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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-04-15

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes

    The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, with 11 of 12 councilors present. The Council approved and referred multiple appropriation measures to the Committee on Ways and Means, including the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, a $40 million appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund (addressing a $2.68 billion unfunded liability), $3.5 million for transportation infrastructure improvements, $5 million for coastal resilience projects, and a $384.7 million appropriation for various capital improvement projects across city departments.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-04-08

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 4/1/2026

    Apr 1, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes

    On April 1, 2026, the Boston City Council held a regular meeting where it approved two grants: a $20,000 Local Food Policy Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to support food purchasing initiatives between Boston Public Schools and anchor institutions, and a $13,735 MassHire grant for workforce development programs serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The council also received communications regarding the city's financial status and budget challenges for the current fiscal year, and passed a special law petition regarding pension benefits for Firefighter Leo J. Bracken.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-04-01

    Apr 1, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-03-25

    Mar 25, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-03-18

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    The Dearborn City Council held a special meeting on February 24, 2026, with all seven members present, to address three main items: confirming the appointment of James Carter Fisher as Corporation Counsel (which was approved unanimously), considering ACCESS's request for a one-year extension on a recovery center construction project, and reviewing the assessing contract. The resolution for Corporation Counsel confirmed the Mayor's appointment and established that the position would receive full-time employee benefits including pension, health care, and life insurance, with salary adjustments tied to citywide employee increases.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-02-11

    Feb 11, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-02-04

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • COUNCIL WORK SESSION - February 3, 2026

    Feb 3, 2026

    ·Ambler, PA
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    The Ambler Borough Council held a reorganization meeting on January 5, 2026, at which Liz Iovine was elected President (9-0), Lou Orehek was elected Vice President (5-4), and Karen Sheedy was elected President Pro Tem (9-0). The Council approved a 2026 meeting schedule with committee meetings on the first Tuesday of each month and business meetings on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., and appointed key borough positions including Borough Manager Kyle Detweiler, Treasurer Marita Bondi, Finance Director James Gambles, and various professional service providers. A subsequent work session was scheduled for February 3, 2026, to address committee reports and a public service announcement regarding snow plowing and removal.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
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    On December 10, 2025, the Chester City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Stefan Roots, during which Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell was sworn in with congratulations from city officials and community members. The council approved previous meeting minutes and addressed several items including Bill No. 5 (Ordinance 5, 2025), a final reading amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code that prohibits construction company and tradesperson headquarters in specific zoning districts and establishes maximum percentages for outdoor storage, and Resolution 147 regarding Grace Manor plan approval with standard stormwater management agreements. Public comments were received on agenda items including questions about amendments to the Pension Board ordinance and stormwater management protocols.

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  • Minutes from the December 4, 2025 Regular Meeting

    Dec 4, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on December 4, 2025, where it approved three ordinances on first reading: Ordinance 2025-12 to clarify that the City, not the Hazleton City Authority, will oversee garbage collection (passing 3-1); Ordinance 2025-13 to make Harrison Street between 9th Street and Diamond Avenue a one-way street (passing unanimously 4-0); and Budget Ordinance 2025-14 for the city's 2026 fiscal year appropriations. The meeting also included the oath of office ceremony for incoming Junior Council members.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-12-03

    Dec 3, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-11-19

    Nov 19, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss the potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter as an alternative to the city's current form of government. Key speakers included Mayor Panto of Easton (who recommended Home Rule for its revenue flexibility) and City Council President Jim Perry, who emphasized that Home Rule could provide alternative revenue sources like earned income tax to address Hazleton's ongoing challenges in funding essential services. Multiple commissioners expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter, citing the need for revenue options beyond property tax increases.

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  • 1.B. November 18, 2025, Regular Meeting Draft Official Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Oklahoma City, OK
    Minutes

    On November 18, 2025, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board held a regular meeting in Oklahoma City with seven of eight board members present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Gorman at 9:32 a.m. and conducted in accordance with Oklahoma Open Meeting Law, with the agenda posted on November 14, 2025. The draft minutes are scheduled for consideration at the January 20, 2026 Board Meeting and cover standard agenda sections including financial assistance, summary disposition, items of interest, and special consideration items.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL November 18, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, during which it unanimously passed several resolutions recognizing community members and city employees for their contributions and service. The council approved a consent agenda that included multiple expenditures and grants, including a $25,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant for the WDDDA, a $44,998 contract for security camera installation at parking decks, a $40,938 contract for an audio-visual system at the Department of Public Works, and a $150,000 purchase of emergency supply kit items. The agenda also included routine matters such as roll call, invocation, and public comment, along with a resolution to vacate a public alley for property owner Mourad Ahmed.

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  • November 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 5, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 5, 2025, to discuss the development of a potential Home Rule Charter for the city. During the meeting, commissioners reviewed subcommittee reports detailing governance structures from other Pennsylvania municipalities, including Altoona's manager-council model and Williamsport's strong mayor-council form, to inform their recommendations. The Commission discussed its nine-month reporting deadline (with possible extensions) and the requirement to submit any proposed charter 13 weeks before an election, though several commissioners expressed the need for additional time to study governance options and gather community input before proceeding to a vote.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025 Approved November 10, 2025

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    On October 27, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the October 13 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote. John Sly from ALS/Westwood EMS presented year-to-date emergency response data, reporting 1,261 total responses with 111 responses in September, including 114 medical incidents, six falls, four vehicle accidents, four overdoses, and four cardiac arrests; he also announced that outgoing EMS Chief Kennedy is transitioning to local government after 15 years of service and will be replaced by Chief Barnes.

