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  • Volume 49 Number 50 Saturday, December 14, 2019 • Harrisburg, PA

    Dec 14, 2019

    ·Minersville, PA
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    This is the December 14, 2019 Pennsylvania Bulletin, a weekly publication (Volume 49, Number 50) containing official state documents and notices from multiple Pennsylvania government agencies, including the Governor, General Assembly, Courts, and various departments. The bulletin serves as the official publication for Commonwealth documents, rules, and regulatory information, with a subscription rate of $87 per year and individual copies at $2.50. The issue includes gubernatorial proclamations and vetoes, including an amendment to a disaster emergency proclamation and a veto of House Bill 321.

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  • Massachusetts law about town meetings | Mass.gov

    Boston, MA
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    This page from the Massachusetts Court System's Law Library provides an informational guide to Massachusetts town meeting law, including relevant statutes, court cases, and procedural resources. Key legal references include Massachusetts Constitution Amendment LXXXIX (distinguishing cities and towns), General Laws chapters 39 and 43A (municipal government), and the 2023 case Barron v. Kolenda, which established that towns cannot restrict participants from being "rude" at meetings. The resource directs users to procedural guides like Robert's Rules of Order and Town Meeting Time, as well as individual town meeting guides and citizens' petition procedures.

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  • Departments and Officials of Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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    This document is a directory listing the departments and officials of Des Moines County, Iowa, with their contact information and service offerings. The county operates 15 major departments including the Assessor, Attorney, Auditor, Board of Supervisors, and Conservation, located primarily at the Courthouse (513 N. Main St., Burlington, IA 52601) and other specified addresses. Key departments include DESCOM (emergency communications at 319-671-7001), Conservation (11627 Starr's Cave Rd. at 319-753-8260), and Emergency Management Agency (13700 Washington Rd. at 319-208-5660). Each department provides specific services ranging from licensing and permitting to environmental education, emergency management, and vital records, with phone numbers and website resources listed for public access.

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  • Stroudsburg PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    This document provides an informational overview of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, located in Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. It includes contact information for Stroudsburg Borough Hall (58 Club Court), identifies Michael Moreno as mayor, and offers practical details about the area including cost of living (average housing around $215,000, monthly rent near $1,200), geographic location (approximately 75 miles west of New York City), and local services such as vital records and building permits. The page serves as a public resource directory directing residents to municipal services and community information rather than documenting specific policy decisions or budget discussions.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

    Lansing, MI
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    Michigan's Township Focus magazine (September 2025) features an article on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act as part of the Michigan Townships Association's official publication. The issue includes coverage of the ESTA program's October 1 implementation for small business townships, professional development retreat announcements, and specific rules governing township board meetings. MTA President Harold Koviak's message emphasizes the need to recruit younger individuals into township service, noting that only 3% of elected township officials are under age 40 according to a 2024 survey, and calls for education initiatives to engage residents and young people in local government.

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  • Wind Gap Wind Gap Welcome To The Borough of Welcome To The Borough of

    Wind Gap, PA
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    This Fall/Winter 2021 newsletter from the Borough of Wind Gap provides municipal contact information, meeting schedules, and updates on local initiatives. Key topics covered include community programs such as a expanded community garden funded by Slate Belt Rising, a trick-or-treat event, curbside trash and leaf collection services, and snow emergency procedures. The document also includes directory information for borough officials, council members, and local service providers.

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  • Public Records Request | St. Pete Beach, FL

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The St. Pete Beach City Clerk's Office serves as the official Custodian of Public Records and processes public records requests through a JustFOIA tracking system. Requests do not need to be in writing or require identification, and the city provides response times based on request volume and applicable exemptions per Florida Statute 119; requestors should provide contact information to receive status updates and fee notifications. The city makes numerous records publicly available online, including election information, agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions, and allows in-person inspection of public records during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).

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  • Anchorage Municipality Borough Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org

    Anchorage, AK
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    This document outlines the legal framework governing public records access in Anchorage Municipality under the Alaska Open Records Act. It defines public records broadly as any documents received or developed by public agencies in connection with official business, which are generally open to public inspection unless specifically exempt. The document lists extensive exemptions from disclosure, including adoption and juvenile records, law enforcement investigative materials, health records, trade secrets, ongoing litigation details, and various security-related information, establishing the boundaries of public transparency in the municipality.

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  • City Clerk | Buffalo, NY

    Buffalo, NY
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    NULL This document is a static webpage describing the Buffalo City Clerk's Office, its general services, contact information, and operational hours. It contains no budget figures, specific programs with measurable outcomes, formal votes or actions, deadlines, quantitative metrics, or comparable facts suitable for cross-document analysis. The content consists entirely of service descriptions, office location details, and directory links without substantive fiscal or policy information.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn maintains a comprehensive system of Boards and Commissions dedicated to enhancing quality of life, engaging residents, and serving as a bridge between citizens and city leadership through collaborative policymaking and informed decision-making. The city currently has 13 boards and commissions with open vacancies, including positions on the Board of Ethics, Board of Safety Engineers, Building Board of Appeals, and various other advisory bodies, with applications accepted on a voluntary basis. The city provides a public calendar listing upcoming meetings and events, with scheduled activities including the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting on April 15, 2026, and seasonal camp openings and property tax deadlines.

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  • Resource Directory • Cumberland County • CivicEngage

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is a searchable business directory for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hosted on the CivicEngage platform. It provides contact information and website links for municipal governments and other organizations within the county, organized by category (Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, County Buildings, Federal Government, Law Enforcement, Libraries, Municipal Government, School Districts, State Government, and Tax Collection Bureau). The directory displays 33 total listings with results shown 10 per page; the first page includes 10 municipal entries such as Camp Hill Borough, Carlisle Borough, Cooke Township, Dickinson Township, East Pennsboro Township, Hampden Township, Hopewell Township, Lemoyne Borough, Lower Allen Township, and Lower Frankford Township, each with street addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and website URLs.

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  • Common Council Meetings and Agendas – City of Syracuse

    Syracuse, NY
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    This document is a webpage for the City of Syracuse Common Council that provides access to meeting schedules, agendas, and related information. The page lists the 2026 Common Council meeting schedule and notes that agendas are posted before Wednesday Study Sessions and updated after regular meetings to reflect actions taken. Common Council proceedings are streamed on the city's YouTube channel at youtube.com/cityofsyracuse. The document displays a May 2026 calendar and references upcoming meetings including Regular Meetings, Study Sessions, and budget hearings for various departments and entities scheduled between late April and June 2026.

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  • Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act) - borough mayors of pa

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This is a government guidance document, not a meeting record. It is the Fifth Edition (July 2022) of Pennsylvania's "Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act)" guide published by the Department of Community and Economic Development for borough mayors and local officials. The document outlines legal requirements and procedures for public meetings under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, including sections on open meeting requirements, exceptions for executive sessions, and related regulations. It was prepared with input from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and serves as an informational resource rather than documenting any specific meeting decisions or budget figures.

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  • Harrisburg PA - City hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This document is an informational guide to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, providing contact information for city government services, demographic data, and frequently asked questions about the city. It includes details such as the mayor's name (Wanda Williams), city hall's address and phone number, information about Harrisburg's location in Dauphin County, and general cost-of-living statistics. The page also references resources for vital records and building permits through the city's Bureau of Codes Administration.

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  • Client Challenge

    Carbondale, PA
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    This document outlines the procedure for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to Carbondale Township, requiring all requests to be submitted in writing either by email to supervisor@carbondaletownship.org or by mail to the Township Supervisor at 217 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901. Requesters must specify the types of documents and records sought, relevant dates or time periods when applicable, and provide complete contact information including name, mailing address, email, and phone number. The procedures ensure compliance with Illinois FOIA requirements for public access to Township documents and records.

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  • Municipalities

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This document is a directory of municipalities within Dauphin County, providing contact information and addresses for 43 boroughs and townships. The list includes the City of Harrisburg (10 N 2nd Street, 717-255-3040) and communities such as Berrysburg Borough, Conewago Township, Derry Township, and others, each with corresponding street addresses and phone numbers. The document serves as a reference tool for residents to locate and contact their local municipal offices across the county.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • Public Meetings - Oklahoma.gov

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    This Oklahoma.gov page provides information about state commission meetings, including scheduling procedures and access options. Regular meetings for 2026 are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Suite C50 of the Will Rogers Memorial Office Building at 2401 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, with agendas posted no later than 24 hours before each meeting. Special meetings may be held Monday through Friday at alternative times and locations, with 48-hour advance notice. The site offers live webinar access to commission meetings and maintains archives of agendas and videos from 2015–2024.

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  • Pa

    Carbondale, PA
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    NULL The document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website showing links to various P3 (Public-Private Partnership) Board meeting presentations and reports from different state agencies. It contains no substantive content—only navigation elements, agency names, and document titles without actual meeting details, decisions, budget figures, or specific project information. The fragmented text does not provide sufficient factual information to produce a meaningful summary.

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  • Borough Information – West Hazleton Borough

    Hazleton, PA
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    West Hazleton Borough is a municipality in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,543 residents covering 2.5 square miles, governed by a Mayor and Council system under Mayor John Chura. The document provides contact information and administrative details for the borough's government offices located at 100 South 4th Street, as well as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance), utilities providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, cable), and local services including street maintenance and waste removal. Key municipal information includes a property tax rate of 4.38 and the borough's location in the 11th Congressional District and 119th Legislative District, served by the Hazleton Area School District.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Tampa provides a summary of its services and current operational updates, including the maintenance of all official city records and coordination of public access to government information. The office is transitioning to a new document storage application, with the Public Access Viewer displaying only records prior to June 26, 2025, and requesting that citizens email the City Clerk's Office for documentation after that date. Additionally, the office has updated the Agenda Online URL to https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/251agendaonline/ and is currently accepting applications for several board and commission vacancies, including positions on the Code Enforcement/Public Nuisance Abatement Board and the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission.

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  • Open Records Information | Austin City Attorney's Office | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    The Austin City Attorney's Office provides information about public records access under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), which presumes all government information is available to the public unless specific legal exceptions apply. Citizens may submit written requests for public records via U.S. mail, email (public.information@austintexas.gov), or hand delivery at designated city locations, with reproduction costs governed by state attorney general rules. The city maintains an Open Data Portal to enhance government transparency and facilitate public access to information.

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  • 10 :4-6 "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act." 1.

    Newark, NJ
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    This document excerpts the Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, a New Jersey law (originally enacted in 1975 and amended in 2006) that establishes the public's right to attend and observe meetings of public bodies. The Legislature declares that public transparency is vital to democratic functioning and establishes state policy requiring advance notice and public access to all meetings where public business is discussed or decided, except in limited circumstances where the public interest or personal privacy would be endangered. The act defines "public body" as multi-member voting bodies organized under state law with authority to spend public funds or affect individual rights, while explicitly excluding informal advisory bodies, executive meetings with subordinates, and specific entities such as the judiciary and political party organizations.

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  • Knoxville-Knox County Planning | KnoxPlanning.org

    Knoxville, TN
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    This document establishes the administrative rules and procedures of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, located at 400 Main Street, Suite 403, Knoxville, TN 37902, as amended through December 11, 2025. The rules govern public notice requirements through newspaper advertisement, signage, mail, and the planning website; application procedures for rezoning, special use permits, subdivisions, and street or subdivision name changes; and the handling of sequential applications and supplemental information. The document also defines land divisions excluded from regulation, including partitions among owners and divisions of land into tracts of five or more acres that are not subdivisions, and addresses staff recommendations and appeals processes.

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  • Boards and Commissions

    Tucson, AZ
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    The Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) is a seven-member board responsible for reviewing data and recommending whether redistricting is necessary during designated redistricting years, with written recommendations due to the mayor and council by October 1st. The committee currently has no appointed members and meets as required; documentation including agendas, minutes, and audio recordings are available through the City Clerk's Office. For more information, the public can contact the City Clerk's Office at (520)791-4213.

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  • Data Transparency | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise operates a comprehensive data transparency platform providing public access to city government information and financial records. Resources include the OpenBook budget transparency tool with revenue and spending data, monthly and quarterly financial reports, public records requests, police data dashboards, internal audit reports, purchasing bids, building permits, and a newly launched Housing Data Portal. The platform also provides access to City Council meeting agendas, minutes, and videos to support open and transparent local government.

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  • Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LehighRecords.us

    Allentown, PA
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    This document describes Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's public records system and compliance with state transparency laws. It defines public records according to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and outlines the major categories of accessible records, including court documents, property records, vital records, business licenses, tax information, and budget documents, with responsibility distributed among various county offices such as the Clerk of Judicial Records and Recorder of Deeds. The document confirms that Lehigh County operates as an open records jurisdiction, fully complying with the RTKL's presumption of openness and the Sunshine Act's public meeting requirements, with designated Open Records Officers in each department to facilitate citizen access to government information.

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  • July 2024 Township Focus

    Lansing, MI
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    This July 2024 publication from the Michigan Townships Association features an editorial discussing the role of township government in local democracy, with MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan and President Connie Cargill reflecting on what unites Michigan's 1,240 townships—primarily their residents and officials working to improve community quality of life, public safety, and economic opportunities. The issue includes articles on topics such as board engagement and effective meetings, July and December boards of review procedures, new state rules expanding overtime pay and banning noncompete agreements, and bridging the digital divide in Michigan communities. The publication serves as an official resource for township officials and includes information about MTA training programs for newly elected officials.

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  • Public Meetings Online | Luzerne County, PA

    Nanticoke, PA
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    This webpage provides information about Luzerne County Council meetings and related committee meetings, including details on how to attend meetings online via Zoom or by phone. The page lists an upcoming Luzerne County Council Voting Session and Work Session scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 6:01 PM, which will be held both in-person at the County Courthouse and via Zoom webinar. The page also provides access information for standing committee meetings, including the Act 13 Committee (January 30, 2025) and Authorities, Boards and Commissions Committee (January 28, 2025), along with multiple options for public participation such as joining via web browser, phone call, or submitting emailed comments by 3:00 PM on meeting days.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Town of Stamford VERMONT

    Stamford, CT
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    The Town of Stamford, Vermont's Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2022 provides a comprehensive overview of municipal operations, including town officers, voting information, vital records, and financial statements. The report covers revenue and expenses, tax information, delinquent taxes, and various departmental reports including the fire department, library, cemetery, and school operations. The document serves as an official record of the town's governance, budget allocations, and service delivery across municipal departments and facilities.

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