (New York, California, Texas, Wyoming), urged interstate and federal coordination, and recommended reserve backing, segregation, clear redemption, privacy safeguards, and AML/KYC as best practices for stablecoin oversight.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing the reconstruction and widening of Beach Access 43 at 102 Estero Boulevard to a 60‑inch on‑grade path, exceeding the code limit of 40 inches.
Moffat County, Colorado
The BOCC approved E-25-04, an 18-acre investment exemption that splits a 67.148-acre parcel into a 49.148-acre parcel and an 18-acre parcel with access via an existing easement; no public testimony was offered and staff said one adjacent owner supported the exemption.
San Juan County, Colorado
San Juan County’s fire authority asked commissioners to help fund equipment and start-up costs as it seeks to stand up a deployable wildland firefighting and mitigation module.
Warren City, Macomb County, Michigan
The Zoning Board approved variances allowing iDrive Auto Parts to retain 8‑foot corrugated fencing, expand outdoor recycling operations and permit a closer building setback while separating and postponing disputed parking waivers for later review.
Scotland County, North Carolina
The planning board recommended that county commissioners not approve special use application 543-25, a proposed 51‑site RV park at 13241 Highland Road, citing incomplete technical information and multiple public‑safety and neighborhood concerns.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The House Health Committee voted to pass SB134FN with Amendment 3093H, shifting New Hampshire to federal community-engagement (work) requirements for the Granite Advantage program while opponents warned the policy could create administrative hurdles and risk coverage losses for some residents.
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia
Airport staff recommended awarding a 5‑year lease for Hangar 12 (12,000 sq ft) to Bonaire Brokerage LLC with a starting rent of $13,500/month and annual escalators; recommendation goes to a public hearing at the council meeting that evening.
Silver Bow County, Montana
The judiciary committee voted to hold communication 2025‑486 from Treasurer Laurie Baker Patrick—requesting a resolution to authorize approval of unsold tax‑deeded land—while county attorneys finalize and submit the prepared resolution.
Tulare County, California
Tulare County Planning Commission unanimously approved tentative parcel map PPM25‑040 with no staff presentation or public opposition. The vote was 7–0.
Silver Bow County, Montana
The Butte-Silver Bow judiciary committee voted to note and place on file communication 2025‑310 from County Attorney Matt Enruth requesting authorization to draft a new ordinance regulating medical and recreational marijuana; staff will resubmit a single "clean" ordinance for three readings and a public hearing.
San Juan County, Colorado
A private proposal to host seasonal adventure-motorcycle training in San Juan County drew preliminary support from commissioners but prompted questions about noise, hours and a one-year post-opening review; applicants emphasized low-speed, safety-focused training and committed to public engagement.
Carroll County, Iowa
The countys fiscal 2024 audit identified recurring issues: limited staff segregation of duties in the recorders office, departments not submitting timesheets, and single-audit status that prevents "low-risk auditee" classification. The auditor recommended board policies and monthly oversight.
Sumner County, Tennessee
Sumner County's mayor asked the Financial Management Committee to pause a planned contract with Sumter Consulting for 2–3 weeks to vet a candidate the mayor said emerged, including background checks and meetings with department heads; the committee approved the pause by voice vote.
Commission to Study , House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Ian Hewitt told the commission that blockchain protocols and smart contracts can make asset‑protection trusts provably immutable, reduce litigation costs, and that New Hampshire could adopt statutory language recognizing blockchain‑based trusts to attract administration and dispute work.
St. Joseph, School Districts, Missouri
After more than an hour of public comment opposing school closures, the Saint Joseph School Board directed staff to draft a modified Plan 2 (two high schools with four middle schools) and return with maps, staffing and financial analyses for a required public hearing before the Nov. 24 vote.
Moffat County, Colorado
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners approved the final plat for the JJ Scott Minor Subdivision (SD-25-04) Nov. 12, 2025, contingent on a clarification from the land surveyor about acreage calculations; no public testimony was offered.
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia
Staff recommended forwarding to council a December public hearing to permit sale of 1505 and 1517 Jackson Street to Lynchburg Services LLC for $200,000; the proposed redevelopment would invest over $800,000 to create an early learning childcare center for 120–150 children and add 25–30 jobs.
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
Evanston’s Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance was updated effective Jan. 1, 2025. The changes add disclosure requirements, cap certain fees, strengthen anti-retaliation and anti-lockout protections (including Internet), and set new notice and deposit rules students should know when renting off campus.
Scotland County, North Carolina
The Scotland County Planning and Zoning Board voted Nov. 12 to recommend approval of special use application 542-25 from Tier 1 Management LLC (Gaston Brewing Company) to manufacture beer on an 8-acre site at 14001 Highland Road; state and federal alcohol permits and any board conditions remain required before operations can start.
Orinda City, Contra Costa County, California
Planning Director LaShawn told the Nov. 12 commission that the city council on Nov. 3 approved general plan amendments, zoning text changes and downtown objective design standards that meet the city's housing element allocation for housing units.
Pasco County, Florida
County approved purchase of just over 1,900 acres through the ELAN program in a 50/50 partnership with the state's rural lands protection program; staff said the acquisition preserves ecological corridors and targeted connections to adjacent public lands, with closing expected in January.
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia
Staff described Kemper Street parcels' FTA deed constraint and environmental mitigation needs, noted a multi‑year thriving communities grant will fund a TOD playbook, and said the site will host a temporary fuel station for city fleet while Memorial Avenue fueling is rebuilt.
Las Vegas , Clark County, Nevada
The Las Vegas Board of Civil Service Trustees met Nov. 12, 2025, approved Oct. 22 minutes and certified or extended eligibility lists and classification specifications for several city positions after brief motions and unanimous recorded affirmations; no public comment was received.
Orinda City, Contra Costa County, California
The Orinda Planning Commission voted 4-0 on Nov. 12 to approve a special design review allowing a 340 adjusted-square-foot addition at 101 Hillcrest Drive that increases adjusted living area to 2,294 sq ft; staff found the project meets ridgeline and hillside design guidelines and no public opposition was voiced at the hearing.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
The Maricopa Unified School District board adopted the meeting agenda, approved the consent agenda and approved the personnel schedule; the board then voted to convene an executive session to discuss a student disciplinary matter as listed on the agenda.
Pasco County, Florida
The board approved a performance-based economic incentive package for Wesley Chapel firm VantagePoint AI that could total $331,047, tied to creation of 60 full‑time jobs and a projected $23.4 million annual contribution to the county gross product once built out.
Clatsop County, Oregon
The committee approved adding an Amber Bowman presentation to old business, and voted to forward a membership recommendation for Nicholas Bowling to the Board of County Commissioners; Glenn Maynard was noted as disqualified due to current paid CBH employment.
San Juan County, Colorado
The commission approved a special-use permit for a new nine-person vacation rental at 473 County Road 14 with conditions recommended by the planning commission. Commissioners extensively discussed winter parking at the top of Red Mountain Pass and long-term parking solutions with CDOT and BLM.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The Fall River City Committee on Public Works and Transportation approved an order allowing a curb removal and driveway expansion at 312 Mohawk Drive (agenda item 101425). Approval is conditional on site plan review and final sign‑off by the city’s director of engineering and planning.
Pasco County, Florida
The board adopted a resolution recognizing November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and commended Gulfside Health Care Services; Gulfside's CEO Linda Ward said the agency serves nearly 700 hospice and 300 palliative patients daily in Pasco County and announced a new care center in New Port Richey.
Commission to Study , House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Seth C. Orenberg, a professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, told the New Hampshire Stable Token Study Commission on Nov. 12 that two pieces of federal action are reshaping how states can participate in the fast‑developing stablecoin market.
Clatsop County, Oregon
Local clinicians and committee members said an OHP/CCO policy change reduced insurance reimbursement for some youth, leaving private clinicians to continue care out-of-pocket and raising calls for before-and-after claims data from the CCO; the county and CBH described available capacity and shelter shifts.
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia
The city showed preliminary designs and community engagement results for renovating the former White Rock Elementary into a community hub, noting $3.5 million appropriated in Jan. 2024, plans for an interior elevator for ADA compliance and pursuit of state and federal tax credits to support construction.
Pasco County, Florida
Commissioners and firefighters recognized assistant county administrator JJ Murphy on his last day, crediting him with stabilizing Pasco County Fire Rescue staffing, establishing a SWAT paramedic program and starting a mental‑health partnership for firefighters.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Council approved first readings for parking and traffic changes on Grant, Grinnell, Wilcox, Dwelling, Bank and Crawford streets and separated Lindsay Street for conditional approval tied to MassDOT and no-parking signage.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
Teachers from Desert Sunrise High presented a CTE hospitality-management lesson integrating math and ELA standards; presenter Miss Jen Celina said CFA data showed 91% of students scored 100% on an initial CFA and that figure rose to 95% after reteach, illustrating the program's data-driven instruction.
San Juan County, Colorado
Komatsu representatives told San Juan commissioners they scheduled a meeting with the local historical society and asked for more time; the board voted to continue the public hearing to Dec. 15 to allow further consultation and a site visit.
Clatsop County, Oregon
Public-health staff presented a youth prevention needs assessment finding weak parental engagement, inconsistent prevention education, and rising substance use from 8th to 11th grade; next steps include capacity building, inclusive planning with schools and partners, and evidence-based strategy selection.
Pasco County, Florida
Multiple Lanier Road residents urged Pasco County to address speeding and blocked emergency access following the Chancey/Morris Bridge closure, asking the county to take over maintenance or allow property owners to block the route; staff said they will investigate connectivity and report back.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River City Council passed first reading to make part of Maple Street one-way near Westall School, with police and fire saying the change would improve student safety after the school's recent reopening.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
The board reviewed proposed attendance boundaries for the district's first K-8 and received an Applied Economics demographic report that projected a wide range of possible opening enrollments, centering near 440.
Helena City, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Alicia Ryan, executive director of the Helena Business Improvement District, briefed commissioners on the BID’s recent work and priorities for 2026, and the Parking Advisory Committee recommended routing business‑sponsored free parking through merchant validation rather than a city‑funded free‑parking program.
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia
City planning staff explained how Lynchburg and Virginia law treat group homes, recovery homes and when a conditional use permit is required; staff said recovery homes are not treated the same as group homes under state code and noted a public hearing on a proposed group home that evening.
Montebello, Los Angeles County, California
The Montebello council approved a written stipulation pausing the administrative appeal for four months; the business must submit finalized floor plans showing no more than 9.99% of shelving/floor space devoted to tobacco and will undergo an on-site review and potential audits.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The Fall River City Council passed Lindsay Street through first reading with conditions requiring MassDOT to modify the Brightman Street intersection, the relocation of an existing handicap parking space and installation of no-parking signage to enable safe one-way operations, officials said.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
Maricopa Unified School District officials presented plans to expand the Maricopa High workforce development project by renovating the historic gym and adding an Ed Professions lab and campus-based preschool.
Chautauqua County, New York
The Public Safety Committee approved a slate of contracts: STOP‑DWI fund-sharing with municipal police departments, two‑year enhanced police protection agreements with Hanover and Ripley (not to exceed $70,000 for Ripley), and two‑year court security contracts for several towns. All motions carried by voice vote.
Education, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Chancellors from the University System of New Hampshire and the Community College System told a legislative study committee they have expanded transfer pathways and launched a direct-admit outreach, but they cautioned a shrinking college-age population, federal policy changes and a projected $10 million state funding cut could force program and job
Canyon Lake City, Riverside County, California
Fire Chief Jeff Latendres reported October activity and response-time metrics, described mutual-aid deployments and reserve firefighter recruitment, and announced sand and sandbags available at the fire station ahead of a forecast storm.
San Juan County, Colorado
A local primary-care clinic told San Juan County commissioners it needs roughly $55,000 in 2026 support — $45,000 for an administrative/medical-assistant position and about $7,000–$10,000 to fund a medical director — to maintain and expand services, and commissioners asked staff to include the request in the coming budget review.
Hawaiian Gardens City, Los Angeles County, California
Multiple residents urged the council to invest more in middle-school athletics and youth recreation programs; the council also recognized and presented certificates to recent city retirees during the meeting.
Helena City, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Disability Rights Montana asked the Helena commission for city sponsorship of a $50,000 CDBG planning grant to explore converting its roughly 11,000 sq ft office into a community center serving people with disabilities; staff said no formal commission action is required for the planning grant but welcomed local support.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Commissioner Lowe welcomed three Sigma Gamma Rho chapters and the Southwestern Region president Leticia Brandon, who thanked the commission for marking the sorority's 103rd Founder’s Day and outlined local chapter activity.
Newton, Harvey County, Kansas
City communications director Erin was recognized by commissioners after receiving the 2025 Kansas Communicator of the Year award; colleagues praised her responsiveness and long service to Newton.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
At a committee meeting, a public commenter urged deferring final approval of item 3A to secure subcontractor pricing; attorneys added a substitute resolution rejecting bids and recommending an award up to $29,259,230; airport staff reported active negotiations with Bristol on two hangars and said an AOC procurement is on schedule.
Wyoming Valley West SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board recognized seniors of the month, announced dual-enrollment and career-day opportunities, confirmed sports and club schedules, and approved staff-recommended items that included an assistant director appointment noted during the special-education committee report.
Chautauqua County, New York
The Public Safety Committee approved an agreement with the Fluvanna Fire District to house Fly Car M74 and a medic at an unmanned station; in lieu of rent, the county will pay incremental electric costs (staff estimated roughly $150/month). The agreement passed by voice vote.
Canyon Lake City, Riverside County, California
Darcy Burke of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District said recent copper treatment produced visible improvement in the lake but warned of possible algal flare-ups with incoming rain; she also urged residents and council to watch the proposed Crescent Gardens project for potential water-quality and cost impacts.
Newton, Harvey County, Kansas
Commissioners debated a proposal to temporarily suspend residential water disconnections after a brief SNAP benefit interruption but elected not to enact a suspension now; staff were directed to simplify an economic-hardship assistance application and track requests for help.
Wyoming Valley West SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
A public commenter accused a vice principal of inappropriate social-media behavior and said a Right-to-Know request was denied; the district solicitor said the matter remains a criminal investigation and the board was instructed not to comment, while the superintendent emphasized student safety.
Goshen, Orange County, New York
Checklist-style editorial audit of the draft article against the Issues Rules.
Helena City, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Human Resources Director Renee McMahon briefed commissioners on a proposed pay matrix and classification system intended to move many positions toward market comparability (midpoint at step 3) and improve internal equity; staff cautioned the plan has funding implications across city funds and will return with cost and implementation details.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
After returning from executive session, the board approved a $75,000 settlement related to property rules (item 44); commissioners recorded the motion and approved by voice vote.
Newton, Harvey County, Kansas
At the Nov. 12 meeting the Newton City Commission approved routine minutes and a set of items including a Recreation Commission-funded remodel of racquetball courts, amendments to the solid-waste code, repeal of a conflicting door-swing provision, and a Main Street closure for the Parade of Lights.
Hawaiian Gardens City, Los Angeles County, California
Andrew Hard, owner of Surf City Boats (DBA Freedom Boat Club), disputed planning staff's characterization of his business and urged the Hawaiian Gardens City Council to investigate alleged selective enforcement ahead of a Dec. 10 appeal.
Goshen, Orange County, New York
GOSHEN, N.Y. — Town planning-board members and residents challenged RDM's revised warehouse proposals during a public meeting, saying the projects as drawn could undermine neighborhood buffers, increase heavy-vehicle traffic on Route 17M and require technical information the applicant has not yet provided.
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
The commission approved multiple minor subdivisions and resubdivisions across St. Tammany Parish, including waivers for private-servitude access, and postponed one resubdivision after staff advised the ownership status required legal review.
Canyon Lake City, Riverside County, California
Council voted unanimously to approve a $79,356 change order for the new police station after staff explained unanticipated code and site issues; city manager said the change kept the project about $19,000 under projected spec costs.
Richmond Community Schools, School Boards, Indiana
The board recognized an administrator and students, honored Charles Elementary as a Blue Ribbon School, accepted $8,774 in donations, and scheduled a ratification vote for a tentative teacher contract on Nov. 24, 2025.
Benton County, Iowa
Elections staff reported a hand recount in Vinton 2 (101 ballots) matched the machine totals; the board consolidated several write-in spellings for one candidate, approved Resolution 2591 to adopt the first-tier canvass and directed staff to issue certificates and open-meeting training notices to newly elected officials.
Wyoming Valley West SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The superintendent announced Pennsylvania's state budget was approved, freeing state aid to the district. Finance Committee Chair Keating reported about $31 million in the general fund and urged holding $9
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
The board approved a 3.2% payroll adjustment retroactive to July 1 and a separate $3,000 pay increase for item 51; commissioners said individual reviews will return next week for finalization.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
The Council adopted a coupled general orders calendar on Nov. 12 that included a Cold War veterans property tax exemption, board‑bylaws transparency requirements, licensing reform bills and other administrative measures.
Richmond Community Schools, School Boards, Indiana
After a public hearing, the Richmond Community School Committee found three leased sites are needed for Head Start operations and that proposed rents are reasonable. The board authorized publication of legal notice under Indiana Code 5-3-4 and approved terms that tie leases to federal Head Start funding.
Hawaiian Gardens City, Los Angeles County, California
The council accepted construction improvements completed by Sequel Contractors for the FY2023–24 arterial and residential Street Rehabilitation Project 112 and authorized filing the notice of completion; final construction cost reported as $1,351,990.13 and Lakewood contributed $33,200 for a shared intersection improvement.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a Canaan listening stop, the Senate Education Committee heard residents warn that the foundation formula and forced mergers proposed under Act 73 could erode small‑town programs, urging more technical assistance, targeted aid and support for career and technical education.
Canyon Lake City, Riverside County, California
The Canyon Lake City Council adopted Resolution 2025-47 amending the city’s housing element to meet state requirements and introduced Ordinance 266 to align municipal zoning with the changes; councilmembers said the edits are largely clarifications required because the city is nearly built out.
Chautauqua County, New York
The Public Safety Committee approved a budget amendment using surplus training revenues to cover additional EMT and CPR classes after enrollment exceeded projections; staff described the change as budget‑neutral. Committee members sought rough class counts during discussion.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
Investment managers told the Norwalk pension board the fund rose about $8.5 million in September with a fiscal‑year‑to‑date return near 4.9%, but flagged exposure to First Brands bankruptcy tied to UBS co‑investments and recommended a follow‑up with UBS.
Hawaiian Gardens City, Los Angeles County, California
The council approved amended guidelines for the CDC youth and adult scholarship program, removing a mandatory 20-hour city-based community-service requirement, keeping a 2.5 minimum GPA, and setting the program to offer up to nine youth and three adult scholarships subject to budget.
Benton County, Iowa
The Benton County board voted to begin a lease for the Abby Center to occupy one office room in a county-owned building, approving $8.50-per-room terms and a monthly rent stated as $808.50; staff will draft a contract and the board expects modest remodel costs, part of which the Abby Center may cover.
Helena City, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Dozens of Helena residents pressed the City Commission on Nov. 12 to convert repeated public testimony about federal immigration operations into formal policy, and commissioners directed staff to draft a resolution that codifies current practices and clarifies what the city will and will not do when federal agents operate in Helena.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
The commission approved multiple purchasing recommendations and contracts including window treatments to Bison Blinds LLC, carpet/flooring to Corporate Store, lawn supplies to Madison Turf Farms, and a $84,593.43 contract with Thompson General Contracting to install a permanent courthouse accessibility elevator.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Norwalk City pension board agreed to table at least one food‑service pension application until December and schedule a separately noticed food‑service meeting after members raised legal‑notice concerns and requested a formal counsel opinion.
Hawaiian Gardens City, Los Angeles County, California
The council unanimously authorized execution of a joint exercise of powers agreement with the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) to enable a grant to a developer converting a portion of Hawaiian Terrace senior apartments to affordable units, staff said the city will have no financial or legal obligations from the grant.
Cobb County, Georgia
The Board of Zoning Appeals upheld a Code Enforcement notice issued Aug. 26 that found grass/weeds over 12 inches at 1720 Cedar Grove Drive, while advising practical ways for the homeowner to designate a pollinator garden to avoid future citations.
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
The commission voted to forward six proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code that clarify procedural timelines, allow 200 sq ft accessory structures exempt from building permits, and add language about conditional uses and review authority; commissioners debated the 90‑day statutory clock and permit-exempt accessory structure size.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Oklahoma County commissioners approved using recently authorized FHWA emergency highway funds and to access a state ETR (efficiency transfer) mechanism to move highway dollars for two flood-related projects; staff said requests cover two projects over five years with amounts described in the meeting record.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
On Nov. 12 the council approved minutes, adopted the agenda, granted two noise-ordinance waivers, approved multiple consent resolutions (appointments, purchase orders and appropriations) and laid over a number of ordinances and contracts for one week, including the Acadian ambulance certificate.
Hawaiian Gardens City, Los Angeles County, California
The Hawaiian Gardens City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 12 to adopt Ordinance 2025-621, updating the city's building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and residential codes to the 2025 California Building Standards with specified local amendments; staff said the changes are intended to improve safety, sustainability and performance.
Cobb County, Georgia
The BZA approved a variance reducing a side setback from 12 to 5 feet for a proposed attached garage in Vinings, conditioned on stormwater mitigation, no dwelling or business use in the garage, and coordination with the county arborist to add buffering to address neighbor concerns.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
The City Council adopted Intro 11‑23 on Nov. 12 to expand on‑street refuse containers citywide but faced opposition from some members over a $50–$55 placement charge for co‑ops and condos; the bill passed 30‑11‑4 on the floor.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The board approved the consent agenda by voice vote, set two executive sessions — one for negotiations representation and one for personnel — and adjourned after the second executive session. The business office also reminded voters of a capital-project vote set for next Tuesday.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
An administration representative told the Mobile City Council on Nov. 12 that a suite of road projects — including completion of South McGregor Avenue, downtown repaving and a MLK Jr. Avenue Complete Streets project — is under way, supported by a CIP-funded resurfacing package of more than $16,000,000.
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
City engineers secured approval for a sidewalk replacement contract with Rivertown Construction, approved a $1,199.26 decrease change order that closes a mill-and-overlay project, recommended multiple right-of-way permits and authorized barricades for an unveiling event; the board also accepted a donated bus shelter installation.
Cobb County, Georgia
The Board of Zoning Appeals agreed to hold a variance request by Byrne Boot Camp to keep opaque blue window graphics for 30 days so staff can research Dallas Highway design guidelines, precedent along the corridor and options that address privacy concerns for gym members and on-site childcare.
Moab City Council, Moab, Grand County, Utah
At a Nov. 12 special meeting, the Moab City Council acting as the board of canvassers voted 5-0 to certify the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election results and declare the winners listed in the canvass; council noted nearly 75% voter turnout.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
District personnel staff outlined civil-service hiring rules and a provisional HELPS hiring pathway; board members asked for counsel on liability for employer validation and requested follow-up on coach-certification gaps identified for cheer and other sports.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
The Mobile City Council opened a public hearing on Acadian Ambulance Service’s application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity and heard extended testimony for and against the company; after public comment the council held the item over for one week for further review.
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
The Board of Public Works approved roughly $1.07 million in 2025 CDBG-funded contracts across multiple nonprofits and programs, including a $400,000 emergency home-repair contract and $150,000 in down-payment assistance. City staff said the agreements support HUD-required planning and program operations.
Chautauqua County, New York
The Planning & Economic Development committee approved two resolutions Nov. 12, 2025 to establish capital accounts for design work on a proposed JCC–YMCA wellness complex and to ask SUNY to include the project in its 2026–27 capital request; presenters described a $41 million phased project and local fundraising commitments.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The trust's fundraising lead presented a four-point plan to build partnerships with 501(c)(3)s, set quantified fundraising goals, align work to April–May grant deadlines, and analyze results by late summer; the plan includes outreach to banks and nonprofits and creation of a grants database.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
District presenters credited Orton-Gillingham training and coordinated teacher development with measurable gains in reading metrics; AIMSweb screeners show fourth grade trending up while some fifth-grade cohorts remain below the district target. Administrators promised continued RTI supports, teacher collaboration and follow-up absenteeism data.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
The House Appropriations Committee approved legislative transfer request 02/1958 — a package of standard and contingency transfers that HFA says will align line-item authority and allow the state to accept newly available restricted revenues.
State Board of Medical Licensure, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
The State Board of Medical Licensure executive committee met by Zoom and approved exemptions for a St. Jude pediatric telehealth hub and an inpatient geriatric psychiatry collaboration, while denying a cross‑state supervision request, a retired psychiatrist’s exception and one foreign‑trained applicant’s license.
Chautauqua County, New York
The Chautauqua County Public Safety Committee voted to accept a New York State NG9‑1‑1 grant of $1,515,197 to upgrade the sheriff’s 911 phone system and infrastructure.
Mohave County, Arizona
At the Nov. 12 meeting the commission approved multiple rezone requests to allow minor land divisions and commercial development, including AR-to-AR and AR-10-to-AR-7 conversions; public commenters raised concerns about traffic safety and precedent for lot size reductions.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The board proposed a pilot closing-cost assistance pool (initially $4,000) and agreed to waive a 1.5% administrative fee for owners who work with the trust to resell affordable units; members asked staff to research appropriate pool size and per-transaction caps and tabled the decision for further study.
Mount Vernon City, School Districts, Ohio
This transcript documents a school Veterans Day breakfast and student program at Mount Vernon Middle School; it is a ceremonial school event rather than a civic/government meeting, so it is not suitable for municipal news article generation.
Helena City, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
City transportation staff presented alternatives this week for the five‑leg intersection at Last Chance Gulch — ranging from modest pedestrian improvements to a full modern roundabout — and the commission agreed to continue the roundabout design while staff returns with funding options.
Public Health, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Connecticut
Subcommittees outlined proposed training programs, three funding/training initiatives (soils seminar, Enfield field facility, statewide database), and regulatory coordination needs; members debated training-source neutrality and next steps for public input.
Mohave County, Arizona
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special-use permit Nov. 12 allowing a private 10-acre cemetery in White Hills; the applicant said plots will not be sold and will be given away, while staff noted cemeteries are tax-exempt and a site plan will be required.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund voted to authorize an additional $5,000 to its senior home‑repairs program after officials reported 26 applications, 12 conditional approvals, and operational issues obtaining contractor quotes; five awards totaling $19,525.19 have been paid so far.
Public Health, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Connecticut
The Sewage Disposal Working Group was briefed on Massachusetts' nitrogen program and on-site treatment options; members heard that robust public data and two technologies (Nitrex, Nitro) meet stringent targets, while Connecticut data access and noncompliance limit near-term analysis.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
The Council advanced the 7801 Queens Boulevard rezoning in Elmhurst on Nov. 12, which sponsors say will deliver 314 apartments (about 79 permanently affordable at 55% AMI), a 15,000 sq ft community space including a district pool managed by Common Point, public open space and union construction commitments.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Commissioners authorized an RFQ for structural engineering on the former St. Joseph property and approved year-end budget transfers, including a $600,000 move from capital contingency to capital buildings to enable purchase and improvements.
Mohave County, Arizona
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Nov. 12 to amend sections of the Mohave County Zoning Ordinance to add a definition for "data center" and allow them by special-use permit in airport and manufacturing zones; staff said the change is a land-use step and does not approve any particular project.
Mt. Diablo Unified, School Districts, California
At a Nov. 12 Mount Diablo Unified School District meeting, parent Alisa Scales told trustees she witnessed Principal Theodore Pappas publicly shame a fifth-grade class on Aug. 20, 2025, leaving students upset and one child saying they no longer felt safe. The board announced personnel and litigation items and adjourned to closed session.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
The committee reported Senate Bill 370, sponsored by Sen. Sam Singh, which would create a TRICARE premium reimbursement program to provide health and dental coverage for Michigan National Guard members to boost recruitment, retention and readiness. The committee voted 23-0 to report the bill.
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
After residents pressed the St. Tammany Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to remove a proposed emergency gate onto Cedar Drive, the commission approved the Willow Grove final plat and construction plans with staff conditions and a $40,000 funded maintenance obligation; developers said the secondary access would be gated and emergency-only.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Lawrence County approved a two-year renewal with Southwest Behavioral Health Management (Res. 371) to continue liaison and fiscal oversight for regional managed-care coordination, and also approved a three-year audit contract renewal with Salamkovsky Axelrod (Res. 372) with a 3% annual inflation adjustment.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The council adopted a $100,000 grant from the United Way of Greater Fall River for firefighter equipment, approved a 140-foot Verizon underground conduit, renewed an auto body license, adopted the police chief's licenses report, and approved the Greater Fall River Recreation parade permit.
San Miguel County, Colorado
San Miguel County staff told commissioners that while routine meeting notices may be posted on the county website, land‑use/public hearing notices remain a legal newspaper publication requirement (14–21 day time frames), so the county will continue using its newspaper of record for such legal notices.
Woodland Park School District RE-2, School Districts , Colorado
During public comment Pat Miller urged board members to meet with Merit Academy officials to 'heal the divide'; Karen Francis criticized prior board conduct and called for personnel/contractual changes.
Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County, California
Council presented awards and proclamations recognizing Deputy Sergio Peralta's retirement after decades of service, a youth-ambassador honor for Sebastian Arias, and the mayor's volunteer of the year award to Paul Camacho for decades of coaching and mentorship.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
The board appointed Jackie Pontius of Hickory Township to the Children & Youth Services advisory board for a three-year term (Res. 369) and renewed a contract with Bethany Christian Services for foster-care placements at existing daily rates (Res. 370); commissioners approved both by roll call.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The commission unanimously approved minutes of Oct. 8, 2025, and adjourned until Jan. 14, 2026; roll‑call votes were recorded for both actions.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy & Environment Committee voted to send Council member Hawkins’ Sept. 26 request for a performance audit of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement to the full council (committee action recorded as favorable by majority vote).
Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County, California
Council approved by unanimous roll call the second reading and adoption of the California Building Codes (Title 24) and local Title 15 building and construction updates.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
The commissioners approved a technical template update for a CDBG resolution (Res. 367) requested by DCED and signed off on a $9,877 CDBG-funded change order for Shenango Township Park (Res. 368) to address an unanticipated ADA trip hazard; the park contract total will increase to about $107,009.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
The New York City Council on Nov. 12 advanced a Long Island City neighborhood rezoning that sponsors say will enable nearly 15,000 new homes — including thousands of permanently affordable units — plus nearly $2 billion in public investments in schools, open space, NYCHA upgrades and waterfront access.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The council adopted an emergency preamble and passed readings for a handicap-parking ordinance affecting Grant, Grinnell and Wilcox streets but tabled other Lindsay Street-related traffic measures pending further drafting and MassDOT-related stipulations.
San Miguel County, Colorado
The San Miguel Watershed Coalition presented a wet‑meadow restoration needs analysis and requested county support toward a $400,000 wildfire‑ready action plan (WRAP) planning grant requiring a $100,000 local match; commissioners asked the coalition to pursue additional pledges and return to a regular meeting for a formal decision.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
The commissioners approved a multi-year renewal with contractor Keith Britt (Res. 366) for jail commissary and canteen services; the contract raises commission rates (commissary 28%→30%, abandoned 23%→30%, secure-pack 20%→25%) and is projected to increase county revenue by approximately $11,000.
Woodland Park School District RE-2, School Districts , Colorado
The board recognized the Woodland Park Senior High cross‑country team; Coach Cantrell highlighted individual PRs, regional placings and state results and praised athletes’ improvement and grit.
Rome, Oneida County, New York
In a series of largely unanimous voice votes, the Rome Common Council authorized a CREST grant application of up to $1 million for the SFM skate park, accepted $400 donations and approved several small city-owned parcel sales and a wastewater plant expansion purchase; one alley discontinuance was tabled.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Commissioners will meet with contractor Sam Mock in January to discuss renewing a website contract that expires in March; the record states the contract was described as $7,000 total for three years and the commission expects a February vote on renewal.
San Miguel County, Colorado
Community Builders presented a draft West End Vision plan to the San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 12, 2025, describing a community‑led strategy built from broad engagement and requesting partner review through Dec. 1 with a proposed regional adoption in January.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
The Lawrence County commissioners accepted a $500 repository bid for a Union Township parcel (Res. 364) and rejected a separate Newcastle parcel bid (Res. 365) after the Newcastle City Council cited code/house-condition concerns; both motions passed by roll call.
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
Council approved a first reading to add kennels/doggy daycares by special-use permit in the manufacturing zone, set a minimum indoor density of 10 dogs per 1,000 sq. ft (approximately one dog per 100 sq. ft), removed animal-sale language and increased outdoor exercise setbacks to 100 feet; also created an annual $250 kennel license proposal.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
The Cheektowaga Town Board adopted a local hotel‑occupancy tax, approved procurement steps for solid‑waste contracts and a senior‑center HVAC replacement, amended and carried a subdivision continuation, and tabled a battery storage project on a closed Superfund site for further review.
Delaware County, Ohio
Staff updated the board on Sunbury Interchange phases with right-of-way work expected in early 2026 and construction targeted for 2027; the TID also discussed a $21 million USDOT rail grant, an $8.3 million MORPC grant, and potential traffic doubling on Bunny Station Road from a new Olentangy High School.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The 4 of us civil commission voted Nov. 12 to approve a draft letter authorizing staff to pursue a regional wastewater interconnection with Somerset, after staff outlined two governance options and a proposed rate of $5.88 per CCF with a 50% I&I surcharge. A public commenter volunteered to help convene a working group.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
At the Nov. 12 Cottage Grove Utility Commission meeting the body approved the Sept. 17 and Oct. 15 meeting minutes, approved vouchers, authorized continued advertisement of the Well 2 contract, approved the 2026 sanitary sewer replacement fund contribution, and adjourned. All actions were voice votes.
Woodland Park School District RE-2, School Districts , Colorado
CFO David Kuritar told the board the district ended October with roughly $5.5 million but has spent about $1.3 million since then (cash on hand now about $4.5M); the forensic audit is near completion and a CDE transportation grant recently reimbursed nearly $200,000.
Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
City staff said council directed a review of Kenai Municipal Code Title 14 subdivision regulations to clarify road, water and wastewater standards and consider using adaptive policies to streamline development; the commission expects multiple follow-up work sessions.
City Council, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
City Council has taken initial action to dissolve the Transportation Advisory Committee and fold it into the Planning Commission as a subcommittee, Development Services staff told the commission.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
A mayoral request to confirm Emily Arpke as director of financial services drew an objection; a council member urged delaying the confirmation until all councilors could vote, and the transcript does not record a final confirmation vote.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
At the Nov. 12 meeting the Cottage Grove director/engineer gave a bundled report covering water, sewer and utility construction updates.
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
Budget committee and finance staff recommended accepting the FY2024 audit as final while addressing special-revenue and process fixes; council awarded the town's financial management software contract to Edmunds/Edmonds GovTech and authorized implementation funding (training, consulting, equipment) to be finalized next month.
Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County, California
A Pico Rivera resident told council her 79-year-old, handicapped mother encountered a boot and alleged coercion by Premier Tow and Recovery; the city manager said staff is investigating and councilmembers urged research into a registration or RFP for tow companies.
Dimmit County, Texas
The county approved a claims docket with a grand total of $10,091,207.97. During the sheriff's report commissioners were told a federal government shutdown would delay U.S. Marshal payments, producing an estimated $72,000–$80,000 shortfall this month.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The commission confirmed outreach to six schools for its 2026 scholarship event on May 16 at McGovern's restaurant; application deadline is April 1, and staff said guidance counselors should notify parents/guardians of winners.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
Staff told the commission the village will televise sanitary sewer pipe in easements (including private backyards) as part of a program aimed at televising the entire village before 2028; letters will be sent to affected property owners and businesses ahead of third-party crews entering easements.
Woodland Park School District RE-2, School Districts , Colorado
Interim Superintendent Ginger Slocum presented staff‑survey results showing mixed morale and priority concerns about math achievement; the board approved the district Unified Improvement Plan that emphasizes Tier 1 math instruction and stronger Tier 2 supports.
Rome, Oneida County, New York
The Rome Common Council approved the 2026 annual budget after a discussion about limited options for cutting spending, a proposed $100,000 in cuts that lacked support, and a council estimate that roughly $400,000 in reductions would have been required to avoid a tax increase.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The council approved a deed in lieu for 43 Lowell Street, adopted a tax factor of 1.75 and set the residential factor at 85.2057; the votes carried with President Kamara recorded as abstaining on the deed order.
Delaware County, Ohio
The TID approved a budget amendment allowing a one-time $813,000 outlay to ODOT for right-of-way expenses; staff said the payment is a cash‑flow accounting step and will be invoiced back to the Silicon Heartland program.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
Ari Goldberg, representing 7 Brew Coffee, told the Cheektowaga board the project cleared planning, EAC and DOT review and traffic committee signoff; the town held two public hearings (special use and rezoning) with no public speakers and closed both hearings.
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
After hours of testimony from abutters and residents, the Warren Town Council declined to abandon a paper road (6th Street). Public safety officials said the road is not primary access but may be useful as an alternative; abutters said they maintain and rely on the route for deliveries and access.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
The commission approved the updated 2026 sanitary sewer equipment replacement schedule and a recommended annual contribution of $97,750 to the sewer replacement fund to pay for future pump, lift station and SCADA equipment replacements required under the village’s permit.
Dimmit County, Texas
Commissioners debated placing 'County parking only 8AM–5PM' signage and towing authority for courthouse lots, raising enforcement, staffing and liability concerns; the item was tabled for further study after discussion about camera monitoring and potential validation systems.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The commission said it will have building inspector Glenn Hathaway inspect two private storefronts raised in recent citizen input for ADA (Title III) compliance after Hathaway returns Nov. 17; a resolution is expected after the holidays.
Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
After public testimony from neighbors concerned about preserving residential character, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to adopt Resolution PZ2025-30 approving a conditional use permit allowing a small, appointment‑only auto sales operation (maximum 10 vehicles) at 4586 Kenai Spur Highway; a 15‑day appeal period was announced.
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
After public testimony and industry briefing, the Warren Town Council approved a zoning amendment allowing cannabis retailers by special use permit in business and rural-business zones, adding requirements for a traffic study, odor-mitigation devices and a one-mile spacing or cap to limit concentrations.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
The Cottage Grove Utility Commission authorized continued advertisement of the Well 2 construction contract after staff said Strand’s 90% drawings are ready and estimates put total project costs at about $2,265,000, with construction alone estimated at roughly $1.6–$2.0 million and a separate well rehab of about $175,000.
City of Santa Fe officials and state partners marked the completion of a nearly 18-month, $20 million rehabilitation of Nichols Dam, saying the work fixed safety deficiencies, modernized outlet infrastructure, improved water quality measures and created potential for future hydroelectric generation.
City Council, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
The City Planning Commission approved two final plats and cleared routine business at its meeting.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
The Cheektowaga Town Board heard public concerns about program cuts, discussed pool closures and revenue options, defeated a motion on the preliminary ad valorem budget by roll call and approved the benefit‑basis budget and several individual resolutions including a $32,000 transfer and consent agenda items.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The board approved appointments to the Agriscience Advisory Committee, adopted or moved forward multiple policies in the 5000 series on first or second read, and voted to enter executive session during the meeting; all actions were taken by motion and carried by voice vote.
Osage County, Kansas
The commission approved hires for Road & Bridge and Treasurer offices, signed off on two vendor payment batches totaling roughly $519,000, and approved two payroll disbursements including a main payroll of $725,630.61 and a sheriff's correction of $19,916.20.
Cobb County, Georgia
The board approved a slate of Department of Transportation contracts for drainage, design and trail work; one agenda item printed a $100,006,063,693 contract amount that staff and the board did not correct on the record and which appears to be a typographical error in the packet.
Dimmit County, Texas
Commissioners discussed requests for office and warehouse space for a Tri‑County public defender office that will serve Dimmit County; staff were directed to meet with the public defender's office to identify the number and size of rooms required (no vote taken).
Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County, California
City staff presented a complete repeal-and-replace of Title 18 to align zoning rules with the general plan and recent state housing mandates; business groups largely supported the update and council closed the public hearing for the item.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
District staff reported that paraeducator accounts are being set up with vendor MissionSquare after litigation; withheld funds are being transferred and a 3% city match remains to be scheduled while actuaries will assess any lost investment earnings.
Osage County, Kansas
The commission granted a conditional use permit under Resolution Z-25-05 to allow an accessory building with sleeping space and plumbing at Pomona Lake; the applicant had HOA approval and a 2020 septic system, and commissioners recorded the motion and carried the vote.
Cobb County, Georgia
The Board approved reallocating $2.75 million in ARPA funds to a South Cobb public health center project and authorized up to $206,000 in ARPA support services for behavioral health, both votes carried unanimously on Nov. 12.
Delaware County, Ohio
The Delaware County Transportation Improvement District voted to award a $4,729,929 contract to Shelly and Sands for improvements at two County Line Road intersections, citing a bid about 9.5% under the engineer’s estimate; construction is tentatively scheduled for May–September next year.
Osage County, Kansas
The commission approved a short-term IT administration proposal from Sonny Sager while authorizing counsel to send nonrenewal notice to Century/Centra Business Technologies; BT and Co. also briefed the board on ADP/Paycor/CIC payroll conversion steps and priorities.
Monongalia County, West Virginia
The Monongalia County Commission approved the consent agenda, personnel changes and several funding and procurement actions at its Nov. 12 meeting, including a $1,072,008.18 transfer for a UTC bond payment and $10,000 for river lock operations.
Transportation Commission, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
The commission approved payables of $21.44 million, payroll dockets, multiple agency contracts and requested an executive session to discuss a workers' compensation settlement and a personnel matter under §25‑41‑7 of the Mississippi Code.
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
The Finance & Budget Committee voted to hold its regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., beginning in January, to create a meeting earlier in the month ahead of the first council meeting and to aid early budget review.
