Nazareth council approves zoning change aimed at former Kraemer Textiles site
A 6-3 council vote extends commercial zoning along Main Street, allowing formal redevelopment plans for the long-vacant former Kraemer Textiles property.
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Cherokee wastewater plant relocation delayed at least a year after FEMA eligibility setback
Cherokee’s plan to relocate its flood-damaged wastewater treatment plant is delayed after FEMA determined the project did not meet a repetitive-damage requirement.
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Wentzville plans fall 2026 construction of Wilmer Meadow Drive connection
The City of Wentzville is planning approximately 1,000 feet of new Wilmer Meadow Drive to connect residential subdivisions and provide a second access route.
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Stilwell targets summer 2026 operation for new water-treatment plant
Stilwell expects its new water-treatment plant to be fully operational in summer 2026, with the broader water and wastewater project targeted for completion by October.
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Morganton adopts IMAGINE Morganton 2040 plan after nearly two years of public input
Morganton City Council approved the IMAGINE Morganton 2040 Comprehensive Plan on April 20, establishing a long-range framework for growth, housing, transportation and economic development.
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Liberty Lake advances 2026–2046 comprehensive-plan update as 2026 milestones continue
Liberty Lake is updating a 20-year comprehensive plan covering land use, housing, transportation and economic development, while a separate ballot proposition is scheduled for voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Ephraim approves six-month moratorium on most multifamily development
The Ephraim City Council approved a temporary six-month moratorium on most new multifamily development and some single-family development while the city reviews its development regulations.
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Easley advances Target development approvals and Wire 3 telecommunications franchise
Easley City Council approved a Wire 3 telecommunications franchise and advanced annexation and rezoning tied to a proposed Target development. A final incentive vote was scheduled for August.
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Mabank ISD approves up to $600,000 Southside Elementary parking and paving project
Mabank ISD approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Mabank for parking, paving and driveway work at Southside Elementary, with costs capped at $600,000.
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Brownsburg development activity surged in first half of 2026, report shows
A June 25 presentation to the Brownsburg Town Council described substantial year-over-year increases in residential construction, commercial projects and planning cases.
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Chelsea council approves two U.S. 280 rezonings for residential and business development
The Chelsea City Council approved two rezoning requests along U.S. 280 on July 7, 2026, allowing residential and business proposals to move into later planning and permitting reviews.
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Right-of-way work advances for Papillion’s 192nd Street interchange feeder roads
Sarpy County has scheduled right-of-way discussions and activities from June through August 2026 for feeder roads serving Papillion’s 192nd Street interchange.
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Ossining’s $21 Million Transportation Hub Enters 2026 Downtown Buildout
New York State announced the February 19 groundbreaking of Ossining’s $21 million mixed-use, multimodal transportation hub, while village materials identify additional downtown and waterfront-related work in 2026.
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Traverse City schools approve more than $42 million in Central Grade renovation contracts
Traverse City Area Public Schools approved more than $42.1 million in contracts for renovation and reconstruction work at Central Grade School.
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Hugo posts final 165th Street environmental review before 10-day objection period
Hugo has posted the final environmental review for the 165th Street corridor after public comments and revisions. The document now enters a 10-day objection period before the city considers final adoption.
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Minnetrista approves $7.84 million 2026 tax levy, up 9.92%
The Minnetrista City Council approved a $7,838,365 levy for 2026. Hennepin County is expected to send preliminary tax statements in November 2026.
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Sidney continues preparations for Amazon Web Services data center on Millcreek Road
Sidney’s June 24 project FAQ identifies the AWS data-center site, a May grading permit, utility agreements and tax-related arrangements.
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North Tonawanda extends moratorium on cryptocurrency-mining and data-processing centers
North Tonawanda extended its temporary moratorium on permits for new cryptocurrency-mining and data-processing centers for 12 months while the city develops zoning amendments and a regulatory framework.
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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.