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The Boxborough Select Board has officially greenlit plans for a new firehouse at 72 Stowe Road, but what will happen to the current station at 502 Mass Ave?

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Select Board accepts fire station committee recommendation for new firehouse at 72 Stowe Road
The Boxborough Select Board voted 4-1 on April 28 to accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation to design and construct a new firehouse at 72 Stowe Road. One member opposed; board members asked staff to clarify demolition and future-use options for the existing 502 Mass Ave site.
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November 10, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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Muskogee's City Council takes a crucial first step toward tackling a $29.25 million judgment by approving bond counsel agreements—what's next for the city's financial future?

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Council, redevelopment authority approve bond counsel and advisor to pursue bonds for judgment obligations
The Muskogee Redevelopment Authority and City Council approved agreements with bond counsel and a municipal financial advisor to pursue issuance of bonds to fund judgment obligations. Staff said issuance paperwork will start in November and full issuance could take roughly four to five months; members of the public pressed for more detail about rising interest costs.
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November 8, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Western Wisconsin faces a critical deadline: reconstitute your workforce board and secure a fiscal agent by November 30 or risk being redesignated by the governor!

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State warns Western Wisconsin workforce area may be redesignated unless board and fiscal agent certified
A Department of Workforce Development letter acknowledged progress but gave the Western Wisconsin Counties Consortium until Nov. 30, 2026, to reconstitute a compliant board and contract a fiscal agent or face a recommendation for redesignation to the governor.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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The Town of Bernalillo faces a critical decision on how to respond to a cyber incident at their upcoming special meeting—what will they choose?

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Governing Body of Bernalillo asked to consider response to cyber incident
The Town of Bernalillo is scheduled to consider a response and possible procurement after a reported cyber incident at its Nov. 2, 2026 special meeting. The agenda cites a sole-source procurement exemption exceeding $2,500 and lists Mayor Torres as the presenter.
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November 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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The school board is taking a stand to ensure accurate funding figures are presented at the township zoning meeting, safeguarding our students' future amid new development.

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Board votes to send superintendent and president to zoning board to correct student‑cost figures
The board approved a motion directing the superintendent and the board president to attend a Gloucester Township planning/zoning meeting to present the district’s certified cost‑per‑student figures and correct inaccurate financial impacts in a proposed housing application.
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November 1, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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The Timnath Town Council is taking a stand for local education by urging a pause on the closure of Timnath Elementary, promising funds to explore alternatives with the community's input.

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Timnath asks Poudre School District to pause Timnath Elementary closure; council pledges consultant funds
The Timnath Town Council asked the Poudre School District to pause closure plans for Timnath Elementary for at least one year and unanimously directed staff to set aside $25,000 in 2026 and $25,000 in 2027 to hire a consultant and form a joint town‑district‑parent task force.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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The Timnath Town Council is taking a stand for local education by urging a pause on the closure of Timnath Elementary, promising funds to explore alternatives with the community's input.

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Timnath asks Poudre School District to pause Timnath Elementary closure; council pledges consultant funds
The Timnath Town Council asked the Poudre School District to pause closure plans for Timnath Elementary for at least one year and unanimously directed staff to set aside $25,000 in 2026 and $25,000 in 2027 to hire a consultant and form a joint town‑district‑parent task force.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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The Porter Town Council just approved a $549,043 emergency purchase of a new sewer vacuum truck to ensure reliable sewer operations after declaring the old one unusable.

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Porter council approves $549,043 emergency purchase of sewer vac truck
After finding existing equipment near failure and parts unobtainable, the council adopted a special-purchase resolution and approved buying a Sewer Equipment Model 900 ECO vac truck from Brown Equipment for $549,043.44 to protect sewer operations.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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The Clinton Town Board has taken a significant step by approving the preliminary budget and scheduling a public hearing for November 5, 2026—mark your calendars!

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Town board approves preliminary budget, sets Nov. 5 public hearing at Clinton Town Hall
The Clinton Town Board approved its preliminary budget and scheduled a public hearing for Nov. 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.; members discussed reserve use and next steps before the final adoption.
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October 27, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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Shelby County commissioners voted 8-4 to remain in a contentious lawsuit over state oversight of local schools, igniting fierce debate among parents, teachers, and community advocates about the future of education funding.

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Shelby County commissioners reject move to withdraw from MSCS lawsuit after packed public hearing
After a two‑hour public hearing with dozens of parents and teachers, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted 8–4 against a resolution that would have removed the county as a plaintiff from litigation challenging state oversight of Memphis‑Shelby County Schools.
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October 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Residents are demanding answers as Flock automated cameras remain in place despite a council vote to discontinue their use, raising serious privacy and safety concerns.

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Residents press council to remove Flock cameras; speakers allege privacy and safety concerns
Multiple residents demanded removal of Flock automated cameras and raised safety concerns about decommissioned poles; some speakers alleged the installation and data collection violated the public and the community's ordinance, while councilors responded that the contract and public hearing had been published previously.
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October 25, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Dr. Lewis reveals alarming potential consequences for local schools if the state pushes forward with a $250 million cut to special education—will lawmakers heed the Blue Ribbon Commission's urgent call to repeal?

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Board hears district-level impact if state pursues $250M special-education cuts
Superintendent Dr. Lewis told the board the Blue Ribbon Commission recommends repealing proposed $250 million cuts to special education; she detailed Fridley-specific exposures, including $707,114 in ADDSIS funding and an estimated $1.35 million local financial impact under the proposals.
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October 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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In a decisive move, the North Plains City Council has kicked off a land-use process to ban data centers, responding to strong community opposition and setting the stage for public hearings.

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North Plains council directs city manager to begin land‑use process for data‑center ban
After hours of public comment opposing data centers, the North Plains City Council voted to direct the city manager to initiate a land‑use process to enact a ban on data centers, with the planning commission and public hearings to follow.
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October 21, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Cleveland City Council made waves by unanimously passing several emergency ordinances while extending the moratorium on data-center permits until 2027—one council member stood against the tide!

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Council adopts multiple emergency ordinances, extends moratorium on data-center permit reviews
Cleveland City Council suspended rules and placed a set of emergency ordinances on final passage, passing most items unanimously but recording an 11–1 vote (one recorded no) on an ordinance extending the moratorium on data-center permits (Ordinance 12-46-20-26). A related federal‑policy resolution opposing proposed Census rule changes was adopted with all council added as sponsors.
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October 20, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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As the lease renewal for 501 Willow Avenue looms, tensions rise between city officials and residents over safety, missing documents, and the future of the temporary courthouse.

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Residents and city officers press council for answers as Willow Avenue lease renewal nears
The marshal and other speakers urged the council to retain 501 Willow Avenue as a temporary courthouse and marshal's office for safety and stability while council members raised concerns about procurement, FEMA compliance, prevailing-wage and missing contract documentation. Administration offered to set a follow-up meeting with the landlord and staff.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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Warren Township trustees are sounding the alarm over plans to leave newly paved roads in a chip-seal condition after sewer work, arguing it could lead to costly repairs in just a few years.

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Township trustees urge county to restore paved roads after Meadowbrook sewer work, warn against chip-seal repairs
Warren Township trustees and residents told commissioners they expect paved restoration after a sewer project and objected to plans to use chip seal; county engineers said funding and Ohio EPA rules limit restorations to original condition but pledged to provide cost comparisons and to involve EPA for clarifications.
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October 4, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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Kootenai County faces a staggering $1.08 million revenue shortfall as the City of Hayden ends its law-enforcement contract, igniting a heated debate over accountability and service levels.

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City of Hayden ends contract, costing Kootenai County about $1.08 million; commissioners debate accountability and reporting
Commissioners discussed the City of Hayden's decision not to renew its sheriff‑services contract, the roughly $1,080,000 revenue loss the county faces, conflicting accounts over reporting from the Spillman/Motorola system and a plan to revisit the contract in two weeks while exploring a month‑to‑month arrangement.
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October 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Stratford County's delegation hits the brakes on a crucial $9.2 million borrowing vote after uncovering puzzling budget discrepancies that could impact the future.

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Delegation delays $9.2M borrowing vote after members find budget discrepancies
Stratford County delegation members paused action on a proposed $9.2 million revenue anticipation/borrowing measure after delegates flagged inconsistent numbers between the packet and the approved 2026 budget and requested a follow-up meeting and written clarifications before any vote.
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September 29, 2026 at 4:33 AM
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Ohio's Council is taking a stand on privacy with a new ordinance that could penalize misuse of automated license plate reader data with hefty fines and jail time.

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Council adds automated license‑plate‑reader ordinance to safety committee calendar
Council added Ordinance C5126, which would make unauthorized use or disclosure of automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) data a misdemeanor, to the safety committee calendar for first reading on Oct. 5. The mayor said the ordinance would add guardrails and that misuse could carry fines and jail time.
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September 28, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Sedalia's City Council has officially censured Mayor Travis Williams after serious allegations of misconduct, including threats and damaging accusations against staff.

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Sedalia council censures Mayor Travis Williams, passage 7–1
The Sedalia City Council voted 7–1 to adopt Resolution 2177, censuring Mayor Travis Williams for conduct the council said violated city code and state law, including public accusations of staff and disclosure of closed records. The mayor disputed the allegations and called for evidence.
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September 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Springfield officials are strategizing on how to enforce the governor's kratom ban, exploring new ordinances and spot checks to tackle compliance challenges.

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Springfield officials weigh options after governor bars kratom confiscation
City officials and health staff described legal limits after the governor's order and discussed drafting a city ordinance, spot checks and licensing penalties as ways to enforce Springfield's kratom ban while coordinating with prosecutors.
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September 28, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Franklin Township has struck a major deal with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, securing nearly 20 times their initial offer in a swift resolution to a federal eminent-domain dispute!

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Franklin approves settlement with Transco over eminent-domain claim; council seeks quick execution
Council authorized a settlement with Transcontinental Gas (Transco) over an eminent-domain action tied to the NESE pipeline; township attorney said the dispute had been reduced to valuation and council required payment and execution within 30 days.
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September 10, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Oconee County Council just made significant moves against the Town of West Union's annexation, unanimously approving a bold challenge and demanding crucial data preservation!

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Votes at a glance: Oconee County Council approves annexation challenge and Flock preservation motions
Council approved motions 5-0 to (1) authorize a statutory contest and AG opinion request on the Town of West Union annexation and (2) demand preservation of Flock account data plus broad FOIA requests to the sheriff and five municipalities.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:50 AM
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The Board is gearing up for a crucial work session on October 3 to discuss governance and contingency plans if the November levy fails—will they be prepared?

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Board schedules Oct. 3 work session to tackle governance and levy contingency planning
Board members agreed to hold a work session on Oct. 3 to refine board governance processes and to have administration present options in case a November levy does not pass; members asked that materials be distributed in advance so they can review.
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August 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Eagle Mountain City Council unanimously voted to protest a controversial annexation petition, raising concerns over procedural flaws and local landowner opposition.

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Eagle Mountain council adopts resolution protesting Red Cedar annexation petition
The Eagle Mountain City Council voted 5–0 at a special meeting to authorize a formal protest to a Red Cedar Corporation annexation petition filed with Cedar Fort on 07/27/2026, citing procedural defects and overlapping city expansion plans. Staff will file the protest with the Utah County Clerk and present to the boundary commission at any hearing.
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August 27, 2026 at 11:01 AM