Plainfield City Council Approves Multiple Resolutions Amidst Concerns Over Cannabis Odors and Animal Sales

Overview: In a packed agenda, the Plainfield City Council meeting saw resolutions addressing community recreation, stormwater management, and financial appropriations, alongside public concerns about cannabis odors and the ethics of local pet stores. The council adopted several resolutions and ordinances without opposition, but not all topics passed without debate.

Leesburg City Commission Tackles Ambulance Service Shortfalls and Road Infrastructure Projects

Overview: The Leesburg City Commission meeting centered on issues including delays in ambulance response times in Claremont and the need for road infrastructure improvements, with discussions on emergency medical services, road projects, and collaborative public safety efforts.

Brookline Select Board Deliberates on Climate Action Plan Amidst Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Brookline Select Board convened on October 14, 2025, to tackle a myriad of issues, with the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) and the Gateway East transit project taking center stage. The board’s discussions highlighted the town’s ambitious target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 and the challenges in aligning transit priorities amidst ongoing pilot projects with the MBTA.

Willmar City Council Considers Budget Adjustments Amid Levy Increase and Public Safety Concerns

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Willmar City Council tackled critical budgetary concerns, focusing on a proposed 2026 budget that calls for a 15.02% increase in the levy. The increase, driven by the need to fund capital improvement projects (CIP) such as library roof replacements and public works equipment, sparked a discussion on potential budget adjustments, levy scenarios, and the implications for public safety services.

Bloomington City Council Approves $86 Million Guaranteed Maximum Price for Health and Wellness Center

Overview: In a recent Bloomington City Council meeting, the council approved a guaranteed maximum price of $82,187,823 for the construction of the Community Health and Wellness Center, with a 5% contingency bringing the total to $86,265,714.