Bar Harbor Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Possible New Lodging Moratorium
The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold an Aug. 18 public hearing on a possible renewed moratorium for certain transient accommodations and two related land-use amendments.
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Citronelle Water System Gets $12 Million for Meters, Well and Water Main
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management made $12 million available for South Alabama Utilities’ Citronelle drinking-water modernization project.
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Huntington Station’s Breezy Park to Receive $1.4 Million for Turf Fields
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Steve Stern announced $1.4 million for Breezy Park turf fields during a July 20 visit to Huntington Station.
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Cinnaminson posts two zoning approvals and contract-award notice
Cinnaminson Township posted two Zoning Board notices of approval and a July 27 notice of intent to award a contract through cooperative purchasing.
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Feasterville train derailment response ends after evacuation and shelter-in-place orders are lifted
Emergency orders issued after a freight train derailed near Feasterville on June 30 were lifted by July 1 after a hazardous-material response.
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West Springfield Seeks Project Manager for John Ashley and Fausey Elementary School Work
West Springfield has issued a solicitation for an owner’s project manager to oversee design and construction planning for possible additions or renovations at two elementary schools.
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MDOT lists Caro-area M-24 and M-81 work among 2026 transportation projects
A Michigan transportation agenda lists planned work on M-24 and M-81 corridor segments associated with Caro, with one project component carrying an Aug. 15, 2026 completion date.
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Fox Point’s 2026 sewer-lining work continues through summer
Fox Point is rehabilitating approximately 5,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer main, with residents likely to see short-term traffic controls and receive advance door notices near active work areas.
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Aliso Viejo adopts state-law update to accessory-dwelling-unit rules
Aliso Viejo adopted a citywide ordinance amendment updating rules for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to comply with recent California law changes.
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LA 16 bridge repair closure was scheduled through Aug. 5 near Denham Springs
Louisiana DOTD scheduled a full closure of the LA 16 bridge south of I-12 in Denham Springs for repairs, with a detour through Aug. 5, weather permitting. Reopening has not been officially confirmed.
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Groveland CSD approves fire-assessment oversight committee after July vote result
The Groveland Community Services District appointed an advisory committee after its July 8 fire-assessment hearing, but vote totals and the assessment’s status remain unavailable.
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Vandergrift drainage and sidewalk project scheduled for Columbia Avenue, Fourth Street
Vandergrift Borough announced a July 6 improvement project involving the Columbia Avenue parking-lot and sidewalk area and a drainage pipe on Fourth Street.
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Madill Public Schools advances $37 million elementary expansion
Madill Public Schools was nearing the end of the design phase for a reported $37 million elementary-school expansion as of June 24, 2026.
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Armada Township adopts zoning changes affecting development standards
Armada Township approved Ordinance No. 114-48, changing zoning standards for building appearance, landscaping, lighting, open space, parking and other development-related matters.
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Groveton council to discuss financing for digital water meters
Groveton City Council’s June 22 agenda includes possible financing for digital water meters, but no approval, cost or installation schedule has been confirmed.
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Rainsville posts current subdivision-development submission process
Rainsville’s June 2 notice directs subdivision applicants to submit a property’s legal description to City Hall, but names no specific project.
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Borden’s 2026 budget includes $39,550 for local roads
Indiana certified Borden Civil Town’s 2026 budget, including $39,550 for Local Road & Street and $63,750 for Motor Vehicle Highway.
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$11.3 million US 24 resurfacing project remains active near Calhan through September
A 10-mile CDOT project between east of Peyton and Calhan is continuing with nighttime work, reduced speeds, lane improvements and possible delays of up to 15 minutes.
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Evanston asphalt-pavement project carries Aug. 21 completion deadline
Evanston’s public-works asphalt-pavement project must be completed by Aug. 21, 2026, under contract terms that include conditional liquidated damages for qualifying delays.
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Schuyler Community Schools Included in Nebraska CTE Grant Program
Schuyler Community Schools will participate in an ESU 7 project serving 19 districts during the 2026-27 reVISION Action Grant period.
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Brookville redevelopment review continues as Reservoir Hill sewer extension advances
Brookville’s redevelopment board remains focused on the sewer extension to Reservoir Hill as additional issues emerge during installation. County planning officials list public meetings for Aug. 12 and Aug. 19, 2026.
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Scottsboro approves shared full-time school resource officer position
The Scottsboro City Council approved one new full-time school resource officer position, with the city and Scottsboro City Schools splitting the cost equally.