Englewood fire-station renovation included in Charlotte County’s proposed 20-year sales-tax extension
A proposed 20-year extension of Charlotte County’s 1% local-option sales tax includes renovation of Englewood Fire District Station 72.
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Wolcott Council Advances Hearings on Speed Cameras and Flags on Town Property
Wolcott posted public-hearing notices July 7 after the Town Council voted on proposed ordinances involving speed-enforcement cameras and flags on town property.
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Prattville leaders weigh funding for proposed $150 million high school
Prattville and Autauga County officials are still considering whether to commit local funding to a proposed replacement Prattville High School campus near Central Alabama Community College.
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Voorhees introduces redevelopment plan for five tax-map lots under local redevelopment law
Voorhees Township has posted notice of Introduced Ordinance No. 11-26, covering five Block 197 parcels, but the available notice does not yet show proposed uses, a hearing date or adoption status.
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Oakland launches commercial façade grant program for downtown businesses
The Town of Oakland announced a new Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program on July 1, while a separate July 8 notice sought residents for two town boards.
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Myrtle Beach considers Ocean Boulevard limits on new large drinking establishments
The Myrtle Beach Planning Commission scheduled an August 4 public hearing on a proposed Ocean Boulevard overlay that would restrict new drinking establishments with occupancy above 150 people while allowing eligible existing venues to remain nonconforming.
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San Diego County approves $4.74 million in Fallbrook traffic and stormwater work
The Board of Supervisors approved a Fallbrook infrastructure package that includes new traffic signals and stormwater filtration work, with construction expected to begin in fall 2026.
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Cooper’s Planned $300 Million Blackwood Medical Campus Remains a Major Development Story
A June 21 report identified Cooper University Health Care’s planned $300 million Blackwood campus as a major medical-mall development, but key project details remain unconfirmed.
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Lake Township Posts Draft Short-Term-Rental Rules as Commercial-Zoning Review Continues
Lake Township has posted draft short-term-rental and zoning measures, but the source packet says the township’s exact service area still needs confirmation.
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York Village Revitalization Project Moves Into Its 2026 Construction Season
York’s downtown revitalization project has entered its planned 2026 construction phase, bringing intersection, roadway, sidewalk, parking, bicycle, lighting and drainage work to York Village.
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Ridge Road Extension to Land O’ Lakes Delayed Until Summer 2027
Pasco County’s second phase of the Ridge Road extension has been delayed by bridge-clearance work required over the CSX Railroad.
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Roanoke Rapids records show sinkhole concerns, school leadership change
Roanoke Rapids records identify utility-related sinkholes on four streets while city meeting records show council activity in July and August. Separately, Larry Catalano began leading Roanoke Rapids High School on July 1.
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Jacksonville adopts five-year parks plan with estimated $2.5 million investment
The Jacksonville City Council adopted a 2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan intended to guide park-system investment over five years, with an estimated $2.5 million investment.
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Malvern public-works review continues as August council and planning meetings approach
Malvern’s official meeting calendar shows a July 28 Public Works Subcommittee session and three identified August meetings, while agenda records flag paving, emergency-response and grant materials for continued review.
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Helena’s August municipal record review finds no verified major decision
A review of Helena’s official agendas, minutes and notices archives found no clearly identifiable August 2026 major municipal decision in the available search extract.
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Huxley listed in Iowa records for transportation project with city, county funds
Iowa records identify a Huxley RISE transportation application and list $3,353 from the city and $31,358 from Story County, but approval and construction details remain unknown.
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Massachusetts reaches $2.4 million settlement over school-bus contracting allegations involving Saugus
A Massachusetts Attorney General settlement addresses allegations of anticompetitive collusion and false statements tied to school-bus contracts in Saugus and two other municipalities.
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Sandy adopts development-code changes tied to Oregon wildfire-restoration law
Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-17, creating a local process for eligible homes made uninhabitable by wildfires or other natural events.
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Somerset County announces Hillcrest Road safety project meeting in Watchung
Somerset County announced planned safety improvements for County Route 531, also known as Hillcrest Road, in Watchung, with possible future detours and construction staging.
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West Haverstraw warehouse review advances as public hearing is set
A proposed 454,000-square-foot warehouse in West Haverstraw has moved forward in environmental review, with a public hearing scheduled for Aug. 12 and written comments accepted through Sept. 10.
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Cochise County’s Planned Animal Shelter Property in Huachuca City Enters Escrow After $440,000 Offer
Cochise County has entered escrow on 450 N. Huachuca Blvd. in Huachuca City for a future animal shelter, with closing scheduled for on or before Aug. 1, 2026.
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Westfield says One Westfield Place redevelopment direction has changed as former Lord & Taylor owners seek sale
Westfield said the owners of the former Lord & Taylor building and two North Avenue parcels intend to sell, changing the direction of One Westfield Place redevelopment plans.