Fall River City Council Debates Charter Revisions and Equity in Dispatcher Pay.

Overview: The Fall River City Council meeting addressed issues, including proposed revisions to the city charter and ongoing concerns about pay equity among dispatchers. The council also discussed the appointment process within city departments and safety improvements at a dangerous intersection.

Contentious Debate Over PILOT Agreements and Affordable Housing Dominates Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council Meeting

Overview: During the Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council meeting on November 25, 2025, a debate unfolded concerning the township’s approach to payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements and the impact of mandated affordable housing.

Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board Approves Bond for Roof Projects After Intense Debate

Overview: The Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board convened on November 24, 2025, to address a decision regarding the issuance of funding bonds for district-wide roof projects. The board approved a resolution to issue refunding and facilities maintenance bonds totaling $1.3 million, primarily for roofing, with the motion passing by a narrow margin of four to two. This decision followed discussions on balancing financial needs and taxpayer impact.

Yarmouth Voters Approve $1.5 Million Feasibility Study for Emmy Small School

Overview: At the recent Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee meeting, the spotlight was on the approval of a $1.5 million feasibility study for Emmy Small School by Yarmouth voters. The feasibility study will explore various paths, including a standalone renovation or replacement, and two consolidation scenarios: relocating Emmy Small’s students to Station Avenue Elementary School with necessary renovations, or closing both schools to establish a new facility at a different site. The paperwork for this study has been submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority, with further developments anticipated in the upcoming months, including a meeting scheduled for January.

Philadelphia City Commissioners Resolve Election Worker Ties and Address Fictional Write-In Candidate

Overview: The Philadelphia City Commissioners meeting focused on breaking ties for election board positions and addressing a peculiar write-in candidate situation. The commissioners employed a drawing of lots and an Excel random function to resolve tied votes for election board roles. Additionally, the commissioners dealt with a fictional cartoon character, Kim Possible, being recorded as receiving a write-in vote, which was subsequently voided from consideration.