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November 6, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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Blacksburg's council just took a major step in the fight against the opioid crisis by approving a settlement with Albertsons!

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Blacksburg council authorizes participation in proposed Albertsons opioid settlement
On the consent agenda the council approved Resolution 11 A 26 directing the town attorney to execute documents necessary for the town to participate in the proposed opioid‑related settlement with Albertsons (also referenced as Albertons in the reading).
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November 11, 2026 at 3:33 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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An ambulance slowed to a shocking 12 mph in a school zone, raising serious concerns about safety and emergency response protocols.

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Resident says ambulance slowed to 12 mph in school zone; city leaders seek clarity from EMS vendor
A resident's account that paramedics slowed to 12 mph because of school-zone camera enforcement prompted council members, the fire commissioner and EMS liaison to explain response protocols, discuss Empress vendor rules and agree to follow up with Empress and police to prevent future confusion.
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November 11, 2026 at 8:49 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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Superintendent Dr. Vasquez announced that 89.66% of schools inspected under the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act showed no deficiencies, emphasizing a commitment to safety and compliance.

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Superintendent: Department of Education inspected 29 schools; most had no deficiencies
Superintendent Dr. Vasquez told the board the Department of Education inspected 29 schools this quarter; 26 had no deficiencies (about 89.66 percent), and district unannounced monitoring visits began in October with data to follow at semester end.
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November 11, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Shadowbox Studios and local residents are demanding a focused study to uncover the real impacts of data centers in DeKalb County, raising crucial questions about accountability and tax incentives.

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Shadowbox guests and residents push county to design a focused study on data-center impacts
Shadowbox representatives told commissioners a study should identify objective, measurable thresholds for impacts (water, noise, emissions, setbacks). Residents asked whether previously granted tax incentives for film production would transfer to new data-center uses.
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November 11, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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In a heated debate, the board revealed a shocking $771,000 interest gap while deciding between Dakota Bank and First International for banking services.

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Board approves First International as banking services firm after debate over scorecard and interest gap
After debate over a staff scorecard that ranked Dakota Bank highest, the authority approved First International as its banking services provider; board members flagged a $771,000 five‑year interest differential and asked staff to recheck calculations.
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November 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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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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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 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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Boston parents are demanding accountability as the City Council investigates alarming failures in special education services and transportation for students with disabilities.

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Council hearing urges independent oversight as parents report widespread IEP and transportation failures
Councilor Julia Mejia convened a Nov. 9 hearing on special education spending and outcomes; parents described missed IEP services, late or skipped buses and premature out‑of‑district placements, and councilors signaled creation of an independent oversight/task force to press BPS for data and accountability.
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November 11, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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A local farmer is sounding the alarm on dangerously deteriorating county roads, revealing shocking staffing cuts and urging immediate action for safety and maintenance.

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Farmer urges Finney County to fix roads, cites staffing cuts and safety concerns
Farmer Ryan Goss told commissioners that county roads are in the worst condition hes seen, alleged the road department has about one-third of its former staff, criticized work schedules and equipment training, and requested a prioritized, crew-based long-term maintenance plan.
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November 10, 2026 at 12:26 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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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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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 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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New changes to the school conduct policy mean trespass orders can now only last 35 days, but will administrators have the power to extend them in serious cases?

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Committee updates conduct policy to reflect new trespass law; debate over appeals and privacy
Policy KFA was forwarded to the full board after the committee added an appeals process required by a new state trespass law (limiting automatic trespasses to 35 days); members discussed options for extending no‑trespass orders, FERPA/privacy concerns, and administrative procedures for handing appeal notices.
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November 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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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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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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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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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