Easthampton advances eminent-domain work for Ferry Street HousingWorks project
Easthampton is moving toward preliminary eminent-domain work tied to the Ferry Street HousingWorks infrastructure project around Ferry, Pleasant and Lovefield streets.
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Sewanee utility officials raise sewer-capacity concerns as university apartments near planned 2027 occupancy
The Sewanee Utility District raised questions about sewer capacity for University of the South apartments planned for fall 2027 occupancy. The issue remains unresolved.
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Centralia expects new water-treatment plant to begin operating this fall
Centralia officials say the city’s new water-treatment plant remains on track to begin operating in fall 2026, with equipment installation expected by August.
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Bucksport council adopted Silver Lake Dam moratorium in 2024
Bucksport’s Town Council adopted an emergency moratorium on Aug. 27, 2024, to give officials time to develop local safeguards tied to the potential abandonment of Silver Lake Dam.
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Santa Rosa adopts $575.9 million budget, cuts 27 positions
The City Council approved Santa Rosa’s fiscal 2026-27 budget, using reserves and eliminating 27 positions to close an operating shortfall.
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Eugene Airport begins $450 million Concourse A expansion
Construction has begun on Eugene Airport’s $450 million Concourse A expansion, alongside a separate $1 million state-funded Gate A6 upgrade.
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Shreveport begins Phase 2 of Block by Block initiative
Shreveport began the second phase of its Block by Block Initiative on July 15, advancing two major infrastructure projects focused on neighborhoods and public assets.
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Solange Whitehead Reelected; Two Scottsdale Council Seats Remain
Solange Whitehead won reelection in Scottsdale’s July primary. Two City Council seats remain for the Nov. 3 general election after a candidate withdrew.
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East Greenwich school construction moves into active 2026 building phase
Construction is advancing at three East Greenwich school facilities, including a July 23 concrete-pour update at the high school and plans for a new Frenchtown Elementary School.
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Camden adopts 2026-27 budget with no electric-rate or millage increase
Camden City Council adopted the city’s fiscal 2026-27 budget without increasing electric rates or the millage rate. The council also recognized police officers and advanced Historic Camden initiatives.
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MTA’s Q26 redesign brings 24-hour service to Fresh Meadows
The redesigned Q26 began operating June 29 with overnight service, new stop locations and wider average spacing between stops.
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Tonawanda adopts one-year pause on large data-center applications
The Town of Tonawanda has adopted a one-year moratorium on data centers requiring at least 20 megawatts, giving officials time to develop zoning rules for the industry.
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Nashville council advances stormwater-rate and mobile-vending rules
Nashville town records list a proposed stormwater ordinance and first-reading drafts addressing outdoor music, noise and mobile food vending.
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Nocona council to address vacancy, water-infrastructure grant assistance
The Nocona City Council’s June 9 agenda included a plan to fill a vacancy through November 2026, consider grant-management help for a water project and review four funding requests.
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Palm Beach County rejects proposed Jupiter Farms school
Commissioners voted 7-0 to deny Calvary Chapel of Jupiter’s request to build an elementary and secondary school on 18.588 acres.
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Woodland council places Measure Y sales tax on November ballot
The Woodland City Council voted June 16 to place Measure Y, a proposed one-cent local sales tax, before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Construction begins on $80 million Utica housing project
Construction has begun on THRIVE Cornhill, a $80 million mixed-use development planned to provide 102 affordable and supportive housing units in Utica’s Cornhill neighborhood.
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Marietta council schedules Aug. 12 vote on data-center rezoning
Marietta City Council is scheduled to vote Aug. 12, 2026, on a rezoning request for a proposed data infrastructure facility at 1155 Powers Ferry Place.
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McKesson Selects Moore for New Distribution Center
The City of Moore identifies McKesson’s selection of the city for a new distribution center as an economic-development project. Separate council minutes describe an east-lot warehouse and distribution-center site planned for light-industrial use.
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Wylie ISD registers $17.5 million career and agriculture center
A Texas project record lists a 34,557-square-foot Wylie ISD facility with a greenhouse and rodeo arena at 1301 Hensley Lane.
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Celina ISD schedules three facility openings for 2026-27
Celina ISD is scheduled to open two schools and an expanded high school when students return Aug. 12, 2026.
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Lawton Reopens Renovated McMahon Auditorium During 125th Birthday
Lawton reopened the renovated McMahon Memorial Auditorium on Aug. 8 with a ribbon-cutting, a first performance and a free celebration of the city’s 125th birthday.