Cobb County, Georgia
At a Nov. 12 public hearing, Cobb County presented a package of 2025 code amendments that would create a stormwater service fee based on impervious surface and impose new limits on lift stations; supporters and business groups urged different fixes ahead of a Nov. 20 vote.
Osage County, Kansas
The Osage County Commission on Nov. 12 unanimously approved Resolution 2025-27 to raise the county transient guest tax from 2% to 6%, directing revenues to tourism promotion and setting implementation steps with the Kansas Department of Revenue and county reporting offices.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Broadview Middle School leadership told the Danbury Board of Education it aims to reduce behavior referrals through PBIS and restorative practices, boost reading and math growth (I‑Ready target of 70% meeting/exceeding typical growth by December), and expand after‑school and community programming.
Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Planning staff said Kenai municipal code lacks specific rules for tent camping on private lots; the commission discussed defining 'temporary dwelling' and numeric thresholds for duration, unit counts and sanitation and directed staff to draft definitions and return for more work sessions.
Martin County Supervisor of Elections Vicki Davis said that, effective July 31, 2024, renewed Florida driver's licenses and ID cards will include randomly generated numbers; that change will alter how offices verify vote-by-mail requests and initiative petition signatures, though in-person voting remains unchanged.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
Village staff told the Plan Commission on Nov. 12 that the village board has directed re‑consideration of zoning for several parcels at the northeast corner of Ann and BB to facilitate a new downtown node.
Monongalia County, West Virginia
The Monongalia County Commission on Nov. 12 approved $60,000 per year for three years ($180,000 total) from opioid settlement funds to pay for a sheriff's license-plate-reader (LPR) service covering roughly 20 cameras at about 10 county locations; commissioners voted unanimously.
Queen Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona
Staff briefed the Planning & Zoning Commission on several proposed code text amendments covering outdoor storage prohibitions, animal-husbandry rules, wireless facility review, downtown parking exceptions and a mural definition; all items remain in draft and will return for formal action.
Transportation Commission, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
The commission ratified supplemental agreements for mill-and-overlay projects, approved geotechnical and signing‑plan work assignments, and recommended a certificate of public convenience for Stiles Moving LLC after no protests were filed.
Dimmit County, Texas
Dimmit County Commissioners voted to rescind a previously approved discounted rental rate for 'Royalty Choreography' after commissioners argued the flyer showed adults would participate and questioned whether the group qualified for nonprofit pricing; the motion passed with one abstention citing legal concerns.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
Melissa Ratcliffe and partner Ed Ray told the Plan Commission on Nov. 12 they are proposing Near and Far Brewing, a community‑oriented brewpub and multi‑tenant building on Cottage Grove Road designed to serve families and cyclists as well as customers.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The Danbury Board of Education recognized Brian Bettis as Connecticut Teacher of the Year and approved acceptance of a $5,000 donation to Rogers Park Middle School to fund student‑led courtyard and art projects, a consent item approved by voice vote.
Queen Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona
The commission recommended approval of a rezone to C-2, site plan and conditional-use permit to allow a ~7,600-square-foot funeral home with 66 parking spaces; staff and applicant emphasized there will be no on-site crematory and one written opposition cited traffic and compatibility concerns.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
Staff told the planning board on Nov. 12 that the Nov. 25 meeting is canceled for lack of applications; the board aims to hear a consultant presentation on the housing production plan in January and staff said a $35,000 grant for a Liberty Tree Mall/Endicott Street visioning project was not awarded.
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
The Evanston Finance & Budget Committee voted 7–0 on Nov. 11 to advance a proposed seven‑year renewal with Axon for body‑worn cameras, tasers and evidence management to the City Council amid questions about cost, contract length and data control.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
Newman Companies presented a concept for a 120‑acre, 249‑lot subdivision near Quarry Ridge with a large donated park, HOA amenities and phased buildout. Staff warned of utility constraints that may require a temporary lift station; neighbors and commissioners asked about annexation and traffic analysis. No approvals were requested tonight.
United Nations, Federal
From Khartoum, International Organization for Migration director general Amy Pope said recent fighting has displaced tens of thousands more people and that shelter and other aid are critically underfunded; she warned staff have been wounded or killed and urged rapid funding and access.
Queen Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Queen Creek Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a rezone and site plan for a roughly 30,644-square-foot medical/general office complex at the southwest corner of a Maricopa County island, including a concurrent annexation to the town; staff requested a revision to condition 4 clarifying water-line placement.
Transportation Commission, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
The commission approved work assignments including a $652,375 study for I‑10 over the Pascagoula River and $328,581 for final plans to replace four US‑80 bridges, and approved moving forward with condemnation orders and contract extensions.
Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia
Alvarez & Marsal presented to the Savannah‑Chatham County finance committee a phased plan to overhaul the district's financial management, focusing on better use of the Munis enterprise system, building a financial model, and introducing 0‑based budgeting and stronger cross‑department governance.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Students told the Senate Education Committee the EMT/EMS course at Canaan was reduced to one block after enrollment fell, leaving fewer clinical hours and raising concerns about students’ ability to earn credentials; students also said a nearby hospital stopped accepting student clinical placements.
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale ISD622, School Boards, Minnesota
At a Nov. 12 special session, the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale ISD622 school board certified Nov. 4 special-election returns showing two proposed levies failed and that Sam Rosemark won the race to fill a school board vacancy; the board authorized a certificate of election.
Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington
The Barnes Lake Steering Committee approved minutes as amended, debated whether to post full meeting recordings in light of new truncated-minutes policy and set a tentative 2026 meeting schedule (Jan. 14, March 4, May 13, Sept. 9 walkabout, Nov. 4). Members noted $21,000 assessed and roughly $7,300 collected to date and asked staff to follow up.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
The planning board voted Nov. 12 to approve an ANR plan dividing 19 Valley Road into three parcels, recording two as nonbuildable; the applicant’s attorney said the notation will appear on the registry of deeds and any change to buildability would require zoning relief.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
On Nov. 12, 2025 the Vermont Senate Education Committee visited Canaan Elementary and High School to gather student views; students said small class sizes and hands-on CTE programs provide opportunities but flagged travel burdens and fundraising needs.
Lancaster City, Los Angeles County, California
The district attorney's office said local filing backlog has been reduced to roughly 180 cases and provided counts of felony filings and declines across arson, auto theft, burglary, domestic violence and other categories for September and October.
Moab City Council, Moab, Grand County, Utah
Council discussed a draft Affordable Housing Partnership Policy that would allow the city to waive or finance impact fees for deed‑restricted housing projects, but tabled the resolution to allow staff to refine thresholds and prioritization rules.
Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington
Contractor Scott summarized the Barnes Lake treatments and next steps for the Barnes Lake Steering Committee. Scott said his crew applied two Sonar treatments this year (Sonar is the trade name for floridone) and that the product was used as a systemic, whole-lake treatment.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The LaSalle County circuit approved payment of October bills for LaSalle, Bureau and Grundy counties and heard that the chief judge's office will buy personal panic buttons for judges and bill costs proportionally; total cost for the devices was not specified.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
School staff told legislators limited local health and mental health access forces families to travel, while expanded after‑school and summer programs (74 enrolled) and visiting dental outreach help meet students’ needs despite funding instability.
Baldwin Park City, Los Angeles County, California
The Baldwin Park Planning Commission on Nov. 12 approved a zoning variance to convert a vacant 3,459-square-foot commercial building at 14650 Pacific Avenue into three apartments and one accessory dwelling unit.
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Veterans Service Officer Yvonne Diesterhaft announced she will retire Feb. 16 after nearly 19 years of service, citing health and promising a job description will be posted; supervisors thanked her and noted plans to recruit a successor to be appointed by the county board.
Bow Town, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
The Select Board voted to open a sealed box of commemorative coins held in the town clerk's office for about 15 years, have staff inventory the contents, and film an 'unboxing' for the community; proceeds were indicated to fund the town's 300th anniversary on the box exterior.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Town of Danvers Planning Board unanimously voted Nov. 12 to continue the site‑plan review for a proposed Raising Cane’s restaurant at 200 Endicott Street to its Dec. 9 meeting to allow completion of a traffic peer review and engineering responses.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Senate Education Committee Chair Seth Bongart and members met with Canaan-area school board members and educators to hear how rural student choice, enrollment patterns and state funding rules affect local programs and budgets. Local leaders urged the committee to preserve small schools and expand shared services rather than pursue consolidations that would increase student travel and erode community ties.
Lancaster City, Los Angeles County, California
The California Highway Patrol reported trainees finishing field training, small increases in citations and motorist assists, and a 12‑hour Halloween enforcement window that produced arrests and citations in the Antelope Valley.
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Becky Roberts told supervisors that Fair Park saw record exhibitor and animal participation, expanded winter storage revenue (about $90,000), new programming (sensory day, kids zone), and will issue an RFP for a master plan in January if the budget is approved.
LaSalle County, Illinois
At the Nov. 12 circuit meeting, probation staff reported October juvenile and adult caseloads for LaSalle, Bureau and Grundy counties and described differences between 'ordered' and 'collected' probation fees; the department's report was accepted by voice vote.
Moab City Council, Moab, Grand County, Utah
Council approved a $71,005.80 change order to finalize a completed Mill Creek stabilization project after staff discovered an older concrete mat and a shallow water line that required redesign and extra sediment removal; funding will come from insurance claims and the CIP.
Lancaster City, Los Angeles County, California
LA County Sheriff's CompStat for Lancaster showed homicides down year‑to‑date (12 vs. 19) and declines in several crime categories, while robberies and forcible sex offenses rose; deputies said 911 routing can be diverted to Palmdale during outages and average routine response can be lengthy.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Canaan teachers told the Senate Education Committee that statutory cross‑border limits and loss of Perkins funding have reduced opportunities for students to access vocational training and industry credentials; staff urged policy flexibility for very small districts.
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Council approved first readings of ordinances establishing certified recovery residences rules, a uniform on‑street parking permit, Kava/Kratom establishment limits, micromobility device registration and procurement‑threshold changes; it also approved second reading changes to use of the city seal.
Cerritos City, Orange County, California
Cerritos reported a 1.5% rise in sales tax receipts for AprilJune 2025 versus the same quarter in 2024; after adjusting for one-time items, HDL Companies recorded 0.4% actual growth. Autos and transportation, general consumer goods and business/industry make up roughly 70% of the city's sales-tax base.
Pitkin County, Colorado
A regional Transportation Coalition briefed commissioners on a menu of options to reduce congestion: roadway improvements, enhanced transit, carpooling/ride-share apps and disincentives such as dynamic HOT lanes or peak congestion fees. Commissioners asked staff to arrange a presentation to the regional EOTC and for public outreach.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Teachers and staff at Canaan School told the Senate Education Committee that limited local health and enrichment services, shrinking grant support and cross‑border rules strain program delivery, even as after‑school, CTE and community partnerships provide crucial opportunities.
Lancaster City, Los Angeles County, California
Lancaster Police said a recent multi‑agency operation inspected 30 smoke shops, found violations at every site and seized contraband; officials urged local ordinance changes to cover novel intoxicating hemp products, kratom and nitrous oxide and noted state agencies will levy package fines.
Bow Town, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
The board approved a one-year access agreement for the Bow Pioneers to use town trails, amending the term to run through July 30, 2026 to align with the club's calendar; the group will provide landowner permission lists and updated maps to staff.
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson County supervisors adopted the 2026 countywide budget and approved a package of levy and ordinance measures, including authorization to negotiate the sale of about 40 acres in the city of Jefferson to Project Universe.
Moab City Council, Moab, Grand County, Utah
Council voted 3–2 to accept a petition to begin annexation of 486 River Sands Road, a parcel proposed for split C‑2/R‑3 zoning with a 100% AEH requirement for any residential units; debate centered on road condition, sewer/storm infrastructure, and whether the pre‑annexation density (20 units) fits the neighborhood.
Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania
City Council's Committee of the Whole heard hours of testimony and questioning on the administration's $800 million HOME plan, pressing officials on Year 1 allocations (about $238 million), Turn the Key pipeline funding, prioritization for lowest-income households and preservation of at-risk subsidized units; the hearing recessed to Nov. 17.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe’s governing body voted Nov. 12 to raise the city’s base minimum wage from $15 to $17.50 and to adopt a data‑driven annual adjustment formula that blends CPI and HUD fair‑market rent.
Cerritos City, Orange County, California
City staff presented the city's business-startup flowchart and licensing rules, emphasizing zoning verification as the first step, concurrent planning and business license review (typically 710 business days) and that conditional use permits may require public hearings and can take up to three months.
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Consultants presented a 2025 Doral Transit Plan update proposing split routes, new 'health route' and multiple mobility hubs; council praised the study but did not adopt it, directing staff to return with fleet‑financing options (including leasing) in roughly 90 days.
Winnebago County, Iowa
Staff outlined a plan to patch railroad tracks and discussed two funding approaches (including DOT's 60/20 program); supervisors also discussed piloting chemical base-stabilization on high-traffic gravel roads and logistics for brine and equipment.
Santa Clara , Santa Clara County, California
Staff presented a phase‑1 working document of objective design standards (ODS) to apply citywide to townhouses and higher-density multifamily; commissioners urged objective metrics for architectural features, landscape maturity and cross‑jurisdiction notification; staff will return in December with a recommendation.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
City staff told the council Midtown’s infrastructure design is roughly 60% complete, demolition of select legacy buildings is planned and two developer proposals — an arts center and an innovation hub — are advancing toward negotiation agreements.
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
A consultant told the Jefferson County Board that Monte Carlo simulations indicate a cost‑effective reserve range of roughly $14 million–$15.4 million to meet bond‑agency thresholds; the board then approved an ordinance updating fund‑balance procedures to align policy with that analysis.
Moab City Council, Moab, Grand County, Utah
After a brief staff presentation and no public testimony, the Moab City Council approved Ordinance 2025‑16 to annex Shamrock 25 LLC at 1410 S. Highway 191 and designate the property C‑4 General Commercial; the annexation moves the project to plan‑review and building permit processes.
Portsmouth, School Districts, Rhode Island
The committee publicly thanked Ellie De Leon, a general school aide at Melville, for performing the Heimlich maneuver on Oct. 21 and clearing a fourth‑grade student's airway; family members attended.
