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The Charles County Board of Commissioners held a recognition-focused meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Commissioner Collins noted that the meeting was held on a Wednesday because of scheduling conflicts, that the full board was not present, and that the next meeting is scheduled for November 17. No agenda or minutes were available; the transcript consists entirely of proclamations, awards, and recognition items. Recognition Items & Proclamations - Proclamation 2026-87 – Joe Mario Gresus Day: Commissioner Collins presented the proclamation and said he will continue the honoree's legacy. - Proclamations 2026-86 and 2026-85 – Veterans Day and Military Family Appreciation Month: Joan Sabree and James Wade, vice chair of the Charles County Veteran Affairs, thanked the commissioners for supporting veterans. - Proclamation 2026-94 – National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (November 1–7, 2026): A CSM representative described the college's campus food and toiletry support efforts, including about 30 pounds of food per week per student, nearly 600 students served in the 2025–2026 academic year, about 16,890 pounds of food distributed, and Thanksgiving meals sponsored for about 52 families over the past two years. - Proclamation 2026-88 – Adoption Awareness Month (November 2026): Dr. Tanisha Sanders, director of the Charles County Department of Social Services, and Dahlia Freeman accepted the proclamation. Dr. Sanders expressed gratitude and emphasized that adoption provides permanency for youth, especially as a Kin First State. - 2026 Charles County Foster Parents of the Year: Citations were presented to Kemiata Hooks and Trinece Moore, who began fostering in July 2025 and were recognized for accepting an emergency placement and supporting children's emotional, developmental, and social needs. Dahlia Freeman accepted on their behalf. - Charles County Elite Track and Field Club: Recognized for being named the 2026 AAU East Coast Club of the Year. The club reported 58 junior Olympians, 85 all-Americans this year, 77 all-Americans last year, and a 2025 National Coach of the Year award. - Light the Way Foundation Summer Youth Film Camp: Recognized on the foundation's 10th anniversary. Speakers noted the camp is free, has provided over $80,000 in scholarship funds, served 20 campers (15 from Charles County), and produced the film Union Destination, which premiered at the AFI Theater in Silver Spring. Parents and leaders thanked the county. - Employee Length of Service – Third Quarter 2026: The board recognized employees reaching 20, 25, 30, and 40 years of service, including a 40-year honoree present at the meeting. - Third Quarter 2026 Top Performer: Linny Ball, senior project manager for the White Oak Stormwater Pond Retrofit Project, received the award for proactively relocating fish discovered in a pond during construction, even though it was not part of the project scope or permit requirements. - Proclamation 2026-95 – National Native American Heritage Month: Pam Lowles accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe. Commissioner Collins referenced a recent visit to Piscataway Park. - Kappa Youth Development Inc. Community Service Award: Presented to Commissioner Ruben B. Collins by the organization, signed by President Kenneth D. Phillips. Commissioner Collins thanked Kappa and said the work is about achievement. Key Outcomes - No formal motions, votes, or legislative actions appear in the transcript. - The board presented all proclamations and awards as listed above. - The next regular meeting was noted as November 17, 2026.

The Detroit City Council Committee of the Whole met on October 28, 2026, beginning at approximately 10:01 a.m. A quorum was present. The meeting covered unfinished business, public comment, new business from the Law Department and Legislative Policy Division, and members' reports. Public comment was scheduled to close at 10:03 a.m.; 10 virtual callers spoke for up to 90 seconds each. No agenda or minutes were available, so this summary is based solely on the transcript. Consent Calendar / Opening Actions - The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes without objection. - No chair remarks were offered. Unfinished Business - 5.1 Status of Office of Contracting and Procurement Contract No. 600 514-82 – Amendment No. 2: This is a 100% city-funded contract amendment to increase funding and expand the pool of qualified Detroit applicants for jobs in skilled construction trades and other high-growth jobs. A council member said answers to earlier questions were in the morning package; Member Miller said she did not have the packet and moved to bring the item back in one week. The motion passed without objection, and staff were asked to get her a copy of the answers. - 5.2–5.10 Law Department items: Item 5.2 is the status of legal representation and indemnification for Police Officer Beverly Jones in the lawsuit Kiana Wilson v. City of Detroit. With no Law Department representative present, Member Benson moved to bring items 5.2 through 5.10 back in one week, citing a scheduled meeting with the Law Department. The motion passed without objection. - 5.11 Customer service and operating standards for small businesses: Member Miller moved to receive and file the memorandum; the motion passed without objection. Public Comments & Testimony - Dr. Denise Darnell: Raised a traffic safety issue at Oakland International Academy, a second- through eighth-grade school on Conan near Hamtramck Drive. After a street repaving project, a 'no left turn' sign prevented school buses, parents, and staff from legally entering the parking lot, forcing buses through neighborhood streets. She asked the city to remove the sign and requested a DPD squad car at Conan and Hamtramck Drive between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. until the sign is removed, working with DPW. - Tyson Gersh: Criticized BSEED (referred to as 'B seed'/'BC' in the transcript) for issuing permit approvals for Northern Landing applications despite zoning nonconformities, no variances, and pending court cases; referenced OIG investigations and alleged BSEED