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  • 2026-04-14 Regular Meeting Agenda

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, featuring a public hearing on the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items included first reading of Ordinance 2026-8 establishing a Residential Reserved Parking Permit Program, second reading of Ordinance 2026-7, and resolutions to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan, award a bid for the Hazleton Streets Improvements Project—Phase 1, and request Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funds for the Columbus Court Community Park and Pagnotti Field Project—Phase 1.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – April 14, 2026 | PDF

    Apr 14, 2026

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Scranton, PA
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On April 14, 2026, the City of Scranton prepared responses to council inquiries from an April 7 meeting. Key items addressed included: a proposed permanent one-way change on Euclid Avenue at North Main Avenue (currently PennDOT-approved to accommodate construction), with legislation forthcoming; several pothole and pave cut repairs on Mulberry/Mifflin, Jackson Street/North Main Avenue, and East Locust Street, which were referred to appropriate departments; and rental registration ordinance questions that are currently pending litigation in Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, preventing further city comment at this time. Additional topics included the Mayor's authority to decline signing the HARB ordinance regarding Fidelity Bank's proposed demolition on North Washington Avenue, and clarification that DPW has no official policy for filling potholes on state routes.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 31, 2026 | PDF

    Mar 31, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On March 31, 2026, the City of Scranton provided council responses to questions from a March 24 meeting, addressing budget and operational matters. Key items included clarification that a $3 million line item funds the city's Workers' Compensation account as required by Pennsylvania law, that the $650K non-departmental contingency fund serves as a risk management tool for unforeseen expenses, and that the city's OPEB Trust fund balance stood at $3,451,299.51 as of February 28, 2026. The city also provided homelessness data showing a Point-In-Time count of 221 people (77 in emergency housing, 74 in transitional shelter, 10 in safe havens, and 60 unsheltered) as of January 29, 2025, and confirmed that the Parks Department would accept casual employee applications in April.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 10, 2026 | PDF

    Mar 10, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On March 10, 2026, the City of Scranton provided responses to council inquiries from a March 3 meeting. Key responses included: the PEL Five Year Plan is anticipated to be completed in early April; the city's OECD team is developing 2026 demolition lists, with 231-233 Harrison Avenue currently under consideration (pending follow-up on a previous court injunction) while 429 Prescott and 526 Mulberry Street are acknowledged as condemned but not currently slated for demolition; and regarding failing pave cuts, utilities are typically notified within 3 days of reports with formal violation letters requiring 5-day restoration deadlines or $1,000 daily fines for non-compliance, though repair timelines vary based on weather and logistical complexity.

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  • BOROUGH OF AMBLER COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 3, 2026 7:00 p.m.

    Mar 3, 2026

    ·Ambler, PA
    Agenda

    On March 3, 2026, the Borough of Ambler Council held a work session to consider the appointment of Jack Craver to the Environmental Advisory Council, confirm David L. Busch from Keystone Alliance Consulting, Inc., and review a Public Meeting Attendance & Participation Policy. The meeting also included committee reports from five departments (Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Planning, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works) and an open public comment period. Additionally, the council reviewed minutes from the February 17, 2026 business meeting and considered a Water System Tapping Fee calculation prepared in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2003.

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  • AGENDA Westtown Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

    Mar 2, 2026

    ·West Chester, PA
    Agenda

    The Westtown Township Board of Supervisors regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM will include departmental reports, approval of previous meeting minutes, and several new business items including authorization of development agreements for the Sarah Starkweather Elementary School project, consideration of a field use agreement with West Chester United Soccer Club/Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, and approval of change orders and payment applications for the Pleasant Grove Force Main Reconstruction and Pump Station projects. The agenda also includes a Good Stewardship Award presentation to the Church of Loving Shepherd, consideration of ordinance amendments related to swimming pools and hot tubs, and various community announcements regarding recreational activities and yard waste collection.

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  • Responses to City Council – February 10, 2026 | PDF

    Feb 10, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On February 10, 2026, the City Council received responses to questions from a February 3 meeting, primarily addressing pave cut inspections for the Green Ridge water company project and ARPA grant allocation. The city confirmed that Pennoni conducts weekly inspections of utility work, documents findings in reports tied to specific permits, and notifies utilities of deficiencies—with violations issued if issues are not timely addressed; temporary cold patch repairs are being used due to winter weather conditions preventing hot-mix asphalt installation. The administration also provided details on ARPA grant tracking through subrecipient check-ins and quarterly reports, and listed specific allocations to organizations including NeighborWorks (business façade, home buyer, and home rehabilitation programs totaling approximately $865,881) and United Neighborhood Centers (business façade and disaster relief totaling approximately $129,930).

