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November 6, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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The Select Board has greenlit a crucial monitoring contract with Vertex to ensure safe asbestos abatement at the historic Medfield State Hospital site.

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Select Board approves Vertex monitoring contract for asbestos abatement at former Medfield State Hospital
The board approved a contract with Vertex for asbestos‑abatement project monitoring at Building One of the former Medfield State Hospital site, after staff and the contractor addressed prior technical questions about air monitoring and stop‑work procedures.
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November 10, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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Residents are raising alarms over the approval of El Dorado Hills design standards, claiming the process was fundamentally flawed and lacking proper public engagement.

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Public tells supervisors El Dorado Hills design standards process was flawed and questions EIR status
Several residents told the board the recently approved El Dorado Hills and Diamond Springs design standards were processed with insufficient public notice and without a correct environmental impact report, urging the board to reconsider public‑engagement procedures.
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November 8, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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Tensions flared as supervisors debated whether the roadmaster's private repairs for township equipment violate ethics rules, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

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Supervisors debate whether roadmaster can bill township for repairs after ethics citation
Board members and residents clashed over whether the roadmaster's private repairs for township equipment violate state ethics rules; the solicitor and another attendee read the ethics provision that bars public officials' private businesses from contracts over $500.
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November 7, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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Council members are torn over whether to raise taxes to close a $411,000 budget gap, with opinions split on the fairness to residents and the timing of the decision.

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Council debates exceeding tax cap to close $411,000 budget gap; vote to allow reconsideration passes
Council debated whether to authorize a levy above the state tax cap to close a roughly $411,000 shortfall; members split on timing and fairness to residents, and later voted to allow reconsideration so the possibility remains on the table.
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November 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Newton's crime rates have seen a promising decline, with total Part One crimes down 12% this year, but councilors are demanding deeper insights into the data behind the numbers.

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Newton police report year-to-date declines in Part One crimes, council presses for more granular data
Chief Timothy Cahoon reported Part One crimes down 12% year-over-year through Aug. 31, 2026, with declines in property crime and violent crime; councilors pressed for more detailed crash heat maps, calls-for-service breakdowns and racial-context data on citations and stops.
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November 7, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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A man claims he accidentally grabbed the wrong bag at the airport, but now faces a suspended sentence, fines, and a mandatory gun-safety course after a handgun was discovered.

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Defendant says he grabbed the 'wrong bag'; judge requires gun-safety course and probation
Tyrone Angelo McClee pleaded as part of a negotiated resolution after a handgun was found in his luggage at Hartsfield‑Jackson; the court accepted a plea to an airport-weapon offense and ordered a gun-safety course and probation.
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November 6, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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EcoWaste takes responsibility for missed trash pickups and promises immediate fixes, but will they offer refunds to frustrated residents?

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Contractor vows fixes after widespread missed trash pickups; commissioners press for credits
After complaints that EcoWaste missed routes following its October takeover, company leaders apologized, introduced a local general manager and a route-mapping plan, and said credits are possible; commissioners demanded written refund proposals and contract changes requiring shadowing by new providers.
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November 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority has new appointees ready to tackle housing issues head-on, but can they restore accountability to the board?

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Council committee approves two mayoral appointees to BMHA after debate about oversight
The Committee on Community Development approved two mayoral appointees — Paul Perez and Brandi Barrett — to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority after members pressed the candidates on deferred maintenance and executive accountability.
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November 8, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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The Greenspun Town Council has taken a significant step by approving a license agreement for vendor-installed cameras on town property, igniting discussions on public safety and privacy.

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Greenspun council approves license agreement allowing vendor cameras on town property
Council approved a license agreement permitting vendor equipment to be placed on town property (locations discussed include in front of town hall and Oak Avenue/clock park); the license agreement vote was taken separately from the service agreement.
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November 10, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Even with a proposed $1 billion boost in K-12 funding, Salem-Keizer schools face daunting cuts due to a significant enrollment decline.

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Salem-Keizer official: statewide funding increase won’t make up for students lost to enrollment decline
The official said even a potential statewide K–12 funding increase of a little over $1 billion would still leave Salem-Keizer facing tens of millions in cuts because state funding cannot pay for students no longer enrolled.
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November 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Community members are rallying for change in Nevada schools, urging the CCSD board to prioritize staffing stability and student safety amidst growing concerns.

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Teachers, parents press CCSD board on staffing, classroom conditions and student safety
Public speakers during the meeting urged the district to address teacher burnout, staffing and substitute shortages, surplusing practices and school safety, asking the board for clearer policies, better communication and personnel review in specific cases.
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November 5, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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The Phoenix City Council has voted to return nearly $36,500 in unused federal funds from the Safe Streets for All grant, prompting discussions on future safety project funding!

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Council approves amendment to close out Safe Streets for All grant, will return ~$36,495 to FHWA
Council authorized the mayor and city manager to sign an amendment to the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant agreement, deobligating the federal share of roughly $36,495.45 after Saint Associates invoiced $213,545.45 of the $250,000 project amount.
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November 9, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Council is pushing for deeper scrutiny of Shannon Hills Golf Course finances after alarming audit findings reveal untraced funds and potential mismanagement.

