What happened on Friday, 28 November 2025
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
Key council actions: agenda and minutes approved; current claims approved; Mike Mackey appointed to compensation commission; grant‑writer position approved; Cellebrite contract amended and approved at $15,535; ordinances H‑25‑10 (compensation commission duties) emergency adoption and H‑25‑11 and H‑25‑12 received first readings; severance resolution passed and support for HB5225 taken as note on file.
Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama
Mayor Buster Porch told the council Nov. 25 that 13 sites across Gadsden will serve community Thanksgiving meals (times and addresses provided), praised volunteers for running the program that last year served 10,996 meals in one day, and asked council and staff to help publicize and support the effort.
Dimmit County, Texas
The Nueces River Authority outlined a $30 million regional flood‑mapping project funded by the Texas Water Development Board that would remap Dimmit County down to 6‑inch resolution. Participation would require a 25% local match for Dimmit of about $382,000; the Authority proposed a 10‑year 0% loan option to spread the cost.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Select Board discussed interim appointment of Duffy as interim building commissioner (to be presented Dec. 1), prioritized hiring for treasurer/collector with Mary and Sarah assisting screening, considered outside accounting help to close FY25 books, and approved an emergency $7,845 plumbing repair for the First Meeting House from the FMH revolving or building maintenance funds.
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
The council approved an amended agenda and minutes, concurred with an appointment to the Local Officers Compensation Commission, added a grant-writer position, renewed a Cellebrite contract with unlocking capability, approved an ordinance amending the compensation-commission duties, advanced first readings to create Water Billing and Grants departments, amended support for House Bill 5225 to 'note on file,' and passed a severance-related resolution.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Following a joint session with the Board of Health, the Select Board appointed David Rogers to fill a vacancy; Peter abstained and the other board members voted yes after the Board of Health recommended Rogers over another applicant who declined to speak.
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
Councilman Wenzel asked to restore a resolution imposing a moratorium on new permits and to overhaul the city tree ordinance; the mayor and DPW said the item will be studied at a Dec. 9 study session and residents urged stiffer penalties and replacements for cut trees.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
After a joint hearing with assessors, the Select Board voted to set the residential factor at 1 and keep a single FY2026 tax rate (reported at about $11.11), following the Board of Assessors’ recommendation and a presentation from RRG Associates.
Davis County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Consultants for the district summarized 35 focus groups and roughly 33 hours of audio and identified top themes — relationships, communication/transparency, family partnerships, advanced opportunities and social-emotional learning — which board members used to begin prioritizing strategic-plan focus areas.
Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama
At the Nov. 25 meeting, Kathy Vance told the council persistent dog barking near her home is disrupting sleep and health, asking the council to remove the 10 p.m.–8 a.m. limitation in the code so daytime sleepers and shift workers are protected. Council members agreed to convene the Public Safety Committee and consult the city attorney.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The board reviewed multiple Title 5 septic and well completion reports, conditionally held approval for a failing distribution box at 96 Old Westminster Road, and delayed issuing waste-hauler and school food permits until tonnage, recycling reports and liability certificates are provided.
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
On first reading the council approved an ordinance to create a standalone Department of Water Billing and approved a separate ordinance reading to create a Grants Department; council also approved a grant-writer position (salary not to exceed $100,000) funded temporarily by the vacant deputy comptroller line. Debate focused on union impact, budgeting and a planned Neptune usage portal for residents.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Hubbardston Board of Health reviewed a resident complaint about local sales of kratom and nitrous-oxide 'whipped cream' canisters and directed staff and members to research local ordinances and state legislation before deciding whether to recommend local restrictions or age limits.
Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama
The council recognized the undefeated Gadsden Pumas 12U soccer team and Mayor Buster Porch announced 13 community Thanksgiving meal sites with times and locations; councilmembers also highlighted library internship, volunteerism and upcoming holiday events including the Dec. 5 parade and Riverside Park tree lighting.
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
Council approved creating a grant‑writer role (salary cap $100,000 temporarily funded from a vacant deputy controller line) and gave first‑reading approval to ordinances establishing a standalone Department of Water Billing and a Department of Grants; mayor described a Neptune meter‑usage tool for residents.
Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama
The Gadsden City Council voted Nov. 25 to adopt a resolution authorizing a 50/50 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant to buy 16 replacement and 7 new-hire vests; the city’s share was stated as $11,419.50. Council suspended the rules to consider the measure under new business and approved it by voice vote.
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
The council approved renewal of a Cellebrite contract and added phone-unlocking capability ($15,535 from forfeiture funds) after police described multi-month delays when relying on state or neighboring agencies. Supporters said quicker access helps investigations; others urged caution because the forfeiture account balance is falling.
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
The council approved a resolution declaring prior-administration severance agreements void and directed the current administration not to pay severance to mayoral appointees or other employees unless the council expressly authorizes it. The measure passed by voice vote after legal review and debate over transparency and past payments.
Cobb County, Georgia
Participants and organizers celebrated record participation at the 23rd annual Gobble Jog, a Thanksgiving-morning fundraiser that organizers said supports local families, including those who lost SNAP benefits and military families at Dobbins; the transcript names the beneficiary as 'MUSS ministries' (not otherwise specified).
Davis County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Snowhorse Elementary presented its approach to student growth and whole-child programming, citing high kindergarten benchmark rates, PLC-driven instruction and student-led outreach clubs. Board members praised the school and asked follow-up questions about preschool backgrounds and recess programming.
Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama
On first reading, the council proposed moving fire-alarm provisions from Chapter 42 to Chapter 50 and adding Article 4 to impose escalating penalties for five or more false fire alarms in a calendar year (starting at $100 and rising to $500). The ordinances were presented for a vote next week.
Columbus City Council, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
At its Dec. 3 session, the German Village Architectural Review Commission ratified staff approvals and approved a Purdy Alley landscaping/window application as amended; the commission continued multiple COAs including the large East Livingston (Cedar Square) new‑construction proposal to allow applicants to provide more visuals and documentation.
Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
Ana Pulido, chef and owner of Alyssa Guerria, described how support from Mission helped expand her taqueria from a 550-square-foot space with four tables to a venue with 10 tables and a bar; she detailed sourcing corn from Mexico City and noted a 2024 award she received.
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
After police and council members discussed state turnaround times and investigative uses, council amended a renewal to include phone unlocking and approved a $15,535 Cellebrite contract to be paid from forfeiture funds.
Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama
The council voted Nov. 25 to adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership (50/50 match) to buy 16 replacement vests and 7 new-hire vests; the city’s share was stated as $11,419.50 and the council suspended rules to consider the item as new business.
Bayonne City, Hudson County, New Jersey
At its Nov. 24 public hearing, the Bayonne Rent Control Board approved four applications in a mass vote and tabled the application for 233 Avenue E until next month; the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama
At the Nov. 25 council meeting, resident Kathy Vance described repeated, chronic dog-barking near her home and asked the council to remove the 10 p.m.–8 a.m. quiet-hours limitation so day-sleepers and others can seek relief; council members agreed to convene the Public Safety Committee for study.
Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan
Mayor Baidoun told the City Council he and other Muslim leaders have received threats and said the city will document and prosecute callers; councilmembers voiced solidarity with Dearborn and emphasized community safety and inclusiveness.
Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama
On first reading Nov. 25, the council presented ordinances to move fire-alarm provisions from chapter 42 to chapter 50 of the city code and to add a fire-alarm article that imposes penalties after five false alarms in a calendar year (starting at $100 and increasing up to $500); both measures were scheduled for final vote next week.
Columbus City Council, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
After a three‑hour hearing Dec. 3, the German Village Architectural Review Commission continued review of the Cedar Square proposal for 251 East Livingston — a 4‑story, 67‑unit mixed‑use project — following extensive public comment and commissioner questions focused on massing, lot coverage and parking. The commission asked the developer for more visuals and documentation before taking a final vote.
Valparaiso City, Porter County, Indiana
The board approved a CE agreement for US 30 at Sylhavy Road, installed a no-turn-on-red sign at Lincoln Way and Froeburg, authorized reimbursements and several contracts including a police training-software switch and a five-year Cisco Webex renewal.
Dimmit County, Texas
At its Nov. 10 meeting the commissioners approved minutes, facility uses, several staff trainings, equipment purchases (vests, bucket, vehicles conditioned on trade‑in info), accepted donations, and approved a $40,000 sheriff budget reallocation to special equipment.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Town officials reviewed levy and property-valuation figures and debated retaining a single municipal tax rate. Staff reported incomplete permit/new-growth data after a software migration; a motion to maintain the single rate was proposed and seconded but no formal vote is recorded in the transcript.
Financial Operations , Utah Board of Education, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
Committee members cautioned that shifting USDB campus students into the K–12 WPU and special‑education add‑on would not cover operational and outreach costs; they asked staff to model costs, recommended studying a USDB‑specific weighted WPU, and proposed moving census inclusion to FY2028.
Financial Operations , Utah Board of Education, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
The Utah State Board standing committee on the Schools for the Deaf and Blind voted unanimously to send a drafted response to PEA recommendations to the full board, urging preservation of current services and the option for students with Section 504 plans to attend USDB campuses while requesting further study of funding and data timelines.
Dimmit County, Texas
Commissioners debated whether elected officials may compensate employees who staff public events. The court cited Texas AGO/TAC legal tests for public purpose and directed staff to draft clearer policy language; no county‑wide policy was adopted at the meeting.
Valparaiso City, Porter County, Indiana
City staff said contract talks with the contractor are ongoing and shared a public-engagement plan that includes an always-open online portal, targeted surveys, stakeholder focus groups and at least two on-site open houses; no contract was presented for a vote.
Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan
Sterling Heights announced a new mobile-friendly parks and recreation registration system launching Dec. 1; residents should create household accounts starting Dec. 1, and winter registration opens Dec. 3 for residents and Dec. 4 for nonresidents.
Dimmit County, Texas
A heated Nov. 10 exchange over the South Texas Food Bank program culminated with the court restricting commissioners’ unregulated deliveries and allowing limited participation in ordering; the county commodity clerk remains the primary ordering authority.