- NJ
- Passaic County
- 10/1/24
- 10/09/2024
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Passaic City Council meeting saw the community celebrate the historic promotion of Captain Gary Cruz as the first woman to achieve this rank in the city’s police department. The city also announced receiving over $600,000 in grants for violence reduction and infrastructure investments, attributed to the late Congressman Bill Pascrell’s advocacy, promising significant enhancements in community safety and development.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 10/1/24
- 10/04/2024
- 30 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Bloomingdale Borough Council meeting, a substantial grant from Green Acres was announced. The $750,000 grant, combined with approximately $500,000 from open space grants, will fund the development of a modern playground at Bo Pond. The anticipated project, slated for early spring, will feature a rubberized floor to ensure safety and accessibility for all children. This initiative comes as the existing playground reaches over 30 years in age. The beloved gazebo dedicated to a child on SRA Lane will remain a centerpiece of the park, and acknowledgments were made to those instrumental in securing the grants.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 10/1/24
- 10/01/2024
- 24 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Temple Terrace City Council meeting on October 1, 2024, was dominated by notable decisions and discussions, including the approval of a historic three-year collective bargaining agreement for local firefighters and ongoing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helen.
- MN
- Goodhue County
- 10/1/24
- 10/01/2024
- 26 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Cannon Falls City Council meeting, concerns about the noise levels from a local racetrack and the ongoing Keller Bartman project dominated public input, drawing attention from both residents and council members. The meeting also saw discussions around Ordinance 406, which proposed adjustments to city fees and charges, and updates on various community projects.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/1/24
- 10/01/2024
- 20 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Reading Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for the conversion of a second-floor garage space into a rental apartment on Winter Street. The decision allows the property owners, Clifford and Lisa Windsor, to move forward with their long-held plans to transform the space. The board’s approval is contingent on several conditions regarding construction plans and compliance with building codes.