Santa Clara , Santa Clara County, California
The commission voted to recommend City Council adopt a general-plan amendment to the open-space element and found the EIR addendum adequate under CEQA; staff said the change implements SB 1425 policies on climate resilience, access and networks of open space.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
An internal process audit by Baker Tilly found Santa Fe’s month‑end and year‑end close procedures largely work but lack written policies, consistent review records and some disaster‑recovery documentation. City finance officials committed to having standard operating procedures and improved review controls by the end of the fiscal year.
Cerritos City, Orange County, California
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, a senior manager from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation outlined county-level services meant to help Cerritos businesses with permitting, financing and workforce training.
Pitkin County, Colorado
EPS told commissioners there are 73 licensed short-term rentals in unincorporated Pitkin County, concentrated around Aspen, and estimated average occupancy around 30%; staff launched an STR impact study and outreach process.
Bow Town, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
Select Board directed the town manager to consult counsel and draft a waiver allowing immediate family limited after-hours cemetery access; the board kept enforcement moratorium in place and asked for procedural safeguards after hearing public comment and a petition of 278 signatures.
Venice, Sarasota County, Florida
Staff presented two draft versions of a historic‑preservation brochure and the board expressed a preference for the second (round image) cover. Chair Beebe said the board will update its official color palette with Sherwin‑Williams and hopes to review options at the next monthly meeting.
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon
At its first official meeting Nov. 12, the City of Philomath’s new Public Art Committee elected a chair by consensus, reviewed a draft temporary-sculpture pilot for downtown concrete pads and asked staff for maps, budget detail and sample contracts ahead of a December meeting.
Ouachita Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
Board member David Graves moved and the school board approved a motion to divide proceeds from future sales of East Side properties into three shares and West Side properties into four shares; the motion passed unanimously.
Winnebago County, Iowa
The board approved the final payment to Young Plumbing and Heating for the county storage building, auditors’ transfers and county claims following staff motions; no specific dollar figures were presented on the floor.
Portsmouth, School Districts, Rhode Island
The committee conducted initial and second reads on policies affecting volunteers (IJOC) and student attendance (JE); discussion focused on a $5 fingerprint/background fee, training burdens for volunteers, and proposed 'social suspension' for chronic tardiness/early dismissals.
Venice, Sarasota County, Florida
The board approved using Centennial‑account interest to buy a bronze local‑designation plaque (estimated ~$635) for 500 Nassau Street South (the Nassau House). Staff confirmed the plaque uses a standard template and the board may only spend fund interest, not principal.
Brentwood Town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The Brentwood Town Health Insurance Subcommittee voted to recommend the Select Board adopt a 100% single / 80% couple / 80% family employer contribution structure and asked the board to consider annual deductible contributions or an HRA/HSA to offset higher employee deductibles.
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
Councilor Stephanie Fante, chair of the Lawrence City Personnel and Administration Committee, opened the Nov. 12 meeting to begin interviews for appointed seats on the city’s school committee and outlined the standardized, recorded scoring and review process.
Moab City Council, Moab, Grand County, Utah
City staff updated the council on Utah Renewable Communities, a 19‑member program aiming for net‑100% community electricity by 2030, outlined opt‑out and low‑income protections and said the Public Service Commission will consider unresolved issues in December with possible approval as early as January 2026.
Bow Town, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
The Bow Select Board voted to accept a donated beaver-deceiver device for a pond on Branch Londonderry Turnpike and designated resident Jeremy Simmick to maintain it; the board kept a moratorium in place so other private work on Class 6 roads must come before the board.
Venice, Sarasota County, Florida
The Venice Historic and Architectural Preservation Board voted unanimously Nov. 13 to approve application PLR25193, a proposed three‑story mixed‑use building at 256 Nokomis Avenue South, and authorized staff to resolve remaining technical design details with the board chair.
Ouachita Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
District staff presented a signed letter confirming that all 37 campuses reviewed and updated crisis-management plans in compliance with Act 3 34 23; the board voted to confirm receipt and authorized submission to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
After returning from an executive session, the Lawrence City Council voted unanimously to send the two top‑scoring candidates for each school committee seat (education, finance and legal) to a full‑council second round; the meeting recessed until the following day.
Pitkin County, Colorado
Staff presented CGRC recommendations for the 2026 Healthy Community Fund. The board reduced a recommended award to Farm Collaborative from $75,000 to $25,000 and directed $50,000 be moved into a Community Assistance Fund to preserve emergency capacity; staff said the plan would spend down roughly $200,000 of fund balance under current CGRC picks.
Portsmouth, School Districts, Rhode Island
The committee unanimously approved a three‑year HR director contract, budget transfers over $5,000, and updated per‑diem and part‑time pay rates tied to a $16 minimum wage increase effective Jan. 1.
Lancaster County, South Carolina
A council member proposed posting the county check register and procurement card register online for transparency, citing examples from Richland County and Charleston; council members asked staff to return with implementation options for review.
Ouachita Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
The Ouachita Parish School Board approved a $2.377 million award to Mann's Construction for cafeteria renovations, accepted a $66,944.94 furniture bid for small-group intervention classrooms, and granted permission to bid multiple playground and roof projects and an online marketplace RFP.
Winnebago County, Iowa
County supervisors agreed to form an employee wellness committee as required by the new insurer and appointed Supervisor Susan Smith to serve; staff will solicit departmental volunteers to fill remaining spots.
Great Salt Lake Advisory Council, Utah Division of Environmental Quality, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Division of Water Resources staff outlined a basin‑level RiverWare model and stakeholder process for a Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan (WaterSMART‑funded), targeting completion in 2027 and asking the advisory council to help set values and performance measures at a January meeting.
Portsmouth, School Districts, Rhode Island
Assistant Principal Jeff Rose told the School Committee the district saw notable year‑over‑year gains across ELA, math and science in 2024–25 and described curriculum and instructional changes the district plans to use to sustain growth.
Lancaster County, South Carolina
United Way executive director Holly Furr told the Lancaster County committee of the whole that ARPA funds awarded in 2021 ($334,213) remain largely unspent and are intended for a permanent homeless shelter; council members pressed for a clear purchase/renovation timeline and asked for an update with a decision window by spring.
Town of Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana
Council approved a CDS Engineering wastewater design study (not to exceed $308,000), a Versus Engineering preliminary trail design ($240,400), a Grady Brothers change order ($98,437.01) and awarded a Panther Park shelter contract ($62,044.75); council also adopted resolutions updating rules and transferring appropriations.
Lake Elmo City, Washington County, Minnesota
Finance staff presented a scenario-based strategic financial plan tied to the CIP, debt management, and levy strategy; staff proposed modeling scenarios in Excel, flagged $60 million of current debt, and suggested possible investments in tools or a street inventory to refine long-term projections.
Pitkin County, Colorado
APHA reported the essential-repairs grant program has paid more than $600,000 through 121 awards and presented a capital-reserve study of 27 HOAs showing average 10-year capital needs of $7–$12 million across participating associations; staff said education, seminars and homeowner classes will follow.
La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana
The La Porte City Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances for a proposed subdivision—reducing rear and front setbacks, allowing small perpendicular parking for townhomes, and setting conditions on sidewalks—while tabling a request to reduce a required 20-foot utility easement to 10 feet for further review.
EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The Board approved several consent and business items unanimously (7-0), including approval of the 10/08/2025 minutes, salary changes, treasurer's report, CSE/CPSE recommendations, personnel consent (G1-G26), business consent (H1-H10), and the custodial overtime report; it adjourned to executive session to discuss litigation and a student matter.
Box Elder School District , Utah School Boards, Utah
The board approved recommended architects and construction managers for several school additions, heard multi-school cost and schedule estimates, and heard a finance presentation recommending a borrowing ceiling near $145 million to fund the projects; board set parameters meeting next month.
Great Salt Lake Advisory Council, Utah Division of Environmental Quality, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
A Utah State University analysis identified 199 potential inflow points to the Great Salt Lake intermediate area, documented 53 current and 23 historical measurement devices, and produced flow‑balance diagrams, seasonal estimates and a public HydroShare repository and Shiny app to help plan delivery and accounting of dedicated water.
Winnebago County, Iowa
Supervisors approved reclassification of Drainage District (DD) 41—not reclassified since 1914—and appointed Jacobson Westergaard as the project engineer to oversee a major repair.
Norris Elementary, School Districts, California
The Norris School District Board approved a set of routine and substantive items including adoption of a reading‑difficulties screener, two resolutions to pursue clean‑equipment grants, piggyback modular leases, and ratification of employee bargaining agreements.
La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana
On Nov. 12, 2025 the La Porte City Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variances allowing smaller setbacks and larger accessory structures on separate properties, including a gazebo and two garage/ pole-barn additions; staff recommended approval in each case and public comment was limited.
Town of Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana
Three residents told council that a proposed police training facility and a separate Citizens Water transmission project lacked adequate public engagement and raised safety, noise and environmental concerns; staff said the police chief met with neighbors and that statutory rezoning notice requirements remain in place for future actions.
Lake Elmo City, Washington County, Minnesota
City staff told the council Lake Elmo currently allows owner-occupied bed-and-breakfasts (six active licenses) but has at least 11 listings on short-term rental platforms; council members asked staff to audit existing listings and county licensing before pursuing a text amendment to permit non-owner-occupied short-term rentals.
Town of Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana
The board approved the October minutes, the 2026 fee schedule, an MOU with Pheasants Forever, and claims; all recorded votes were unanimous by roll call where taken.
William Penn SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Supervisor McArthur presented final 2023-24 academic results showing increased Keystone growth, mixed PSSA proficiency across schools, higher attendance (+3 points) and fewer behavior incidents (-47), and previewed baseline 2024-25 data plus the district��������������������������������transition to fully digital statewide testing.
Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida
Staff reported the Rogers redevelopment site is close to closing pending a city purchase of a turn-lane parcel; sustainable home prototypes cleared planning; Love Park engineering and public-art selection are advancing; and an unsolicited bid on the Bridal Commons parcels will be taken to the advisory committee for review.
Box Elder School District , Utah School Boards, Utah
Multiple parents and students told the board the district's new grading policy, which weights assessments heavily and limits assignment credit, is hurting students with test anxiety and those who cannot access retake opportunities; the board heard the comments but took no formal action at the meeting.
Lake Elmo City, Washington County, Minnesota
Washington County project manager Andrew Giesen told the Lake Elmo City Council on Nov. 12 that a preferred design for the Highway 36/Lake Elmo Avenue intersection would raise Highway 36 over Lake Elmo Avenue with bridge structures and build a new south-side frontage road with full acceleration and deceleration ramps.
Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
At its Nov. 12 meeting the council approved a contract for convention center architecture, awarded a $1.455M construction contract for police firing‑range modernization, authorized swim‑center design work, and adopted two Class‑1 historic designations for downtown properties.
William Penn SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Dr. Harris told the Education Committee that the district has extended an offer for a school psychologist, is onboarding speech-language pathologists and contracted-certified special education teachers, and is supervising contractor staff through principals and central-office special education supervisors.
EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Ryan Malone, an officer of the East Meadow Teachers Association, urged the board to press state lawmakers to curb funding losses to charter schools, citing district-level dollar estimates.
Town of Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana
The Town Council adopted Ordinance 2025-25 to create Institutional and Parks & Recreation zoning districts intended to concentrate public uses; staff said rezonings would still require Plan Commission hearings and public notice. Residents questioned whether the change improves or dilutes meaningful public input.
Great Salt Lake Advisory Council, Utah Division of Environmental Quality, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Division of Water Rights presented the newly adopted Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan and a public accounting tool that tracks dedicated water, lake volume and priority‑based diversion availability; the plan ties diversion availability to a June 15 south‑arm gauge reading and is in a 60‑day complaint period.
William Penn SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
William Penn School District says WHYY will fund and staff a new media lab at Green Avenue campus, providing infrastructure, train-the-trainer support and two years of staff assistance; the board will be asked to accept the donation at an upcoming business meeting. Amount not specified in the meeting record.
Town of Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana
The Zionsville Parks Foundation announced it has reached $1,000,000 in donations and commitments for parks and green space and donated $37,929 from its Habitat Restoration Fund for a KCI pond rehabilitation study at Carpenter Nature Preserve; the Foundation also named Nancy Ticajohn its 2025 Acorn Award recipient.
Norris Elementary, School Districts, California
A district subcommittee reported ongoing negotiations with Lennar to acquire a parcel in the Gossamer Grove development; an independent appraisal of the parcel was reported at $3,800,000 and the proposed purchase would use a promissory note structure that delays payment until state matching funds are available and CDE site approval is obtained.
Flint School District, School Boards, Michigan
The board unanimously authorized oven-circuit installations at three schools, accepted a pro-bono community engagement offer for the high school project and approved a supplemental agreement with Stantec; all motions passed by roll call (generally 7–0).
Great Salt Lake Advisory Council, Utah Division of Environmental Quality, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Researchers from Utah State University presented a new study to identify environmental triggers and develop field assays and a reporting tool to predict and respond to avian botulism epizootics on the Great Salt Lake; they requested site‑specific GPS mortality data and historical lab records.
Victorville City, San Bernardino County, California
Representatives from MWF Solutions asked the Planning Commission to consider a galvanized steel fencing product they say meets Zone 0 fire‑severity requirements and is listed on CAL FIRE’s approved fire‑resistant building materials list; they requested a municipal code amendment to allow it as an alternative to masonry walls in tract homes.
Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
Enterprise and Hertz told council the airport's plan to introduce Sixt as an additional rental‑car operator conflicts with existing concession terms; city staff and attorney said the city's interpretation counts brands rather than historical concession slots, and council voted 3–2 to move the item forward.
Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida
CRA staff told the board that the agency's incentive program must be re-examined as the trust fund and statutory life shorten; staff proposed public meetings and a grant/incentive hybrid to accelerate payouts for private investors.
Punxsutawney Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
During routine business the Punxsutawney Area School District board approved the Oct. 7 minutes, athletic and transportation reports, buildings and cafeteria items, federal program items, superintendent reports, financial and personnel items, and payment of bills by voice vote.
Pinellas County, Florida
The LPA recommended approval of LDR25-02, which creates a standalone tree ordinance, replaces inch-for-inch mitigation with a size/condition table, caps required landscape trees at 15 for very large lots, and expands credit options such as native understory plantings to reduce payment-in-lieu burdens.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
The PTC voted 7–0 to recommend council adopt the draft 2026 Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan. Staff said the plan prioritizes low‑stress bike boulevards, lists 16 near‑term corridors and 23 crossing projects for the next 10 years, and will be presented to council Dec. 1 with adoption expected in early 2026.
Town of Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana
The board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding allowing Pheasants Forever volunteers and staff to assist with invasive-species control, habitat restoration, education and signage at Carpenter Nature Preserve; volunteers will sign waivers and events still require town permits.
Norris Elementary, School Districts, California
District curriculum administrator Chantelle Mebane told the board the district outperformed county and state averages in ELA (55.44% meeting/exceeding) but said math and science require continued focus and targeted interventions.
Flint School District, School Boards, Michigan
Trustees approved a first amendment to the CFO’s contract extending the term through March 31 to ensure audit continuity and transition support; the vote passed 6–1 after trustees debated audit findings, staffing stability and alleged payroll delays.
Silver Bow County, Montana
Residents pressed the Butte‑Silver Bow Council on Nov. 12 with detailed questions about a proposed Sabey (Horizon) data center at Montana Connections; staff said the purchase and sale agreement covers 606.5 acres and described TED, regulatory and water roles while noting that design details remain to be determined.
Victorville City, San Bernardino County, California
At its Nov. 12 meeting the Planning Commission approved prior minutes, adopted a mitigated negative declaration and approved a conditional use permit and site plan for PLN24-00019, and continued PLAN23-00023 to Dec. 10, 2025; all votes were unanimous with Vice Chair Mason absent.
Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
Palm Springs city council voted 5–0 on Nov. 12 to uphold approvals for the Nexus mixed hotel and branded‑residence project near the convention center, after a lengthy public hearing and appeals from neighbors and environmental groups.
EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Superintendent Rosner presented a draft capital plan the board described as "Reimagining East Meadow," describing recent in-house maintenance and a list of larger projects the district says require voter-approved borrowing.
Punxsutawney Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Administrators presented advanced state assessment data showing elementary ELA proficiency at 36.4% and math at 41.4%; the board pressed for clearer growth evidence and asked staff to provide more frequent, transparent microdata and a midyear update on interventions.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Palo Alto staff told the Planning & Transportation Commission on Nov. 12 that the Link on‑demand pilot has produced strong early ridership and key partnerships but that future grant and partner funding is uncertain; commissioners debated narrowing the program to vulnerable riders, shifting to subsidized TNC pools, or continuing an expanded microtransit model.
Pinellas County, Florida
The LPA recommended approv al of LDR25-01 to move certain preliminary and final plat reviews from BOCC action to administrative review by the county administrator or designee, saying the change implements recent state statutory updates and expedites building permits.
Town of Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana
The Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation unanimously approved a new 2026 fee schedule that raises fees for garden plots, shelter rentals, sports fields and camps, citing work-order data and the department's financial sustainability goals; the board said it will pursue foundation subsidies and scholarships for residents unable to pay.
Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida
The Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency pulled a consent item, amended a motion to require Central Community Advisory Committee review of a proposed property sale and instructed staff to negotiate with the buyer; the board approved the amended motion unanimously.
Corona City, Riverside County, California
Residents and vendors at a City Park pop-up praised a proposed four-panel mural, and staff said the 12-court El Cerrito pickleball CIP has been put on hold pending additional options to be returned to council on the 19th; a minor CMC signage amendment is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 3.
Middlesex County, New Jersey
County election staff told commissioners that 18 stolen mail‑in ballots recovered from Woodbridge were returned to the clerk, duplicate ballots were sent to affected voters in Metuchen and Woodbridge, and the board discussed accepting six recovered originals and scheduling adjudication sessions.
Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho
The commission approved a conditional‑use permit for a home‑occupation daycare at 11540 West Sammy Street with standard building and fire inspection conditions; the applicant said children will remain on his private yard and the CUP will become effective after the appeal period.
Norris Elementary, School Districts, California
Norris Middle School principal Amy Spotsky told the board the school has expanded AVID strategies school‑wide to improve student organization and readiness, using binders, planners and regular checkpoints.
Amador County Unified, School Districts, California
The district board unanimously rescinded a 2023 consolidation resolution and directed staff to pursue a California Environmental Quality Act review of a new consolidation proposal that would study a 7–9 campus at Argonaut and a 10–12 campus at Amador; board members stressed the vote starts study, not construction.
Flint School District, School Boards, Michigan
After extended debate over right‑sizing and Title I use, Flint board approved personnel recommendations including a school improvement coordinator position at Doyle, funded by Title I; trustees requested evaluation metrics and coordination with finance/HR.
Denali Borough, Alaska
The Denali Borough Assembly considered a series of ordinances and resolutions on Nov. 12, adopting several measures and postponing a few others for more review.
Victorville City, San Bernardino County, California
Staff held a public scoping meeting and presentation for the Inland Empire North Logistics Center (IENLC Victorville), a proposed 113‑acre logistics development with two buildings totaling about 1.66 million square feet; the city will prepare a draft EIR and the NOP circulates through Nov. 24, 2025.
Pinellas County, Florida
The Pinellas County Local Planning Agency voted on Nov. 12 to continue to Jan. 14, 2026, companion applications FLU25-06 and ZON25-04, which would redesignate and rezone a 1.87-acre property in unincorporated Largo to permit a formal solid-waste transfer station and accessory outdoor sales.
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
At the Nov. 12 meeting the Mesa Planning and Zoning Board approved the consent agenda (five yes votes, two absentees), including the Fujifilm planned area development expansion, AWS Phoenix substation site plan modification and staff recommendation to adopt the Mesa Connected transit‑oriented development plan.
Punxsutawney Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Community members presented letters of support and urged the board to create an agricultural education course and FFA chapter, citing career-readiness benefits; the board agreed to collect the letters and directed staff to bring the idea to the incoming board for study.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
The Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission voted 7–0 on Nov. 12 to recommend the city council authorize transmission of Palo Alto’s 2025 comprehensive‑plan and housing‑element progress reports to state agencies.
Silver Bow County, Montana
Two groups offered competing plans to buy 305 W. Mercury — a community‑focused coworking proposal from Mountain Heart Media and a redevelopment track record pitch from Urban Miners Collective — and the council voted 9–0 to refer both proposals to the Community Development review committee for recommendation.
North Allegheny SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its Nov. 12 meeting the North Allegheny board approved routine consent folders (minutes, HR actions, MOUs, student-service agreements) and recognized retiring staff and three outgoing board members; student activities and awards were also highlighted.
Farmington City, Dakota County, Minnesota
Farmington City Planning Commission voted Nov. 12 to recommend City Council approve the Parkview Ponds Second Edition final plat converting Outlot H into a single residential lot, contingent on vacating a blanket drainage and utility easement; commissioners probed future road connectivity, trail protection and sale timing.
Corona City, Riverside County, California
Parks staff told commissioners they were awarded a Green Latinos grant for about 400 trees, are continuing a 3,000-tree reinforcement project over two years, and will begin winter field renovations (overseeding, aeration, top dressing) around Thanksgiving with two fields kept open for overflow.
Victorville City, San Bernardino County, California
The Planning Commission adopted a mitigated negative declaration and approved a conditional use permit and site plan for Virtek Waste Industries’ construction and demolition processing facility (case PLN24-00019) on about 6.09 acres east of the existing Victor Valley materials recovery facility.
Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho
The commission approved a conditional‑use permit for Chickadees Preschool (11235 W. Kite St.) allowing up to 12 children (applicant plans ~7 at a time) with conditions including compliance with state and city codes, a residential building permit and an appeal period before the permit becomes effective.
Denali Borough, Alaska
Golden Valley Electric Association told the Denali Borough Assembly it has seen an uptick of outages on the Cantwell feeder tied to beetle‑killed spruce; the co‑op plans mechanical clearing outside typical easements, to pursue DOT partnerships and to reapply for a wildfire‑defense grant in 2026 while stationing crews closer to Cantwell.
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board on Nov. 12 recommended denial of a rezoning and site-plan for a 30‑unit multifamily development on about 1.9 acres near Greenfield Road, citing concerns about three‑story elements, close setbacks to a canal right‑of‑way, privacy and neighborhood outreach. The board voted 5 in favor, 2 abstentions.
Flint School District, School Boards, Michigan
The Flint Community Schools board voted unanimously (7–0) to issue a public request for proposals for a construction manager to oversee the new high school project after a presentation from the district's owner's representative and a review of procurement options.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
Agency staff presented draft language to allow local citations and fines for aquifer protection violations (draft initial fine $500, possible escalation to $1,000/day); members asked the law department to clarify burden of proof, daily-fine mechanics, and whether the agency (or other city departments) can act immediately in emergencies.
Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend annexation and RS‑4 zoning for a 12‑lot infill subdivision at 1408 Lake Lowell Ave (Shadow Creek) provided a development agreement caps the number of buildable lots at 12 and preserves the presented minimum lot sizes; the recommendation will go to City Council.
Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington
John Coleman, director of planning, announced the permit center will remain closed on Fridays for the foreseeable future because of staff reductions; the council may discuss proposed development regulations on Nov. 17 and is scheduled for fuller consideration Nov. 24.
Parlier City, Fresno County, California
Interim chief Mike Salvador, a 37‑year veteran, introduced himself and warned the council the police budget consumes a large share of the general fund; he said the department is 21 funded with four officers out on workers' comp, and he will present a 'dollar presentation' in January to outline costs and service options.
Punxsutawney Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
A Punxsutawney business owner told the school board that recurring morning and afternoon traffic on Byer Avenue blocks driveways and emergency access; administrators said police recommended routing parent traffic off campus and the board will ask the incoming board to assemble a group to explore solutions.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The committee authorized a sole‑source purchase order to M.E. O'Brien & Sons for playground equipment and installation at Fox Run School not to exceed $154,805.92; staff said the project was in the capital budget, designs were approved by school leadership, and installation is targeted for winter.
Contractors State License Board, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Contractors State License Board offers practical steps for homeowners building accessory dwelling units: hire licensed contractors, verify licenses via CSLB tools, get three bids, limit down payments to $1,000, and use written contracts. The guidance stresses checking permits and avoiding high-pressure offers.
Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council adopt a form‑based code and rezone the downtown core (DH/DV/DB to CN/GB), saying the code clarifies design expectations, speeds staff review and preserves historic fabric. The commission forwarded a favorable recommendation after no public testimony.
North Allegheny SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District facilities staff reviewed completed work and proposed primary projects for 2026–27 and recommended architect, construction manager and energy‑savings hires for upcoming elementary renovations.
Corona City, Riverside County, California
Volunteer program coordinator Madeline Black told the Parks and Recreation Commission the city answered 1,175 volunteer inquiries this year (up from 613), has about 287 long-term volunteers and logged 28,500 service hours—valued at roughly $991,500—while expanding partnerships with local schools and events.
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) , School Districts, Arizona
Superintendent reported on workforce partnership successes with WestMEC and thanked staff for crisis response after a student death on a district campus; district crisis teams, police and school staff coordinated support for affected families and students.
Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington
The Anacortes Planning Commission on Nov. 12 approved a shoreline substantial development permit for the Depot Plaza expansion at Jim Rich Civic Park, agreeing to the eight conditions recommended in the Nov. 6 staff report.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed the California National Guard and activated California Volunteers to support San Diego food banks during the federal government shutdown, an unidentified speaker said; personnel will help pack boxes, manage deliveries and assist warehouse operations for about 400,000 residents.
Denali Borough, Alaska
Minnesota Housing Partnership told the Denali Borough Assembly it has begun a needs assessment after a small survey and workshop that found high construction costs, limited housing stock and short‑term rentals reducing supply; MHP will expand engagement next summer and return with a housing action plan and funding options.
Vista, San Diego County, California
Council directed staff to return with a high-level work plan and outreach plan for a committee to evaluate the Wave Water Park's future, including possible technical advisors, community stakeholders, and fundraising options while noting legal limits for a city-created committee to privately fundraise.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Norwalk City Aquifer Protection Agency voted unanimously to accept Meg's Auto Body LLC's reregistration after staff and the applicant's engineer confirmed required stormwater treatments and catch-basin filters were installed and documented.
Madison City, Jefferson County, Indiana
Operations reports showed Crystal Beach with a year-to-date net loss of $39,227.85 and the campground with a positive net of $88,340.68; staff explained transfers and appropriation-report formatting while the mayor said FEMA reimbursements are pending and the city faces roughly $25 million more in planned park capital work.
Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan
A district court judge administered the oath to the mayor and newly elected councilmembers. Members used their first remarks to thank voters and outline priorities including trails, transparency and communication; a resident praised the city's veterans memorial during public comment.
Parlier City, Fresno County, California
After multiple residents reported broken water and sewer lines and unsafe open holes, the council continued the Unwired Broadband contract item to Dec. 10 and authorized city engineer oversight at Unwired's expense; motion passed on roll call.
Vista, San Diego County, California
The Vista City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 12 to receive the fourth-quarter financial report showing a $9.7 million year-end general fund balance and to create a $500,000 law-enforcement personnel reserve and a $200,000 public-works maintenance reserve.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee on Nov. 12 authorized permits for the Veterans Park Oyster Festival (Sept. 11–13, 2026), a Taylor Farm holiday dog event and a Brian McMahon High School 10K, with organizers describing operations and expected attendance.
State Building, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The commission approved an energy‑saving performance contract for the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville to modernize HVAC and mechanical systems first installed in 1988; the Department of Correction said the project could reduce energy and operations costs by more than 1,000,000 annually.
Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan
City Clerk Melanie Risca read the official Nov. 4, 2025 canvass: 18,816 votes cast. Michael C. Taylor received 11,912 votes and is the mayor-elect; six council seats were reported as filled, with Liz Swarovski the highest vote-getter for council (10,953). The council received the report with no recorded challenge.
North Allegheny SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its Nov. 12 meeting the North Allegheny School District board heard a preliminary 2026–27 budget showing a projected near‑term deficit and passed an Act 1 index resolution that sets tax‑limit parameters for next year; staff emphasized uncertainty from the county common level ratio and one‑time textbook purchases that affect reserves.
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas
During public input Christie Bender asked commissioners why more than 30 pages of numbers in the adopted 2026 budget differed from the Sept. 9 copy commissioners previously received and called for the commission to reexamine the document, commission an outside audit and explain revisions to taxpayers.
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) , School Districts, Arizona
The Agua Fria governing board approved the consent agenda and heard updates on graduation venue procurement and the hilltop school project.
State Building, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The State Building Commission authorized the University of Tennessee to issue a request for proposals for a public‑private partnership to build a childcare center in the Cherokee Mills Complex in Knoxville to serve university employees and students; the presenter said the center would serve about 150 children and be managed by a third party.
Parlier City, Fresno County, California
City planner told the Parlier City Council that a duplex in front plus detached ADUs in back at 479 Merced Street meets SB 9 and ADU statutory requirements and must be processed ministerially; residents said the project increases parking, traffic and sewer concerns and flagged inconsistencies on the plot plan.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Mobile City Council heard the mayor's road and CIP update (including a >$16 million resurfacing package), approved multiple consent resolutions and contracts, and laid over select ordinances for more review.
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas
City housing staff presented a refreshed housing needs assessment on Nov. 12 that identifies priority markets and reports land bank and CHIP program outcomes, including 71 land bank lots sold since 2015 and 10 CHIP homes under construction.
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) , School Districts, Arizona
The Agua Fria governing board approved recommended policy updates from the Trust Model Policy Program on second reading and final adoption, with recorded unanimous support from present board members.
Delaware County, Indiana
Surveyor presented a prioritized deep‑debrushing list and photos will be sent; board discussed limited funds (year‑to‑date spending ~$287,000 plus $41,000 this month), agreed to prioritize high‑need ditches and scheduled an executive session after the December meeting for internal matters.
2025 Legislature, Virgin Islands
BSCM told the committee that roofs, generators, electrical upgrades and HVAC replacements are underway but that limited operating funds, payment delays to contractors and frequent power outages impede progress; union leaders described mold, heat and plumbing problems affecting classrooms and cafeterias.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
After more than an hour of public testimony for and against, the Mobile City Council deferred action for one week on Acadian Ambulance Service's application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, citing the need for more information and process review.
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas
The commission approved an amendment to its master services agreement with local firm Limelight Marketing to build a new city website for $154,000 (one‑time build); Limelight representatives said the project includes ADA compliance, security measures, user testing and an eight‑month timeline, and ongoing maintenance is budgeted separately.
Madison City, Jefferson County, Indiana
The Madison Park Board on Nov. 12 approved modest fee adjustments across park operations — including roughly 5% increases at the golf course, changes to Crystal Beach pricing, higher league fees and targeted rental increases — citing rising costs and a need to close operating gaps.
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) , School Districts, Arizona
The Agua Fria Union High School District governing board voted to approve a medical academy and a fire & rescue pathway that district staff say will offer three health-care pathways, on-campus simulation and a public-facing clinic; partners include local health systems and Buckeye Fire.
Andover, Butler County, Kansas
Legends Global (formerly ASM) reported more concerts, higher ticket grosses and improved operating results at the Capital Federal Amphitheater; the company reduced its incentive request and the council approved a $12,500 city subsidy from facility-fee funds and an amended operating budget.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
Clerk introduced a large consent and CIP slate including a $3.63 million ALDOT grant, several purchase orders and multiple contract authorizations.
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas
The commission approved a phased streetlight upgrade plan budgeted at approximately $99,900 for the year to increase lumens on dimmable fixtures, add lights at roughly 182 locations, and install poles and fixtures at about 140 locations after a police‑led survey identified ~460 priority spots correlated with some property‑crime hot spots.
State Building, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The University of Tennessee told the State Building Commission it plans to acquire a former 120,000 sq. ft. Walmart through the UT Foundation and renovate it into a University Commons recreation and fitness facility in Knoxville; estimated project cost $9.2 million with $1.75 million currently identified.
House, Northern Mariana Legislative Sessions, Northern Mariana Islands
The House Standing Committee on Gaming opened consideration of Governor's Communication 24-71, agreed to a 14-day public and agency comment period, asked counsel to obtain a bankruptcy court order tied to IPI, and assigned the vice chair to review prior casino-related laws before any legislative action on changes to law 1856.
Montgomery County Public Schools, School Districts, Alabama
Finance staff reported the district ended fiscal 2025 with a general fund balance of $98.9 million (about 3.86 months of reserves) and highlighted a three‑notch S&P credit rating increase; trustees were warned enrollment declines and a 2028 sunset on ad valorem revenue could create future shortfalls.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
Council was briefed that the city is redesigning an RFP for ambulance services; staff expects to reissue the RFP within weeks and to award after the new year. Acadian Ambulance’s certificate application is on the agenda as part of a public hearing but the RFP process will inform any city recommendation.
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas
The commission accepted the EDAC’s unanimous recommendation to allocate $1,000,000 from the revolving loan fund (paid over 10 years) to support Pittsburg State University’s outdoor track and field project, citing potential hotel and economic benefits and ongoing private fundraising.
Senate, Northern Mariana Legislative Sessions, Northern Mariana Islands
At a Nov. 13 public hearing, nominee Anthony C. Torres told a Senate standing committee he would pursue faster, simpler licensing and tie incentives to measurable outcomes if confirmed to the Commonwealth Economic Incentive Authority; the Trade Council testified in support and the committee will forward a recommendation to the full Senate.
Delaware County, Indiana
The board approved a private bridge request, allowed a carpenter’s union septic tie‑in to a county tile, and agreed to include a $5,588 payment to Mister Arnold among maintenance claims; one bridge vote recorded an abstention.
2025 Legislature, Virgin Islands
VID issued a Personal Electronic Communication Device policy limiting device use during instructional hours and prescribing a progressive discipline system; students, parents and senators called for stronger rollout, emergency communications, and consistent enforcement across schools.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
City staff described plans to re‑examine the Perch Creek Preserve master plan, hold community engagement, and advance design to shovel‑ready construction plans; the project covers roughly 200 acres of waterfront and will begin with master‑plan revision and outreach.
Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas
The Pittsburg City Commission approved Ordinance S1112 authorizing up to $6 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Washington School project and confirmed a 100% city tax abatement for 10 years, with certain state‑required levies (school capital outlay) remaining payable.
Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, California
During public comment residents urged the council to take a measured approach to e-bike regulation — favoring education over harassment — and to consider extending the city’s ban on gas lawn equipment to personal use and offer incentives to switch to electric. Council directed staff to form subcommittees and hold public meetings on e-bike rules.
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
A longtime Glenwood South-area resident recounted multiple late-night incidents at nearby homes, including a forced-entry window break-in, and said vibrancy in the entertainment district has left surrounding neighborhoods unsafe.
Mobile City, Mobile County, Alabama
Council members debated competing amendments to Chapter 52 (real property maintenance) over whether property owners must self‑report vacancy status; after extended back‑and‑forth with staff and community partners, council agreed to hold the ordinance one week for a reconciled final text.
Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan
The council voted by voice to reappoint Kathy Myron to a three‑year term on the Commission on Aging, with the term to expire September 2028; the motion passed and individual roll‑call votes were not recorded in the transcript.
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
Director Lorelei McPhee told the council that Meridian’s enterprise fund is healthy but the water subfund needs adjustments; staff recommended a gradual ‘9‑4‑3‑1’ plan that would shift more costs to fixed base charges over time, modeled to average a ~2.6% effect to customers and a one‑time average monthly change of about $1.66.
Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, California
Agoura Hills councilmembers debated raising the $300/month council stipend on Nov. 12 after staff noted state rules allow a maximum of $950 for the city’s population band; council directed staff to return with a draft ordinance and public outreach, but took no final vote.
State Building, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee
The State Building Commission approved Middle Tennessee State University’s request to ground‑lease roughly 2.5 acres for a 40‑year public‑private partnership to build a 554‑bed residence hall, with ground rent paid from surplus project cash flow and an option for MTSU to purchase improvements after 10 years.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The Judiciary Committee voted to report Senate Bill 268, which would allow classification of individuals by 'biological sex' in certain contexts; sponsors argued it protects safety in sports and private spaces, while opponents said the bill lacks a clear definition and risks discrimination and privacy invasions.
Montgomery County Public Schools, School Districts, Alabama
A 71‑member transition team presented 79 recommendations to the Montgomery County Board of Education on Nov. 12, focusing on instructional coherence, human‑capital strategies and measures to reduce chronic absenteeism.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
The county proclaimed November 2025 National Adoption Month, noting 47 foster youth currently lack an adoptive resource; Amber Hope Connections will host an adoption celebration Nov. 22 for 37 adoptions by 21 families. Commissioners unanimously approved the proclamation.
Augusta, Butler County, Kansas
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted variance case 2025-20, reducing the front building setback at Garfield Elementary from 30 feet to 19 feet 3 inches so a small gym-level storage addition (roughly 10 by 40 feet) can be built; staff found the property's school use and the 2020 zoning changes justify a variance.
Delaware County, Indiana
The Delaware County Drainage Board voted unanimously to convert a mutual drain near County Road 700 West into a regulated drain, enabling staff to begin the petition and public‑notice steps needed for reconstruction; landowner David Howe testified conversion was needed to manage cross‑road flooding.
Andover, Butler County, Kansas
Finance Director presented a proposed $47.6 million amendment to seven funds — wastewater, water, street improvements, TIF, E‑911, tourism and amphitheater — and council set a public hearing for Dec. 9 to consider the amended 2025 budget.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Lawmakers debated HCR11, a concurrent resolution challenging judicial directives from Claremont cases on adequate education funding; members split on separation-of-powers and strategy, and the committee voted to send the resolution to interim study.
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
Craig Rayborn, executive director of Compass, told Meridian council members that rapid regional growth and shifting job centers are increasing commute distances and congestion, and that the region faces a roughly $5.5 billion unfunded gap beyond an anticipated $11 billion of funded projects.
Environment and Agriculture, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The House Environment and Agriculture Committee voted to advance HB 396 with amendment 2025-3090h, a measure that would let small New Hampshire producers sell cuts of beef, swine, sheep and goats processed at non‑USDA facilities under new state requirements for registration, labeling and refrigeration.
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
Speakers described how small contingency grants assisted transitions out of homelessness, raised concerns that underpaid city employees rely on SNAP and holiday-basket programs, and urged expanded programs to support upward mobility and safe short-term housing.
2025 Legislature, Virgin Islands
Lawmakers heard wide support from educators, industry and the University of the Virgin Islands for a bill to establish a Virgin Islands Technical College; witnesses urged clearer governance, phased implementation, funding detail and safeguards for existing CTE programs and unions.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Members questioned whether HB313 is necessary because existing statute may already allow protections; subcommittee and later full committee voted ITL (inexpedient to legislate) and placed it on consent.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Faith Martin of the Cedric Lofton Action Committee told the Sedgwick County Commission that the coroner ruled the 17-year-old detainee�Cedric Lofton�������died a homicide and that the Tenth Circuit refused to grant qualified immunity to five officers; she asked that county personnel implicated in the restraint be fired.
Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, California
Council introduced Ordinance 25-482 to consolidate protected-tree rules into section 9-657, raise the protection threshold from 2" to 6" trunk diameter, scale mitigation by trunk diameter, add the California sycamore and southern black walnut to the protected list, and create incentives such as registered plantings. The motion passed 5-0.
Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan
Anderson Tackman presented the city’s 2024 audit, noting roughly $8.8–$9.3 million of grant dollars recorded in business‑type funds and improved pension funding; council then discussed the 2026 budget, a $100,000 building assessment, Cedar Street paving, a lower hospital‑road estimate and options for campground power and cart purchases.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to recommend interim study for HB293, citing existing vendor controls (Apple) and a pending Utah lawsuit; sponsors said more study is needed on implementation and parental tools.
Milford City, New Haven County, Connecticut
At its Nov. 12 meeting the Milford Zoning Board of Appeals adopted its 2026 meeting calendar and unanimously approved variances for properties at 53 Melba St., 64 Willow St. and 115 Merwin Ave., permitting additions, lot-coverage relief, and vertical expansions while preserving existing footprints, board members said.
Bangor City, Penobscot County, Maine
The Bangor City opioid settlement subcommittee voted to adopt a Moss Center–recommended grant-review procedure that assigns two impartial reviewers per application, issues score sheets to applicants, and adds an explicit recusal option. Staff will collect completed applications by Dec. 1 and aim to meet to finalize rankings around Dec. 17.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County commissioners authorized a two-year lease to add about 85 parking stalls immediately south of the Douglas Tag Office, approved a $31,233.99 one-time tenant-improvement payment for paving and installed signage, and preserved a $260,000 option to buy the property during the lease; funds will come from the auto license fund.
Montgomery County Public Schools, School Districts, Alabama
District curriculum leader Dr. Shanice Woods asked the board to renew ALEKS for high‑school math at a one‑year cost of $145,000 while trustees raised concerns about data gaps, overlapping digital platforms and grade/attendance integrity.
Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia
City staff recommended and the hearing body approved multiple residential variances — allowing a second accessory structure, a reduced side setback, a second kitchen, and accessory-structure work on Roswell Street — and tabled one item (v25-100). Conditions and perpetual deed restrictions were attached to several approvals.
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
Oakwood speakers told the council that rezonings and staff-encouraged conversions of homes to commercial uses dilute neighborhood vibrancy, reduce housing supply, and risk setting precedents like a recent Z‑31 case; one speaker also urged reversing a ban that limits parade participation by young children.
Augusta, Butler County, Kansas
The Planning Commission approved text amendments to Article 8 to define billboards, establish planning-area standards modeled on Butler County, and clarify sign rules for multi-tenant commercial centers.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
The Sedgwick County Commission voted unanimously to provide a one-time $1,000,000 contribution to the WSU Tech Foundation�Accelerate, Innovate, Aviate capital campaign to support an 85,000-square-foot aviation and advanced manufacturing training center. County staff said funds come from the general fund economic development allocation.
Andover, Butler County, Kansas
Council accepted a quitclaim deed for a reserve from AV Apartments LLC, adopted a vacation order to allow a building expansion at 123 W. Cloud (Andover Auto Body) and approved a small drainage easement in the Vista Ridge addition; all motions carried unanimously.
Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia
At a Smyrna public hearing staff recommended and the body approved variances v25-097 and v25-098 to allow small encroachments into local stream buffers; approval required a lot-combination plat, mitigation via a roughly 475 sq ft nonpotable rainwater‑harvesting system, and six stipulations.
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
Multiple Anderson Forest residents told the Raleigh City Council the proposed streamside alignment for Big Branch Greenway Segment 1B would violate a 1986 conservation easement, intrude on the 30-foot Zone 1 riparian buffer, increase flood and erosion risk, and was pushed forward despite a 9–5 Parks Board vote against it.
Troy, Miami County, Ohio
The Troy Human Rights Commission moved and approved the Aug. 21 meeting minutes by voice vote; individual vote tallies were not specified in the transcript.
Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, California
Agoura Hills introduced Ordinance 25-481 on Nov. 12 to align the city’s ADU rules with state law, clarifying which ADUs will be governed by state-protected thresholds and which remain subject to local standards.
2025 Legislature, Virgin Islands
The Board of Education says it conditionally approved a standalone Virgin Islands and Caribbean history K–12 curriculum meeting the court‑mandated standard; the Department of Education has rolled out K–8 instruction but senators, superintendents and principals pressed officials on high‑school credits, teacher shortages and resource distribution.
Dare County, North Carolina
The Dare County Board of Elections approved minutes from Nov. 3–4 by voice vote, scheduled a Friday 11 a.m. canvas to certify the audited results (to be streamed on YouTube), and adjourned at 11:55 after a motion and second.
Appropriations: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
A Representative on the House floor urged colleagues to pass the "Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs, and Extension Act of 2026," saying the measure would reopen the federal government, restore services and pay federal workers.
Troy, Miami County, Ohio
The Troy Human Rights Commission reviewed HRC appointment timing and recruitment processes, said the city director’s office (often Abby Bixler) will send renewal notices, proposed outreach targets including Kim Rupert and Nick Steinerman, and agreed to form a subcommittee to meet with pastors.
Augusta, Butler County, Kansas
The Planning Commission approved forwarding the preliminary plan development overlay (case 2025-19) for the David in Ohio site to the City Council for final consideration on Dec. 1, after staff said no substantive changes were needed and a 14-day protest period would follow commission approval.
Charleston City, Charleston County, South Carolina
The City of Charleston council approved committee reports including acceptance of an $832,600 port security grant for police and fire, ratified SCTOT road maintenance transfer requests, and moved five bills through second and third readings on voice votes; multiple items passed unanimously.
Dare County, North Carolina
Board staff performed a state-required sample audit of two precincts (Mannio and the Town of Duck), hand-tallied ballots for the Duck council contest including write-ins, reconciled small discrepancies and confirmed the hand totals matched the machine tape; a canvas to certify results is set for Friday at 11 a.m.
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas
The Building Standards Commission allowed BD Investment Group to pursue renovation of 2627 Ferry Landing while requiring stamped plans, an engineer's report and progress evidence by Dec. 12, 2025; the building official may grant a 30-day extension if sufficient progress is shown.
Troy, Miami County, Ohio
The Troy Human Rights Commission’s Beloved Community Planning Team announced a Jan. walk from the senior center to Richard’s Chapel, a 10:30 a.m. service and a community luncheon, and asked for volunteers and monetary donations; two awards will be revealed in January.
Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, California
The City Council on Nov. 12 adopted Ordinance 25-480 and Resolution 25-2119 to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments for wildfire hardening, seismic safety and increased nonresidential EV infrastructure. The vote was unanimous, 5-0.
Montgomery County Public Schools, School Districts, Alabama
Pre‑K director Tara Carr presented a proposed memorandum of understanding with Age of Learning that would provide MyMathAcademy and MyReadingAcademy for enrolled First Class pre‑K students; the district was told the program would be funded by state legislators and would require enrolled students to participate.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The council approved an underground conduit for Verizon, multiple traffic ordinances (including June Street one‑way), salary amendments and a $100,000 United Way grant for fire equipment, and carried several routine renewals and minutes by roll call.
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas
The Building Standards Commission found the altered house at 103 Saint Mark Street dangerous and ordered the owner, mortgagee or lienholder to secure the structure within 24 hours and demolish it within 30 days (deadline given as Dec. 12, 2025); the city may abate and lien the property if parties fail to comply.
Utah Libraries and History, State Agencies, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
Janssen, a presenter for the Ask an Architect webinar series produced by Utah Main Street, told attendees that brand is more than a logo and should "evoke an emotional connection with consumers."
Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County approved providing labor and equipment to help a nearby city repair a scoured roadside ditch on Front Street; the county will perform the work and the city will reimburse material costs; the estimated material/equipment cost presented was $758.44 and the job estimated to take about four hours.
Andover, Butler County, Kansas
The council approved annexation of roughly 38 acres at 1904 East Central, adopted a resolution to notify Evergy as the electrical provider (selection set for Jan. 13, 2026) and rezoned the platted portion from Butler County AG-40 to City SF-1; council approved the final plat and public-purpose dedications. Votes were unanimous.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Representatives from the Waterfront Cultural District and the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition told the council they do not regulate waterfront property and asked for more collaboration and modest funding support; councilors urged mediation and will consult corporation counsel.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The Government Operations committee forwarded three transparency and disclosure ordinances to full council on Nov. 1, advancing an economic-interest disclosure upgrade and two FOIA/open-data library proposals for full deliberation.
Nassau Bay City Council, Nassau Bay, Harris County, Texas
James Caldwell told the Nassau Bay City Council he plans a Tex‑Mex restaurant called Estella's at 1740 NASA 1 with a 7,000‑sq‑ft footprint and a 1,600‑sq‑ft rooftop patio, aiming for a spring 2026 opening and asking the city for support while financing is arranged.
Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County’s communications director told commissioners on Nov. 12 that four local schools have been initially approved for first‑round funding from a $2 million statewide 9‑1‑1 GIS mapping grant to create internal floor maps and integrate new 9‑1‑1 z‑axis data.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Finance staff presented the FY2026 first‑quarter report; councilors asked for immediate follow‑up on a health‑insurance shortfall tied to net school spending, timing anomalies in enterprise funds and a request for clearer trend reporting and backup documents.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The committee accepted a resignation, approved student trips and donations, approved updated handbooks, and adopted two policies at its Nov. 12 meeting.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Department of Public Utilities outlined a phased combined sewer overflow program, said value engineering trimmed the original near-$1.2 billion estimate by more than $500 million, highlighted a recent $100,000,000 award for a design-build contract, and reiterated statutory deadlines to start and complete construction by 2025/2035.
Nassau Bay City Council, Nassau Bay, Harris County, Texas
Council members held a first reading of an ordinance clarifying definitions for neglected or deteriorated vessels and adding a presumption for unmanned vessels left 48 hours or more; the change is intended to aid enforcement and was set for a second reading after council asked staff and attorneys to clarify evidentiary and jurisdictional details.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
On Nov. 10, 2025, Boulder’s independent police monitor announced a practice to decline referral of complaint cases to the civilian Police Oversight Panel when both the monitor and PSU agree classifications are “unfounded” or “exonerated.”
Charleston City, Charleston County, South Carolina
Following a community development committee approval, the City of Charleston council approved moving fee‑in‑lieu funds from Decoria Square to Star Gospel Mission to support development of transitional and affordable housing; Rev. Dr. Marion Platt said the expansion will add dozens of living spaces for people experiencing homelessness.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The City Council approved a 1.75 tax factor for fiscal 2026 after the Board of Assessors reported overall valuation growth driven by residential increases and several large projects; councilors probed TIF timing and exemptions that shifted taxable value.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Kevin Cianfarini, representing the Public Utilities and Services Commission, told the Government Operations committee the commission recommends eliminating gas line-extension allowances and prioritizing lead service-line replacement ahead of a 2027 EPA rule.
Nassau Bay City Council, Nassau Bay, Harris County, Texas
The Nassau Bay City Council on Oct. 16 authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Verkada for a hardwired camera system covering city parks and select waterways, approving the measure on a 4–3 vote.
Ellis County, Kansas
Hutton (design/estimating team) presented turnkey cost estimates for six county building projects—including a sheriff’s office remodel and an 11,500‑square‑foot EMS/fire building—totaling roughly $14–15 million before prioritization and potential alternates.
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The committee approved Representative Kesselring's amendment to SB36, changing the statutory wording on gestational-age reporting and adopting the bill as amended by a 10–7 vote amid arguments that removing the word 'estimated' could increase clinical intrusions.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The Revere City project committee approved October invoices from Left Field ($555,570), Perkins Eastman ($1,112,254.21), National Grid ($140,000) and Consigli ($166,226.87), and approved a BRR moving $40,000 within the Left Field contract to fund initial soil precharacterization work.
Margate, Broward County, Florida
A resident asked the Margate CRA for public engagement and clearer plans about the city‑owned former swap‑shop parcel that staff says may be part of an upcoming developer presentation by Brookfield.
Putnam County, Florida
The Putnam County Planning Commission recommended rezoning roughly 2.52 acres at 149 South Highway 17 to Commercial‑3 to allow contiguous commercial development, while urging that DRC and FDOT resolve access and turn‑lane issues.
Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia
Council members debated whether meeting minutes have been edited improperly, whether DLA communications covered by in‑kind city support fall under FOIA, and voiced strong concerns about a hostile work environment for city appointed employees; several members requested policy options and a retreat to address rules and minutes procedures.
House of Representatives, House, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico
La Comisión de Adultos Mayores y Bienestar Social de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico celebró una vista pública el 12 de noviembre de 2025 para analizar el Proyecto de la Cámara 942, que obliga a la ARV a revisar y actualizar las tablas de subsidio de transportación y a negociar acuerdos interagenciales.
Andover, Butler County, Kansas
Council approved the city’s 2026 workers’ compensation, property and general liability renewal with EMC, VFIS and Coalition for $558,499 and authorized a new workers’ compensation deductible intended to reduce the experience modification (NCCI) and long‑term premiums.
Margate, Broward County, Florida
CRA staff reported construction progress on Margate Boulevard crosswalks, ongoing design work to underground overhead utilities (including a proposed 900‑foot section), a Dec. 17 RFQ deadline for sports-complex turf fields and near-complete Coral Gate Park improvements.
Putnam County, Florida
Putnam County’s planning staff and commissioners recommended approval to rezone a 1.83-acre donated parcel at 125 West McCormick Road from Industrial-Light to Public Use-Light so the county can expand playground features and add shade structures at the community park; the donation included a requirement to erect a play structure and a dedication.
Ellis County, Kansas
A Suburban Estates board member told commissioners that neighborhood voters supported double chip seal and seal coat work for about one mile of subdivision roads (78% support among attendees); commissioners discussed base preparation, ditches and truck traffic and will continue working with residents—no formal county funding decision was made.
Cole County, Missouri
The commission approved multiple committee appointments, accepted accounts payable, adopted two budget adjustments, approved a change order for Lakewood Subdivision, authorized 30 days of donated care leave for an employee, and adopted the 2026 holiday schedule before moving into closed session.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
District finance staff told the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School Committee that special-education placements and transportation needs have increased FY26 costs and that circuit breaker funds will be used to cover part of the shortfall.
Margate, Broward County, Florida
The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved task orders for Margate Boulevard crosswalks and median enhancements and adopted amendments to the CRA’s FY24/25 and FY25/26 budgets at its Nov. 12 meeting.
Putnam County, Florida
The Putnam County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning that would allow a towing and mechanical facility on a 3.23-acre lot on Phillips Dairy Road, sending the case to the County Commission on Jan. 13, 2025.
Charleston City, Charleston County, South Carolina
Councilman Jim McBride presented data on rapid population growth, failing level‑of‑service on state‑owned two‑lane roads on Johns Island and proposed that city staff reexamine a Johns Island municipal improvement district (MID), add level‑of‑service criteria to planning reviews, and study impact fees and transportation funding options.
Chariho, School Districts, Rhode Island
Members debated whether a subcommittee or the full committee should develop a rubric to evaluate Superintendent Gina Picard. Motions for the full committee and to form a subcommittee both failed after tie or split votes; public commenters urged transparency and rigor in any new process.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
Howard Dare of Dare Capital Group told the committee the U.S. market has been strong year-to-date and recommended the plan keep four funds on its watch list for quarterly monitoring and re-evaluation in Q1 2026.
Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The Revere City project committee approved Consigli Amendment 7, adding a $1,000,000 owner allowance to the site-work budget to fund expanded soil precharacterization led by Sanborn Head. Staff said the allowance speeds response to unanticipated findings; the motion passed by roll call.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
At its Nov. 13 meeting in Sarasota City, the Employee Retirement Account Committee approved Sept. 11 minutes, elected Benben Lingsley as committee chair after Alexius Balenas declined renomination, and confirmed Lauren Sullivan as vice chair. The committee also set a Jan. 21 presentation to the City Commission.
Chariho, School Districts, Rhode Island
The Chariho Regional School District School Committee voted at a special meeting to expand its legal engagement with Troutman Pepper to include real‑estate acquisition services for the proposed unified elementary school site.
Andover, Butler County, Kansas
Angela McClure, executive director of the Family Life Center Safe House in El Dorado, described shelter, court advocacy, rapid rehousing and school-prevention programs and said the agency applied for special-alcohol-tax funding to support services for Butler and neighboring counties.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The evaluation subcommittee recommended "proficient" ratings for the interim superintendent's progress on four standards; the district also reported MCAS results above state averages in several subjects and acceptance of a $14,000 state cap-planning grant to develop a 6–12 college-and-career scope and sequence.
Tulare County, California
After extended testimony from nearby residents and the applicant, the commission continued Special Use Permit PSP25‑030 to Dec. 10 to allow staff to return with concrete fencing and planting conditions and a code‑violation agreement that would include monthly inspections.