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  • METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES October 23, 2025

    Oct 23, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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    The Metropolitan Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Nashville with nine of ten commissioners present, including Chair Greg Adkins and Vice-Chair Jessica Farr. The Commission guides growth and development in Nashville and Davidson County with a focus on sustainable community development, neighborhood preservation, and infrastructure efficiency. The document establishes procedural information about the Commission's operations, meeting schedule, decision-making authority on planning applications, and public participation options, including live streaming and online access to agendas and staff reports.

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  • October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on October 21, 2025, to discuss Home Rule Charter development and governance structures. The Commission reviewed case studies from similar Pennsylvania municipalities (New Castle, Carlisle, and Wilkes-Barre), gathering insights on mayoral structures, council configurations, and administrative models to inform Hazleton's charter recommendations. The Commission must complete its findings and recommendations within nine months, with a completed charter deadline of mid-August 2026, and discussed potential changes to the meeting schedule for November 18.

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  • October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
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    The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors met on October 21, 2025, with four of five board members present to discuss regular business including a request from the Pocono Mountain Public Library Director for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan in three installments to address state budget impasse concerns, along with a request for a de minimis millage increase of 0.076 mills. The board approved October 7 meeting minutes and received a police report indicating a finalized budget draft for board consideration and new vehicles in service. The library funding request was tabled for discussion at a future work session due to concerns about potential tax base impacts from anticipated government layoffs.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025 Approved October 27, 2025

    Oct 13, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on October 13, 2025, where they unanimously appointed Rob Jefferson as City Solicitor following his transition to the law firm Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees. The Council also conducted a public hearing on the HND Hilltop Neighborhood Development Overlay LERTA District Ordinance, which would establish tax exemptions from real estate property tax for certain deteriorated properties within a designated neighborhood development overlay district, in compliance with Pennsylvania's Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL October 7, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    On October 7, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting approving multiple resolutions including recognitions for community members and city employees, consent agenda items, and several contracts and expenditures. Key decisions included awarding a $135,000 bulk leaf pick-up contract to RSB Services, LLC; authorizing $571,402.42 in sole source agreements with DTE Electric for street light pole replacements across three districts; and approving a $35,000 contract with artist Two Eagles Marcus for a winter art installation. The council also granted a temporary food truck permit and approved various fleet and equipment expenditure authorizations.

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  • October 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on October 7, 2025, to advance its nine-month evaluation of the city's current government structure. Pennsylvania Economy League representatives presented information on the Commission's responsibilities and the Home Rule Charter process, explaining that the Commission must ultimately recommend either retaining the current government form or drafting a Home Rule Charter for voter approval, with potential for extended implementation timelines. The Commission is conducting ongoing interviews with current and former municipal leaders and has begun subcommittee discussions with representatives from other Pennsylvania municipalities that have adopted Home Rule, including Lancaster and Williamsport, to examine how charter changes have affected revenue generation and municipal governance.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL September 23, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Sep 23, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    This September 23, 2025 council meeting agenda includes ceremonial resolutions honoring Pastor Colleen Nieman's retirement, recognizing Ali Mroueh's service, and offering condolences to the family of Sarah Ahmad Mochawrab. The consent agenda authorizes several contracts and expenditures totaling over $572,000, including concrete repair at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center ($214,602), holiday lighting installation ($60,000), asphalt resurfacing for city parking lots ($200,000), electrical work at Peace Park West ($63,150), and a new Senior Attorney Administrative position in the Law Department with an approximate annual cost of $135,000.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN September 9, 2025

    Sep 9, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    On September 9, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they unanimously approved several resolutions including a citation honoring Mike Esseily for his leadership in special education services and the consent agenda. The Council also approved bids for Water Main Repair Parts totaling $200,000 (split between Core and Main, LP at $150,000 and EJ USA, Inc. at $50,000) and accepted a bid from Johnson Sign Company for $54,995 for wayfinding signage and removal at Camp Dearborn, with both contracts to be financed from the appropriate city funds.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 Approved September 22, 2025

    Sep 8, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, with four of seven members present. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and accounts payables, and conducted the swearing-in of four new police officers through a civil service process that began in May, including three full-time officers to fill vacancies and one position created through acceptance of a Department of Justice COPS training grant.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    At its June 18, 2025 business meeting, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda including May 2025 financial reports and a bill payment of $314,883.00, and authorized advertisement of two zoning ordinance amendments addressing accessory structures and childcare centers in commercial districts. The board awarded the 2025 road program bid to Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC for $1,029,395.60 and approved the Westrum preliminary land development plan for a 45-townhome age-targeted housing project on Trooper and Germantown Pike in a 2-1 vote, with Supervisor Betz opposing due to concerns about zoning precedent and resident impact. The board also unanimously approved the Windy Hill preliminary/final subdivision plan for two residential lots and authorized DEP planning module authorization for the same project.

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