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In Episode 192, Scott Piehler's topics include: City Council addresses police statistics and the homeless issue. A preview of next week's Planning Board meeting. AUSD averts a strike. Our Naval history in the present day. The latest real estate sales. And SF Beer Week tops the list of events. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • TikTok • YouTube • Apple News •

Public input on Marathon development "A More Walkable Cold Spring" will be the focus of a public presentation to the Cold Spring board on March 10 to launch a planning process for the 12-acre Marathon property on Kemble Avenue, the village's largest undeveloped tract. The Kearney Group, which owns the property, has hired Jeff Speck, co-founder of Speck Dempsey, a Brookline, Massachusetts-based urban planning firm, to explain the fundamentals of pedestrian-oriented neighborhood design. "We don't have a lot of young people without children, and there aren't really affordable, entry-level houses in the village," Mayor Kathleen Foley noted at the Wednesday (Feb. 11) meeting of the Village Board. The Marathon parcel, formerly the site of a battery plant, is zoned for a mixed-use planned unit development. Foley said a series of charrettes will be held in April and June. The developer will then create an application for the Planning Board. Sidewalk grants Foley updated the board on the status of federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants to add sidewalks along the north end of Fair Street from Mayor's Park to Route 9D and along Morris Avenue/Route 9D at the northern border of the village. The sidewalks were extended on Fair Street from the municipal parking lot to Mayor's Park as part of the recently completed stormwater drainage repairs. Cold Spring owns a short stretch of Fair Street north of Mayor's Park to the village boundary. Putnam County owns Fair Street from there to Route 9D. The cost of the new Fair Street sidewalks is estimated at $2 million. The grant would pay 80 percent of the cost, with the remaining 20 percent paid by Cold Spring, which must show it has the capacity to fund the entire project, a requirement she described as "kind of bananas." Foley said Putnam County is willing to front the 80 percent and the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail announced this week it would contribute the 20 percent local share. "We have had less luck on Route 9D," Foley said. State parks, HHFT, the state Department of Transportation and Putnam County have declined to cover 80 percent of the estimated $3 million cost. "We have a few Hail Mary asks out to some private organizations to see if they would loan the town the funds," Foley said. In other business … Village accountant Michelle Ascolillo reported that the cost of snow removal after the January storm was $68,000. In his monthly report, Robert Downey, the Highway Department crew chief, thanked Marc's Landscaping, Sal Pidala and Sons Excavating, Allen's Dumpster Service, Minardi's Excavation, Harold Lyons and Sons, Putnam County, Philipstown, the state Department of Transportation and state parks for their assistance in the aftermath. Matt Jackson, the officer-in-charge of the Cold Spring Police Department, reported that officers responded to 87 calls in January. The most frequent were alarms (12), assisting fire departments (8) and assisting local emergency medical services (8). There were also single calls for a domestic incident, a dispute, disorderly conduct and a person in crisis. Saturdays produced the most calls (22), followed by Fridays (18) and Wednesdays (15). He said Tuesdays produced the fewest calls (5). The Cold Spring Fire Co. answered 16 calls in January, including seven fire alarms, two assists to local EMS, two incidents of propane odor and single calls for a transformer fire, motor vehicle accident with injuries, mutual aid to North Highlands Fire Co., smoke in a structure and a pump out. Stephen Etta answered the most calls (14) with 20 volunteers responding to at least one call. The village said it will forward 16 cases of delinquent taxes, totaling $37,688, to Putnam County for collection.

rWotD Episode 3207: Matthew Scannapieco Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 13 February 2026, is Matthew Scannapieco.Matthew V. Scannapieco (born May 21, 1944) is an American politician who served as Mayor of Marlboro, New Jersey from 1992 to 2003. During the course of his career in public service, Scannapieco, a Republican, also served on the Township Council, the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. During his tenure as mayor, he sat on the planning board and appointed all but one of the other members. During this time, Marlboro township experienced a 40 percent increase in housing units in Marlboro, or nearly 3,500 new units. In 2005, in the case of United States of America v. Matthew V. Scannapieco, he was charged with illegally accepting cash payments to influence planning processes and tax evasion.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:08 UTC on Friday, 13 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Matthew Scannapieco on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joanna.

City Council may add 17 properties Beacon is considering adding 17 properties near Main Street to the city's historic district. There are nearly 300 homes and structures in the district, which prevents them and neighboring buildings from being altered in a way that the city believes will harm their historic value. The district also has its own architectural and design standards — a sticking point for some homeowners who have said during public hearings that the rules are too restrictive, limiting choices on paint colors and other elements. On the flip side, historic structures are eligible to apply for special permits that allow uses associated with history, the arts or culture, such as hotels or other professional uses. Rose Hill Manor Day School, for example, at 1064 Wolcott Ave., is part of the historic district. The Planning Board is reviewing a proposal by the property owner to convert the historic buildings to an inn and restaurant, uses not normally allowed in its otherwise mostly residential zone. Restoration of properties in the historic district may also be eligible for tax exemptions and, in some cases, for historic preservation grants. The district is an overlay, meaning its restrictions can apply to any building. It was created in 1991; before the pandemic shutdown in 2020, the City Council held public hearings on 35 properties recommended for inclusion. In July 2021, council members voted to add six properties on or near Main Street. A month later, nine Main Street buildings were added. Of the 17 sites now being considered, 14 appear to be private homes. The Beacon Hebrew Alliance, at 331 Verplanck Ave., and St. Rocco Society, at 26 South Chestnut, are on the list, along with 17 Church St., which is owned by an LLC. On the List These buildings are being considered for inclusion in Beacon's Historic District. 9 Mattie Cooper Sq. 11 N. Elm St. 4 N. Elm St. 17 Church St. 27 Church St. 159 Fishkill Ave. 189 Fishkill Ave. 194 Fishkill Ave. 331 Verplanck Ave. 11 Digger Phelps Ct. 26 S. Chestnut St. 19 Commerce St. 11 Commerce St. 20 South Ave. 22 South Ave. 26 South Ave. 30 South Ave. The council can designate a site as part of the district because of distinguishing architectural features, cultural or aesthetic value or if it is eligible for the state or national registers of historic places. After a property has been officially nominated, the council must hold a public hearing and vote within 60 days. The owners of nominated buildings can request exclusion, but a supermajority of the council (five of its seven members) can overrule the objection. 248 Tioronda The City Council has begun its review of the amended concept plan for a partially completed development at 248 Tioronda Ave. In November, the City Council gave the developer the go-ahead to draft plans for two new residential buildings with 136 apartments, 27 of which will be offered at below-market rates. That was the trade-off required after Bernard Kohn, the developer, asked the city to allow him to build more apartments (64 have been completed) rather than a commercial building, which had been a condition of approval. If, after a public hearing, the council approves the amended concept plan, the Planning Board will review and vote to amend its approval of the project. Planning Board The Planning Board on Tuesday (Feb. 10) approved Stanza Books' application to construct a partially enclosed patio behind 425 Main St., the former Mase Hook & Ladder firehouse. There was no vote on the proposal to construct an addition onto the Telephone Building at 291 Main St.; the project attorney requested an adjournment because only five of seven board members were present. The board will hold a public hearing next month on an application to construct a 49-space parking lot and add five parking spaces to the employee lot east of Dia Beacon. The museum would also like to construct a 60-foot-by-70-foot storage building at the south end of the employee lot. Public hearings Th...

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Carmel residents say they fear crime, drugs A proposal to open a 24-hour drop-in crisis program in an office building off Route 6 drew both love and hate from Town of Carmel residents in public hearings. Everyone seemed to love the idea behind People USA's Stabilization Center, an urgent care for behavioral health where children, teens or adults suffering a mental-health or substance-abuse emergency could be treated and linked with services. But some people hated its location near their businesses and residences. "I have no doubt that it will help those in crisis," said one woman, identifying herself as the person attacked in October by a homeless man on a trail in Carmel. "But adding another facility that serves people in crisis so close to homes, local businesses, senior communities and the rail trail is not appropriate." The Planning Board agreed. On Jan. 28, Carmel became the second Putnam County town after Brewster to reject the Stabilization Center, delivering what may be a fatal blow to an idea championed by County Executive Kevin Byrne. In a statement, Byrne said he would reappropriate $2.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds allocated to the project. "We will continue working with providers, community partners and municipal leaders to increase public safety and expand access to care through evidence-based approaches, including but not limited to mobile crisis response and other prevention efforts," he said. Some of the people attending the Carmel Planning Board meeting applauded as Craig Paeprer, the board's chair, announced the 6-to-0 vote by its members to deny an application by People USA, which operates crisis centers in Dutchess and Ulster counties, to open one in an office building near the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center. People USA said the center would have been staffed with certified counselors, social workers and peer specialists, assisting up to eight people at a time, and would have had security trained in de-escalation techniques on-site from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. A public hearing in November began with a video shot at People USA's Stabilization Center in Poughkeepsie, which opened in 2017 as a collaboration with Dutchess County. The video showed a "hope room" where people are assessed, areas where those waiting to go home or be taken to another program can rest, read books or play games and a room for children and their families. A procession of speakers who followed the video presented different images — homeless people loitering in the nearby 24-hour McDonald's on Route 6, deputies dropping off inmates released from the Putnam County jail, discarded syringes and home invasions. The board's resolution rejecting the project cited multiple reasons, including the center's incompatibility with the area's other businesses and Carmel's "long experience with Arms Acres," a nearby residential substance-abuse treatment facility. Arms Acres and "similar programs" potentially "require a disproportionate commitment of community services, particularly police and emergency services," according to the Planning Board. Residents in Brewster invoked similar concerns as those in Carmel when they rallied in 2023 against People USA's plan to lease space above the Over the Rainbow Learning Center at a shopping center in the village, which is part of the Town of Southeast. The Town Board responded by approving in October 2023 a six-month moratorium on permits for medical and mental-health clinics, including a "mental health crisis or stabilization center." Twelve days later, residents attending a public forum on the center conjured images of intoxicated clients loitering outside, endangering children and littering the ground with drug paraphernalia. Byrne said in a letter to residents the following month that he directed People USA to abandon the Brewster location, setting off the search that led to Carmel. The organization, in its proposal to the Carmel Planning Board, said Southeast had "prejudged the application b...

In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Mike Gillis, the city's Director of Media Services, to recap highlights from January's board, committee, and commission activities.The conversation begins with the Jan. 5 inauguration of the City Council, including four new city councilors and a new mayor, with Lindsey Williams unanimously selected as deputy mayor. The School Board also took the oath of office, retaining Robin Trefethen as chair. The new Council quickly got to work with a workshop and goal-setting session.The School Board adopted a proposed budget of approximately $102.8 million that will continue existing programs without staff cuts. Parker and Gillis discuss the Planning Board's annual land use meeting, which brought together volunteers from various boards for networking and updates. A significant milestone was the Planning Board's adoption of the new land-use chapter of the Master Plan.Other key Council actions included approving phase one of the Central Avenue water main replacement project, declining a state grant for milfoil treatment at Willand Pond due to PFAS concerns, and approving additional funding for the permanent 9/11 memorial. The Council also discussed Community Power rate changes and decided to move some city accounts back to the default energy provider.

Last year, Hampton Coffee Company took over a roadside cafe in a quiet corner of Hampton Bays. Over decades, the building, a former farm stand, had been expanded and transformed into a small eatery with bathrooms, a kitchen and walk-in refrigerators. The neighbors love having the cafe nearby. The problem is, all those expansions were done sans permits. So in an effort to bring everything up to date, Hampton Coffee Company's owners Jason and Theresa Belkin filed a change of tenancy notice with Southampton Town Building Department to officially convert the certificate of occupancy from a farm stand to a take-out restaurant. Now the town is telling the Belkins they must go to the Planning Board for a proper assessment of what the building has become. This week, the editors discuss the conundrum the town faces as it considers legalizing a beloved business in a residential zone while also pondering what sort of precedents it might set down the road in other similar situations.

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Planning Board has change of heart about project A vote on a proposal to construct a three-story addition onto the historic Telephone Building at 291 Main St. in Beacon will not come for at least another month. The attorney for the applicant requested an adjournment during the Planning Board's Jan. 13 meeting after a straw poll showed, once again, that the project lacked sufficient support for approval. Three of five members (with two absent) said in November that they would not approve the application. In December, with six of seven members present, the board gave architect Aryeh Siegel the go-ahead to proceed with a symmetrical facade on the addition and voted, 4-2, to authorize the city attorney to draft documents approving the project. That brought the application, first introduced in November 2024, to the Jan. 13 meeting. With one abstention, five board members voted to complete the environmental review of the project and certify that it would not have significant adverse effects. From there, Board Chair John Gunn called for a straw poll on approving the proposal. Three members said they would not approve, two said they would, and a sixth board member (with one absent) was undecided. "I'm curious, what changed?" Gunn asked, noting the December vote to move forward. David Jensen, one of the "no" votes, said that Beacon requires additions to historic buildings to "not damage or obscure the character and defining features" of a structure "to the maximum extent possible." As proposed, he said, the addition "will almost entirely obscure the view" of the Telephone Building's gold-leaf cornice, a feature that is "singularly unique within our city," from the west. Taylor Palmer, the project attorney, said the applicant would appeal in court if denied. "We have met the full letter of all the laws — the zoning law, the [central Main Street] regulations, the [historic district] regulations," he said. "All of your consultants have characterized it in such a fashion." It would be a shame, he said, "to have to litigate an issue that was already resolved, and for an application that fully satisfies your code's criteria." The Planning Board also began its review on Jan. 13 of a proposal to construct a 49-space parking lot and add five parking spaces to the employee lot east of Dia Beacon. In addition, a storage building would be constructed along the south end of the employee parking lot. The additions would be visible from the roadway and nearby houses, so "screening is going to be key," Planning Consultant Natalie Quinn said. Board members questioned the design of the storage building. "This seems wildly out of context to that, almost like a blemish, a pimple, in an otherwise really well maintained and really nicely curated grounds," Gunn said. Sidewalk repair Beacon anticipates receiving $150,000 to $200,000 in Community Development Block Grants in 2026. The funds have been spent in recent years upgrading sidewalks, including, last year, on South Avenue and West Center Street. The city said this year's allocation will be used to repair sidewalks in front of South Avenue Elementary. The council has scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 17. Appointments The City Council on Jan. 20 approved Mayor Lee Kyriacou's appointments of Marisa Lomonaco and Holly O'Grady to the Conservation Advisory Committee, Andrew Kurtiak to the Tree Advisory Committee and Samuel Schmitz to the Traffic Safety Committee. Kyriacou named Phillip Stamatis to chair the Conservation Advisory Committee, replacing Sergei Krasikov, who now represents Ward 3 on the City Council. Intermunicipal agreement The council on Monday renewed, through Sept. 30, 2031, an agreement to share assessor services with the Town of East Fishkill. Kathy Martin was reappointed in October to the position for a six-year term. Beacon pays 30 percent of her salary, benefits and training. Hotel tax The City Council approved a resolution asking state legislators to extend the city's ability to im...

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Weekend rooms in Beacon begin at $693 per night The Mirbeau Companies, which operates boutique spas in New York and Massachusetts, plans to open its latest facility, Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon, in April at the redeveloped Tioronda Estate on Route 9D. Reservations are available at beacon.mirbeau.com beginning June 1, with rates ranging from $533 per night on weeknights to $693 on weekends. Earlier dates and additional rooms will become available as the opening approaches, said Ed Kellogg, a partner in the family-owned hospitality business. A shuttle will be available to pick up customers at the Beacon train station. The spa is also hiring. The opening marks the end of the first phase of redevelopment at the historic property, once the home of Craig House, the country's first privately licensed psychiatric hospital. The estate, including its centerpiece, a 14,000-square-foot, neo-Gothic mansion built in 1859 for Civil War Gen. Joseph Howland and his wife, Eliza, has sat empty since the hospital closed in 1999. "We're really happy that we were able to find this opportunity," Kellogg said. "We think it's going to be a success right from the beginning." The company, which owns a day spa in Albany and three resorts (in Rhinebeck and Skaneateles, New York, and Plymouth, Massachusetts), purchased the 64-acre estate for $10 million in 2022. The Planning Board approved its application to redevelop the site in December 2022, and construction began in February 2024. Tioronda was one of the grand estates of the Hudson Valley in the 19th century. After Howland died in 1885, his widow donated the property for the care of the mentally ill. Part of the estate was purchased 30 years later by two doctors who opened a hospital specializing in addiction treatment, calling it Craig House. It became the treatment center of choice for the rich and famous. Zelda Fitzgerald and comedian Jackie Gleason spent time there. Frances Seymour, the wife of Henry Fonda and mother of Peter and Jane Fonda, committed suicide at Craig House in 1942. Rosemary Kennedy, the older sister of President John F. Kennedy, spent years there, and Marilyn Monroe was rumored to have been a patient. In 2003, a hedge fund manager and philanthropist, Robert Wilson, purchased the property but never developed it. In 2017, his estate sold it to an investment group led by developer Bernard Kohn. Mirbeau "was looking for where else in the Hudson Valley we could meet our room demand," Kellogg said, when the Tioronda property became available. The Beacon location will be the company's "biggest of everything. Biggest acreage, biggest opportunity," he said. The restored mansion will have seven guest rooms, including Gen. Howland's. The building closest to Route 9D, a 1978 hospital wing, has been demolished, replaced by a chateau that will house the spa and 63 rooms. It will offer massage, facials, hand and foot therapy and other body treatments, as well as yoga, personal training and private classes. An open-air canopy will connect the chateau and mansion. The bones of the Howland mansion "were in great shape, much better than we expected," Kellogg said. "It was built like a fortress." The brick exterior, now scrubbed clean, reveals the structure's evolution. Darker brick gives away the addition that Richard Morris Hunt, Howland's brother-in-law, designed in 1873. A third shade of brick indicates another addition, believed to have been completed in the 1970s. Mirbeau suspects smaller additions were made to the west wing of the mansion in the 1920s or '30s, Kellogg said, although there's no documentation. The clue is a slope in the floor that suggests new construction. Photos by Ross Corsair The original floors, mostly maple and oak, have been refinished. The entrance to the mansion has been rebuilt to be accessible to people with disabilities; the new doors are identical to the originals, he said. The guest rooms have electric fireplaces and a view of Cornwall to the west a...

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Upfront costs pose a challenge Philipstown and Cold Spring are pursuing state funding to build sidewalks on the east and west sides of Route 9D between the village, the Gateway Trail at Little Stony Point and the Washburn parking lot. But they must first find the money required by the state's Transportation Alternatives Program, which has a pre-application deadline of Thursday (Jan. 15), with finalized applications due by March 15, said Supervisor John Van Tassel during the Town Board meeting this past Thursday (Jan. 8). Philipstown would apply jointly with Cold Spring for the stretch between Mayor's Park in the village and the Gateway Trail at Little Stony Point, a project that will cost an estimated $1.5 million to $2 million, said Van Tassel. The town is also seeking a grant for a sidewalk along the east side of Route 9D from the village border to Washburn, a $3 million project. The Transportation Alternatives Program reimburses 80 percent of the costs, but the state refuses to waive a requirement that municipalities first spend their own money, said Van Tassel. "Somewhere between Jan. 15 and March 15, we need to have the money secured, or another route to finance the two sidewalks," he said. Van Tassel said he asked Putnam County if it was willing to guarantee the 80 percent outlay, but the county could not because it would need approval from the full Legislature, which is not scheduled to meet again until Feb. 3, after the pre-application deadline. The county did offer to help with engineering and the application process, said Van Tassel. The town also approached Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Inc. for help, he said. "So far, the answer is not 'No,' " said Van Tassel. "They need to explore more, and I understand that. They're really willing to work with us." While funding is uncertain, the Town Board approved a resolution requesting that Putnam relinquish a 0.17-acre strip on Fair Street that is part of the area where the westside sidewalk would go. Depot Theater The board approved a 99-year lease for land at the Recreation Department property where The Depot Theater wants to build a "backstage" building for props, rehearsals and classes for students interested in lighting, set construction and sound. The Depot is seeking a state grant to construct the building, which will be given to the town and leased by the theater. Philipstown has already approved a lease for the building but needed a ground lease because of the state's concern "that there wasn't an immediate possessory right to the land," said Stephen Gaba, the town attorney. "It's one of the considerations that the state has in deciding whether or not to award the funds," he said. Gas station restrictions The Town Board approved laws restricting businesses that store petroleum products from opening north of Route 301. The laws confine new gas stations and "hybrid petroleum storage facilities" — such as home heating oil companies and truck depots — that store up to 25,000 gallons of fuel between Route 301 and Philipstown's southern border on Route 9, as well as a stretch of Route 301 between Route 9 and the Nelsonville border. The changes were spurred by fears that an oil spill could contaminate the aquifer that homeowners and businesses rely on for drinking water. Philipstown also approved a townwide ban on businesses that store large amounts of petroleum products. Conservation subdivisions Philipstown set a public hearing for March 5 to hear feedback on proposed amendments to its conservation subdivision zoning, which allows developers to build at a higher density in exchange for preserving as open space portions of their properties with features such as forests, scenic views and wetlands. Under the zoning code, developers proposing four or more housing units must submit a conservation analysis to the Planning Board. If the Planning Board determines that the project may adversely affect Philipstown's rural character, it has the option of requiring that the devel...

Beacon council to stop weekly schedule For the first time in more than 30 years, the Beacon City Council in 2026 will meet twice a month instead of weekly, beginning this month. For decades, the council held two workshops and two voting meetings each month. It will now meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the first and third Mondays of the month. The meetings are broadcast via Zoom and YouTube. Holidays force shifts from time to time. The second meeting this month will be held Jan. 20 because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the second meeting in February will be on Feb. 17 because of Presidents Day. The council has met most Mondays (except the fourth week in months with five Mondays) since 1992, the year before Mayor Lee Kyriacou began his first of nine terms as a council member. In 2024, it began meeting twice monthly in July and August, and last year added June. "In a way, [the summer schedule] was a pilot to see if it adversely affected our ability to progress needed council business," said City Administrator Chris White, who crafts the agendas with the city attorneys, Kyriacou and Deputy City Administrator Ben Swanson. There were no significant negative impacts, White said, but perhaps some positives. The council will begin each meeting with a workshop, at which votes are not taken. He said that the change will allow city staff to eliminate some repetition when briefing the council on agenda items. The flow from the introduction of an issue to discussion to voting also might be easier for the public to track, he said. And the shift allows community and/or council members flexibility to attend meetings of the Beacon school board, held on the second and fourth Mondays, or the Dutchess County Legislature, on the second Monday. "This could actually help with public engagement in some ways," Council Member Amber Grant said on Monday (Jan. 5). "Not having to keep track of four meetings a month could be helpful. It would be really great if people were tuning in to more of the workshop discussion," and not just when votes are taken. Kyriacou noted that council members would likely work the same number of hours. "I don't know why we do it the way we do it, since we're the only community that does that," he said. In Philipstown, the Town Board meets monthly. The Cold Spring Village Board meets four times per month, with three of them considered workshops. The Putnam County Legislature meets monthly. The Beacon council agreed on Monday to make one change for its combined meetings: Public comment will be held at 7 p.m., after the call to order, roll call and Pledge of Allegiance. If a community segment (such as a presentation) or a public hearing is on the agenda, it would come next. The workshop would follow, then the voting meeting, which always concludes with a second opportunity for public comment. There is a benefit to a predictable schedule of public comment every first and third Monday at 7 p.m., Council Member Paloma Wake said. Rather than "happening after a workshop that will go on for an indeterminate amount of time," it's important, she said, to "make sure that the public has clear access to make their opinions known." The council will schedule additional meetings as needed. In most cases, state law requires 72 hours' notice before a public meeting. In an emergency, notice is required "to the extent reasonably practicable," said City Attorney Christian Gates. However, Sergei Krasikov, the newly elected Ward 3 representative, wondered Monday whether combined meetings would compel the council to make hasty decisions. "Are we trying to find efficiencies? Are we embracing four-hour meetings? Are we embracing speeding through certain items?" he asked. "I would hazard a guess that probably by about April we'll have a discussion on 'How are we doing?' " Kyriacou said. In other business on Monday, the council reappointed Kevin Byrne, John Gunn David Jensen and James Vermeulen to the Planning Board. Gunn, who has been on the board ...

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In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, the second of two parts, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with outgoing Mayor Robert Carrier, then speaks with Brian Early and Erin Bassegio about what Dover's public bodies were up to in December.Carrier reflects on his tenure in city government, including his time on the City Council and serving as mayor. He discusses major accomplishments during his time, including the waterfront project and the construction of a new high school. Carrier highlights the city's improved financial position, professional city staff, and collaborative relationships between elected officials and administrators. He emphasizes the importance of consensus-building and open communication, expressing confidence in Dover's incoming leadership. The mayor shares advice for his successor about working effectively with councilors and maintaining the city's forward momentum on key initiatives.Brian Early, from the city's Media Services Department, and Erin Bassegio, a city planner, review December meetings held by Dover's various boards, commissions, and committees. They summarize actions taken by the City Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, School Board and other public bodies throughout the month.

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In Episode 183, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board approves the next step in the West Midway Housing Project. The Clipper system gets a major upgrade. A couple of local documentaries in the news. Wildlife on the shore and on the water. The latest real estate sales. And holiday events are in full swing. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • TikTok • YouTube • Apple News •

Buyer plans to convert station into residence The Beacon City Council is expected to vote on Monday (Dec. 15) to authorize the sale of the former Beacon Engine Co. fire station on East Main Street, the second of two surplus stations to be sold by the city. The contract should be signed in the next week, said City Attorney Nick Ward-Willis. As was the case with the sale in June of the former Mase Hook & Ladder station at 425 Main St., city officials said they would not reveal the buyer or sale price until the contract is finalized. "Similar to a private deal, you don't negotiate in public, especially on the financial terms," Ward-Willis told the council in May. On Monday (Dec. 8), Ward-Willis said the buyer lives out of state in a building on the National Register of Historic Places. What attracted them to the 1889 Beacon Engine station at 57 East Main St., which is also on the National Register, "is the ability to restore this and turn it into a new use," he said. The buyer intends to convert the 6,052-square-foot structure into a single-family home. "They're excited to move to the city," Ward-Willis said. "They have connections to the city and are ready to try to close pretty quickly on this." A single-family home is permitted in the R1 zoning district, so Planning Board approval will not be required for the conversion. However, the building is in Beacon's protected historic district, so substantial exterior changes would require a "certificate of appropriateness" from the board. In May, a real-estate agency hired by the city listed Mase for $1.95 million and the Beacon Engine firehouse for $1.75 million. The Beacon Engine listing is still active at $1.595 million. Both properties, former headquarters for volunteer companies that served the city for more than a century, became surplus after a $14.7 million centralized fire station opened near City Hall in 2024. The ownership of the Beacon Engine station was disputed by a group of retired volunteer firefighters who served there. The volunteers continued to use the building after the station closed in 2021 for social gatherings and to coordinate charitable campaigns. They fought eviction, arguing that - as had long been believed - the volunteer company owned the original structure, while the city owned the engine bay added in 1924. City officials conducted a title search in 2023 that they said revealed municipal ownership of the entire site, and a state judge in July dismissed four requests from the retired volunteers, declaring the City of Beacon as the sole owner. The council's vote on Monday will acknowledge that an ownership transfer would not negatively impact the environment and authorize City Administrator Chris White to move forward with the sale. Mase Hook & Ladder The former Mase station was purchased by Michael Bensimon, a Westchester County resident who owns commercial buildings at 475 Main and 508 Main. It is being converted to have a ground-level retail space occupied by Stanza Books, which is now at 508 Main St., and four apartments on the upper two floors. Stanza has asked the Planning Board for permission to construct a partially enclosed patio as a barrier between the store and the parking lot. On nice days, a rear door will be open, and the patio will protect children who come outside, co-owner Mark Harris told the board on Tuesday (Dec. 9). A public hearing on Stanza's application will be held in January. The Planning Board issued a certificate of appropriateness to the developer in October for minor exterior modifications, including the installation of ornamental sconces along the facade. A residential entrance will be added to the eastern side of the structure, and insulated glass doors will provide access to two of the apartments. Bensimon also plans to replace some windows and repair and/or repaint deteriorated areas of the facade, trim and door panels with matching materials.

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Town Board also approves theater plans The Philipstown Town Board last week banned the storage of large amounts of petroleum products and approved plans for a facility that The Depot Theater wants to build at the Recreation Department off Route 9D. During its Dec. 4 meeting, the board unanimously approved an amendment to the zoning code prohibiting "petroleum storage facilities" whose products "are used for resale or other commercial redistribution purposes." Gas stations and "hybrid petroleum storage facilities" are exempt, but other proposed laws would limit those businesses to the Route 9 corridor between Route 301 and the town's southern border. The change was spurred by fears that an oil spill could contaminate the aquifer that homeowners and businesses rely on for drinking water. Under the former code, Philipstown only restricted petroleum tanks and facilities in environmentally sensitive areas if they held more than 400,000 gallons. In 2023, Krasniqi Plaza, a heating oil business that owns 3626 Route 9, proposed a project with three 29,000-gallon tanks. Its plan spurred Philipstown to pass, in December 2023, a six-month moratorium on large petroleum storage containers. When the town extended the moratorium, Krasniqi removed the storage tanks from its proposal. Another business, Misti's Properties 3070, introduced to the Planning Board in September 2024 a project with a gas station, Dunkin' and convenience store at the former Automar property. Its proposal, which came during the moratorium, is in an area where gas stations would not be allowed under the new zoning. Misti's has not returned to the Planning Board. Dennis O'Brien, speaking on behalf of residents of Glassbury Court on Route 9, said their reliance on wells supplied by the Clove Creek Aquifer, which straddles Route 9 from just south of East Mountain Road South to the Fishkill border, makes it a vital resource. "The Clove Creek Aquifer is much more important than having another gas station on Route 9," he said. Philipstown is expected to pass two draft laws confining new gas stations and "hybrid petroleum storage facilities" - such as home heating oil companies and truck depots - that store up to 25,000 gallons of fuel to Route 9 between Route 301 and Philipstown's southern border and the stretch of 301 between Route 9 and the Nelsonville border. Public hearings were held Dec. 4 but the town delayed a vote until January to correct language defining the southern boundary as "Route 202." Depot Theater The board approved a plan by The Depot Theater, which is located on Garrison's Landing, to construct a multipurpose building at the Recreation Department on Route 9D to consolidate its backstage operations and host programs in set design and construction, costume design and tech and lighting design for middle and high school students. The theater will now apply to the New York State Council on the Arts for construction funding. Once completed, the building would be given to the town. "It will be a wonderful addition to the community," said Supervisor John Van Tassel. In other business… No one responded to the initial request for proposals to succeed the retiring Stephen Gaba as town attorney. A second request will be issued with a Dec. 31 deadline. Van Tassel said he had reached out to law firms. "They said most of the younger attorneys who are coming on board don't want to do meetings at night," he said. It was the final meeting for board members Jason Angell and Megan Cotter, who did not seek re-election to second, 4-year terms and will be succeeded on Jan. 1 by Nat Prentice and Ned Rauch, who ran unopposed. Cotter said that "serving the community that I was born and raised in" has been "an honor." Angell said that there have been mornings when he's read the news and "been worried about the direction of our country. But I think one thing that always helps that worry is working with the local community."

In Episode 182, Scott Piehler's topics include: City Council tackles inclusionary housing, and lets Mylar balloon sales continue. The Planning Board returns to Alameda Point. The Food Bank and Christ Episcopal to unveil new services. A brazen robbery at a local 7-Eleven. Alameda Fire Department honors one of their own. A holiday gift guide devoted to Alameda.  Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • TikTok • YouTube • Apple News •

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Supports local review of Fjord Trail project New York State has rejected a claim that it should review a proposed renovation of a Route 9D events space tied to the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, rather than the Town of Fishkill. HHFT wants to convert Dutchess Manor into a visitor's center, offices and parking for the proposed trail. The Fishkill Planning Board has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday (Dec. 11) that will continue in January to hear feedback. At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Planning Board spent an hour discussing recent revisions to HHFT's plan for the site, especially concerns about traffic and parking. It also addressed arguments that HHFT should not be allowed to "segment," or separate, Dutchess Manor's restoration from the larger, 7.5-mile Fjord Trail, which is undergoing a state environmental review. Under New York's State Environmental Quality Review Act, segmenting projects to avoid a comprehensive review of its impacts "may result in legal action." In an Oct. 28 letter addressed to the Planning Board, the state parks department said that because the Dutchess Manor property is located within Fishkill, "it is appropriate for the town to analyze the potential impacts arising from its specific land use actions." The agency also said that Dutchess Manor, which is projected for completion in 2027, will have "independent utility" from the trail, which is scheduled for completion in 2031, and support the existing recreational trail system. It added that its review of the overall project will incorporate the visitor center's impact on traffic, parking and community character. Dominic Cordisco, the Planning Board attorney, called the letter "a very clear statement from state parks" and advised the board to focus "on the particulars of the Dutchess Manor proposal - this particular site - rather than the trail." Protect the Highlands, a group that opposes the trail as proposed, has been trying to convince the Planning Board that HHFT improperly segmented the project. Its president, former Cold Spring Mayor Dave Merandy, wrote in a Nov. 12 letter to the board that because state parks is leading the review of the Fjord Trail and is HHFT's "partner" in the project, its position on segmentation "isn't surprising." "That claim is flawed, as argued in the many letters and comments you have received from PTH [Protect the Highlands], PTH members, concerned neighbors and residents of the Hudson Highlands," he said. "We ask that you revisit and carefully consider those letters and comments during your deliberation." Extended discussions about segmentation and the trail's impact on traffic and residents have subsumed deliberations about HHFT's plans for the actual building, which call for demolishing three additions to the original 1868 residence and restoring the structure, which is on the national and state registers of historic places. In addition to a first-floor visitors' center with exhibit space and 181 parking spaces (including 29 for staff), HHFT's proposal calls for a store where hikers can buy snacks, water and other items, said Amy Kacala, HHFT's executive director. Food trucks would be available, along with shuttles to ferry hikers from the parking lot to trailheads. There would also be public restrooms, a lawn for picnicking and events, and new landscaping and lighting. HHFT is asking the Planning Board to approve its site plan and a special-use permit. It will also seek Town Board approval to rezone 14 Coris Lane, an adjacent residence that HHFT bought to use for its offices. HHFT said it expects Dutchess Manor to draw 36,000 visitors annually. In response to questions from Planning Board members about traffic, a representative of AKRF, a consulting firm hired by HHFT, said it projected that 85 vehicles would enter the property each weekday, rising to 154 on Saturdays and Sundays. That would constitute "an acceptable service level," even after the trail is completed, the representative said. At the board's requ...

===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 21st Publish Date:  November 21st    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, November 21st and Happy Birthday to Stan The Man Musial I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb targets millions in federal funds to counter drones, boost World Cup security Smyrna denies five-story apartment building Interrogation videos highlight third day of trial for man accused of killing Acworth neighbors Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on rice All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: INGLES 10 STORY 1: Cobb targets millions in federal funds to counter drones, boost World Cup security  Next summer, Cobb County will play host to international soccer teams prepping for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of the biggest sporting events ever. With Atlanta set to host eight matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Cobb will handle training, transportation, and fan events. But with that comes challenges—crowds, security, and logistics. To prepare, county officials are asking for Homeland Security grants to boost safety measures, including $7.5–$12 million for drone detection tech. Training sites? Atlanta United’s grounds in Marietta, KSU’s Fifth Third Stadium, and possibly Pace Academy. “The more popular the team, the bigger the crowds,” said Cobb EMA Director Cassie Mazloom. STORY 2: Smyrna denies five-story apartment building  The Smyrna City Council shot down a rezoning request for a 250-unit apartment complex this week, with a 5-2 vote against the proposal. Wood Partners South Acquisitions LLC had pitched a five-story mixed-use development on 6.7 acres along Highlands Parkway, near Technology Court. The plan included 250 apartments—mostly one- and two-bedroom units—plus retail space, a pool, and a courtyard. Councilwoman Latonia Hines acknowledged the project’s quality but questioned the location. “It’s a great development—just not here,” she said. The Planning Board and city staff had already recommended denial, citing conflicts with the area’s industrial zoning. STORY 3: Interrogation videos highlight third day of trial for man accused of killing Acworth neighbors On the third day of Matthew Lanz’s murder trial, the defense finally had its turn. Lanz, now 26, sat quietly in a green jumpsuit, his hair unkempt, his face hidden behind a scruffy beard. Prosecutors played interrogation videos from 2021, where Lanz, then 22, denied killing his neighbors, Justin and Amber Hicks. “I didn’t murder them,” he said. “Someone murdered them.” The Hicks, both 31, were found shot to death in their home, their two-year-old son unharmed nearby. Lanz is accused of breaking in through a back window and pulling the trigger. The trial, a bench trial at the defense’s request, will hinge on Judge Sonja Brown’s decision. Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday, leaving the defense to decide if Lanz will testify. In one chilling video, Lanz asked police if Amber Hicks had been pregnant. She wasn’t, but his comment left the courtroom uneasy. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: STRAND THEATRE STORY 4: State Senate election appears headed toward runoff  It looks like Democrats Jaha Howard and Roger Bruce are headed for a runoff in the special election to fill the state Senate seat vacated by Jason Esteves. Unofficial results show Howard leading with 32.6% of the vote, followed by Bruce at 25.4%. The six-candidate race was a whirlwind, with just over a month to campaign. “We had to gear up in days,” Howard said, calling the campaign a “faith journey.” Bruce, a Capitol veteran with 22 years in the Georgia House, leaned on endorsements from big names like former Gov. Roy Barnes. The runoff is set for Dec. 16. STORY 5: Smyrna limits vape shop locations, approves Tolleson Aquatic Center contract This week, Smyrna’s City Council cracked down on vape shops, unanimously passing an ordinance to define and restrict them. “Right now, they’re just lumped in with general retail,” said Community Development Director Rusty Martin. “This lets us set some boundaries.” The new rules? Vape shops—defined as retailers primarily selling alternative nicotine or vapor products—can’t open within 1,000 feet of another vape shop, schools, or daycares. In other council news, Arrow Waste got the green light (6-1) for a temporary office on Riverview Road, despite concerns about a nearby fuel tank. Also approved: a $16.23M contract for the Tolleson Aquatic Center, set to open in 2027. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on rice We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 10 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Stamford's Planning Board is set to vote on a contentious “2035 Comprehensive Plan of Conservation and Development,” the city's master plan for the next ten years. Many are concerned about adding more residential density in neighborhoods already overwhelmed by massive growth. We asked Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons to give more details on the proposal and whether this is basically a local “8-30g plan” for the city. For more information on the 2035 plan: https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/operations/stamford-2035-comprehensive-plan Image Credit: Getty Images

Joe Cuccurullo, running for Holly Springs Town Council, shares his journey from New York to North Carolina and his vision for balancing growth while preserving the community charm that attracted him to the area.• Moved from New York City during the pandemic and opened Resource Room Learning Center in Holly Springs• Joined the Planning Board to understand development decisions after seeing projects like Main Street Vista approved• Advocates for "balanced development" to manage the high demand of people moving to Wake County• Prioritizes public safety, managing density, and expanding services like teen entertainment options• Supports the current town budget's focus on public safety while maintaining low municipal taxes• Wants to create a liaison position to help small businesses navigate the complex development process• Values community events like Springsfest and supports using Ting Park for more entertainment• Believes Holly Springs should remain a multi-generational town with expanded services for seniors• Emphasizes managing density as key to addressing infrastructure challenges• Endorsed by Wake County Republican Party & Holly Springs Committee for Responsible GrowthCuccurullo is one of six candidates running for Holly Springs Town Council, where voters may choose up to three. Early voting begins October 16th, and you'll need a valid ID to vote. Your vote on November 4th will help to shape Holly Springs for generations to come. Make sure you have a plan!JoeForHollySprings.cominfo@joeforhollysprings.comFacebook/Instagram/YouTubeCampaign Finance ReportCampaign Finance Reports for All Candidate CommitteesVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information) Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation) Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting) Early Voting Locations October 16-November 1Wake County Board of Elections Office-1200 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh 27610October 25-November 1John M. Brown Community Center-53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502Avery Street Recreation Center-125 Avery Street, Garner, NC 27529Herbert C. Young Community Center-101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC 27513ELECTION DAYTuesday, November 4 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!

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In Episode 165, Scott Piehler's topics include: A major discrepancy in political donations. The Planning Board approves an eight-story project. A mystery from 2008 is solved. Encouraging results from a chemical removal test. An Alameda rower breaks a dry spell for the USA. Plus arts and the outdoors.Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

How can undergraduate research prepare students for civic engagement in a complex world? How should associations respond when the work of their members is under attack?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Lindsay Currie, Executive Officer of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Lindsay discusses:CUR's mission to expand access to undergraduate research and its proven long-term impact on student success, graduation rates, and civic engagement.The current challenges facing CUR members, including political and funding pressures on research and higher education.The organization's new strategic plan, CUR 2030, which features three major goals and includes cross-cutting themes: broadening participation, organizational sustainability, and communication.The decision to shift from “DEI” language to “broadening participation” to maximize inclusivity and participation, while still preserving the core values.CUR's investment in a board coach to help shift from a “doing board” to a “strategic board” culture, and how that coach continues to foster executive and board collaboration.A rigorous and confidential nominations process that improves the quality and alignment of board candidates, avoiding the pitfalls of popularity contests.A layered onboarding process for new Board members, including coaching, board retreats, and annual reorientation to ensure all board members are aligned and equipped to lead strategically.CUR's emphasis on data, standards, and recognition to position itself as a leader in undergraduate research across higher education institutions.A comprehensive rollout strategy for the new plan, starting with CUR's 300 elected volunteers and culminating in a Fall 2025 campaign for the broader membership.References:CUR WebsiteLindsay Currie's Previous Episode on Associations Thrive from October 2022ASAE's ForesightWorks Framework

In Episode 164, Scott Piehler's topics include: A pipe bomb shuts down traffic. Alameda PD adds patrols and shares the latest crime statistics. The Planning Board to discuss an eight story structure. Local golf, boating, and baseball in the news. Great events for the younger set. Radio Day by the Bay is a success. And, if you think it's been cold lately, you're right.Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

This episode of Title Nerds featured three of Riker Danzig's summer associates and one of our title insurance associates, who expounded on principles of law in cases they had researched and reported on. First up, Co-Host Mike O'Donnell interviewed Noah Wilk of University of Maryland Law School, who discussed Oclar Prop. LLC v. Atl. View Cemetery Assn., Inc., No. A-0834-23, 2023 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 746 (App. Div. May 6, 2025), which concerned a deal to purchase property for single family residences in which municipal Planning Board approval was required.  The Seller ultimately terminated the contract while awaiting Planning Board approval by the Buyer.  The Buyer alleged breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The case ultimately was decided by the New Jersey Appellate Division. Next, Co-Host Bethany Abele engaged Meghna Gohil of Wake Forest Law School in a conversation about Keily v. Iler, Mon-C-8-19, 2025 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 621 (App. Div. Apr. 17, 2025), a recent decision from the New Jersey Superior Court, Monmouth County, Chancery Division.  The case involved a contentious dispute between members of a limited liability company and, among other things, interpretation of the LLC's operating agreement and actions taken by two of the LLC members without the knowledge of the third member. Carla Ko of Seton Hall University School of Law then discussed with Mike the Murray v. Newrez LLC case, 24-cv-6160, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 75676 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 21, 2025), heard in federal court in New York.  This case involved the question of damages for servicing of a mortgage under RESPA without actual, quantifiable harm. Finally, Riker Danzig associate Matthews Florez joined the podcast to provide insight on Grabowski-Shaikh v. Conn. Atts. Title Ins. Co., 2025 WL 35522 (Vt. Dist. Ct. Jan. 6, 2025), a case out of federal court in Vermont. As discussed with Mike, the case decided a title insurer's duty to provide coverage to an insured when the insured claimed title to a disputed parcel of property based on adverse possession. Riker Danzig's Title Insurance Group also produces a “Banking, Title Insurance and Real Estate Litigation Blog,” available here.

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In Episode 158, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda joins the No Kings protests. EBMUD raising rates. The Planning Board approves extended hours for a gas station. City Council to vote on the Pacific Fusion sale. The Estuary shuttle is adding more service. How much do you know about pelicans? Remembering Weezie Mott. And, weekend events. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

In Episode 157, Scott Piehler's topics include: A water quality update. Changes in the Master Fee Schedule. A Planning Board preview. Alameda and the current administration. New members of the AFD Dive team. Crime statistics. A look at real estate sales. Tennessee Williams at Altarena. Plus lots to do with Fido this weekend. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

In Episode 156, Scott Piehler's topics include: Sinking ships and sick pets-bad news from the water. The District Attorney drops charges in the Radius Recycling Fire. The Planning Board addresses affordable housing. A look ahead to the next City Council meeting. Congratulations to our local Special Olympians. Alameda is one of the top Entrepreneurial cities in America. Plus weekend events. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Tirthankar Roy is professor in economic history at the London School of Economics.His books include the co-authored Law and the Economy in Colonial India (2016) and Law and the Economy in a Young Democracy (2022).Dr. K. Ravi Raman is an Expert Member of the Kerala State Planning Board. He is the author of Global Capital and Peripheral Labour (2009) and Political Ecospatiality: Livelihood, Environment, and Subaltern Struggles (2024).Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1

In Episode 155, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda Police on the job, and at City Council. The Planning Board sets their budget. An apartment fire displaces residents. Added security for Ferry commuters. An unexpected change at the Coast Guard. Alameda Health System gets some good news. The latest real estate sales. Activities for your holiday weekend. Congratulations to a local high school thespian. And a change to a local favorite brew.Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •