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30 results for “public transparency” · minutes

  • City Council — Minutes 2026-04-15

    Apr 15, 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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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-03-11

    Mar 11, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-02-25

    Feb 25, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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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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  • January 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 21, 2026, to discuss potential government structure reforms, including the possibility of implementing district-based representation for city council, expanding the number of council members to seven, and increasing budgetary transparency and civic engagement initiatives. Public comments reflected divided opinions on districts, with some citizens opposing them as potentially reducing candidate quality and others supporting districts or hybrid systems to improve representation, while consultant PEL Consultants presented materials and identified areas of consensus among commissioners on structural reform questions.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-01-05

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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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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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-12-10

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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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 2025-11-19

    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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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-10-29

    Oct 29, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-10-22

    Oct 22, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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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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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-09-24

    Sep 24, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • Minutes from the September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting

    Sep 9, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    On September 9, 2025, Hazleton City Council discussed a proposed Park & Ride facility for the downtown Transit Center, to be funded by state grant money obtained over a year ago, with PENN DOT handling planning and layout for the gated facility on the former Blue Comet Diner property. The council also heard public opposition to the use of eminent domain on a deteriorated property at Chestnut Street, with residents and the property owner questioning the city's characterization of the building's condition and proposing alternative locations for the parking facility. The meeting included the first reading of Ordinance 2025-11 regarding stop signs at West 11th Street and McKinley Street.

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  • Minutes for Regular Meeting #2468 APPROVED on September 3, 2025

    Sep 3, 2025

    ·San Jose, CA
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    The Santa Clara County Board of Education held Regular Meeting #2468 on July 16, 2025, with six board members present and one absent. Key updates included completion of summer school programs at community schools featuring credit recovery and partnerships with organizations like A Brighter Day and Rebekah Children's Center, as well as announcements of new leadership positions including Interim Principal Maria Yakoub and Director Eugene Santillan. The board approved multiple consent action items including recognition resolutions for National Immunization Awareness Month, Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month, and Disability Pride Month, along with acceptance of donations to the office.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-08-27

    Aug 27, 2025

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

    Aug 12, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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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  • Minutes from the August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting

    Aug 12, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-08-06

    Aug 6, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • Agenda Item 3: Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2025

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Los Angeles, CA
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    The SB 882 Advisory Council held a meeting on July 15, 2025, at 9:03 AM in Los Angeles with seven of eight members present (one absent), establishing a quorum. Chair Jim Frazier opened the meeting and thanked participants for their involvement in the SB 882 process, highlighting accomplishments in training evaluations. The Council approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote of the seven members present.

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  • July 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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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