The LTAC approved a $10,000 pilot to promote Ocean Shores lodging and dining via an OceanShoresLive portal proposed by the Pacific Northwest Music Project, with conditions requiring local hotel listings and reporting.

Council approved setting a $2,300,000 minimum auction price to sell the Camp Mohave and Rio Vista water system assets that the city acquired through earlier condemnation-related transfers; staff detailed what assets are included and said water rights are not transferred with the sale.

The Town Manager reports a $400,000 award from the Connecticut Port Authority's SHIPP Round 6 to fund Clinton Marina dredging; the award is pending execution of a grant agreement and will allow reallocation of CIP funds, the manager says. The council will receive the notice on Nov. 4, 2026.

A commissioner told the Park County Commission the county relies heavily on property taxes, faces a PILT reimbursement rate of about 63 cents on the dollar and endures costs from tourism; the commissioner urged lobbying for local-option taxes and pursuing resort tax districts.

Officers told the committee the Fleece building has a grant offer of £261,500 with a required match contribution of £43,000 (some expected in kind). The money would target roof repairs, shop‑front renovations and an options appraisal to attract investors.

Administration placed a draft resolution (202638) in the packet asking the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission not to award a Certificate of Need for PowerOn Midwest’s proposed 765kV line, saying Nobles County would bear more detriment than benefit. The resolution cites effects on agriculture, landowners and local economy.

After a lengthy council debate and a multi-hour public hearing with vocal supporters and opponents, the council approved an ordinance to authorize a single Class 5 adult‑use cannabis retail license in Brick Township, including licensing, zoning and a 2% local cannabis tax; Councilman Cohen cast the lone no vote.

County administration recommended a draft resolution saying Nobles County expects net negative impacts from the PowerOn Midwest 765kV transmission proposal and requests the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission not award a Certificate of Need; board to consider adopting and forwarding the resolution as public comment.

A proposed Shark Festival that will use convention-center space and outdoor props won a $35,000 LTAC award; the organizer said sponsorship is key to making future years less subsidy-dependent.

MELAKA, Nov 3 (Bernama) — The government plans to develop about 50 latex depots next year to strengthen local rubber production, thereby reducing reliance on latex imports. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this initiative is part of an effort to boost domestic latex production to meet the needs of the rubber-based industry, given that the annual import value for this material currently reaches RM7 billion. “The objective is to create more space and opportunities for the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) and the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) to produce latex themselves, so that we […]

Valerie Horn of Town Community Action Group opened the new Whitesburg Farmers Market pavilion, announcing space for about 20 vendors, a winter market starting in December and thanking funders including Abandoned Mine Lands, the Kentucky Ag Development Fund and Letcher County Conservation.

Martinsville/Henry County YMCA executive gave a design and fundraising update saying the project has secured roughly $21.6 million (over 70% of the goal) and asked the board to consider a $100,000-per-year county commitment for four years (total $500,000).

A city consultant told the Redevelopment Commission the two TIF allocation areas together have about $212.9 million in incremental assessed value and are projected to generate roughly $6.8 million in 2026, of which about $4.5 million is attributable to the TIF itself.

Viking Cruise Line added the Ohio River and Henderson as a permanent itinerary for 2027 and 2028, with summer and November calls; the tourism director and commissioners discussed logistics for the June 18, 2027 visit that will coincide with the WC Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival.

The council approved a step in a three‑step process to designate an economic revitalization area that would support a reported $25 million USCo Cranes relocation to Hammond and an estimated 100 jobs; a public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 9.

Local fishermen and the Port Clyde boat line described fuel‑dock changes and zoning limits that they say undermine seasonal services, local supply chains and efforts to add workforce housing for crews.

Speakers representing the Cannabis Small Business Association and independent hemp operators said recent regulations (SB903 and 2023 changes) displaced many small hemp businesses, called for lower application fees and microlicenses, and recommended a start‑up fund and relaxed canopy/security rules to keep Virginia operators competitive.

Officials said the on‑demand Addison Orbit service remains limited to town boundaries for efficiency. Town staff explained the contract with Via and said DART will fund Orbit for the next year, with roughly $800,000 listed as DART funding to the town; the town also receives $1.50 per ride.

The council approved vendor claims including a $622,171.32 payment to Northern Plains LLC and SPN & Associates charges, with a claims total of $722,765.59 and payroll of $15,470.67.

Visit St. Mary's presented an FY27 strategy emphasizing an oyster‑themed marketing push and an ambassador training program; presenters said the organization reached nearly 1,000,000 visitors but overnight stays fell while day‑trippers grew.

Council granted conditional approvals for several land-development plans, including a Chick-fil-A at 431 Collins Drive, a small Midway Drive office/storage building, additions at Gatsby Products, and multiple lot consolidations and minor land developments.

Multiple hosts, small landlords and hospitality supporters testified against the blanket ban on non‑owner occupied short‑term rentals, saying many local hosts rely on income to afford homes and that conversion statistics were overstated.