Elmsford schools begin 2026-27 with two new elementary principals
The Elmsford Union Free School District appointed new principals for Alice E. Grady Elementary and Carl L. Dixson Elementary, with both scheduled to begin July 1, 2026.
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San Tan Valley takes over zoning and land-use permitting from Pinal County
San Tan Valley began administering zoning, land use, subdivisions and related development matters on July 1, with transition rules for projects already completed through the county.
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Jennifer Schwanke begins as Dublin City Schools superintendent after predecessor’s resignation
Jennifer Schwanke became superintendent of Dublin City Schools on Aug. 1, following John Marschhausen’s resignation and taking over just before the 2026-27 school year.
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Cave Creek reaches deadline for Proposition 440 ballot arguments
Cave Creek voters are scheduled to decide Proposition 440 in November, a proposed privilege-tax increase tied to acquiring state trust land.
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Bellbrook nears end of downtown streetscape work as water-system concerns move into focus
Bellbrook’s downtown infrastructure project is nearing completion, while city officials are turning attention toward water-system concerns whose repairs, costs and schedule have not yet been disclosed.
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Mineola authorizes LED-lighting project at Memorial Library
The Village of Mineola approved an agreement with Nassau County for LED lighting at Mineola Memorial Library, while the project’s cost and schedule remain unspecified.
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Lake Orion businesses organize recovery after May water-main break
A 42-inch water-main break disrupted service in Lake Orion and Orion Township on May 10. After reopening, local groups planned recovery events for affected businesses.
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DeKalb approves 114-acre ChicagoWest business center and travel-center development
The DeKalb City Council approved annexation, zoning and development plans for an approximately 114-acre project at Peace Road and Fairview Drive.
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Nisswa puts proposed municipal water system on hold after losing $4.8 million federal request
Nisswa was not selected for a requested $4.8 million federal contribution toward a proposed $6 million water system near Highway 371 and County Road 77.
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Cedar Falls receives state support for stormwater wetland along public trail
Iowa announced support for a Cedar Falls project that will convert an existing detention basin into a stormwater wetland near a public trail and elementary school.
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Cocoa High School to Launch State-Funded Firefighting Program With $640,000 Appropriation
Brevard Public Schools announced a new firefighting Career and Technical Education program at Cocoa High School, backed by $640,000 in Florida budget funding.
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Onarga TIF report lists downtown, pool and sewer projects
An Illinois Comptroller report documents five Onarga TIF project categories, including Route 54 lighting, Seminary Avenue sidewalks, Durham Park Pool repairs and sewer assistance.
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Homer City energy-campus project reports early completion of demolition and excavation
Homer City Generation says demolition and mass excavation at the former power station site finished ahead of schedule as plans advance for a natural-gas power and AI data-center campus.
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Lake Oswego’s Foothills district plan reaches August council and planning milestones
Lake Oswego has released preliminary Foothills redevelopment concepts ahead of a City Council study session on Aug. 4 and a Planning Commission work session on Aug. 10, 2026.
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Shakopee awards $481,804 contract for Safe Routes changes near three schools
The Shakopee City Council awarded a construction contract for lane changes, new pedestrian crossings and a sidewalk extension near Sweeney Elementary, Shakopee High School and Sun Path Elementary.
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Krum’s Hopkins Road closure expected to end before Aug. 12 school reopening
Krum closed Hopkins Road south of Victory Way on June 15 for a realignment project. The city expects the road to reopen before Krum ISD classes resume Aug. 12.
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Westmont approves downtown rezoning package aimed at concentrating growth near train station
The Village Board approved three downtown zoning districts and related comprehensive-plan amendments on July 9, setting a new framework for future development near the Metra station and along Burlington Avenue and Quincy Street.
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Rowland Unified offers free breakfast and lunch at every school site for 2026-27
Rowland Unified announced that breakfast and lunch will be free at every school site during the 2026-27 school year, which begins Aug. 10.
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White Hall schools set Aug. 12 reopening, offer free breakfast to eligible students
White Hall School District will welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year on Aug. 12, with one free breakfast available to each eligible public-school student.
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Loudon voters choose three City Council members
Loudon’s municipal election was held Aug. 6 alongside Tennessee’s state and federal primaries, with three City Council seats on the ballot.
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Rio Grande City begins $500,000 Britton Avenue downtown revitalization project
Construction is underway on Rio Grande City’s Britton Avenue Revitalization Project, funded by a $500,000 state grant awarded in 2024.
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Bernards Township extends Basking Ridge property-tax grace period to Aug. 24
Basking Ridge property owners now have until Aug. 24, 2026, to pay the third-quarter property-tax bill while paper notices are processed and mailed.