What happened on Saturday, 25 October 2025
Kent, King County, Washington
In her weekly update, Mayor Dana Ralph marked October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, thanked local service provider Dawn, recapped Orca Recovery Day volunteer work at Riverview Park with the Green River Coalition, announced openings on multiple city boards and commissions, reminded residents ballots are out, and listed upcoming recycling and
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
At the State Water Resources Control Board expert panel’s second meeting, scientists, growers and staff debated whether to set site-based targets or fixed per-crop limits for nitrogen management, examined soil-sampling protocols and modeling tools, and assigned drafting teams and a schedule for the panel’s report and public review.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
The House suspended rules and discharged a large set of bills from the Committee on Government Operations, placing each on second reading and referring them to the Committee on Energy by voice votes.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Commissioners were told police details are required to close the park driveway for public events, at $258 per four‑hour session per officer; closing both ends of a driveway could require two details, creating a material new event expense.
Kent, King County, Washington
The Kent City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting private deed or contract restrictions that would prevent certain commercial uses — such as grocery stores, pharmacies or gas stations — when commercial properties are resold, Mayor Dana Ralph said during her weekly update. The ordinance’s text and vote details were not specified in the update.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Trustee Tammy Brown and Dr. Carlos Redmond asked the Village Board to approve pursuing a Veterans Memorial Park at Lincoln and King Drive using donated materials and outside funding so the village and residents would incur no cost.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
The Michigan House adopted several resolutions including declaring October 2025 as Italian American Appreciation Month (HR183), October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (HR185), and a Community Dispute Resolution Day (HR186); HR184 urging Congress to pass federal legislation on pandemic unemployment fraud was referred to committee.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Park Commission approved forwarding an updated Clearpond seasonal director job description to human resources for posting Jan. 1, favoring a structure of two part‑time co‑director positions rather than a single 40‑hour director.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
The commission moved and seconded to accept prior minutes and later moved to adjourn; both motions were approved by voice vote with no recorded dissents. The commission set its next meeting for Dec. 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Volusia County, Florida
Summary of formal eligibility and ranking votes taken by the Volusia Forever Advisory Committee during the meeting: which properties were found eligible or ineligible and how properties were placed on A/B priority lists.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
House Bill 4747 passed the Michigan House 72-32 to let Michigan taxpayers deduct contributions to qualified education and special needs accounts regardless of where the 529 plan is domiciled.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Park commissioners voted to allow Red Hand Brewing Company to sell beer at the town Christmas stroll provided the vendor obtains required town permits and offers nonalcoholic alternatives.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
The commission discussed a potential nomination for Mount Carmel Church interior artwork, a library booklet cataloguing Andrew A. Walsh paintings, and proposals to incorporate Lenape archaeological finds and other materials into exhibits or signage for America's 250th.
Volusia County, Florida
The advisory committee found Botts Landing eligible for the Volusia Forever program. Members debated fee simple purchase versus agricultural easement, public access and whether the site should be a shared project with ECHO or other partners.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
House Bill 4376, which would amend the General Sales Tax Act, passed the House 71-33 after floor amendments were considered and rejected; immediate effect was ordered.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Commissioners spent more than two hours testing fee scenarios — per‑player and per‑field‑hour rates — to reduce losses on field maintenance and better align costs with usage; no final fee schedule was adopted, and staff was asked to refine spreadsheet models.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
The commission received a new application for work at 78 West 16th Street, described in the packet as a three‑story residential building; members said it did not appear to be a landmark and agreed to consider it at upcoming meetings.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
The Lake Stevens Salary Commission recommended a 2.44% cost-of-living adjustment for elected officials, a 1% market adjustment for the mayor and a 10% additional stipend for the council president, and scheduled a public hearing for Dec. 1.
Volusia County, Florida
The Volusia Forever Advisory Committee voted to direct staff and include in its work plan a statement that the voter-approved Volusia Forever program should not be limited to a fixed percentage of county land preserved, endorsing continued acquisition of eligible conservation lands without an artificial cap.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
The Michigan House passed House Bill 4375 on a 71-33 vote to amend the Use Tax Act to remove tax on trade-ins of portable electronic devices and ordered immediate effect.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Park commissioners discussed a proposed outdoor fitness court for Ted Williams Camp, funding applications already submitted and existing pledges totaling roughly $90,000; commissioners voiced support but deferred a formal vote until they identify a final location.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
The Bayonne Historic Commission discussed a mural painted on the Chief John Brennan Fire Museum and agreed the work should be reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office because the building is city-owned and on state/federal land.
Ottawa County, Michigan
The Community Mental Health of Ottawa County board approved the meeting agenda and consent items and voted unanimously to meet in closed session under the Michigan Open Meetings Act to consider material exempt from public disclosure.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
At its Oct. 22 public hearing the Bayonne Rent Control Board approved a series of applications for major capital improvements, sidewalk repairs and initial rental-unit improvements affecting 32 West Eighteenth Street and other addresses; board members clarified a hot-water-heater lifespan and corrected base-rent/CPI figures before adjourning.
Ottawa County, Michigan
A Ben's Hope representative thanked CMH staff for recent collaboration to secure service continuity; the Momentum Center announced a Friendship Bench pilot funded by local grants and warned Michigan's SNAP pause beginning Nov. 1 will increase community need.
Lorain County, Ohio
The board accepted sanitary sewers in phases 3 and 4 of the Del Webb Hickory Green subdivision in Columbia Township. During public comment, residents raised concerns about the county’s proposed '61-19' regional sewer district and disputed financial flows between Avon Lake and Lorain-area utilities.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Trustee Steve urged residents to submit water meter readings via the village website or text link to prevent estimated bills. The Public Works report said crews installed 16 meters, made water-main repairs and focused on street work; the village has applied for an unspecified streets grant for next year.
Ottawa County, Michigan
Director Carrie Korneski described the Access Center and Connections work, explained how CMH determines eligibility, and reported navigator program statistics and outreach to veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
Ottawa County, Michigan
CEO Michael Brashears told the Community Mental Health of Ottawa County board that a state plan to restructure Medicaid management and ongoing low provider rates are prompting a review of service delivery and a push to create local high‑need residential capacity.
Salem School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
The district proposed new staffing for its autism program (ABC), including a BCBA, speech-language pathologist and behavior technicians, and indicated it would not open a new classroom next year. Officials said added support would allow the district to serve more students in-district and to begin limited high-school programming for students with an
Lorain County, Ohio
The Board approved a contract with CBTS Technology Solutions to replace the child support phone system; Job and Family Services said the new system will cost roughly $34,000 in its first year versus an estimated $160,000 under the old arrangement.
Salem School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
Superintendent Mara Palmer presented a proposed FY 2026�27 operating budget showing a 5.4% increase to the general fund (5.3% across all funds). Officials said the largest drivers are newly included collective bargaining agreements, rising special-education placements and ongoing technology and facility needs. The board asked for more detail on out
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senators approved Senate Bill 2 to move the statewide special election for proposed constitutional amendments to May 16, 2026. The floor included disputes over whether the measure required a two-thirds vote and whether changing the scheduling mechanism by bill rather than resolution is procedurally proper. Final passage was 27-9.
Grand Island, Erie County, New York
The Grand Island Board of Architects Review considered a slate of residential design and addition proposals and approved multiple applications by voice vote. One item, a detached garage at Sandy Beach Road, drew extra discussion about neighborhood fit and a potential height variance.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
After testimony from a Derby Street business and a formal recommendation from the Department of Public Services, the council referred the question of allowing year-round parklets to the Government Services Committee co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. The city solicitor had earlier issued temporary waivers for two Derby Street restaurants to
Lorain County, Ohio
The county authorized four purchase-of-service agreements totaling up to $1.9 million to provide nonemergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients and heard staff describe about 35,000 annual trips for roughly 800 residents.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The Louisiana Senate passed Senate Bill 1 to move 2026 spring election dates (moving the April primary to May and the May runoff to June) and adopted an amendment meant to protect prior local election notices. Opponents said the change is premature and risks constitutional and Voting Rights Act challenges; the final vote was 27-9.
Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas
Acting City Manager Robert Eads told attendees at Elgin’s Hawkeye Festival that community feedback will inform city priorities including potholes, traffic, parks and local businesses; he emphasized preserving Elgin’s character while responding to diverse needs.
Bellbrook City Council, Bellbrook, Greene County, Ohio
City staff and Mayor Mike Schuler told residents at a public information session that Issue 3 would add 2.2 mills to property taxes to raise about $610,000 annually, dedicated solely to police, fire and EMS; officials said the money would preserve current service levels and that failure would force roughly $600,000 in cuts from the general fund.
