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A Delanco resident is demanding transparency on a redevelopment deal that could impact local taxes and finances—are residents getting the answers they deserve?

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Resident presses township for details on Lennar letter of intent for 401 Creek Road
A Delanco resident questioned the township about a second extension of a letter of intent with Lennar for 401 Creek Road, asking who negotiates and when financial details and projections will be made public; township officials said a subcommittee and professionals are handling negotiations and that a redevelopment agreement with specifics will be presented to the full committee before any signatures.
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September 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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New Bern is investing $20 million in a groundbreaking redevelopment project, powered by strong community partnerships and engagement!

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City, housing authority and partners pledge local funding and partnerships for redevelopment
Officials said the city committed roughly $20 million to the project and highlighted partnerships with the redevelopment commission, Habitat for Humanity and consultants that helped secure the award.
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September 20, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Clark County commissioners have greenlit a new bridal resource center, despite objections from neighbors concerned about zoning changes and land use.

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Commission approves bridal resource center and related rezoning, despite neighborhood objections
The commission approved a plan amendment, zone change, and waivers to allow a bridal resource center on about 24.15 acres in Spring Valley (items 19–21). Neighbors raised objections to rezoning the entire parcel and to buffer placement; the board approved the project, citing aviation-ownership restrictions and county priorities.
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September 19, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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Governor Gina Kojak has put a stop to any state-owned land deals for new data centers, aiming to protect local communities while pushing for more accountability from these tech giants.

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Governor Gina Kojak directs state agencies to halt state‑owned land deals tied to new data centers
Governor Gina Kojak announced an immediate directive ordering state agencies to stop work on any state‑owned land transaction connected to a proposed data center, saying the move is within current Oregon law and aimed at protecting local communities and resources.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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Community-Led Housing 🏘️ includes various models shaped by locals 🤝. Our video 🎥 shows a simple guide to the different models available!
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September 16, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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The Downers Grove Village Council has given the green light to a Dutch Bros drive-through, but not without addressing significant traffic and school safety concerns from local residents.

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Downers Grove council approves Dutch Bros plan with conditions after extended public comment
After extensive public comment about traffic and school safety, the Downers Grove Village Council unanimously approved six related actions allowing a Dutch Bros drive-through at 1205/1219 Ogden Avenue, placing multiple operational conditions and a six-month traffic-management requirement with staff oversight.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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DDEV 1.25.4 adds automatic database seeding from snapshots, making repeatable local environments easier to restore. It also adds MySQL 9.7 support, global configuration, and improved snapshot handling.

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TDT card on DDEV v1.25.4 adding snapshot-based database seeding, on-demand resets, and shared configuration across local projects.
September 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Public outcry grows as Trenton's council faces tough questions about long-term PILOT agreements and their impact on taxpayers and local jobs.

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Public critics press council over long PILOT terms as city approves development deals
Residents and advocates questioned decades‑long payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) deals and asked the council to prioritize taxpayers and local hire; administration and the Business Administrator said some deals bring revenue the city otherwise would not collect and projected $7,460,000 to the city over a 30‑year pilot in one case.
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September 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Ross County is set to boost local development with a whopping $155 million grant amendment that could transform landmarks like the Black Horse Inn and Georgetown Streetscape!

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Board considers third amendment to ACGP grant, cites $155,075,958 increase
County staff introduced a third amendment to an ACGP grant between the Ohio Department of Development and Ross County to provide additional funding for projects including Black Horse Inn and the Georgetown Streetscape; commissioners heard the motion to approve the amendment.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Milton's future is shaping up with a town-wide reappraisal set for 2030 and exciting new developments like the Hourglass project expected to transform downtown by 2026!

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Town updates reappraisal schedule, Hourglass project and downtown RFP plans
Town Manager Chris Taylor said NEMRC is under contract to complete a town-wide reappraisal by 2030 with door-to-door inspections starting in 2028. Taylor also reported the Hourglass project is expected largely complete in October 2026 and that the town will issue an RFP for a 4-acre downtown parcel; wastewater capacity and a water-tank expansion were discussed.
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September 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Northfield's Select Board just made a pivotal move by unanimously approving a resolution for Act 250 tier 1b status, safeguarding the town's development rights and funding opportunities without committing to new sewer infrastructure.

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Northfield Select Board approves Act 250 tier 1b area status for village center
The Northfield Town Select Board voted unanimously to approve a municipal resolution seeking Act 250 tier 1b area status for the designated village center, preserving current development rights and eligibility for certain funding while leaving sewer decisions to the town.
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August 29, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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August 28, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Routeup: Development Tool for Assigning Stable HTTPS Names to Local Applications

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Routeup: Development Tool for Assigning Stable HTTPS Names to Local Applications
A Go-based tool that provides project name-based, stable HTTPS URLs for local development environments. Features include public tunneling and selective path exposure.
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August 24, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Fresh Joomla releases have landed in MAMP PRO! 🐘
Joomla 5.4.8 and 6.1.3 are now available as Extras, making it easy to spin up a local Joomla environment and get started right away.
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August 24, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Exciting developments are on the horizon for Haslet, with 122 active permits and new projects like Freeman Toyota and Cross City North Church transforming the landscape!