lied to council in writing. He urged council to enforce rules, hold BSEED accountable, and exercise oversight. Member Miller responded that BSEED has failed residents, that she will continue looking into the allegations, and that there has been no oversight or compliance for six years. - Call-in user two: Asked why the Rosa Parks Transit Center and Jason Hargrove Center grounds are not washed down daily, citing garbage and difficulty for disabled users; also asked why BSEED inspection and compliance reports are not available to council members, alleged discriminatory treatment, and said the city allows landlords to retaliate when ticketed for noncompliance. - Betty A. Varner: President of a local block association (transcribed as 'Soda Elseware' and later 'Sodells World Block Association'), asked the council and administration to help find money for redevelopment of the 'Fanko Corridor'/'Finkel Quarter,' saying residents want to spend money in their own neighborhood. She requested help with a $1,500 land-use hearing fee and playground equipment if permitted, adding that the association is not asking for a handout. - Cindy Dara: Cited the sign ordinance and asked whether a permit had been issued for a large sign, saying it should never have been permitted and should be removed. She also raised concerns about property tax overvaluation, millages since 2006, the need for better fiscal oversight, and opposed surveillance/camera spending. - Clara DeCastro: An urban planner and District 6 resident assisting community groups with the Rensen and River East CBO process. She said DEGC cited an NDA with a developer to withhold the full 'but for' analysis owed to NAC members under city code, and that Mr. Howell admitted project visitor-spending numbers were distorted. She asked the committee to direct the Law Department to answer overdue FOIA request 2604800 and release documents, including the project pro forma, for proper oversight. - William M. Davis: Asked the city to do more to coordinate and assist small businesses, including Detroit-based businesses such as First Independence Bank, and urged reducing paperwork for opening and maintaining businesses so more dollars stay in the local economy. - Mr. Cunningham: Asked council members to pray in the Holy Spirit and shared a phone number; no specific legislative request was made. - Ruben Crawley: Alleged election cheating in Detroit elections and called Council Member Benson a scoundrel. The chair admonished him, said he would lose his time if he called anyone out of their name, and moved to the next caller. - Ronald Foster: Urged the council to obtain actual authority over matters brought before it, saying directly elected officials and Black and brown residents should be making decisions. He accused council of viewing his participation as a 'hustle' rather than as a passionate resident and owner, and asked the body to restore public trust. New Business – Law Department - 6.1 Settlement – Greenfield and Nine Mile Medical Center, PLLC, and the Civil Law Firm Jerome Anderson v. City of Detroit: $4,000 settlement; Case No. 26-05-G, L26-8343, SVD A2000. The Law Department identified the affected department as D dot (DDOT). Member Benson asked the clerk to identify the defendant department on future agendas. The item was moved to formal with a recommendation for approval without objection. - 6.2 Settlement – Patrick Amos v. City of Detroit: $30,000 settlement; Case No. 25-00567-NI, L25-7833, SVD A2000; also identified as a DDOT matter. The item was moved to formal with a recommendation for approval without objection. - 6.3–6.7 Legal representation and indemnification for retired investigator Dale Collins: Five matters involving Bernard Howard as plaintiff against Dale Collins. Law Department representative Graham Anderson asked for items 6.3 through 6.7 to be removed because they were mistakenly referred to internal operations and should have been voting-action matters for a closed session. The committee removed them without objection for future closed-session scheduling. New Business – Legislative Policy Division - 6.8 Family Court Awareness Month resolution: Resolution establishing November as Family Court Awareness Month, requested by Council President Pro Tem and attached to the agenda. Moved to formal with a recommendation for approval without objection. - 6.9 AI and Innovation Technology Task Force report: Report from Council President Pro Tem Young to establish the AI and Innovation Technology Task Force. Member Benson noted the actual resolution was not attached; LPD said it had been submitted but not attached. The item was moved to formal pending receipt of the resolution, without objection. Members' Reports - Member Benson: Reminded the public that election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026; urged support for city assets on the ballot, including the Detroit Zoo, museums, and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. He said Detroit's turnout is about 20% (two out of ten registered voters), called that 'not good,' and encouraged early voting, drop boxes, absentee ballots, or in-person voting. - Member Miller: Invited residents to the District 5 community engagement meeting that evening at Butler Family Center, 7737 Kirchhoff, from 6 to 8 p.m., with CREO and procurement staff speaking on how to become a city vendor, in partnership with Genesis Hope. - Chair: Called the 20% turnout statistic unacceptable, invoked the history of voting rights, thanked City Clerk Janice Winfrey for her work, and announced a November 9 event at Mount Beulah, 20056 Cherry Lawn, at 8 a.m. Key Outcomes All actions were taken by unanimous consent (no objections heard). - Minutes approved. - Item 5.1 postponed for one week. - Items 5.2 through 5.10 postponed for one week. - Item 5.11 received and filed. - Settlements 6.1 ($4,000) and 6.2 ($30,000) moved to the formal agenda with recommendation for approval. - Items 6.3 through 6.7 removed and rescheduled for a future closed session. - Resolution 6.8 moved to the formal agenda with recommendation for approval. - Item 6.9 moved to the formal agenda pending receipt of the resolution. - The meeting adjourned without objection after members' reports.