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Lansford, PA
    Agenda

    This document announces a Regular Meeting of Reading City Council scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 pm, available as a hybrid meeting via Zoom, Facebook, and local cable channel BCTV MAC Channel 99. The document outlines rules for public participation, requiring residents and taxpayers to pre-register by 4 pm on the meeting day through phone, email, or in-person sign-up, with speakers on agenda items limited to 5 minutes and non-agenda speakers to 3 minutes. Only registered residents or taxpayers are permitted to speak unless granted permission by the Council President or a majority of Council.

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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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  • After Action Report: Winter Storm – January 25, 2026 through February 1, 2026 | PDF

    Jan 25, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On January 25–February 1, 2026, Northeastern Pennsylvania experienced a significant winter storm that deposited 9.7 inches of snow in 18 hours, followed by extreme cold with wind chills dropping to -18°F, creating challenging conditions for snow removal across the region and the City of Scranton's 263 miles of public roadways. The City of Scranton issued an Emergency Declaration from January 24–February 3, 2026, to secure necessary resources and services; commercial operations resumed by January 27 and schools reopened by January 29, consistent with neighboring municipalities' timelines. The City deployed its available resources including 18 plow trucks (comprising various four-wheel drive, two-wheel drive, and tandem dump trucks) and a Department of Public Works staff of 77 members with 34 holding CDL licenses to manage the emergency response.

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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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  • January 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 7, 2026, to review the city's charter with guidance from Pennsylvania Economy League (PEL) consultants. The commission discussed questions 1-15 focused on the Legislative Branch section of the Charter and reviewed a comparison chart of Third-Class City Code provisions; PEL will develop a narrative summary for commissioners to review before the next meeting. Public commenters raised questions about council member vacancies, suggested fixed-dollar healthcare benefits for council members rather than percentage contributions, and proposed holding occasional daytime council meetings to accommodate working citizens.

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  • CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Date: 1/5/2026

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Pottsville, PA
    Minutes

    The Pottsville City Council met on January 5, 2026, to conduct reorganizational business including swearing in Mayor Tom Smith and Councilmen Jonathan Marsh and Scott Price, appointing interim legal counsel (Gretchen Sterns as interim solicitor and Shane Hobbs as interim assistant solicitor), and establishing department director positions across public affairs, finance, public safety, streets, and parks. The meeting agenda included approval of departmental monthly reports with performance metrics, a presentation on Main Street transformative strategies, and consideration of new business items such as zoning ordinances for skill games and vape shops, senior-friendly parking initiatives, and procedures for appointing city officials.

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  • December 17, 2025 meeting agenda

    Dec 17, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
    Agenda

    This is an agenda document for a December 17, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting to be held online and at the State House Governor's Reception Room in Annapolis, Maryland. The agenda covers multiple state departments and agencies including Agriculture, Housing and Community Development, Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Department of Transportation, Department of General Services, University System of Maryland, and Department of Natural Resources, with items addressing grants, capital improvements, real property transactions, and various procurement matters across 293 pages of supporting materials.

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  • December 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Dec 16, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on December 16, 2025, to advance its work on developing a Home Rule Charter for the city. The commission approved meeting schedule changes to the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM through August 2026, and consultant Fred Reddig from the Pennsylvania Economy League reviewed the importance of applying clarity, consistency, conciseness, and correctness when drafting the charter. The commission will begin drafting the Legislative Branch section of the charter in January 2026, with draft materials to be distributed in advance, followed by a public meeting to review materials and provide educational information to citizens; the binding charter language will be in English with Spanish translations for informational purposes.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bethlehem, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem's 2026 budget assumptions, effective December 15, 2025, include wage increases for unionized employees (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining staff (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and open positions in the Police Department (2 officers) and Public Works (2 truck drivers). The budget proposes no increases to the township millage rate or sewer billing rates, though a 10% stormwater fee increase is proposed, with the total property tax millage across county, school, and township combined at 82.01 mills. Public hearings were scheduled for October and November 2025, with budget adoption set for December 15, 2025.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bangor, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem presented its 2026 budget assumptions as of December 15, 2025, with key decisions including wage increases for bargaining units (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining employees (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and no proposed increases to the millage rate or sewer billing rate. Notable staffing changes include two open police officer positions and two open truck driver positions in Public Works, while a 10% stormwater fee increase was proposed. The township's total tax millage rate remained at 8.04 mills (9.80% of total tax burden), with a tentative budget hearing schedule spanning October through December 2025 and formal adoption scheduled for December 15th.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
    Minutes

    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
    Minutes

    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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  • REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING November 25, 2025

    Nov 25, 2025

    ·Phoenixville, PA
    Minutes

    On November 25, 2025, the Hanover Township Board of Supervisors held a regular semi-monthly meeting in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where they approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and bills for the date. The Board issued Proclamation 2025-5 honoring the Lehigh Little League 8–10 All-Star Team and designated December 1, 2025, as "Lehigh Little League 8–10 All-Star Team Day"; additionally, Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure presented a $22,500 check from the Grow NORCO Grant fund and recognized Supervisor John Diacogiannis for 40 years of service. The Board also scheduled hearings for conditional use applications at 1550 and 1560 Valley Center Parkway for December 16, 2025.

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  • OCRC MINUTES November 20, 2025 Page 1 of 94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Akron, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on November 20, 2025, in Columbus, with all five commissioners present and a quorum established. The meeting included approval of corrected minutes from October 30, 2025, and consideration of multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" and "no jurisdiction" determinations across various civil rights cases involving housing, employment, and public services. The agenda addressed at least nine cases seeking further investigation, including disputes involving state agencies, local police, housing authorities, and private employers.

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  • OCRC MINUTES November 20, 2025 Page 1 of 94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Cleveland, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on November 20, 2025, in Columbus, chaired by Valerie Lemmie with all five commissioners present. The commission approved corrected minutes from its October 30, 2025 meeting and reviewed multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration of previous determinations, including cases involving alleged discrimination in housing, employment, and government services across various Ohio regions and agencies. The meeting included cases under review for potential vacation of "no probable cause" or "no jurisdiction" determinations to allow for further investigation.

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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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  • Minutes from the November 13, 2025 Regular Meeting

    Nov 13, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    On November 13, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where they unanimously approved three resolutions: a collective bargaining agreement with the City Hall Workers' Union (Resolution 2025-62), a Community Development Office Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 (Resolution 2025-63), and authorization to apply for a Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant for street improvements to Broad Street between Laurel Street and Wyoming Street (Resolution 2025-64). The city administrator presented the 2025 proposed budget, and a resident raised concerns about winter snow management in relation to the Broad Street improvement project.

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  • COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE BUDGET DATE: November 12, 2025

    Nov 12, 2025

    ·Lansford, PA
    Budget

    On November 12, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor signed Act 1-A, the General Appropriation Act of 2025, establishing total appropriations of $103.747 billion across multiple funds. The General Fund received $98.45 billion in total appropriations ($49.42 billion in state funds and $49.03 billion in federal funds), while the remaining $5.3 billion was distributed across specialized funds including transportation, water infrastructure, public health, and tourism initiatives. The notification provides expenditure symbol numbers and allocations by department, with supplemental adjustments to the 2024-25 budget included in the total.

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  • COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE BUDGET DATE: November 12, 2025

    Nov 12, 2025

    ·Pottsville, PA
    Budget

    On November 12, 2025, Governor of Pennsylvania signed Act 1-A, the General Appropriation Act of 2025. Total appropriations across all funds amount to $103,747,176,000, with the General Fund comprising $98,451,842,000 in state and federal funds. The document outlines expenditure allocations across multiple dedicated funds including the State Lottery Fund, Motor License Fund, PENNVEST water infrastructure funds, and various other specialized accounts, with complete appropriation details and expenditure symbols provided for implementation.

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  • COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE BUDGET DATE: November 12, 2025

    Nov 12, 2025

    ·Pottstown, PA
    Budget

    On November 12, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor signed Act 1-A, the General Appropriation Act of 2025, authorizing total appropriations of $103.7 billion across all funds, including $98.5 billion in General Fund appropriations (comprising $49.4 billion in state funds and $49 billion in federal funds). The notification specifies expenditure symbols, amounts, and character codes for all approved appropriations across multiple fund categories including the State Lottery Fund, Motor License Fund, PENNVEST Water and Drinking Water Revolving Funds, and various other designated funds, with 2024-25 supplemental appropriations also included.

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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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  • 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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  • BOARD MEETING AGENDA – October 27, 2025 – 12:00 p.m.

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Allentown, PA
    Agenda

    The Lehigh County Authority Board of Directors will meet on October 27, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in-person or via Zoom to address several action items including approval of Resolution 10-2025-1 for grant funding and equipment purchase, the 2026–2030 Capital Plan, and the 2026 Budget. Additional agenda items include approval of an emergency declaration for water main replacement on 13th Street in Allentown and a change order for the Suburban Division's Upper Western Lehigh Pump Station and Force Main project. The meeting will also include committee reports, public comments, and monthly financial and operational reviews.

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