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  • Minutes for Regular Meeting #2677 APPROVED on February 4, 2026

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·San Jose, CA
    Minutes

    The Santa Clara County Board of Education held Regular Meeting #2677 on January 21, 2026, with Vice President Speiser presiding in the absence of President Chon. The meeting included special recognitions, including Paula Leggett as the Employee of the Month and the appointment of Axel Andino as the 2025–2026 Student Board Member. The board also heard updates from the new Student Board Member regarding activities at Osborne School, including art projects and author visits.

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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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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Approved February 9, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Coatesville held a regular council meeting on January 12, 2026, during which President Lavender-Norris introduced the city's new solicitor, Joseph Clement. The council conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that had undergone review by both the Chester County Planning Commission and the city's Planning Commission, with proper publication notices issued in December 2025 and January 2026 in compliance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. The ordinance amendment, which originated from concerns regarding convenience stores and other zoning matters identified by the city's Planning Commission, was presented for potential adoption following the public comment period.

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  • MINUTES HARRISBURG PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING January 7, 2026

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Harrisburg, PA
    Minutes

    The Harrisburg Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 7, 2026, where six members approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The Commission reviewed a Special Exception Application from Jarred Neal with Halden Horizons Group, LLC for 100 North 13th Street to consolidate parcels and convert the property into a twelve-unit multifamily dwelling with off-street parking in a Residential Medium-Density zone. The Planning Commission staff recommended approval with conditions, including subsequent filing of a Lot Consolidation & Land Development Plan, submission of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the parking area in the Summit Terrace Architectural Conservation Overlay District, and coordination with the Department of Public Works and Capital Region Water regarding refuse collection.

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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    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 OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN November 18, 2025

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On November 18, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven councilmembers present, during which they unanimously adopted four resolutions recognizing community contributions and mourning a passing: Council Citations for teacher Sandi Smith (52-year career), community member Mustapha Hawily, and Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim (for saving a resident's life), and condolences for the death of James R. Stokes. The Council also approved all items on the Consent Agenda and began consideration of a petition by Mourad Ahmed to vacate an 18-foot public alley adjacent to his property on Colson Avenue.

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

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    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
    Minutes

    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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  • November 3, 2025 OAKLAND YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

    Nov 3, 2025

    ·Oakland, CA
    Minutes

    On November 3, 2025, the Oakland Youth Commission held a meeting with 14 commissioners present to approve minutes and adopt elected executive committee members. The commission heard presentations from At-Large Council Member Rowena Brown, who discussed her work on the budget process and efforts to create an AI Hub in Oakland, and from Adriana Villegas of the Oakland Unified School District All City Council. The swearing-in ceremony with the Mayor was postponed to the next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025.

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

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    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
    Minutes

    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
    Minutes

    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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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL October 21, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On October 21, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting that included several resolutions recognizing October as Michigan Library Appreciation Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as well as honoring The Pink Sisters nonprofit organization and community member Mary Petlichkoff. The consent agenda included multiple contract awards and authorizations, including $119,500 to Muck-Men for irrigation pond dredging at Dearborn Hills Golf Course, $449,500 to Fuse It Piping LLC for irrigation system repairs at the same facility, $412,576 to Stryker Sales for powered stair chairs for the Fire Department, and acceptance of a $475,000 FY2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant.

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  • 1 October 8, 2025 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING

    Oct 8, 2025

    ·Kennett Square, PA
    Minutes

    On October 8, 2025, the Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting in Kennett Square, PA, where they approved the monthly financial reports and bills, and authorized the release of $101,235.50 in escrow funds for Montchanin Builders' Enclave at Longwood Preserve project (approximately 14% complete). The board also congratulated Township Manager Neil Lovekin on completing Millersville University's Certified Public Manager Program and discussed a zoning hearing board application for a water treatment plant variance in Kennett Square Borough, with the solicitor recommending the board allow the Zoning Hearing Board to handle the matter.

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  • October 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    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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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-10-01

    Oct 1, 2025

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

    Sep 23, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    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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  • September 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton City Government Study Commission met on September 16, 2025, to discuss outreach efforts for a questionnaire intended to evaluate the city's government structure, operations, and whether a Home Rule Charter should be recommended to voters. The Commission approved previous meeting minutes and plans to distribute questionnaires to municipal leaders, department heads, the Mayor, City Council members, and former officials, with follow-up meetings to be scheduled based on availability and preferred contact methods. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at the Southside Fire Station.

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  • September 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Sep 2, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on September 2, 2025, to advance its review of the city's government structure. The Commission established three subcommittees that will distribute questionnaires to nine comparable Home Rule municipalities and internal stakeholders to gather insights on improving or maintaining Hazleton's governance. Additionally, the Commission approved plans to hold at least two public meetings in October and November across different sections of the city to present its role, process, and gather community feedback, with meeting details to be posted on the city website.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    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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  • Hazleton City Council Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 Page 1 MINUTES

    Aug 12, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    On August 12, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where several ordinances and resolutions were discussed, including Ordinance 2025-6 authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $15,000,000, with approximately $10,000,000 earmarked for city road paving projects. An executive session was held prior to the meeting regarding personnel and litigation issues, and a resolution authorizing enhanced security measures for the mayor and employees was added to the agenda. The council also discussed ordinances related to tree regulations and eminent domain proceedings at 630 Hanover Court, with public comment raising questions about project costs, arborist qualifications, and transparency procedures for the city's borrowing and debt management.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN August 12, 2025

    Aug 12, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on August 12, 2025, with all seven council members present. The council unanimously adopted several resolutions honoring community members and organizations, including recognizing Hadi Mazraani as a state wrestling champion, acknowledging charitable contributions from local businesses, celebrating a resident's 80th birthday, and honoring the community work of Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC). The council also extended public comment from 7:24 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. and approved all items on the Consent Agenda.

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  • Minutes from the August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting

    Aug 12, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    On August 12, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where members discussed several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed $15 million general obligation bond for city road paving projects (with $10 million earmarked for roads) and an ordinance regarding enhanced security measures for city officials and employees authorized under the Sunshine Act. The council also addressed an ordinance amending tree regulations and proceedings for eminent domain action at 630 Hanover Court, while citizens raised questions about arborist qualifications, final project costs, and transparency procedures related to the city's borrowing and debt restructuring plans.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM

    Jul 24, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    The Worcester Township Planning Commission met on July 24, 2025, to review several matters including the approval of amended May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and discussion of a 1616 Whitehall Farm Improvement Plan application from DePaul, which was tabled after the applicant failed to appear. The Commission also directed staff to integrate a draft Sign Ordinance with existing redline versions, conduct a thorough review of language requirements for enforceability, consult Montgomery County and Franconia Township ordinances for reference, and compile a comprehensive binder of all Township-owned properties with supporting documentation.

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  • July 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on July 15, 2025, to advance its review of municipal governance options. The Commission unanimously approved previous meeting minutes, engaged PEL as a consultant to provide guidance on Home Rule processes, and retained Karpowich Law Firm as legal counsel. City Solicitor Sean Logsdon presented an overview of Optional Plans A and B for Home Rule governance, discussed committee structure and bylaws development, and reviewed compliance requirements under the Sunshine Act and Right-to-Know Law to ensure transparency and public accountability.

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  • July 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 1, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on July 1, 2025, to review the city's current Third-Class City Code government structure and evaluate options for potential charter reform. The Commission distributed materials on optional government plans and legal service proposals, established official email accounts for members, and unanimously elected Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary at $600 monthly. City Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of the current mayor and city council format, while members were asked to review materials to understand whether to retain the existing government structure or adopt a Home Rule Charter.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-06-25

    Jun 25, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • TOLEDO CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES for June 23, 2025

    Jun 23, 2025

    ·Toledo, OH
    Minutes

    The Toledo City Historic District Commission held a meeting on June 23, 2025, to consider a demolition request for a structure at 928 N Huron Street, an 1877-built two-family dwelling in the Vistula neighborhood that has suffered severe neglect. The case, which was deferred from a May 19 hearing, was evaluated against Toledo Municipal Code requirements for demolition certificates of appropriateness in historic districts. The property owner, Westminster Row Partnership, sought demolition approval through contractor Vistula Management Company, with staff noting the surrounding neighborhood remains stable despite the subject building's deteriorated condition.

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  • June 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    On June 17, 2025, the City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held its organizational meeting, where members were sworn in and elected Allison Keegan as Chairperson and Rossanna Gabriel as Vice Chairperson. The Commission unanimously approved a proposed budget of approximately $200,000 to fund consultant services (PEL), legal services (Karpowich Law Office), and administrative expenses, with plans to present the budget to City Council on June 24, 2025. The Commission also established a regular meeting schedule for the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. and approved applying for an STMP Grant to support the potential development of a Home Rule Charter, with an estimated study timeline of 9–18 months.

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