New Mexico Junior College commits nearly $7 million to remodel Mansur Hall
New Mexico Junior College has committed $6.99 million to renovate Mansur Hall in Hobbs and modernize its classroom space.
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Clinton reopens Market Street after yearlong downtown construction
Market Street in downtown Clinton reopened July 3 after more than a year of grant-supported construction that added pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and traffic-calming improvements.
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Fairview Township Reopens Trash and Recycling Bidding as Zoning Work Advances
Fairview Township posted new trash and recycling rebid documents July 28 while continuing comprehensive zoning work and preparing for an Aug. 20 hearing on Cox/Cardinal Lane.
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Wadsworth school tax proposal remains unresolved after five-option certification process
Wadsworth City Schools approved five possible tax options for certification June 30 and scheduled a July 20 meeting to decide which proposal, if any, to pursue.
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Bedford awarded $498,200 in Indiana road and bridge funding
Bedford will receive $498,200 for local road and bridge projects in a July 8, 2026, state funding announcement covering more than $1.4 million for Lawrence County communities.
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Loganville Seeks Proposals to Purchase and Redevelop 254 Main Street
Loganville’s Downtown Development Authority issued a request for proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of 254 Main Street in Historic Downtown Loganville. Responses are due Sept. 30, 2026.
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Rowan unveils $690 million West Campus development planned partly in Glassboro
Rowan University announced a phased $690 million West Campus development in Glassboro and Harrison Township, with projected employment of more than 5,000 jobs.
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Oakwood Elementary renovations will move Yanceyville K-5 students to South Elementary
Oakwood Elementary’s K-5 students will attend South Elementary during renovations planned for the 2026-27 school year. Caswell County Schools also changed start times to support tiered bus routes.
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Aitkin school district campus plan draws $5 million grant recommendation
The Minnesota IRRRB recommended $5 million for infrastructure and site development tied to Aitkin Independent School District’s proposed $70.44 million unified campus.
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Watchung continues recovery after July storms downed trees, poles and disrupted utilities
Watchung officials are continuing cleanup and utility restoration after extreme weather from July 2 through July 6 caused downed trees, damaged utility poles, outages, road closures and localized internet problems.
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Londonderry schedules hearing on Map 28, Lot 009 rezoning and records-request fees
The Londonderry Town Council will hold an Aug. 18 hearing on a proposed rezoning for Map 28, Lot 009 and an FY2026 fee schedule for Right-to-Know records requests.
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ADECA grant backs Athens development expected to create 100 jobs
A state-backed grant will support an Athens development expected to create 100 jobs, following earlier public funding connected to projects in the city.
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Grand Haven school board puts $98.6 million facilities bond on November ballot
Grand Haven Area Public Schools’ Board of Education voted 7-0 to place a $98.6 million facilities bond proposal before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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North East advances proposed historic-structure demolition rules
North East Borough Council scheduled an August 3 public hearing on proposed Ordinance 944, which would add zoning regulations for demolishing historic structures.
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Gibsonburg secures $1.5 million for downtown revitalization
Gibsonburg has secured $1.5 million in grants for downtown revitalization after earlier surveying, utility marking and initial design work.
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Ridgeland seeks bids for broad public-works and utility contracts
Ridgeland is seeking contractors and suppliers for water, sewer, drainage, roads, traffic systems and related public-works needs. Bids are due Aug. 18.
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Bridgton’s Depot Street closed through Thanksgiving for Cornshop Bridge replacement
Depot Street closed to through traffic July 6 as Bridgton begins replacing the Cornshop Bridge. The town expects the closure to continue through Thanksgiving 2026, subject to weather and construction conditions.
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Greenwood Lake Residents Faced Power Outages and Blocked Roads After July 4 Storm
A fast-moving thunderstorm struck Greenwood Lake on July 4 and into July 5, toppling trees, downing power lines, blocking roads and leaving hundreds without electricity.
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Woodbridge advances proposed Hopelawn elementary school after seeking state review and park-land approval
Woodbridge is moving forward with plans for a proposed K-5 elementary school in Hopelawn, including a request to use 4.429 acres of Clyde Avenue Park and an agreement involving PILOT payments.
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MTA’s $599 Million Rockaway Line Rehabilitation Remains Scheduled for Substantial Completion in August 2026
The MTA continues to list the Rockaway Line viaduct rehabilitation as under construction, with substantial completion targeted for August or the third quarter of 2026.
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Warren County’s $3 Million Farmers Market Project Targets August Completion in Warrenton
A $3 million farmers market under construction in Warrenton is expected to be completed in August 2026, according to Warren County’s FY2027 budget message.
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Mercer Island adopts housing-compliance plan with new station-area development rules
Mercer Island adopted a housing-compliance package July 21 that increases development capacity near the light-rail station and projects room for 1,031 additional housing units.