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Audio recording of Frodsham Town Council Finance & General Purposes Committee Meeting 5 held on Monday 23rd February 2026

Around 150 people attended the Town Meeting on 2 March to hear from the Council's five committees - Finance, Sport Recreation and Environment, Public Halls, Festival Hall Development and the Planning Committee (as the Town council comments on all applications the Planning Authorities consult on.) Projects reported on were the £400k Council chamber upgrade, £255k on the Heath toilets, £283k for new lights rigging on the Festival Hall stage, £140k on the Penns playground and £55k on The Avenue tennis courts. Lots of information was provided and Rochelle Halliday the Town Clerk, said it will all appear in the Council's Annual Report which will be available shortly. We also hear from Robin Davison, the newly appointed Deputy Town Clerk. The Mayor's charities this year - Winton House and the Scouts - made presentations about their work. The South Downs National Park also spoke about the excellent working relationship with the Town Council. The park has 18.8m visitors overall and they gave details of the £800k town focused spending (from the section 106 levy on new buildings) which had been spent on, for example, the play area, signage, CCTV and the pond. Part of another fund - the Community Infrastructure Levy - has also allocated £250,000 allocated to the Council. Audience members had a few 'back and forths' with councillors about some things - the full costs of the Festival Hall work, trees being removed and not replaced, planning discussions but not involving local people. The Mayor made awards for 'service to Petersfield' to Jenny Tickner from Winton House, Jenny Cummings from Home Start Butser, Jen King from the Free Shop, Jordan Beech from the Friends of the Heath, John Wade-Palmer from the Physic garden and Steve Field for Agencies Working Together. Julie Butler and Mike Waddington report. As part of the effort to encourage attendance the Town Criers were used to publicise the event and Martin Johnson played a song about it on Rams Walk, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Per the 5 PM (2/27/2026) all-call from the Department of Public Works: "Good evening Franklin, this is Brutus Cantoreggi, your Public Works Director. I have important information regarding trash and recycling pickup. Working with the Town Administrator, the Town Council, resident ideas, and Waste Management, this is the plan going forward. We will continue with the plan for tomorrow, Saturday, to pick up Thursday trash and recycling. Next week, starting Monday, we will resume the regularly scheduled trash and recycling pickup plan. Monday will be on Monday, Tuesday on Tuesday, etc. There will be a dumpster available for those who really have a trash surplus issue. Just go to the recycling center on Beaver St. for instructions. Once again we are just resuming normal trash and recycling pickup next week.Have a great weekend and enjoy the 40-degree days coming our way!"If you're interested in signing up all-calls from the Town of Franklin, please visit this link to sign up: https://embeds.regroupcloud.com/orgs/franklintown/channels/residents-channel/signup_embed

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this less than 2 hour session.--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-council-discusses-goals-hears-last.html-------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.newsIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part 1 of 3 parts for the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.1673 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, Council Comments, ABCC license change approval (approx. 45 mins)1674 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the5 Year fiscal forecast & discussion (approx. 1 hr 33 mins)1675 - segment from the meeting covers the Capital Budget discussion and the remainder of the meeting (approx. 2 hours and 3 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-council-adds-to-tier-1-capital.html-------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.newsIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part 2 of 3 parts of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.1673 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, Council Comments, ABCC license change approval (approx. 45 mins)1674 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the5 Year fiscal forecast & discussion (approx. 1 hr 33 mins)1675 - segment from the meeting covers the Capital Budget discussion and the remainder of the meeting (approx. 2 hours and 3 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-council-adds-to-tier-1-capital.html-------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.newsIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part 3 of 3 for the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.1673 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, Council Comments, ABCC license change approval (approx. 45 mins)1674 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the5 Year fiscal forecast & discussion (approx. 1 hr 33 mins)1675 - segment from the meeting covers the Capital Budget discussion and the remainder of the meeting (approx. 2 hours and 3 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-council-adds-to-tier-1-capital.html-------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.newsIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 26. She discussed the news of a Barnes and Noble coming to University Place later this year. She also talked about the recent Town Council meeting, which saw a recognition of Black History Month, and approval of a couple of developments on Weaver Dairy Road. She also gave an update on the Legion Road property, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Weaver Dairy Road Developments, Black History Recognition, Legion Road Update appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Councilor Ted Cormier-Leger. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Friday, February 13, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, February 11, 2026.We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?We cover the following key topicsAfter tabling the prior meeting minutes for a future meeting to add some questions that were asked but not reflected in the minutes, they approved a technical change for the Shaw's alcohol licenseCouncil comments followed Citizen Comments in this new order of agenda itemsThe 5 year budget model and forecast The Capital budget Then as the clock turned past 10 PM during their deliberations on the amendments, the Council voted to allow extension of the meeting past their 4 hour curfew. The meeting did close approx. 20 minutes later.The conversation runs about 64 minutes. Let's listen in--------------Franklin TV video is available for replayhttps://www.youtube.com/live/PGKBpPjZZTM?&t=210 The agenda and docs released for this sessionhttps://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112026-2130 My notes captured in one PDF file - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OUdG4Uju_rM2ro2mJCBeEIXOfSx9T8M0/view?usp=drive_link --------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM. All 7 members of the committee were present in the virtual session conducted via Zoom. Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Asst Supt Tina Rogers, Asst Supt Paula Marano, School Business Administrator Jana Melotti also participated.Quick recap:Superintendent's report, Lucas Giguere provides an update on the snow day processing, thanks to DPW for snow removal efforts, thanks also to the community for staying off the roads to enable clean up efforts.Schools opening Weds with 2 hour delay, emergency bus ops ready to pick up students as usual. Appreciate flexibility with schedule during this winter period.Callaghan compliments Lucas for coordinating with DPW, Lucas was able to do a ride along with Brutus during Monday, an amazing experienceClarification on the 1 hour delay for teachers, vs. what had been happening prior. Intentional to help stagger the staff arrival vs. studentsSchool Budget for FY 2027FY 2027 line item detail - https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/2310ad24-dbbf-4303-850c-7485da4d9089/FY27-Line-by-Line-Item.pdf?disposition=inlineBudget book - https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/33c4075e-72ac-4309-b0a3-964a9339868e/FY27-Franklin-Budget-Book.pdf?disposition=inlineBusiness Manager Jana provides clarification on the Medicaid line item. Medical reimbursement is intricate, services provided to students per medical treatment plan. Parental approval required for billing and reimbursement, takes time to processO'Sullivan provides comments on the prior Town Council discussion on the capital budget where some comments were inappropriate and divisive. Wants to continue the coordination and collaboration among Town and School orgs2.5% increase over the prior year budget; within line with the Town requests for all departmentsVote on the motion, via roll call Passes 7-0Lucas thanks the committee for the support in bringing in the budget in the advanced timeline, and for the direction as needed from time to timeB. Discussion Action B – 2026-27 School Calendar Vote I recommend adoption of the 2026-27 School Calendar as discussed.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the legislative breakfast that town leaders had with state and U.S. legislators. She also talked about the town council's unanimous decision to delay the East Weaver Street closure pilot after numerous logistical questions from stakeholders. She recapped the rest of the town council meeting, discussed upcoming events, including the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest, and more. The post Carrboro: Legislative Breakfast, Delaying Weaver Street Pilot, Town Council Meeting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Audio recording of Frodsham Town Council Extra Ordinary Events Committee Meeting 7 held on Monday 26th January 2026

Audio recording of Frodsham Town Council Events Committee Meeting 8 held on Monday 2nd February 2026

