Ocean City Council Celebrates Police Department’s Elite Reaccreditation Amidst Boardwalk Redevelopment Concerns

Overview: The recent Ocean City Council meeting highlighted the police department’s prestigious reaccreditation, a topic that garnered attention alongside ongoing debates about boardwalk redevelopment and community issues.

Sauk Centre City Council Debates Local Sales Tax Amendment Amid Rising Project Costs

Overview: The Sauk Centre City Council meeting on November 12th addressed topics, including escalating costs for the Trunk Highway 71 project, leading to a debate on amending the local sales tax cap. The council also approved the first pay request for the airport’s box hanger project, discussed deferred assessments on County Road 112, and considered a sidewalk assessment reduction for a resident impacted by city construction.

Barnstable Board Secures $139,500 Grant for Community Wildfire Defense Plans Across Cape Cod

Overview: The Barnstable Board of County Commissioners meeting on November 19, 2025, was marked by the announcement of a $139,500 grant from the USDA for updating community wildfire defense plans across Cape Cod. This funding, requiring a $15,000 match from the county budget, will enable the creation of tailored wildfire plans for all 15 towns on Cape Cod, involving public hearings and the participation of fire chiefs and community members. Additional funding from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation brings the total to approximately $199,500, which will be used to hire contractors for plan development.

Gardner Considers Reviving Municipal Recreation Department Amidst Growing Community Demand

Overview: The Gardner Public Welfare Committee meeting on November 18th centered on two major topics: the potential revival of a municipal recreation department and the operational challenges faced by Gardner Airport. Discussions highlighted the community’s growing demand for recreational activities alongside infrastructural and financial constraints at the airport.

Ormond Beach City Commission Weighs Water Rights Deal Amidst Infrastructure Concerns and Policy Changes

Overview: In a recent Ormond Beach City Commission meeting, the most discussions centered around a $2.5 million offer from the Daytona Beach City Commission to purchase Ormond Beach’s rights to provide water and sewer services to Avalon Park. This proposal sparked considerable debate, emphasizing its potential financial benefits and the possibility of ending ongoing litigation with Daytona Beach. The meeting also touched on numerous infrastructure projects, legislative amendments, and community concerns.