Passaic City, Passaic County, New Jersey
At its Oct. 22 meeting the Passaic City Council introduced a redevelopment-plan ordinance for 91–95 Paulson Ave. (second reading Dec. 2), approved a bike-share expansion adding five racks and 10 bikes, and set ordinances on disabled parking and a Lexington Avenue bus stop for second readings in November.
Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois
The Village of Oswego Culture & Arts Commission asked the committee of the whole to keep its 2026 operating request flat at about $16,000 while adding a new lantern walk festival and other small projects, saying the lantern event would be low-cost and community-driven.
Passaic City, Passaic County, New Jersey
At the Oct. 22 Passaic City Council meeting, residents questioned a proposed concession stand at Braggs Park, asking about product overlap with nearby businesses, parking impacts and alternatives such as a community pantry. City officials said the site was vetted, funding comes from the Urban Enterprise Zone and the bus stop and pocket-park status,
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
At a special Town Board meeting, finance staff and board members reviewed the 2026 preliminary budget and sketched more than $3 million in potential savings while debating revenue adjustments and whether to rely on fund balance or borrow for capital equipment.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
On Oct. 23, 2025, the Salem City Council approved first passage of a Smart Growth Overlay zoning amendment tied to a proposed expansion of LifeBridge shelter and new Harbor Light housing units. The ordinance passed first reading and was referred to the Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs Committee co-posted with the committee of the whole for ‘‘
Lorain County, Ohio
The Board approved three small home-repair contracts funded through program year 2023 CHIP/LSO accounts and heard a county update on an outreach campaign and free trainings to expand the pool of certified contractors for CHIP and Lead Safe work.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Commissioners approved first reading of an ordinance to replace the city's abandoned property code with a new unclaimed property chapter that shortens the police hold period to 60 days (plus 30 days for owner posting) and directs sales via an Internet auction vendor to reduce storage burdens on the police evidence room.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
The commission voted unanimously to provide $10,000 from the city's business license fund to the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce for a pilot program focusing on storefront tracking, one‑on‑one business outreach, business resource materials, disaster planning toolkits and leadership development; the chamber will provide quarterly reports to the city
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
At its Oct. 24 meeting the Los Angeles City Council presented certificates and proclamations recognizing longtime youth‑development leader Marianne Hayashi, Filipino‑American artist Ruby Ibarra and dozens of clergy and food‑access champions across city districts. Speakers highlighted decades of community service and figures cited program outputs (e
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California
City officials and community partners on Oct. 30 unveiled a renovated, ADA‑accessible playground at Ramona Park in North Long Beach funded with state and local grants and $2.7 million in total project funding.
Tennessee Department of Education, Deparments in Office of the Governor, Organizations, Executive, Tennessee
A Tennessee Department of Education nutrition consultant demonstrated the USDA Food Buying Guide’s interactive features — search, Exhibit A grain chart and the Food Buying Guide calculator — and walked through examples for crediting components and ordering quantities for school meal programs.
State Water Resources Control Board, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
An expert panel convened by the State Water Resources Control Board discussed how to measure and set nitrogen limits for agriculture, debated area- and multi-year-based approaches versus crop-specific limits, reviewed monitoring and modeling tools, and agreed to form small drafting teams to produce sections of the panel’s final report.
The Town of Clarkdale Zoning Code Update Citizen Advisory Committee spent most of its Oct. 16 meeting reviewing a redraft of Chapter 7 (signs), discussed changes required by recent case law and state legislation, and directed staff to revise specific sections — including sign measurement, political sign zones, nonconforming signs and temporary/port
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
Salem City committee discussed an ordinance and zoning change to increase the cap on retail marijuana establishments from five to allow three additional licenses, with a proposed preference for social equity and economic empowerment applicants; the committee voted to keep the matter in committee pending zoning and planning board action.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
The commission approved a 25‑year lease with the Oregon Department of Transportation for property beneath the I‑205 Abernathy Bridge to provide parking for the planned John Storm Park; staff said the lease will be funded through park SDCs and includes two 5‑year renewals and annual CPI adjustments.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
During public comment at the Oct. 24 Los Angeles City Council meeting, multiple residents accused the Los Angeles Police Department of excessive force at recent protests, reported injuries to journalists and protesters, and urged the council to remove the department’s chief (named by speakers as "Jim McDonald's"). The council did not take formal, a
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Salem City Council committee voted to grant a secondhand-valuable (secondhand goods) license to Game Zone during its Oct. 23, 2025 meeting; the motion was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
Tehachapi Unified, School Districts, California
At a Oct. 25 special meeting, Tehachapi Unified trustees heard Teeter Architects’ draft facilities master plan, which identifies roughly $125 million in preliminary project costs and prioritizes TK/kindergarten classrooms, high school performing-arts and stadium work, roof and HVAC replacement, and removal or replacement of portables. Trustees were
Central Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
CBTA staff introduced a data table tracking reimbursements and fiscal‑year assignments for 71 regional projects, highlighting 'pink lines' that show projects assigned to fiscal years that have passed without reimbursements and recommending localities provide updated spend‑down plans.
United Nations, Federal
Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng presented her final report to the U.N. General Assembly Third Committee, urging stronger protections for health and care workers after what she described as systematic attacks in Gaza, Sudan and other conflict zones.
Central Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
At its meeting, the Central Virginia Transportation Authority approved a Chesterfield-administered project agreement for Otterdale Road, accepted an unqualified audit of its financial statements, and directed the Technical Advisory Committee to validate an off‑cycle funding request from the City of Richmond for the Diamond District.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
After a lengthy public hearing, the commission voted May 16 to make tentative findings denying two Measure 37 claims filed by Rocky and Jan Younger for properties on Molalla Avenue and Beavercreek Road, excluded tax Lot 402 (purchased after rezoning), and to hold final decision until after the November ballot outcome on pending state Measure 37‑re‑
United Nations, Federal
An independent United Nations expert warned at a New York press briefing that debt, taxes and illicit financial flows are being used to sustain conflict and called for reforms to the Security Council, IMF and World Bank.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
The commission approved the first reading of an amendment to Chapter 9.24 of the Oregon City Municipal Code to expand the definition of prohibited weapons to include guns that fire non‑metal projectiles such as airsoft and paintball weapons, to align disposal practices with current police procedure, and to remove a local firearms background‑check (
Benton County, Oregon
At a continuation of a public hearing, residents, scientists and local groups urged the Benton County Board of Commissioners to uphold a unanimous planning commission denial of Republic Services’ application to expand Coffin Butte Landfill. Speakers cited groundwater and leachate risks, PFAS and methane concerns, visible litter and nuisance odor, a
United Nations, Federal
An unnamed delegate addressing the United Nations on the Security Council's 80th anniversary called for expanded membership, greater representation for Africa and Asia Pacific and support for proposals to limit the veto, saying the council's legitimacy is fragile and must be strengthened to preserve peace.
Modesto City, Stanislaus County, California
The Community Police Review Board scheduled a debrief of the NACoL conference in November, tentatively set Brown Act training in January, and agreed to review and regularize ad hoc committees and their timelines; the board also approved minutes from the Sept. 17, 2025 meeting by voice vote.
United Nations, Federal
Carlos Ruiz Massieu, the U.N. special representative for Haiti, told reporters that Security Council backing for a gang suppression force must be followed by rapid deployment, while the U.N. works to restore mission staffing and press humanitarian partners to preposition aid as storms approach. He also flagged human-rights risks from the use of kam
Modesto City, Stanislaus County, California
Public commenters praised the Community Police Review Board’s recommendation to repeal a mask/face-covering restriction in Modesto’s public-assembly ordinance; City Manager Joe Lopez acknowledged the recommendation in an emailed response and said the city will commission a statistically valid community survey and consult First Amendment counsel and
Bonner County, Idaho
At a Bonner County Civil Defense Resilience Team meeting, presenter Aza Gadsden described how "systemic" financial events can disrupt banks, stores and supply chains, and urged local preparation focused on skills, local production and alternative monies such as gold and silver.
The Lake Elmo Planning Commission voted to recommend city council approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and the preliminary plat and planned-unit development (PUD) for MI Homes’ Inwood townhome project, subject to staff’s 15 recommended conditions addressing parking, sidewalks, siding materials and final engineering review.
The Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority voted to recommend the Tap and Ladder/Machete proposal to the City Council after presentations from three finalist teams and a ranked-choice tally. The recommendation will go to the full City Council on Oct. 7 for final consideration.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
During a brief appearance in Municipal Court of Providence, a defendant pleaded not guilty to a traffic citation and said her husband was driving her car; no court ruling or next date was recorded in the transcript excerpt.