Long Beach begins public review of proposed FY2027 budget cuts
Long Beach residents can weigh in on a proposed FY2027 budget with department reductions, an August 5 virtual meeting and written comments due August 14.
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Ellensburg’s 2046 Comprehensive Plan Moves Toward Revised Drafts After July Review
Ellensburg has completed its main July review of a proposed 2026-2046 comprehensive plan and draft environmental impact statement. City staff are incorporating feedback before tentative Planning Commission and City Council review dates later this year.
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Topsfield’s Mile Brook bridge project remains on path toward summer 2027 construction
MassDOT records show the Perkins Row bridge replacement reached a design resubmission milestone, while regional funding and required local property rights keep the Topsfield project on a planned path toward summer 2027 construction.
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Design work begins for major I-80 Delaware Water Gap toll-bridge and Oak Street upgrades
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission awarded a $2,048,386.79 design contract for planned Oak Street overpass, toll-bridge, lighting and maintenance-facility improvements in Delaware Water Gap Borough.
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Winter Park adds a limited permit exemption for some small single-family home projects
Winter Park is implementing a Florida law that may exempt qualifying work valued at less than $7,500 from the building-permit requirement, but homeowners and contractors must submit a request and supporting documentation.
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Pomona Police Round 6 Applications Remain Open Through Sept. 27
Pomona Police are accepting applications through Sept. 27 for Round 6, with wellness sessions beginning Aug. 5 and recruitment activities scheduled through Oct. 7.
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Waitsfield wastewater project still faces cost hurdle before planned bidding
Waitsfield’s planned community wastewater project remains subject to a cost-control threshold before it can go out to bid: net project costs must fall below the town’s approved $15 million bonding capacity. June records also outline easement, permitting and financing work, while a draft wastewater ordinance remains under public review.
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South Dakota property-tax changes are in effect, but household relief will vary
South Dakota’s property-tax package took effect July 1, 2026, but the amount and timing of relief depend on the law involved, county action, property classification and the taxing jurisdictions on each bill.
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Decatur Deputy City Manager ShamRA Robinson Begins July 27
The city announced Dr. ShamRA Robinson’s hiring on July 21, 2026. Her advertised role includes coordinating departments, supporting budgets and helping carry out City Council priorities.
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Washington Borough considers gas stations with apartments in Route 31 Gateway District
Washington Borough Council introduced an ordinance that would allow qualifying mixed-use fuel stations, convenience stores and upper-story apartments on certain corner lots in the Route 31 Gateway District. The proposal remains pending and does not identify a developer, applicant or specific property.
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Colton’s Remote Public-Comment Option Is Available for City Council Meetings
Beginning July 1, 2026, Colton residents and other members of the public can attend City Council meetings remotely and provide live public comment after registering online.
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Minnetonka says police drones arrived first in 67% of first-year DFR emergencies
Minnetonka says its Drones as First Responders program arrived first in 67% of covered emergencies during its first year, while aerial assessments resolved 18% of calls without deploying ground officers.
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Who advances from Grand Rapids’ First Ward city commission primary?
Grand Rapids’ vacant First Ward City Commission seat was on the August 4, 2026 primary ballot, but the city’s accessed results page had not posted a verified race result or final turnout figure.
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Yucaipa’s District 1 race lists one qualified candidate ahead of August 7 deadline
A city update dated August 3 lists Greg Franklin as qualified in District 1, while Chris Venable and Chelsea Brammer-Ramirez had pulled papers but were not listed as filed.
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Murfreesboro Voters Face Aug. 6 Election With Mayor and Three Council Seats on Ballot
Murfreesboro’s Aug. 6 municipal election includes the mayor’s race and three City Council seats. Early voting ended Aug. 1, so voters must use the Election Day process.
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McLennan County weighs 6-cent property-tax increase affecting Waco homeowners
A proposed McLennan County rate increase could add about $120 a year in county taxes on a property with $200,000 in taxable value. Hearings are scheduled for August 18 and August 27.
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Gilmer County Warns Planning Applicants in Ellijay About Payment Scam
Gilmer County says people listed on upcoming Planning & Zoning calendars are receiving convincing emails seeking payment. The county says legitimate Planning & Zoning payments are made in person before an applicant is added to the calendar.
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Champlin Officials Respond After Vance Boelter Sentencing in Lawmakers’ Shooting Case
Champlin Police Chief Glen Schneider and Mayor Ryan Sabas issued statements after Vance Boelter received two consecutive life terms plus 40 consecutive years in federal prison. The Hennepin County prosecution, including charges tied to the Hoffman family attack in Champlin, remains pending.
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Prattville leaders seek public input as city weighs school system or county funding partnership
A July 13 roundtable put Prattville’s school-governance and facilities choices before residents, but officials made no final decision. A city survey is available, with no deadline identified, and another public-input meeting is expected.
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Dunedin’s Causeway Vessel-Launch Ban Moves Through First Public Hearing
Dunedin commissioners unanimously advanced a proposed ban on launching and retrieving motorized watercraft from the south side of the Causeway. A final vote is scheduled for September 3, before city materials say related repair work is expected to be complete.
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Albuquerque Council Dismisses Proposed 0.4875% Community Investment Tax
The Albuquerque City Council dismissed Resolution R-26-58 on August 3, leaving a proposed 0.4875% municipal gross receipts tax off the November 3, 2026, ballot through that resolution.
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Lebanon Township seeks NJDOT grants for Spruce Run and Hickory Run road resurfacing
Lebanon Township authorized two NJDOT Municipal Aid applications for proposed resurfacing projects on Spruce Run Road and Hickory Run Road. The action creates a potential funding path but does not document state awards, project limits or a construction schedule.