The Springfield Select Board met in regular session on October 28, 2026 (the transcript's oral recitation says October 26, 2026). The board approved a tobacco license renewal and prior minutes, reviewed the capital budget and property enforcement cases, referred a solar project to the DRB, authorized a water main engineering agreement, approved a forgivable indebtedness resolution, and heard citizens' comments. All recorded votes were 5-0. Consent Calendar & Routine Approvals - The board entered local control and approved the tobacco substitute endorsement renewal for JC's Market LLC, doing business as JC's Market, by a 5-0 vote; it returned to regular session at 5:39 p.m. - The October 12 Select Board minutes were approved as amended by a 5-0 vote. Corrections included the manager's information section, a page-eight street name, and the spelling of 'root barriers' on page nine. Public Comments & Testimony - Resident Scott thanked the town manager and crew for a Dollar Street cleanup, but said a Valley Street property that was promised to be cleaned before the last meeting remained messy four weeks later. He accused the property owner of making repeated promises, using legal loopholes, and transferring properties to new owners through a nonprofit; he said he was 'disgusted.' - Robin asked whether probate action would proceed regardless of the inspection, whether cleanup could happen before snow, and whether the solar agreement protects the town if panels are damaged, citing Shaftsbury. She also asked about the dam-removal change order. - A citizen asked about the recently installed steel panels on the retaining wall; the town manager said they are a temporary fix pending the state's evaluation of the entire intersection. Discussion Items Capital Budget and Proposed Debt Schedule - Town Manager reviewed the capital budget and debt schedule, emphasizing local matches and grant leverage. Notable items included: - FEMA dam projects: the town spent its initial $34,000 local share and has requested an additional $445,000 from FEMA for additional material; the Lincoln Street erosion project's new cost estimate is $837,000, with a significant local match, and both are awaiting FEMA decisions. - Pedestrian bridge: an engineer is evaluating repair or replacement; the estimated local match is $141,000, and the bridge was donated without plans. - Wall Street wall: the first phase is nearly complete, with about $140,000 spent; the second phase is expected to cost $200,000 to $300,000 plus utility relocation. The town is seeking a $60,000 better roads grant, and a $200,000 downtown transportation fund grant must be used or extended. - Park Street School: the town has no memorandum of understanding or firm commitment; it is pursuing congressionally directed spending, and the only current commitment is the annual contribution for gymnasium use. - Chester Road bridge: $200,000 is identified for sidewalk and rail repair, but the state's scoping update may show a larger bridge replacement timeline. - A sidewalk grant application for routes to elementary schools is due in December. - The capital plan includes a $500,000 annual contribution, about $600,000 for downtown reclamation and repaving, retaining walls, culverts, an $80,000 garage asbestos-removal estimate, a salt shed location decision, police fleet consolidation from 10 to 9 vehicles, rising fire and ambulance equipment costs, $60,000 per year in library support with facade work recommended, and technology and cyber costs totaling about $500,000 with $80,000 to $100,000 per year for support. - A board member asked whether the pedestrian bridge could be closed; the manager said the alternatives analysis will include no-action and closure options. - A board member asked whether the town is committed to Park Street School; the manager clarified there is no MOU. - A resident asked about Valley Street erosion and flood risk; the manager said stabilization is part of the project and the town is working with homeowners in the flood hazard area. - A resident praised upstream stream restoration and asked whether similar engineering could reduce erosion; the manager said full reconstruction would be very expensive, but mitigation is planned. Municipal Properties and Enforcement - The Town Manager reported on problem properties: a Central Street property owner and potential buyer will meet; a Seivers Brook property owner has scheduled an inspection; the probate attorney recommended additional cleanup so the court claim is large enough; Union Street and Valley Street had only minor cleanups; and Central Street campers and trash remain. - Board members expressed frustration with slow progress and asked for administrative enforcement. The town manager said staff are spending more time on these four properties than on 30 capital projects, but the legal process is lengthy. Tax Sale and Hazard Mitigation - The board discussed 32 Valley Street, which came to the town through the tax sale process and is in the redemption period. It is one of four properties on FEMA's preliminary hazard-mitigation list; 29 Valley Street is already in the buyout process. The manager will update FEMA and return to the board if the property is eligible. Russell Solar Project Access Agreement - The Town Manager recommended referring the updated Russell solar project paperwork to the DRB for site-plan and land-use review before any lease or commitment. The company involved is a different LLC from the original array. The board approved the referral by a 5-0 vote. Route 11 Water Main Engineering Agreement - The board authorized the Town Manager to sign the engineering agreement with New Frank Henry Group for Springfield IM 091 DAC 1, the Route 11 water main project tied to Exit 7 bridge work. The expenses are reimbursable by the state, so no town money is expected to be spent. Approved 5-0. Resolution for Forgivable Indebtedness - The board approved a resolution authorizing up to $904,000 in additional indebtedness to be fully forgiven upon completion of the wastewater project. The original November 18, 2025 special town meeting authorized $2,596,000 in bonds, and Vermont has agreed to forgive $1,914,275 in subsidies. The resolution is required by the bond bank; the town does not expect to repay the additional amount. Approved 5-0. Financial Reports - Bills were smaller than at the last meeting. Board members commented on recent chip-seal work, noting a trail project appears to be holding better than previous failed work. Financial statements were signed; copies are available from the finance director and will be posted on the website tomorrow. The next month's meeting date was corrected. Town Manager Report - The Trents Free project is progressing, hydrants are being delivered and installed, and sidewalk restoration will follow. - Wastewater plant operator Nate was nominated for Operator of the Year by the water and wastewater association; he will receive the award in January in Boston. - The manager authorized rental of portable propane heaters for the garage, about $6,000, while pursuing a long-term natural gas solution; the asbestos removal estimate was $80,000. - The traffic signal cabinet at the shopping center intersection is failing; replacement is about $80,000, and the contractor is checking discounts. Crosswalk button issues at the square were attributed to people repeatedly striking the buttons rather than a technical failure. Key Outcomes - Tobacco substitute endorsement renewal approved 5-0. - October 12 minutes approved 5-0 with amendments. - Russell Solar project referred to the DRB 5-0. - New Frank Henry Group engineering agreement authorized 5-0. - Forgivable indebtedness resolution approved 5-0. - Financial reports and bills were signed or noted; no separate vote was recorded. - The next budget session was set for 5:30 p.m.; there was no executive session, and the meeting adjourned.

The Nashua Board of Aldermen convened with 14 members present and Alderman Smith absent. Mayor Donchis attended by Zoom, and Corporation Counsel Steve Bolton was present. No agenda or minutes were provided; this summary is based on the meeting transcript. Note on date: the supplied meeting timestamp is 2026-10-28 02:19:26+00:00, while the transcript opening is transcribed as 'For 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.' Opening and Mayor's Remarks - City Clerk Dan Healy offered the invocation, and Alderman Tebow led the Pledge of Allegiance. - Mayor Donchis, speaking by Zoom, urged residents to vote in next Tuesday's election and praised City Clerk Dan Healy and ward workers for election preparations. - The mayor discussed his veto of O-26-002, saying the earlier version did not require a relationship between a person's disability and their inability to attend a meeting in person, as he said the ADA requires. He gave color blindness as an example of a disability that would not prevent attendance, and he asked the board to consider his proposed language. Consent Calendar - Minutes of the special and regular Board of Aldermen meetings of March 24, 2026 were accepted and the reading was suspended. - Communications from the mayor regarding the veto of O-26-002 and from Public Works Director Lisa Foto regarding referral R-26-062 were accepted and filed. A communication from Owen Flynn of the John Flatley Company about requests to purchase city-owned parcels drew an objection to the proposed referral; the objection was noted. - The Budget Review Committee orally reported that after its Monday, October 26 meeting and public hearings, it recommended final passage of R-26-064 amended, R-26-067, R-26-068, R-26-069, R-26-070, and R-26-071. - Appointments: Dahlia Regas (Deputy Treasurer/Deputy Tax Collector) and mayoral appointees Kathy Prevost (Arts Commission), Lisa Tarangio and Jennifer Bishop (Citizens Advisory Commission) were referred to the Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee. - Petition for street acceptance of Juliana Avenue: Alderman Johnson moved final passage; the voice vote carried. - R-26-075 authorized the mayor to enter into a second amended federal aid project agreement with the State of New Hampshire and the town of Hudson for rehabilitation of the Taylor Falls and Veterans Bridges, including acceptance of an additional $231,941.29; voice vote carried. - R-26-076 accepted $45,180 from the U.S. Department of Justice into the police grant activity for the 2025 Justice Assistance Grant multi-jurisdictional program; voice vote carried. - O-26-024 authorized an all-way stop at French Street and Abbott Street; voice vote carried. Public Comments & Testimony - Laurie Orlano, speaking on the Zoom veto, urged the board to amend the city's disability grievance procedure to include a response deadline, define required documentation, and allow remote public comment at all meetings with Zoom. She described a senior citizen with a disability who appealed to the mayor on September 30 and received no response. She also opposed the evening's bonding resolutions, saying the city's management should be replaced and that she wanted 'no to all of it, open records, and find a better management team.' - Andy Prollman/Rolman, attorney with Proney and Prolman, appeared on behalf of Raisin and Homes and said the Juliana Avenue street acceptance petition was ready and available for questions. - Patrice Noel, a 71-year-old Nashua resident, said she is homeless and had to choose between food and gas to attend. She asked whether the city tracks homeless statistics, described alleged elder abuse and perjury leading to her eviction from the Mary Sweeney Home on Pearl Street, said she is on about 20 waiting lists with waits of two to eleven years, and reported vacant apartments in national housing buildings lasting three to seven months. She called for permanent housing and services, not just shelter band-aids. - Laurie Orlano, in general public comment, said risk management had told an applicant a letter had to be mailed, then emailed it instead; that the New Hampshire Commission on Human Rights had accepted the applicant's complaint and said there was enough to pursue the city; and that risk management had previously suggested the applicant take an Uber with a seat cushion. She said she had no confidence in risk management's determinations, criticized vague documentation requirements, and advocated opening Zoom to everyone, warning the city would be served with a complaint. Bond Resolutions - R-26-064 amended: $5,173,428 for capital equipment; adopted 13-1, with Alderman Johnson voting no. - R-26-067: $3,000,000 for design and ancillary costs to renovate the Nashua Public Library; adopted 10-4, with Aldermen Clemens, Ravan, Tebow, and Johnson voting no. Several members later explained they support the library but wanted fairness for library employees in negotiations. - R-26-068: $1,500,000 for a fire training facility; adopted 13-1, with Alderman Johnson voting no. Supporters said training saves lives and noted the existing training site is being replaced by the new DPW facility. - R-26-069: $1,000,000 for design and ancillary costs to replace the Pine Hill Fire Station; adopted 13-1, with Alderman Johnson voting no. Speakers noted the station would move to the corner of Pine Hill and Sharon for faster Ward 1 response; Alderman Johnson argued small bonds create hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest that should be in the budget. - R-26-070: $1,000,000 for deferred capital maintenance of fire stations; adopted 13-1, with Alderman Johnson voting no. Alderman O'Brien described seven facilities, roofs that leak, and firefighters living in the buildings. - R-26-071: $9,000,000 for replacement and modernization of the citywide ERP system; adopted 10-4, with Aldermen Sullivan, Senate, Johnson, and Morgan voting no. Supporters cited inefficiencies in current disconnected systems and the need for more effective use of taxpayer money. - R-26-062: $2,000,000 for various improvements at the Solid Waste Department's Hills Landfill; removed from the table and adopted 11-3, with Aldermen Tebow, Sullivan, and Johnson voting no. Ordinance O-26-002: Electronic Public Comment for People with Disabilities - The board voted 14-0 to reconsider the ordinance after the mayor's veto. - Alderman Clemens moved to replace it with a revised version developed with Aldermen Johnson and Gregg and vetted by legal. The revision required a disability to interfere with participation in in-person public comment, set approvals at three months with renewal, allowed approved participants to notify the aldermanic office without resubmitting documentation, added confidentiality protections, and preserved ADA accommodations. - Asked about undefined 'documentation,' Corporation Counsel Bolton said documentation means written papers that substantiate the person's assertion, and 'in writing' means a written response, by mail or email depending on how the request was made. Alderman Clee said the board should not be prescriptive and should let risk management decide. - Aldermen Kelly and Tebow argued that Zoom should be open to all members of the public, including single parents and caretakers, rather than limited to people with disabilities. Alderman Tebow attempted an amendment to extend the provision to all committees but withdrew it after procedural concerns. Alderman Sullivan proposed reversing the board's August 9, 2022 decision terminating public Zoom access but withdrew that as outside the amendment. - Alderman Johnson said the ordinance began with her own experience after breaking a kneecap and being unable to attend, and that ADA Title II permits requesting documentation without requiring the person to state the specific disability. - The amendment passed 12-2, with Aldermen Tebow and Kelly voting no. Final passage as amended passed 11-3, with Aldermen Ravan, Tebow, and Kelly voting no. Alderman Kelly said she expects litigation over ambiguities and said