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EDC hears permit growth and multiple local project updates
EDC economic development lead reported 122 active permits in July and 18 new permits under review, plus updates on Freeman Toyota, Cross City North Church, CDDI landscaping, 850 Transport driveway/guard-shack work, and an AF-to-industrial zoning request involving Hillwood and a possible Landmark annexation.
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August 22, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Little Compton's council is pushing for state recognition of its unique housing challenges, aiming to secure fair grant evaluations that consider the town's high land costs and limited infrastructure.

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Council asks state to recognize Little Compton's high housing costs and to consider exceptions for grant review
Council approved a resolution asking the General Assembly and Executive Office of Housing to consider Little Compton's limited developable land, lack of municipal water/sewer and disproportionately high non-owner-occupied tax liability when reviewing grant applications; members also asked the solicitor to draft a separate resolution seeking a share of the new non-owner-occupied property tax revenue.
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August 22, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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County officials are pushing to lower the energy threshold for inland-port projects, aiming to empower smaller developers and spark local growth.

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County eyes narrower energy threshold for inland-port projects in HB132
Staff briefed commissioners on efforts to amend House Bill 132 to reduce the energy-threshold trigger for inland-port projects from 100 megawatts toward 25–50 megawatts, a change proponents say would allow smaller projects to move forward in the port area.
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August 21, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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A bold proposal to establish a local development corporation could revolutionize housing in Onondaga County with a unique 0-to-low-interest loan fund aimed at boosting affordability and supporting local developers.

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Advisory board proposes county LDC and a 0-to-low-interest revolving loan fund to accelerate housing
The Housing & Transportation Citizen Advisory Board proposed creating a local development corporation (LDC) to house a 0-to-low-interest revolving loan fund with two programs: one to increase supply with affordability elements and a second to prioritize local ownership and stability.
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August 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Springfield's future Justice Center is in the spotlight as four development teams clash over innovative proposals, transparency, and local investment—who will come out on top?

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Springfield council hears four developer pitches for new Regional Justice Center; DCAM remains decisionmaker
City council committee hosted four development teams presenting competing proposals and site options for the Springfield Regional Justice Center; presenters disputed the state's cost comparisons, labor groups raised PLA concerns, and no formal actions were taken tonight.
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August 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Donor dependency remains a challenge for community climate initiatives. Sustainable projects must strengthen local ownership, build community capacity, develop viable business models and mobilise diverse sources of financing. #LocalDevelopment #ClimateFinance
August 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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Woodburn residents are rallying against potential data center developments, demanding transparency and stronger local protections to safeguard their community.

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Residents urge Woodburn to block data centers; council hires technical consultant and files moratorium notice
Nine public speakers urged the council to stop prospective data centers (several naming Verus), calling for no NDAs, community benefit agreements and elimination of tax abatements; city managers said no application is pending, noted Verus did diligence in the area, and the city has engaged Thomas Consulting to advise on possible moratorium findings and technical impacts.
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August 14, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Michael Sweeten reveals how Warwick's community preservation fund has successfully preserved over 5,000 acres and generated $18 million for local development—could Chester be next?

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Former Warwick supervisor Michael Sweeten urges Chester to let voters decide on a community preservation fund
Michael Sweeten, former supervisor of Warwick and a member of the Orange County Land Trust, told the board a transfer‑fee community preservation fund helped Warwick preserve more than 5,000 acres, generated roughly $18 million for local acquisitions and leveraged matching grants. He urged the board to put a similar referendum before Chester voters.
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August 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Culpeper County is prioritizing a snow removal equipment building over a wash rack in a critical funding decision that could impact local contributions—what's at stake?

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IIJA funds eyed for airport SRE/maintenance building; local design match quoted at $23,001.73
Staff recommended using IIJA funding for a snow removal equipment/maintenance building; committee was told the local design match is $23,001.73 and that the project depends on the Department of Aviationcontribution at its next board meeting.
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August 13, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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Monroeville residents demand transparency from their council and a vision for the local mall that prioritizes veterans and community needs, as redevelopment plans remain stalled.

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Residents press council for answers as mall redevelopment stalls, urge veterans use
Longtime tenants and residents told council they have received little information about the mall sale and urged the borough to seek redevelopment that could include veterans’ services. Council said developers and leaseholders remain in negotiations and the borough is in a holding pattern until plans are ready.
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August 8, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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August 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM