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Wallingford, CT|
Wallingford Town Council Approves ‘Largest Tax Increase’ In 20 Years
The council approved an amended budget that added $2.3 million in school spending than was originally proposed by Mayor Vincent Cervoni.
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|
'Rethink This Monstrosity': Residents Criticize New Gillson Park Fence
The Wilmette Park District has fenced off what was formerly one of the North Shore's only free beaches.
La Grange, IL|
'Phantom Tax Burden' For Willow Springs Woman
The resident's tax bill tripled because she was assessed as having three houses, not one, an official says.
Lacey, NJ|
Tax Increases Possible For Lacey With Passage Of School Aid Bill
The Lacey Township School District will still have a budget gap even with the passage of a new Senate bill and a possible 9.9% tax increase.
Joliet, IL|
Crossbow Defendant Released From Will County Jail By Judge DeWilkins
Joliet police officer John McHale found an arrow lodged in the ceiling just inside the doorway in the 400 block of North Raynor Avenue.
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Brothers Both Win First Place At Contra Costa Science Fair
Gatik and Jainil Trivedi also advanced to the state competition, where they won first and second prizes, respectively.
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|
WATCH: LI Pilot Ready To Rev Engine For His 20th Bethpage Air Show
It takes place on May 25 and May 26 at Jones Beach.
Danvers, MA|
Gabe Lopes To Chair Danvers School Committee
Lopes was chosen as the new chair after last year's chair, Robin Doherty, chose not to run for re-election.
Southington, CT|
Southington Appoints New Town Manager
The Southington Town Council has voted unanimously to appoint current corporation counsel Alex Ricciardone to take over as town manager.
San Diego, CA|
Small CA Town For Sale For $6.6M
Want to buy a small town? This 16-acre property in San Diego County features a mix of commercial and residential buildings.
Smithfield, RI|
Smithfield Girl Scout Build Little Library At Church For Gold Award
Girl scout Aoife Molly Blais of Smithfield, says she wanted to give books a second life and keep them out of landfills.
Yardley, PA|
North Main Street Sidewalks Project Will Connect Communities
Yardley has received a $1 million state grant that will allow the borough to hook up after two decades a walking path with Lower Makefield.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|
Lake Forest Caucus To Hold Re-Vote In Response To Legal Challenge
An upcoming meeting aims to resolve a leadership dispute after the votes of Lake Forest Caucus members were twice ignored by its leadership.
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Burglaries Down, Violent Crime Up: Report
The village has seen some success in combatting residential burglaries, thanks to working with other agencies, an official said.
Concord, NH|
Concord City Manager Proposes $170.5M Budget, 3.89% Tax Rate Increase
City Manager Tom Aspell will outline his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal on Thursday; Finance Committee hearings run through June 3.
Greenwich, CT|
Above And Beyond: Greenwich Police Officer Honored For Saving Life
Greenwich police Sgt. Jason Lyman was honored at Town Hall on Tuesday for his lifesaving actions on Oct. 15, 2023.
Oak Lawn, IL|
Man Fatally Shot Walking To His Car At Bridgeview Apartment Complex
Bridgeview police said the man had apparently remote-started his car and was confronted near it early Wednesday morning.
Bolingbrook, IL|
Emergency Repairs For Fire Station Approved By Bolingbrook Board
The fire station is located at 376 E. Boughton Road, and repairs will cost $200,860.95.
Babylon Village, NY|
Friends Support Jeanette Candido's Battle Against Brain Cancer
"My heart is so full with all the love and I'm grateful for you all. We are blessed."-Jeanette Candido.
Burr Ridge, IL|
Consider Red Light Cameras In Burr Ridge: Trustees
"I think we have some cameras to put in," a trustee said after hearing how much money another town makes.
Montclair, NJ|
Hopkins Resigns From Montclair Board Of Education
Crystal Hopkins: “My commitment and work ethic will not allow me to do mediocre work for this community.”
Manassas, VA|
Same Tax Rate In Approved First Reading Of Manassas Budget
The real estate would stay the same in the budget endorsed on first reading, but assessment increases could cause tax bills to rise.
Elmhurst, IL|
Right On Time, Elmhurst Keeps Promise To Schools
The city gave money to the school system in connection with the North York tax district.
Worcester, MA|
Worcester ShotSpotter: MA Senators Want DHS Inquiry Into Gunshot Tool
Leaked data show Worcester's ShotSpotter detectors are located in mainly low-income areas with majority-minority populations.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Woman Points Gun Repeatedly Near Hinsdale Police Station: Cops
She did so during a planned child custody exchange in the parking lot, according to a police report.
Montclair, NJ|
Montclair School Budget Passes Final Vote From Board: WATCH
“We kept the tax increase to the 2 percent cap, which benefits all those living in town – with or without children in the schools.”
Culver City, CA|
Mural Project In Culver City Earns Microgrant
Working with local schools, one Culver City resident plans to paint a mural to honor a neighborhood garden.
Perry Hall, MD|
Baltimore Co. Primary Election Results: Olszewski Vs. Klacik For House
Voters in Baltimore County have chosen Democrat Johnny Olszewski and Republican Kimberly Klacik to face off for U.S. House 2nd District.
Anne Arundel, MD|
Anne Arundel Primary Election: Unofficial School Board Results
Here are unofficial results in Anne Arundel County for school board election from the May 14 primary election.
Los Angeles, CA|
Tripping Teens Hospitalized During La Brea Tar Pits Field Trip
Eight teens were taken by ambulance from the famed tar pits sickened and in altered states after ingesting edibles, according to officials.
Santa Monica, CA|
Tree-Planting Effort In Santa Monica Earns Microgrant
In an effort to support community cohesion, one Santa Monica resident is making an effort to plant trees.
Palos Verdes, CA|
Rancho Palos Verdes Project Gets Microgrant To Uplift Neighborhoods
The projects selected by the Nextdoor Kind Foundation include planting trees to support community cohesion and a mural-painting effort.
Joliet, IL|
Upskirt Videos At Joliet Target: Ex-Church Pastor Pleads Guilty
Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene Pastor Elias "Solomon" Jothi was terminated by the church board once they learned of his 2023 charges.
Santee, CA|
'Friday Nights Live' Series To Bring Family-Friendly Fun To Santee
"Friday Nights Live is a perfect opportunity to pick up dinner from a local eatery and enjoy an evening of fun entertainment."
Burr Ridge, IL|
Sewer Backups New Issue At Burr Ridge Shopping Center: Mayor
The mayor, who has expressed unhappiness with County Line Square, said he is seeing progress in correcting problems.
Long Beach, CA|
9 Long Beach Projects Get Microgrants To Uplift Neighborhoods
The projects selected by the Nextdoor Kind Foundation include planting trees to support community cohesion and a mural-painting effort.
Burr Ridge, IL|
After 203 Days, Burr Ridge Official Returns
Until Monday, Trustee Joe Snyder last showed up in person to a board meeting before Halloween.
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Worker Stops Scam Against Elderly Woman
The employee recognized the criminal act and immediately called the police, an official said.
Bolingbrook, IL|
Valley View Board Honors Battle Of The Book, Math Contest Winners
Valley View schools competed in two interschool competitions, the Battle of the Books and the Middle School Math Contest.
Toms River, NJ|
Toms River Officers Ousted From Police Academy Over Missing Documents
Six people slated for Class I special officer training lacked certifications from Toms River saying they were hired, officials said.