Old Saybrook voters approve Saybrook Point waterfront land swap
The March 31 referendum approved an exchange involving the former Dock & Dine parcel and the Vicki Duffy Pavilion, advancing the town’s Saybrook Point revitalization effort.
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Elkhorn Public Schools names superintendent-elect for July 2027 transition
The Elkhorn Board of Education named Pechous superintendent-elect June 8, 2026, with Bary Habrock expected to remain in the role through the 2026-27 school year.
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Sandusky receives $256,000 federal grant for safer-streets planning
Sandusky received a $256,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All planning grant to develop transportation-safety plans through May 2031.
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Wastewater expansion tied to Angier advances as Harnett County works to increase regional capacity
Construction updates for the Terrible Creek and North Harnett Regional wastewater projects outline expanded treatment capacity under agreements involving Angier, Harnett County, Fuquay-Varina and Lillington.
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Hesperia Community Schools receives $2.9 million state infrastructure grant
Hesperia Community Schools was awarded $2,913,040 through Michigan’s fiscal-year 2026 school-infrastructure grant program, part of a $224 million statewide investment.
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Longview advances Columbia Heights Road safety project as design reaches 75 percent
The City of Longview says design is 75 percent complete for planned safety, drainage, sidewalk and lighting improvements on Columbia Heights Road between Fishers Lane and Cascade Drive.
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Winston County schools approve staff changes ahead of August start
The Winston County Board of Education approved two non-renewals, new hires, a transfer and more than $3.37 million in expenditures at its May 21 meeting.
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Holmdel’s Bethany Road repairs begin, with months of alternating one-way traffic
Concrete repairs and resurfacing on Bethany Road are scheduled to begin around July 8, 2026, with daytime alternating one-way traffic expected for several months.
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New Castle County adopts FY2027 budget, sets September Sunday return for Hockessin Library
New Castle County adopted a $387.6 million operating budget and $75.1 million capital budget, with Sunday service at Hockessin Library scheduled to resume Sept. 13, 2026.
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Crandall ISD schedules Aug. 17 budget and tax-rate adoption as arts-center construction begins
Crandall ISD has scheduled a public hearing and formal adoption of its 2026 budget and tax rate for Aug. 17, while construction is underway on a Crandall High School performing arts center expected to be completed in December.
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Winfield city office closes Mondays beginning May 1
Winfield’s city office will be closed Mondays beginning May 1, 2026. City Council meetings will continue on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.
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Ravenna seeks engineering firms for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
The City of Ravenna is seeking qualified engineering firms to design improvements involving the wastewater treatment plant’s headworks, primary clarifiers and equalization basins or modifications.
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Westchester authorizes agreement supporting 100 affordable homes in Croton-on-Hudson
Westchester County authorized an agreement with Croton-on-Hudson and WBP Development LLC for infrastructure and property rights tied to a proposed 100-unit affordable homeownership project.
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Hannibal awards $1.4 million contract to demolish former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
The Hannibal City Council approved Resolution 2614-26, awarding Green Track LLC a $1.4 million contract to demolish the former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital with infrastructure-tax money.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea adopts housing-element amendment after state review
The Carmel City Council adopted Resolution 2026-054 on July 7, approving an amendment to the city’s certified 2023-2031 Housing Element after a state finding that the proposed changes substantially complied with housing law.
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Cassopolis seeks $8.1 million for wastewater upgrades as projected bills rise 41%
Cassopolis is seeking state financing for wastewater improvements that could raise a typical residential monthly bill from $52.89 to $74.78 if the projected rate adjustment is adopted.
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Mount Sinai Schools Begin Summer Bond Construction With Roof, Bathroom and Auditorium Work
The Mount Sinai Union Free School District has begun implementing its 2025 voter-approved facilities bond, with summer 2026 work planned for bathrooms, roofs, playgrounds, the high-school auditorium and athletic areas.
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Rome Transit begins first major fixed-route redesign in more than 20 years
Rome Transit began a pilot redesign Aug. 3 that keeps six fixed routes but changes route names, colors, stops and schedules.
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Turnersville man charged after two vehicle fires in Washington Township
A 19-year-old Turnersville man was arrested and charged after two vehicle fires in Washington Township, along with alleged windshield damage at a nearby condominium development.
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Snowflake Unified named in Arizona report on new school projects
Snowflake Unified was among Arizona districts named in a state report covering eight new schools or expansions funded through the New School Facilities Fund.
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Watertown closes Hillside Avenue for emergency drainage pipe repair
Watertown closed Hillside Avenue after about 120 feet of drainage pipe failed beneath the road following three nights of heavy rain. The repair was expected to take two to three days.
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Bremen seeks bids for Turkey Creek wastewater-plant expansion
Bremen has opened a construction solicitation for expanding the Turkey Creek Water Pollution Control Plant’s land-application system, with sealed bids due Aug. 13.