Stockton’s tap water odor issue continues as Cal Water flushes system
Stockton residents are still reporting bad smell and taste in tap water, but Cal Water says it remains safe while crews flush the system.
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Deer Park eyes $7.16 million water-and-sewer debt vote before July 7
Deer Park has posted notice of up to $7.16 million in water and sewer debt, with June 15 budget hearings and a July 7 council vote ahead.
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Newark rolls out free summer programming ahead of May 29 pool opening
Newark is launching free summer programming in all five wards, with pools set to open May 29 and Memorial Day trash changes for Zone A residents.
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Kennesaw road closures remain in place as repairs continue in Legacy Park and nearby streets
Kennesaw roads near Legacy Park are still closed for repairs, affecting daily routes, school runs, deliveries, and local access.
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Columbus expands lead-pipe replacement to 50,000 homes and businesses
Columbus OH – The city says its Lead-Safe Columbus program will expand citywide over 12 years, with early work expected in the Hilltop and no direct cost to owners.
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Memphis budget hearings start now, with police, fire, and public works under review
Memphis budget hearings begin May 18, with police and fire up May 19, as council reviews the mayor’s FY27 proposal through June 2.
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Sarasota asks for public input on Main Street redesign before May 21
Sarasota will hear public feedback May 21 at Selby Public Library as its Main Street Complete Streets project moves through the design phase.
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Phoenix trash and recycling fees rise July 1 after council approval
Phoenix AZ – The city’s trash and recycling bill rises July 1, then again in 2027 and 2028, after council approved a phased rate hike.
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New Brighton’s 2026 street rehab is underway, with Xcel gas work expected to disrupt access
New Brighton’s 2026 street rehabilitation is underway on several neighborhood streets, and Xcel gas upgrades could mean lane, parking and access disruptions.
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Seattle adds seven free downtown water refill stations
Seattle Public Utilities has added seven free downtown refill stations, a small but useful upgrade as summer heat and World Cup crowds approach.
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Smyrna’s South Cobb Drive redesign moves forward, with a $30M-$40M plan and more public feedback sought
Smyrna’s South Cobb Drive project is still in concept phase as the city seeks feedback on a corridor plan that could cost $30 million to $40 million.
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Springville utility customers face a planned power outage on May 22 for repairs
Springville village electric customers should plan for a six-hour outage May 22, from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m., while repairs are completed.
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Columbus bridge rehab on Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard starts May 4
Columbus OH – Phase 1 of the Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard bridge rehab began May 4, with downtown traffic impacts expected through late summer.
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Athens budget review moves forward as council weighs FY 2026-27 plan
Athens city leaders are reviewing the proposed FY 2026-27 budget now, with a May 11 session ahead and final adoption expected later in June.
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Arlington voters renew street maintenance tax, locking in road repair funding through 2034
Arlington voters approved a quarter-cent street maintenance sales tax renewal with more than 78% support, keeping road and sidewalk repair funding in place through 2034.
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Austell agenda puts streetlights, zoning requests, and decorum rules on deck
Austell GA – The May 4 council agenda included streetlight concerns, housing-related variance requests, a Maxham Road rezoning and annexation item, and decorum rules.
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Glendale’s 2026 capital plan puts roads first, with more than $7 million for resurfacing
Glendale WI – The city’s 2026 budget and capital plan put streets, sidewalks, and public works near the top of the list, with commuters also watching WIS 57 work.
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Port St. Lucie roadwork brings May 12 and 14 closures near Midway Road
Jenkins Road closes May 12 and Post Office Road closes May 14 near Midway Road for paving tied to the widening project in Port St. Lucie.
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South Holland commuters should brace for Bishop Ford rehab in 2026
South Holland IL – IDOT says a $93 million Bishop Ford Freeway rehab begins in spring 2026, bringing lane reductions, bridge closures, and detours.
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Shelton road work is stacking up this spring, with Route 8, Howe Avenue, and Isinglass Road all in play
Shelton drivers are facing overlapping spring road work on Route 8, Howe Avenue, and Isinglass Road, with delays possible into June and beyond.
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South Bend opens curb and sidewalk reimbursement applications for 2026
South Bend is accepting 2026 curb, sidewalk and ADA ramp reimbursement applications, but owners must get city preapproval before any work starts.
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Visalia closes Burke Street for Civic Center utility work
Visalia CA – Burke Street is closed between Center and Goshen through May 22 for sewer and storm drain work tied to Civic Center Phase 2.