Mechanicville water-system problems continue after pipe break and 30% rate increase
A six-inch water-main break at Park and Central avenues led to a three-day boil-water advisory, the second pipe fracture reported in Mechanicville this year.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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UDOT moves Midway’s SR-113 project into paving and traffic-signal work
Paving is scheduled for Aug. 3-7 on the SR-113 project at Main Street and 400 East, with signal installation and above-ground utility work continuing through late August.
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Monticello weighs up to $1 million grant for residential water and sewer repairs
The Monticello City Council is considering a Community Development Block Grant application that could bring up to $1 million for water and sewer work in eligible residential areas.
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Los Angeles County advances Valley Boulevard project with $1.11 million City of Industry share
Los Angeles County supervisors authorized a funding agreement with the City of Industry for the Avocado Heights–San Jose Hills–Valley Boulevard project, moving the work toward construction bidding.
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Studio City Riverwalk proposal remains under neighborhood review as affordable housing construction begins nearby
A proposed 814-unit mixed-use Riverwalk development remains an active Studio City neighborhood issue, while an 86-unit fully affordable project has begun construction nearby.
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Tarpon Springs explains new Florida permit exemptions effective July 1
House Bill 803 creates limited permit exemptions for certain single-family residential work and temporary flood barriers, but Building Official approval is still required before work begins.
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Hingham targets Oct. 28 Special Town Meeting as school-building deadline nears
Hingham is preparing for an Oct. 28, 2026, Special Town Meeting while its School Building Committee works toward an Aug. 27 deadline for schematic designs tied to potential state school-infrastructure assistance.
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La Puente weighs next steps for Central Avenue plaza after transportation-grant funding setback
The La Puente City Council discussed the proposed Central Avenue plaza and the challenges surrounding its ATP Cycle 6 planning-grant process.
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Greeley tap water develops musty, metallic taste after algae bloom
Greeley officials said tap water remained treated and available for normal use after an algae bloom affected regional source water and altered its taste and odor.
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Waterbury Branch trains scheduled to be replaced by buses through May 2027
CTDOT plans to replace every Waterbury Branch train with substitute buses from July 20, 2026, through May 31, 2027, during planned branch-line work.
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Evansville panel approves $47M mixed-use tower proposal
A 7-2 vote advances a proposed Sycamore Street project with 180 apartments and 14,000 square feet of commercial space, while tax-abatement action remains.
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Las Cruces-area Project Jupiter meeting set for Aug. 11
A public meeting on the proposed Project Jupiter data-center development is scheduled for Aug. 11 as air-permit and power-generation questions remain under review.
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Richardson Puts Arapaho Center Station Redevelopment on Hold
Richardson has paused redevelopment efforts at Arapaho Center Station, citing market conditions, economic uncertainty and possible changes to state funding tools.
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Nampa council advances proposed cut to Valley Regional Transit funding
Nampa’s proposed FY2027 budget would remove city funding for four Valley Regional Transit services, with a final hearing and vote set for Aug. 17.
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Fairfield Offers $400,000 for Affordable Housing Rehabilitation
Fairfield is seeking applicants to rehabilitate existing affordable multifamily housing, with applications due Sept. 4 and projects required by June 2027.
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UN-Habitat Puts Housing at the Center of Its 2026 Global Cities Assessment
UN-Habitat’s 2026 reports identify housing affordability and inadequate homes as central global urban challenges, with demand projected to reach 167 million additional homes by 2040.
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New Braunfels orders structural assessment of police headquarters
New Braunfels hired an independent engineer to examine roof leaks, lifting pavement and other problems at its police headquarters on W. San Antonio Street.
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Vancouver Seeks Vendors for Public EV Charging Pilot
Vancouver is seeking vendors for equipment and operating systems for a planned public EV-charging pilot, with proposals due Aug. 5.
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DOE Opens Review of Draft National Transmission Study as Power Demand Grows
The Energy Department has released a draft national assessment of electric-transmission needs, citing demand from data centers, manufacturing and large industrial loads.
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Aircraft Paint Hangar Construction Set to Begin at Amarillo Airport
Construction of a new aircraft paint hangar at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is scheduled to begin Aug. 14 after a city lease approval.
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Ground Breaks on 340-Unit Park Square Yonkers Project
Titan Real Estate Development and Yonkers officials marked the July 21 groundbreaking for a seven-story, 340-apartment project at 1 Loehr Place.
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Modesto Walmart Proposal Moves Past Initial CEQA Review
The proposed east-side Walmart would include a 181,128-square-foot store, fuel station and two future commercial parcels at 4000 Oakdale Road.