she would bring a future motion to restore Zoom for everyone. New Business and Referrals - R-26-077: first reading of a supplemental appropriation of $146,716.94 of FY2027 unanticipated revenue into Fund 7024, the Opioid Abatement Expendable Trust Fund; referred to the Budget Review Committee with a special Board public hearing scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. - R-26-078: first reading authorizing a First Amendment to the High Street Garage lease with National Apartment Ventures LLC; referred to the Finance Committee. - R-26-079: first reading authorizing a School Street Park and Garage lease with Nashville Apartment Ventures LLC (as transcribed); referred to the Finance Committee. - O-26-027 and O-26-028: first readings amending parking permits for the High Street Garage and School Street Parking Garage; referred to the Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee. Board Remarks and Announcements - Alderman Clemens explained his no vote on the library bond by saying he was disappointed in negotiations and wanted fairness for library employees. A head negotiator responded that the process had been fair and legal and that Clemens had not attended the sessions. Another alderperson echoed concerns about library worker negotiations and said the no vote was not a vote against the library. That same speaker also criticized the governor for taking credit for the Mohawk Tannery and Maynard Manor housing work, said Nashua officials and residents did the long work, and urged voters to turn out. - Alderman Greg expressed support for library workers and praised the disability-access ordinance as a first step. - Alderman Senate encouraged voting, thanked election workers, and highlighted the Friends of the Nashua Public Library's 'Nashua Reads' event and book 'Property of the Revolution.' - Alderman Johnson thanked colleagues for the disability-access ordinance and said library employees are being paid during negotiations; he urged patience because the contract will come before the board. - Alderwoman Kelly urged voting, said the board should open Zoom to everyone, and committed to bring that motion forward at the next meeting. - Alderman Morgan supported the library bond and negotiations, reminded residents that trick-or-treating is Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and encouraged employers to give employees time to vote. - Alderman Lopez encouraged voters to review all ballot items, supported a favorable library resolution, praised Corporation Counsel Bolton as a negotiator, and offered condolences for Carol Farmer. Another member also expressed condolences for Carol Farmer. - Alderman O'Brien announced a joint meeting of the Library Trustees and the Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 p.m.; the regular 7:00 p.m. Infrastructure Committee meeting was canceled. Key Outcomes - Bond resolutions adopted: R-26-064 amended (13-1), R-26-067 (10-4), R-26-068 (13-1), R-26-069 (13-1), R-26-070 (13-1), R-26-071 (10-4), and R-26-062 (11-3). - Voice-vote approvals: R-26-075, R-26-076, O-26-024, and the Juliana Avenue street acceptance petition. - O-26-002 was reconsidered (14-0), amended (12-2), and adopted as amended (11-3). - New items were referred as described above, with a special public hearing on R-26-077 scheduled for November 23, 2026. - The board voted 14-0 to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(e) for discussion of pending or threatened litigation or claims. The public portion ended with that roll-call vote; no return to open session appears in the transcript.

The Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment met on October 28, 2026, according to the supplied timestamp; the spoken transcript opens with “October 27th meeting.” The board considered one variance application, postponed another case, approved prior minutes, and discussed proposed bylaw amendments on postponements. No written agenda or minutes were provided. Postponement - The application of Miguel Bisano, 48 Buckmeadow Road, was postponed at the applicant’s request to December 8, 2026, and was not heard this evening. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the audience spoke in favor of or in opposition to the application. - Anand/Arnold Mahindraker, representing Blue Coral Canal LLC, owner of 20 Canal Street, presented the variance request. Discussion Items - 20 Canal Street density/lot-area variance: The applicant requested a dimensional variance from Land Use Code Section 190-16, Table 16-3, for minimum land area: 10,308 square feet existing versus 52,272 square feet required for six dwellings in the LB zone, Ward 3. - Mahindraker explained that the board had previously approved adding three units to the existing three-unit property, bringing it to six units. This request was only for the density/lot-area relief needed for that same six-unit proposal, with no changes to the sealed plan. - The applicant argued that the density formula overstates the actual impact, and that the purposes of the density ordinance—preventing overcrowding, protecting safety, and maintaining neighborhood character—could still be addressed through city review of parking, access, building, fire, and life-safety requirements. - Planning staff noted that the application had returned because, after review, a density variance had been determined necessary before the planning board could treat the application as complete. - Board members expressed support. Vice Chair Josh Neely said he was in favor “for the third time,” citing the irregular-shaped building, reuse of an unused garage, unchanged building footprint, reduced fire-safety concerns, ample parking, and consistency of the smaller units (approximately 500–700 square feet) with the neighborhood. Member Stephen Lionel also supported the request. Another member agreed, noting the property is an unusual, long, double-frontage lot consistent with the neighborhood. - Members acknowledged some prior disagreement over whether the density variance was required, but accepted that it was needed. - Proposed bylaw amendments on postponements: Planning staff presented draft bylaw amendments, beginning on page three, subsection O, to address postponement and continuance requests made before hearings start, including requests that may be intended to avoid a short board. - The draft would remove the newspaper-notice requirement for postponements/withdrawals received before the six-day deadline, which staff described as a logistical impossibility. - Members discussed whether the six-day automatic postponement window was appropriate. Concerns included members of the public arriving for a hearing that may be postponed and applicants incurring unnecessary time and expense. There was discussion about giving the chair sole discretion for late requests, but concern was raised about an appointed member deciding unilaterally. - The board leaned toward keeping the six-day deadline, defining it as six calendar days, and requiring any subsequent or repeat postponement request to come before the full board rather than being automatic. Key Outcomes - Variance approved: A motion to approve the 20 Canal Street variance for six dwellings in the LB zone was made and seconded. The board found the request consistent with the public interest, the spirit of the ordinance, and the character of the area; that it would do substantial justice; that there was no evidence of diminution of surrounding property values; and that the property’s unusual long, narrow, double-frontage configuration, and its unusually large size for the neighborhood, meant there was no fair and substantial relationship between the density provisions and this property. The application was approved unanimously. - Minutes approved: The minutes of the October 13, 2026 meeting were accepted unanimously. - Calendar reviewed: The board reviewed the upcoming calendar and saw no conflicts. - Bylaw amendments not adopted: No bylaw change was adopted this meeting; it was expected to be formally noticed and voted on at the next meeting.

