South River Council Faces Traffic Safety Concerns Amid Resident Appeals

Overview: The recent South River Borough Council meeting was marked by significant resident concerns regarding traffic safety, with various citizens voicing the need for measures to address speeding and improve road safety. The council also discussed financial matters, community projects, and praised the efforts of various departments in maintaining borough infrastructure.

Greenfield City Council Debates Subcommittee Formation Amid Opiate Settlement Fund Discussions

Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting was marked by discussions about forming subcommittees to manage the city’s opiate settlement funds, focusing particularly on burial funds and outreach efforts. The council deliberated on the logistics, responsibilities, and potential impact of these subcommittees, while also addressing the structure of the burial fund application process to ensure transparency and support for families affected by substance use disorder.

Rockford Area School Board Approves 18.7% Tax Levy Increase Amid Financial Audit Review

Overview: The Rockford Area School Board meeting saw the unanimous approval of an 18.7% increase in the district’s tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year, mainly attributed to two successful referendums. Alongside the levy increase, the board reviewed a clean financial audit and tackled various financial and operational topics impacting the district.

Whately Historical Commission Eyes Budget Increase for 250th Anniversary Projects

Overview: The Whately Historical Commission, in its recent meeting, focused on budgetary considerations for the upcoming 250th anniversary, addressing challenges in securing funds necessary for planned commemorative activities. Discussions included increasing the budget to support initiatives such as a walking tour and leveraging past projects like the Hidden History website.

Brainerd City Council Approves Vehicle Lease for Drug Task Force and Tackles Snow Removal Pay Agreement

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Brainerd City Council tackled several topics, including the authorization of a vehicle lease for the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division (LAID) Task Force and approving a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for downtown snow removal compensation.