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Collierville fire chief blindsided by leave as city admin cites insubordination

Collierville fire chief blindsided by leave as city admin cites insubordination

Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg was placed on administrative leave due to personnel matters. His employment status hangs in the balance.
The Commercial Appeal The Commercial Appeal
More homes on the market give suburban buyers 'leverage' in home sales

More homes on the market give suburban buyers 'leverage' in home sales

The recent Memphis Area Association of Realtors data shows more homes for sale since 2016.
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Pickens City Council Indefinitely Suspends City Administrator Tim O’Bryant with Full Pay and Benefits

Pickens City Council Indefinitely Suspends City Administrator Tim O’Bryant with Full Pay and Benefits

The Pickens City Council in South Carolina has voted to indefinitely suspend City Administrator Tim O’Bryant. The decision was made during a special called meeting on Wednesday, following an executive session. The executive session was held under S.C. Code of Laws, Section 30-4-70 (A) (1), which permits discussions related to the employment, appointment, compensation, promotion, demotion, discipline, or release of an employee. After reconvening in public, the council unanimously approved the indefinite suspension. Notably, the council did not provide a specific reason for their decision during the public meeting. FOX Carolina has reached out to the City of Pickens for additional details regarding the suspension.
The Commercial Appeal The Commercial Appeal
What next for Mid-South Coliseum? Memphis City Council talks future

What next for Mid-South Coliseum? Memphis City Council talks future

Though a potential data center moratorium dominated conversation at Memphis City Council meetings, the governing body also discussed other matters.
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Tylertown Road Widening Project Underway in Clarksville, Streetlights and Sidewalks Delayed Due to Funding Cuts

Tylertown Road Widening Project Underway in Clarksville, Streetlights and Sidewalks Delayed Due to Funding Cuts

The long-planned widening project for Tylertown Road in Clarksville, Tennessee, is currently underway, but significant modifications have been made to the original design due to cuts in the FY 2026-27 City of Clarksville budget and early project complications. The project aims to widen Tylertown Road from Trenton Road to the city limits past Oakland Road, and Oakland Road from Tylertown Road to Spring Creek, covering approximately three miles. Initially, the contractor, Byard Construction, encountered unexpected poor soil conditions, leading to increased excavation and aggregate costs and causing early overages. This prompted the City of Clarksville to implement a phased approach, separating the road construction from the installation of sidewalks and streetlights. The current phase, focusing on road construction, is expected to continue until the fall of 2027, with funding for sidewalks and streetlights to be identified in the spring of 2027.
Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Enquirer
Butler County commissioners should leave the Garvers alone | Letter

Butler County commissioners should leave the Garvers alone | Letter

Opinion: Butler County commissioners are turning zoning into a weapon against the Garver family.
Bucks County Courier Times Bucks County Courier Times
Bristol Township votes to close Newportville Fire Co.

Bristol Township votes to close Newportville Fire Co.

Bristol Township council voted to remove Newportville Fire Co from service citing missed calls and a theft scandal.
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Proposal to Create 'Beltley' as New Jersey's 565th Municipality Faces Significant Hurdles

Proposal to Create 'Beltley' as New Jersey's 565th Municipality Faces Significant Hurdles

John “Cozz” Cozzarelli has jokingly proposed the creation of 'Beltley,' a new municipality situated between Belleville and Nutley in New Jersey. The proposed area, currently consisting of a field, a parking lot, and a playground, would become New Jersey's 565th municipality. However, the land currently belongs to Belleville, presenting a significant obstacle. To officially establish Beltley, Cozzarelli would need Belleville to surrender the land, the New Jersey Legislature to approve the creation of a new municipality, and the governor's signature. Additionally, a referendum might be required, along with a survey to define borders and a plan to finance a new government. New Jersey has not created a genuinely new municipality in nearly seven decades, with the last one being Loch Arbour in 1957.
The Knoxville News-Sentinel The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Southern Living names 6 Tennessee favorites to its Food Hall of Fame

Southern Living names 6 Tennessee favorites to its Food Hall of Fame

Little Debbie, MoonPie and Bush's Beans are among six Tennessee products inducted into Southern Living's new Food Hall of Fame.
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Jackson City Council Tables Skating Rink Request Over Planning Board Representation Concerns

Jackson City Council Tables Skating Rink Request Over Planning Board Representation Concerns

The Jackson City Council has tabled a request for a use permit that would allow Terrance Brent to operate Nostalgics Skate Center at 540 Raymond Rd. The decision came after Council President Vernon Hartley raised concerns that the city's Planning Board approved the measure without adequate representation from his ward, Ward 5. Hartley argued that the lack of representation meant residents in his ward were not heard, preventing them from voicing opposition or discussing the item fully with the Planning Board. The Planning Board is an appointed body responsible for making zoning recommendations to the City Council. Despite the Planning Board's unanimous approval of the request, Hartley insisted on tabling the matter until Ward 5 has proper representation on the board. Other council members, such as Ward Four Councilman Brian Grizzell, cautioned that tabling the request could lead to litigation, while Ward Six Councilwoman LaShia Brown-Thomas opposed the delay, stating that business owners should not be penal...
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Miami-Dade Court Upholds Virginia Key Marina Referendum for November Vote

Miami-Dade Court Upholds Virginia Key Marina Referendum for November Vote

A Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge aimed at preventing a November referendum concerning the proposed redevelopment of the Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas on Virginia Key. This ruling allows City of Miami voters to decide on a proposed lease agreement for approximately 27.62 acres of city-owned waterfront property. Virginia Key, LLC, a joint venture between RCI Group and Suntex Marinas, plans to invest around $80 million in private funding for improvements. The redevelopment project includes boat storage, restaurants, retail spaces, and public parking. The proposed lease is for an initial 45-year term with two 15-year renewal options, stipulating a minimum annual guaranteed rent of $2.2 million, with escalations, totaling approximately $203.98 million over the initial term, plus six percent of gross revenues. The lawsuit, filed by Rickenbacker Marina, Inc., its affiliate Biscayne Marine Partners, LLC, and Adam Gersten, challenged the referendum's legality, including cla...
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Rochester City Council Overrides Mayoral Veto to Fund Wood Debris Relocation

Rochester City Council Overrides Mayoral Veto to Fund Wood Debris Relocation

The Rochester City Council has reaffirmed its decision to allocate $350,000 from the city's $1 million contingency fund for the relocation of a private wood debris operation. This move overrides a veto issued by Mayor Kim Norton, who, while supporting the project, argued that the funding could be deferred until the following year. The council's vote, with Council President Randy Schubring and council members Patrick Keane, Norman Wahl, Andy Fredericks, and Shaun Palmer providing the five necessary votes, ensures the immediate progression of the relocation. The $350,000 represents half of the estimated $700,000 cost to move the commercial operations of Hathaway Tree Service from its current site at 2555 50th Avenue NW to the northern edge of the city-owned Kalmar Reservoir site. This relocation aims to mitigate issues such as wood burning, wood grinding, and truck traffic, which currently impact new housing developments supported by the city's homeownership program. Additionally, the move will free up space...