This summary is based solely on the available raw transcript. No agenda or minutes were provided. The transcript contains only a brief exchange, which appears to be a test of the audio system and a call to order. No substantive discussions, votes, or official business are recorded. Audio Test and Call to Order - The meeting begins with an audio check: "Testing. Yes, we can hear you." - A participant is then told, "You are out of order, sir. I know. I mean, make your order." This suggests a procedural interruption or an attempt to restore order at the start of the meeting. Consent Calendar - No items were discussed or approved. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were recorded. Discussion Items - No discussion items were presented. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or actions were taken. The transcript ends without any recorded outcomes.

The Nampa City Planning and Zoning Commission met at 6 p.m. on October 28, 2026. The raw transcript opens with 'October 27th, 2026,' but the supplied timestamp of 2026-10-28 is used here. No agenda or minutes were available. Commissioners present included Garner, Miller, Daffer, Turner, Keyhoe, Kirkman, Copeland, and Fiend; Commissioner Morgan was absent; quorum was reached. The meeting included a council actions report, a density report, approval of a consent agenda, and four public hearing items. The transcript does not record an adjournment time. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda, including the September 15, 2026 minutes, was approved without substantive discussion. Council Actions Report - Rodney Ashby reported on recent City Council actions. The council approved a six-month extension for a rear/side setback variance for an RV. - The council approved annexation and RS-8.5 zoning at 4302 East Locust Lane for a single-family utility connection; the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended unanimous approval, and no one testified except the applicant. - The council approved annexation and RS-4 zoning plus the Emberwood subdivision preliminary plat at 5712 Homedale Road; the commission had recommended approval, there was no public testimony, and the council vote was 3-3 before the mayor broke the tie in favor. - On reconsideration, the council approved a comprehensive plan map amendment, annexation, and IL zoning at 4300 East Victory Road for light industrial development. The council had initially denied it over airport concerns, then approved it unanimously after clarification; the airport supported light industrial on the property. - The council denied the Lone Star Master Plan Community by a 4-2 vote despite the commission's recommendation and 26 public speakers. Ashby said council members cited concerns about development paying for itself, wanting lower density, smaller-scale BN commercial rather than BC, and RS-8.5 zoning inconsistent with the comprehensive plan and specific area plan. Formal findings were still pending council approval. Third Quarter Density Report - Ashby presented an annual density summary for proposed projects from 10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026. Preliminary plats in the past year were all single-family; 1,757 single-family units were approved, and no multifamily units were approved through the subdivision process. Some listed projects were withdrawn or denied. - Final plats included 1,357 single-family units and 74 multifamily units on 416 acres. Construction would likely follow within about two years after final plat approval. - Most proposed plats were in north or south Nampa, with few on the western or eastern edges. Discussion Items Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment – Risk Unlimited Property (Item 3-1) - The applicant requested a future land use map amendment from community mixed use to industrial for three parcels at 0 and 7400 Airport Road. The property has operated as a gravel pit for about 40 years and is in unincorporated Canyon County. The applicant wants eventual light industrial zoning and annexation. - Staff said the 2040 comprehensive plan shows about 134 acres of community mixed use in the area, and the Highway 16 specific area plan designates the area as commercial industrial campus. Boise Project Board of Control required that irrigation and drainage ditches remain unobstructed and protected by appropriate easements. ITD noted the future Highway 16 south extension is under consideration but the exact alignment is not known. No public comments were submitted. - Commission discussion addressed the specific area plan's campus-style language. Staff advised that current operations could continue, but future development should be conditioned to comply with the specific area plan. The applicant agreed to the ditch/easement condition. - The public hearing was closed and the motion carried 8-0. Highway 16 Specific Area Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Item 3-2) - This city-initiated request proposed changing the Highway 16 specific area plan from low density residential to light industrial on parcels at 0 and 7425 East Flamingo Avenue, relabeling the commercial industrial campus area as light industrial south of I-84, and making the corresponding comprehensive plan map amendment from community mixed use to industrial. - Staff said the change aligns with existing industrial mining operations, light industrial excludes heavy manufacturing, and a campus-style industrial park would be allowed. No agency comments were received. Staff has heard residents near McDermott Road may prefer low density residential in the future and plans to meet with landowners; that could be considered during the comprehensive plan update. - Public speaker Keith Lewis of 557 North McDermott Road asked whether current homeowners would be locked into light industrial and raised dust concerns from the adjacent pit. Staff responded that the future land use map is flexible, the county currently regulates dust while the property remains unincorporated, and a sale of property would not change existing uses. - The public hearing was closed and the motion carried 8-0. Zoning Code Text Amendment (Item 3-4) - The proposed text amendment added definitions for dwelling, group residence, and transition home; aligned group-home eligibility with federal and state fair housing law; clarified that being on parole does not automatically disqualify a person from group-home residency; and identified disqualifying categories under the Fair Housing Act, including current controlled-substance users, people convicted of illegal manufacture or distribution of controlled substances, registered sex offenders, and juvenile offenders. - The amendment also gave the planning director authority to decide reasonable accommodation requests consistent with the Fair Housing Act and ADA, and amended Chapter 34 to prohibit metal buildings in GB zones along the freeway, with an elevated design standard for redevelopment. - One public speaker expressed concern about the parole/supervision language and its potential effect on a vulnerable nonverbal adult relative. Staff clarified the amendment is intended to match state and federal law and does not require group homes to mix different client types. - The public hearing was closed and the motion carried 8-0. Whitewater Annexation and Master Plan Community (Item 3-3) - The applicant, Stephanie Hopkins of KM Engineering, requested annexation and zoning of about 115 acres owned by farmer Ruben Asumendi to RS-4 and RML districts, with a development agreement and master plan community called Whitewater. The proposal included about 79 acres of RS-4 at 4-8 units per acre and about 36 acres of RML at 8-12 units per acre, with 15% open space, townhomes in the RML area, and single-family homes in the RS-4 area. No preliminary plat was submitted; the applicant described it as a concept plan and estimated roughly 350-400 single-family units and about 300 townhomes, developed in phases from 2028 to about 2035. - Staff said the request matched the comprehensive plan and specific area plan. Traffic impact studies would be required at the preliminary plat or building permit stage, not at annexation. The Nampa Fire District noted a seven-minute response time, above its five-minute-20-second goal. Valley View School District expressed concern about rapid growth and impacts to schools. Nampa PD submitted no comment because the number of dwelling units is not yet known. Proposed conditions included a development agreement, substantial adherence to concept renderings and open space, and pathway/sidewalk connectivity between open spaces and amenities. - Commissioners discussed whether to impose a density cap in the development agreement. Staff cautioned that, after annexation and zoning are approved, a future preliminary plat that meets code would be quasi-judicial and difficult to deny; therefore, the development agreement is the main tool for limiting density. The applicant's representative said the project would likely be at the lower end of the allowed density ranges. Some commissioners favored adding a not-to-exceed unit number, but the motion did not add a new density cap. - The public hearing was closed and the motion to recommend approval with the staff-recommended conditions and proposed findings carried 5-3. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 3-1: No public speakers signed up or appeared. - Item 3-2: Keith Lewis, a homeowner at 557 North McDermott Road, asked whether existing homeowners would be locked into light industrial and raised concerns about dust from the adjacent mining pit. - Item 3-4: A resident raised concerns about the group-home wording and its potential effect on a vulnerable nonverbal adult relative; staff responded that the change aligns with state and federal law. - Item 3-3: Stuart Heinmann of 18520 11th Avenue North Extension opposed the Whitewater annexation and master plan community as proposed. He said 115 acres is a drastic change, the application lacks final unit counts and a preliminary plat, traffic impact studies are deferred, 11th Avenue North Extension has had six deaths in the last three years, and the transition from agricultural and rural residential to small lots and multi-unit housing is not compatible. He also criticized the commission's approval record and the treatment of a resident; the chair redirected comments to the application. - Item 3-3: Cheryl Higley of 12441 South Abbott Downing Way opposed the application because of police shortages. She said 27 officers were needed for new subdivisions last year but only two were added, the city faces about $600 million in deferred infrastructure maintenance, and the police chief has warned of difficult decisions. She asked the commission not to approve another large master plan community until public safety deficiencies are addressed. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved. - Item 3-1 approved 8-0; the recommendation to City Council includes conditions for irrigation/drainage easements and future development consistent with the Highway 16 specific area plan. - Item 3-2 approved 8-0; the recommendation to City Council supports the Highway 16 specific area plan and comprehensive plan map amendments. - Item 3-4 approved 8-0; the recommendation to City Council supports the zoning code text amendments. - Item 3-3 approved 5-3; the recommendation to City Council supports annexation, RS-4/RML zoning, the development agreement, and the master plan community conditions. - Informational reports were received on recent City Council actions and third-quarter density data. Staff said the fiscal impact and growth-pays-for-growth tool is planned for test analysis in November, a City Council workshop in December, and possible use by January. Formal findings for the Lone Star denial are still pending City Council approval.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council met Wednesday evening, October 28, 2026, for a presentation portion followed by a regular meeting. It approved numerous routine items, heard public testimony on tax districts, blight, and deconsolidation, and received departmental reports. The agenda and minutes were not available, so this summary is based solely on the meeting transcript. Presentation Portion - Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Councilman Dwight Hudson and Mayor Sid Edwards recognized Hudson's wife, Stacey Hudson, who is about six months into a breast cancer diagnosis. Stacey Hudson urged self-checks, mammograms, and support for families affected by breast cancer, and credited faith for her PET scan being clear 126 days after diagnosis. - Women's Hospital: CEO Renee Ragas and researchers Dr. Leah Carter and Dr. Ashley Edwards reported hospital data: over 11,000 inpatient admissions, 40,000 outpatient visits, 8,000 deliveries, 1,200 NICU admissions, 70,000 mammograms, and 4,000 mammograms performed on mobile coaches. They said 733 women were newly diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025, with 75% found at stage 0 or 1, up from 70% the prior year, and one in four diagnosed women were under 50. In 2024, mobile coaches made 292 trips to 37 parishes and counties, screened 5,000 women, and found 25 cancers. They also noted 4,300 referrals to breast cancer specialists, about 43% from East Baton Rouge Parish, and an increase in referrals of 38% from last fall to this summer. - Red Ribbon Week: The council recognized the Baton Rouge Young Marines and accepted proclamations from the city and Governor Jeff Landry designating October 23–31, 2026, as Red Ribbon Week. Councilman Darrell Hurst, Constable Terrica Williams, and Elena Branzera spoke. Hurst also recognized Jaden G. York, a Southern University student, for organizing the 'Second Line to the Polls' voter participation initiative. - Alton Heatley Sr.: Recognized for retiring after 46 years as a welder with ExxonMobil and Turner Industries. ExxonMobil representative Brandon Maxwell praised his integrity; Heatley encouraged young welders to enter the trade. - Emily Lynch: Scotlandville Magnet High School Student of the Year, holding a 4.3 GPA, ranked second in her class, and active in track, soccer, digital media, and student technology. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of the October 14 and October 21, 2026 council and zoning meetings. - Introduced the 2027 budget ordinance, condemnation items, adjudicated property items, and related ordinances; adjusted the introduction date for item 66 to November 24, 2026. - Approved condemnation and adjudicated property calendar actions with specified deferrals and deletions, including a 30-day deferral of items 126, 128, and 137. - Approved routine contract amendments, cooperative agreements, construction change orders, final acceptances, a street rehabilitation low bid, renewal options, position alignment changes, board and commission appointments, and similar administrative measures. Public Comments & Testimony - Penny Landry spoke frequently and opposed several items: the Capitol House Economic Development District tax extension to 2058, calling it dual taxation; a $63,000 community liaison position, saying legislative aides could serve that function; a $250,000 local match for the Raising Cane's River Center, asking wealthy donors to cover it; a GEC supplemental contract, citing the I-10 design record; and additional Bus Rapid Transit spending, saying road repairs are underfunded. She also asked for more explanation and results reporting from contracted entities and requested town halls on deconsolidation. She said she supports deconsolidation only if the city of Baton Rouge can sustain itself financially. - Tanya Nyman spoke against downtown development districts, using New Orleans tourism revenue as an example. Later, she argued that discussion of deconsolidation should first consider restoring a separate Baton Rouge city council, and recommended community land trusts and affordable housing as part of the blight strategy. - Charles Landry spoke in support of Ashley Beck, who was leaving city service, and thanked her for her work. - Johnny Brown, a Scotlandville resident, asked the council to seriously review deconsolidation and improve neighborhood equity. - Council members noted email comments in opposition to items 96, 119–123, and 157. Discussion Items - Capitol House Economic Development District: Councilman Dwight Hudson said he is normally skeptical of taxing districts but supported this one, citing a $70 million renovation of a historic building and continued $30–40 million investment made possible by the structure. The motion carried. - Community liaison / homeless outreach: Councilman Darrell Hurst and others defended legislative aides after Penny Landry's criticism. Mayor's office representative Mason Batts explained the position was for Kylie, a homeless outreach worker, and that the $63,000 request extended an hourly contract that had reached its $49,000 cap. The motion carried with Councilwoman Carolyn Coleman opposing. - Raising Cane's River Center: Administration clarified the $250,000 match would come from the River Center's dedicated fund, not the general fund. The motion carried. - Move BR / GEC supplement: Councilwoman Amorosa explained that the $138,081.02 supplemental contract covered design changes made after public input, including changes near the Blue Bonnet underpass and railroad crossing. The motion carried. - Blight report: Rachel from the Department of Development presented 'Red Stick Rising.' She reported a current blight backlog of about $1.3 million, including $750,000 in condemnations, $500,000 in blight court orders, and $90,000 in tall-grass orders; a projected 2027 backlog of about $2.2 million; a 75% voluntary compliance rate; 53 owner demolitions this year; 140 demolitions projected this year versus 214 last year; and lien collections of about $520,000 this year, $700,000 last year, and $745,000 in 2024. Proposals included proactive inspections, vacant property registration, a revolving abatement fund, receivership, and a district housing court. Council members supported the direction; Councilwoman Coleman asked for a list of city-owned vacant properties. The council voted to receive the report. - Deconsolidation study: Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. proposed deferring item 155 to November 10, 2026, so finance could prepare guidance and next steps. Finance Director Angie said a full report would be complex and likely take at least 18 months. Councilman Hudson noted city sales tax collections of about $111 million versus roughly $150 million in police and fire general fund costs, and finance noted property taxes and other revenues would also be part of the analysis. The deferral motion carried. Key Outcomes - Approved the Capitol House Economic Development District item, the homeless outreach contract extension, River Center planning funds, GEC and Waggoner engineering supplements, Ryan White subrecipient amendments, the Capital One fiscal agent contract, change orders, final acceptances, the street rehabilitation low bid, and multiple contract amendments. - The community liaison/homeless outreach item passed with Councilwoman Coleman opposing; all other listed votes were recorded as carrying. - Deferred the deconsolidation financial report item to the November 10, 2026 meeting. - Received the Red Stick Rising blight report. - Declared item 157 an emergency and approved the Delmont Economic Development District cooperative endeavor agreement. - Reconsidered and deleted item 73. - Adjourned the meeting.