What happened on Sunday, 19 October 2025
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Two speakers exchanged remarks at the Municipal Court of Providence about traffic citations for a pizza delivery driver, who said multiple red-light fines and an $85 penalty exceed the value of the deliveries.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The zoning committee approved Conditional Use Permit 25-050 allowing a detached accessory structure on vacant land with a three-year deadline to build the principal dwelling and permit the accessory structure on the opposite side of the town road from the future home.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
After a public hearing with residents, campground owners and town officials, the Sawyer County Zoning Committee voted to forward an ordinance amendment ("Option F") to the county board recommending a 30% combined cap on park-model trailers and camping cabins in licensed campgrounds.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
The Town of Hempstead board presented its preliminary 2026 budget and moved to include estimated ending fund balances and amend the deputy supervisor’s compensation. The plan would reduce the town tax levy by $5 million (an 18% cut to the general fund levy the board controls), but residents raised concerns about a projected use of reserves and the
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Committee members discussed frequent requests to convert commercial buildings to apartments, Assembly Bill 449 (accessory dwelling unit legislation) and plans for a zoning rewrite; staff recommended pausing the multi-dwelling ad‑hoc committee work until the state bill's outcome is clear.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The committee approved Conditional Use Permit 25-049 for an in-home salon in the Town of Bass Lake, adding conditions that the business be limited to a single operator (one-chair/one-operator) and that parking comply with applicable laws and not block an easement road.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Apollo Project Management told the Town of Lakeville Building Reuse Subcommittee it would take a multi-discipline assessment — architects, structural, mechanical, hazmat — to evaluate reuse of the town hall, with a proposed not-to-exceed fee of $24,700. Committee members discussed septic design-flow limits in Zone A, energy-code implications, phas-
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
The Town of Hempstead Town Board on Oct. 16, 2025 approved a resolution ratifying and confirming the deputy supervisor's compensation. Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby recused herself from debate and the vote. Members of the public questioned the timing and size of the pay action during the public hearing on the preliminary budget.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Speakers at a public event argued that volunteer service can both address social isolation and engage Californians in climate action, citing a recent U.S. Surgeon General declaration on loneliness and describing opportunities for short- and long-term service.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The committee approved sending a draft citation-ordinance amendment to towns for review. The draft updates code cross-references and proposes raising citation deposit amounts (staff proposed $100 increases) as part of stronger enforcement of zoning violations.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The committee approved a five-year renewal of conditional use permit 25-046 for a nonmetallic mineral extraction operation (gravel pit) in the Town of Sand Lake, requiring compliance with DNR rules and requesting a written neighbor agreement if crushing is to occur inside the 1,000-foot setback.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
The Town Board opened a public hearing on the proposed assessment roll for the Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District for fiscal year 2026, continued it to the 7 p.m. session and later (evening session) a member moved to approve the assessment roll; no final roll call to adopt the assessment is recorded in the transcript excerpt.
South River Public School District, School Districts, New Jersey
Superintendent Dr. Zurcher reported on a newly opened educational annex and CUSAC compliance scores; Mr. Crouch presented the district’s 2024–25 anti-bullying (HIB) self-assessment; and Dr. Trevisano reviewed NJSLA, ACCESS for ELLs and Dynamic Learning Maps results and next steps including a K–8 literacy coach grant and K–3 screening.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Speakers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California told a meeting that 140 children, mostly boys, are waiting for mentors and urged Central Valley residents to volunteer; speakers referenced Gov. Newsom's call for 10,000 male mentors and a $5 million commitment.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The committee approved the final county subdivision plat (Sugarbush Phase 2) in the Town of Bass Lake, accepting staff and surveyor findings that the plat complies with county subdivision ordinance; no additional conditions were placed.
South River Public School District, School Districts, New Jersey
The South River Board of Education voted to adopt a consent resolution that approved the 2026–27 budget calendar, multiple vendor contracts (including district security cameras and ALEKS math), field-trip services and routine financial transfers.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Consultants presented three scenarios — conservation‑focused, employment‑focused and a hybrid — for the former sandpit site; the board expressed broad support for a balanced hybrid (scenario C) and asked consultants for follow‑up options and comparables.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Planning Board voted to recommend Mark Kresge for appointment as an associate member and will forward the recommendation to the Select Board.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The board endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan combining frontage from two adjacent Lombard Road parcels into a single new building lot; the board noted wetlands and Conservation Commission review will affect future buildability.