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Council approves follow‑up review of Shannon Hills operations after audit raises tracing and control questions
Council approved expanded agreed‑upon procedures (phase two) with Edie & Payne to review Shannon Hills Golf Course operations after a phase‑one engagement found internal‑control gaps, untraced transfers and unresolved bank‑account discrepancies. Council asked that finance staff be included and discussed potential forensic audit options.
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November 10, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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Tangram's Lewis Harrison faces tough questions from Newark Council as he seeks a tax abatement transfer while promising major repairs at Georgia King Village.

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Developer asks council to transfer tax abatement; council demands written timeline for repairs at Georgia King Village
Tangram partner Lewis Harrison told the council his firm seeks assignment of an existing tax abatement and described operational fixes at Georgia King Village; council members pressed for a written list and schedule of outstanding abatement work before they will vote.
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November 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Richmond is currently at just 13.14% of its housing goal, but exciting new affordable projects are on the horizon!

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Planning staff tells commission Richmond is behind on RHNA pacing but a pipeline of affordable projects is growing
Planning staff said Richmond has achieved about 13.14% of its RHNA allocation for the 2023'2031 cycle and presented a pipeline that includes SB 35, SB 684 and HUD-funded projects; staff previewed a GIS dashboard to track approvals, permits and occupancy.
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November 9, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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The Sheriff’s office faces a staggering $3.9 million deficit as upcoming committee meetings reveal troubling budget discrepancies in law enforcement and jail expenditures.

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Sheriffs office reports $4.04 million in budgeted expenses and $138,765 in law-enforcement revenue; packet shows $3.9M deficit
The packet for the Nov. 9 meeting contains law-enforcement and jail budget detail: revenue $138,765; expenses $4,041,872.03; reported fund deficit $3,903,107.03. The materials also list a payable/voucher report totaling $60,431.30 and line-item variances including overtime and vehicle fuel overruns.
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November 9, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Residents are raising alarming concerns about potential criminal ties between local truck bases and a mosque under construction in Hamilton Township.

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Residents press Hamilton Township over mosque construction, truck-base activity; trustees cite zoning and federal limits
Multiple residents raised allegations tying local truck bases to criminal activity and to funding for a newly built mosque; trustees and staff said zoning law and federal protections limit local action but promised to pursue enforcement tools and intergovernmental cooperation.
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November 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Sayville Union Free School District impresses with a clean audit report, showcasing financial accuracy and timely reporting—what does this mean for the future?

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External auditor gives Sayville UFSD a clean opinion, praises business office
The district received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion; the external auditor said there were no audit adjustments, timely close of books about 45 days after year‑end, and that the district operated roughly 2% under its voter‑approved general fund budget.
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November 7, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Community members are rallying to bring back beloved musical director Jeffrey Erickson, arguing his removal has devastated the culture at Robert Frost Elementary.

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Parents, students and teachers urge Lake Washington board to reinstate Robert Frost musical director Jeffrey Erickson
Multiple public commenters — students, former students and teachers — described the Robert Frost musical program's impact and urged the Lake Washington School District board to return musical director Jeffrey Erickson to his position, calling for independent review of related personnel actions.
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November 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Scurry County commissioners are taking a stand against developer self-repairs for damaged roads, insisting on the expertise of an independent road engineer to ensure accountability and safety.

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Commissioners push for independent road engineer, revise developer road-use language
Scurry County commissioners flagged multiple attorney-drafted clauses in a developer road‑use agreement that would let developers self‑repair paved roads. Commissioners said the county should instead rely on an independent road engineer to assess and set remediation costs; staff will redraft and return the item Nov. 17.
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November 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Residents are raising eyebrows over the township's new license-plate readers, questioning privacy as officials assure them that the data will remain under local control.

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Residents raise privacy concerns about license‑plate readers; township says it will own data and run a trial
Residents asked why the township has license-plate readers and whether vendors (Flock) will control data. Township staff said the cameras were purchased via a grant (including body cameras) and that the township will own and control the data; the purchase covers three years as a trial period.
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November 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Kingsport is set to modernize its financial and HR systems with a $3.758 million investment, aiming to enhance payroll and improve customer services!

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Kingsport OKs contract with Avero Advisors to implement new finance and HR systems
Council authorized a contract with Avero Advisors to implement a new financial information system (FIS) and a human capital management (HCM) system; staff cited expected hours (18,345) and a not-to-exceed fee of approximately $3.758 million to complete the work.
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November 6, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Union leaders are demanding action as students face unsafe transportation conditions and monitors bear the brunt of management failures.

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Monitors, restraints and safety: union and parents urge BPS to increase supervision
Union leaders and parents told the council monitors are understaffed, safety restraints may be inappropriate, and assaults and unsupervised behavior are occurring; BPS said it assigns monitors to small buses, provides additional training and seeks targeted fixes for persistently problematic routes.
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November 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Cumming's city council just passed a groundbreaking ordinance that regulates public camera installations, requiring consent from property owners and access for police—find out how this could impact your privacy!

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Council adopts ordinance to regulate cameras in public rights of way, requires property consent and police access agreement
City staff presented and the council approved an ordinance requiring permit applicants to identify properties captured by cameras in public rights of way, supply audio-capability data, obtain written consent from affected property owners, post signage, and enter a police-access agreement; unauthorized encroachments carry a $1,000 fine.
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November 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM