Ostrander begins comprehensive land-use planning process
Ostrander has begun creating a comprehensive land-use plan with assistance from the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission.
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Delta Main Street revitalization project remains in city record after approval delays
Delta’s federally funded Revitalizing Main Street Project is intended to improve downtown infrastructure, safety, accessibility and economic vitality, but the city says Colorado review delays pushed back its anticipated approval timeline.
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Winchester’s August planning cycle advances toward City Council annexation and rezoning review
Winchester’s 2026 planning calendar schedules an Aug. 17 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, with an expected Oct. 13 City Council first reading for annexation and rezoning matters.
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Townsend begins testing $14 million water-system project ahead of August 2026 startup
Testing is underway on Townsend’s delayed water-system project, including a new water tower expected to come online in August 2026.
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Hadley Fire Department Begins Hiring After Tax Override Restores Funding
Hadley’s Fire Department is accepting applications as the town works to restore full staffing after funding returned through a newly passed tax override. Interviews were tentatively planned for July 29, with a target start date of Sept. 1.
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Coffeyville continues data-center review and plans August public information session
Coffeyville officials say discussions about possible future data-center development remain preliminary, with an explanatory video and public information session planned for the first week of August.
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Poteet water-rate study remains underway as council agendas are posted
Poteet’s adopted FY 2025-2026 budget says the city was conducting a water-rate study while reviewing water-system finances and reporting steady sales-tax growth. No final rate change is stated.
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Hartford advances 48-unit affordable housing project in White River Junction
Hartford plans to request the release of federal housing funds for Pinecrest Apartments, a proposed 48-unit affordable development at 33 Green Heights Drive.
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Harrison opens bidding for paving on Isabella, Lakeview and Wilson streets
The City of Harrison is seeking contractor bids for a 2026 paving project on Isabella, Lakeview and Wilson streets. Bids are due July 30.
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Dare County to consider financing for new Nags Head EMS station
Dare County commissioners will consider a financing contract of up to $67 million for three projects, including an EMS station serving Nags Head and surrounding areas.
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Olney applies for up to $10 million in state water-infrastructure funding
The Olney City Council unanimously authorized City Administrator Andy Wolfe to seek up to $10 million through a Texas Water Development Board program established under House Bill 500.
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Beatty’s Ford Park swim beach closed as low water levels persist
Lincoln County has closed the swim beach at Beatty’s Ford Park in Denver because of extremely low water levels, while the splash pad remains open daily.
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La Cygne police chief resigns as city adds newly trained full-time officer
La Cygne Police Chief Zachary Mathies announced his resignation July 27, with Aug. 6 scheduled as his final day. Joshua Higgins has also joined the department as a newly trained full-time officer.
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Bandera moves ahead on wastewater site talks, seeks up to $10 million for water upgrades
Bandera officials authorized negotiations for property tied to a future wastewater treatment facility while pursuing state funding for water-system improvements and emergency backup power.
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New London projects move into implementation after $11.41 million state support for housing and school upgrades
Connecticut’s State Bond Commission approved $11.41 million for New London projects, including housing conversions and renovations at the Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication.
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Trinidad data-center debate keeps grid safeguards and water concerns in focus
Henderson County commissioners backed future data-center development near Trinidad only if enforceable safeguards protect grid reliability and shield local ratepayers from added costs.
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Charleston County approves conservation funding for two Edisto Island properties
Charleston County Council approved FY2026 Greenbelt funding tied to two Edisto Island conservation projects totaling 12.1 acres.
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Pennington Gap moves forward with access-road work for proposed hotel development
Pennington Gap held a VDOT-required public hearing on a proposed right-of-way access road for a hotel planned on town-owned property, as separate redevelopment and transportation projects continue in the area.
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MaineHealth board votes to close Damariscotta hospital’s labor-and-delivery unit
MaineHealth’s board voted Aug. 6 to close the labor-and-delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital’s Miles Campus in Damariscotta after a review focused on birth volume, staffing and travel times.
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VA proposes Phase 5 expansion of National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico
The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a draft environmental assessment for a proposed Phase 5 expansion of the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico in Triangle, Virginia.
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California DOJ Investigates Fatal Simi Valley Police Shooting
The California Department of Justice opened an investigation after a fatal Simi Valley police shooting on July 21. The case will later undergo independent review.
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Broken Arrow Voters Approve $415 Million Bond Package
Broken Arrow voters approved all seven propositions in a $415 million bond package while rejecting a separate sports-facility sales-tax proposal.