This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Councilor Max Morrongiello. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, February 11, 2026.We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?We cover the following key topicsAfter tabling the prior meeting minutes for a future meeting to add some questions that were asked but not reflected in the minutes, they approved a technical change for the Shaw's alcohol licenseCouncil comments followed Citizen Comments in this new order of agenda itemsThe 5 year budget model and forecast The Capital budget Then as the clock turned past 10 PM during their deliberations on the amendments, the Council voted to allow extension of the meeting past their 4 hour curfew. The meeting did close approx. 20 minutes later.The conversation runs about 58 minutes. Let's listen in--------------Franklin TV video is available for replayhttps://www.youtube.com/live/PGKBpPjZZTM?&t=210 The agenda and docs released for this sessionhttps://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112026-2130 My notes captured in one PDF file - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OUdG4Uju_rM2ro2mJCBeEIXOfSx9T8M0/view?usp=drive_link --------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by

What's Cooking? 2/16: Elyse Moore --"Jolly Good Time in the Kitchen" GCC Senior Symposia Wednesday, 2/18, at 2pm Writers' Block w/ Megan Zinn & acclaimed Lauren Groff about her new book Brawler MHC Kerstin N. Nordstrom with MHC Astronomy Prof. Ben Boatwright — Colonizing Mars? Really? Mandi Jo Henneke — Amherst Town Council president on budgets, schools, housing, and charter change.

Audio recording of Frodsham Town Council Amenities & Planning Committee Meeting 8 held on Monday 9th February 2026

Audio recording of Frodsham Town Council held on Monday 26th January 2026

Headlins //- Senator Lidia Thorpe has been cleared by the Australian Federal Police over comments made at a Palestine solidarity rally in October- Injured Workers Support Network will rally at Parliament this Wednesday 1pm to demand a meaningful Code of Injured Workers' Rights- February 13th marked 18 years since the National Apology to Stolen Generations- Traditional owner groups in North West Victoria have begun treaty negotiations 7:15 AM // Maree Pardy, lead author of a report evaluating the the Maribynong Council's use of security patrols to address social and health issues.  In last week's program we played an exercept from Jennifer Borrell's conversation with Maree, this week Maree joined us on the phone to discuss the security patrols' targeting of women in the Footscray area, as well as tonight's speak-out and Town Council meeting. You can find out more by going to footscraycommunity.net or follow @footscraycommunity on Instagram.   7:30 AM // Lucinda Thorpe, Online Privacy Coordinator at Digital Rights Watch, about proposed biometric data and digital identity document sharing between the Albanese government and the Trump administration under visa-free agreements. She came on the show today to explain what this means for Australians and their privacy. You can read more by going to digitalrightswatch.org  7:45 AM //   Kaitlyn (they/them), one of the presenters of Breadline on 3CR, presented a short but detailed report on the Robodebt class action led by Gordon Legal, on the show on Monday 2 February. They explained the background to the case and why it has been significant for people affected by the scheme. Alongside outlining the legal action, Kaitlyn also spoke about their own experiences with Robodebt and reflected more broadly on their interactions with the welfare system, offering listeners personal insight into the human impact behind it. You can find out more by listening to Breadline here. 8:00 AM AND 8:15 AM //  Four artists Naimo Omar, Emma Salmon, Lara Olkulu and Alanna Baxter, currently exhibiting at Trocadero Projects in Footscray. The artists spoke to Juliette about their exhibition 'Suck Words into Grime' currently in its last week. We discussed the artists' individual practices, how their works explore language and challenge systems of power and oppression. You can find out more about their art through the art gallery Trocadero's Instagram @trocaderoprojects or trocaderoprojects.org.au.  Songs:The Opener - Camp CopeAku, Dia Dan Lagu - SalomaPorpoise Spit - The Boys  

Many of us are bearing witness daily to suffering all over the planet. We care about others, and we want desperately to be of use—and seeing the horrors in images and videos and stories every day can be deeply dysregulating to our nervous systems.  When we get overwhelmed by this vicarious trauma, we tend to shut down. We disconnect from ourselves and each other. We're so spun out in our anxiety, anger, or overwhelm that it can feel impossible to engage in any kind of mindfulness or meditation practice.  This week, Shalini Bahl offers tender and practical guidance for how to pause, reconnect, and return to ourselves—and our essential practice—in times of intense internal and external upheaval. Shalini Bahl, PhD, is the award-winning author of Return to Mindfulness and founder of Sama Life, where she offers daily live micro-practices for real-world engagement. A certified MBSR and Search Inside Yourself teacher with pioneering research in mindfulness and consumer well-being recognized by the American Marketing Association, she brings contemplative practice into complex real-world contexts—from Town Council chambers to corporate boardrooms. Through her teaching, writing, and TEDx talks, she focuses on building practical mindfulness skills that disrupt default patterns and restore clarity, integrity, and care. Her guided meditations have reached over 80,000 listeners worldwide. The transcription of this guided meditation will be online and in our app at Mindful.org next week.  Stay curious, stay inspired. Sign up for our free newsletter mindful.org/signup or download the app for free at mindful.org/app.  Show Notes Find more from Shalini Bahl here. Go Deeper For more resources on regulating your nervous system in times of crisis, check out these resources from Mindful.org:  Why Your Outbreath is Connected to Your Well-Being  How Tuning Into Your Body Can Make You More Resilient  Addiction, Trauma, and the Problem of Being Present  The Science and Practice of Staying Present Through Difficult Times  To try another meditation focused on pausing for clarity, try these 3 Guided Meditations to Find Balance During Moments of Panic. And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.1647 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and 2 appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (approx. 2 hour 16 mins)1648 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the DPW infrastructure update & discussion (approx. 1 hr 40 mins)1649 - segment from the meeting covers remainder of the meeting (approx. 52 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-spends-almost-2-hours-to.html-------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.newsIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1647 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and 2 appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (approx. 2 hour 16 mins) 1648 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the DPW infrastructure update & discussion (approx. 1 hr 40 mins) 1649 - segment from the meeting covers remainder of the meeting (approx. 52 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-spends-almost-2-hours-to.html -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.1647 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and 2 appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (approx. 2 hour 16 mins)1648 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the DPW infrastructure update & discussion (approx. 1 hr 40 mins)1649 - segment from the meeting covers remainder of the meeting (approx. 52 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-spends-almost-2-hours-to.html-------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.newsIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

In late 2025, Jon Dalton George was sworn in as Mayor of the Town of Boone, succeeding Tim Futrelle. In making this move, George vacated his seat on Town Council to assume the Mayor's chair. The town has recently opened the application process for those who wish to be considered for that vacant seat.On this week's Mind Your Business, we discuss why Dalton George sought this new leadership perspective. We also discuss his vision for the town moving into 2026, how the Boone Next Comprehensive plan is helping guide key decisions, and how relationship equity with other regional partners can benefit the Town of Boone as we move into the future. Mayor George also will provide updates to key projects like Howard Street revitalization, downtown parking, stormwater management, and plenty more.Later in the show, we give you the details on the nomination process for the 10th annual 4 Under 40 awards and we'll have the latest on the fundraising efforts to support the staff of Bistro Roca and Antlers Bar after fire destroyed the business last Sunday.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday afternoon at 5PM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show

Shamar Mahon of Bloomfield discusses Education, Workforce, Youth Development and more.

(Jan 22, 2026) St. Lawrence County is considering a partnership between the sheriff's department and ICE; Malone's town council is leaving a board seat unfilled; and we discuss farm and ag groups' policy priorities for the coming state legislative session with Kitty O'Neil.

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins)the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633) and the friendly 40b policy discussion (see 1634) 1633 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the Facilities update from Kevin Harn (approx. 1 hr 27 mins) 1634 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the charter change process (approx. 1 hr 5 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-approves-amended-friendly.html -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins)the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633) and the friendly 40b policy discussion (see 1634) 1633 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the Facilities update from Kevin Harn (approx. 1 hr 27 mins) 1634 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the charter change process (approx. 1 hr 5 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-approves-amended-friendly.html -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins)the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633)and the friendly 40b policy discussion (see 1634)1633 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the Facilities update from Kevin Harn (approx. 1 hr 27 mins)1634 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the charter change process (approx. 1 hr 5 mins)--------------Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-approves-amended-friendly.html-------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.newsIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Audio recording of Frodsham Town Council Budget Setting Meeting 8 held on Monday 12th January 2026

Frodsham Town Council Finance & General Purposes Meeting 4 held on Monday 15th December 2025

Bring your spades and gloves and get involved in planting at the Avenue Pavilion. It is the distribution point for trees from the Town Council’s Free Tree Scheme and the PeCAN Fruit Tree in Every Garden Scheme. It’s a also a great way to get involved and chat with the new Town Ranger, PeCAN, The Community Garden and the Tree Wardens. Julie Butler went along along to meet the team and find out all about The Green Gathering and what is coming up on their calendarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meeting 7 of Frodsham Town Council Amenities & Planning Committee held on Monday 8th December 2025

Send us a text and chime in!The Town of Prescott Valley is currently seeking applicants to fill seats on the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission and the Building Board of Appeals. All board/commission seats are volunteer positions by appointment of the Town Council. Those applying must reside within Prescott Valley Town limits. To apply or for more information contact the Town Clerk's Office at 928-759-3135, email clerk@prescottvalley-az.gov or visit the Town's website to submit an online application. PARKS, ARTS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION The Town of Prescott Valley is accepting applications from Town Residents to serve on the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission. The Parks, Arts, and... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-valley-is-looking-for-residents-to-shape-its-future/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Today, we take you inside the recent men's basketball game, online late meal delivery through a student-run project UniEats, and the stormwater plan and operational budget discussion at the town council meeting.

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #152 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Lisa Lazarus and Deb Polun. It was great to talk to my #friends, Lisa and Deb!  Lisa  is the Associate Director of Compliance & Recruitment at the YWCA Hartford Region and Deb is the Chief Strategy Officer for the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHCACT).  Both Lisa and Deb serve  on The West Hartford Town Council. We talked about:The West Hartford community (minute 1)Lisa has 11 siblings!  (minute 2)Past podcast guests, Ball 4 a Cure & Shane Spencer (minute 4)Lisa works at the YWCA (minute 7)Deb attended Tulane University (minute 9)Deb was the Chair of the West Hartford Board of Education (minute 10)Deb is currently on Town Council and Lisa is running for Town Council (minute 12)Lisa worked in Hawaii for The Navy  (minute 15)Jillian Gilchrest  (minute 17)Our favorite things about West Hartford (minute 18.30)Local trees and The West Hartford Tree Project  (minute 21)Podcast sponsors (minute 23)3 Keys that make you a good fit for Town Council (minute 24)Where do you see yourself in 5 years? (minute 28)Liam Sweeney (Podcast Guest #31)  (minute 30)How was your day today at work? (minute 32)Adrienne “Ace” Billings-Smith (Podcast Guest #60) (minute 36)“Ian is my best friend!” - Deb  (minute 37)“Qualities of a good friend” - Lisa  (minute 39)Lisa's favorite teacher (minute 41)Deb's favorite teacher (minute 44)Deb's favorite restaurants: Ocho Cafe, Max Burger & Zaytoon (minute 48)Lisa's favorite restaurants: Frida, Zohara & Bricco (minute 41)Lisa's 4 dinner guests (minute 53)Deb's 4 dinner guests  (minute 54)Recommendations (minute 55)FoF swag and hat collaboration with Anthony's Abatement (minute 1.00)Wing tasting from Ocho Cafe (minute 1.02)Closing remarks (minute 1.06)Upcoming events (minute 1.08)

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on federal immigration action in the community, which as seen no documented cases of arrests in Orange County so far. She also updated the latest from the town council, which included proclamation, a LUMO vote being put off until January, a change to a housing development that will add money to the town's affordable housing fund, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Federal Immigration Action Update, Town Council Meeting Recap, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Pro Tem Danny Nowell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 14, filling in for Mayor Barbara Foushee. He discussed the most recent Town Council meeting, which saw discussion of the town’s Unified Development Ordinance, which dovetailed into a discussion of the downtown area plan. He also talked about leaf […] The post Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance and the Downtown Area Plan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed the highlights from the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting from earlier in the week, including an update to the town's formal petition process. She also talked about the Gap in SNAP funding and the ways in which the community came together to fill those gaps. She also previewed upcoming events and more. The post Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting Recap, Filling the SNAP Gap, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Episode #200!!!! Chris files his paperwork to run for Town Council! Pres. Trump boasts affordability and Chris isn't sold on it. Guests include: US Rep. and AZ Gov Candidate David Schweikert, the NW Interfaith God Squad and KVOA Chorus Nylander makes his debut on the show reflecting on his stellar work in the Tucson market as he moves on to Florida. Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!

Tune in as Host Zach Giroux sits down with Mount Pleasant Town Council candidate and lifelong resident, Perry Rourk. The 2025 General Election is approaching, and your vote will shape the future of Mount Pleasant—get the facts you need to make the best decision for you and your community. Why is Perry running? After a lifetime in Mount Pleasant, Perry felt a calling to give back, leading him to immerse himself in Town Council and committee meetings to understand how local government truly works for its citizens. As a seasoned business operator, Perry brings a proven leadership style focused on: Building and managing effective teams. Prioritizing preparation and listening. Taking input from all sides of an issue before taking action. Perry Rourk is focusing on the issues that matter most: Strengthening Core Services (Police, Fire, Sanitation, etc.) Aligning Zoning Decisions with Infrastructure to ensure livability. Protecting what makes Mount Pleasant special. Hear his specific stances on critical infrastructure and traffic challenges, including: The Billy Swails Parkway Extension. Crucial intersection and traffic light enhancements. Revisiting contentious issues on Highway 41 with Charleston County. Don't miss this essential conversation! Find out where Perry Rourk stands and how he plans to move Mount Pleasant forward. Connect with Perry Rourk and learn more about his platform at: www.VotePerryRourk.com

In this special edition of the Mount Pleasant Podcast, publisher Bill Macchio sits down with Mike Tinkey, who is running for re-election to Mount Pleasant Town Council. With nearly 43 years of public service in Mount Pleasant and Wild Dunes, Mike shares the experiences and lessons learned since he first moved here. Get to know the man who wants to keep Mount Pleasant greener, the water cleaner, and the town's history preserved for our children's children. Hear directly about Mike's involvement and advocacy in key town initiatives, including: The Fire and Police Departments Improving the Old Village green space Preserving the town's maritime culture Addressing stormwater issues The newly launched Green Commission The Community Forest Master Plan ...and much more! Before you cast your vote for Mount Pleasant's next Town Council Members, watch or listen to this interview to understand how Mike's long-standing dedication can continue to benefit the town and its residents. For more information about Mike Tinkey, visit: www.MikeTinkeyForTownCouncil.com

Four candidates are running to fill four seats on Telluride Town Council. While the results of the election won't be a surprise, this week on "Off the Record", Kristen Permakoff, Dan Enright, Meehan Fee, and Mindy Smith share their views on local ballot measures and how they hope to serve the community while sitting on Council.

What drives a public servant to dedicate nearly 30 years to their community? Host Zach Giroux welcomes Councilman Gary Santos to discuss his re-election bid for the Mount Pleasant Town Council. With a record stretching back decades, Councilman Santos offers a rare glimpse into the career highlights and pivotal experiences that have shaped his tenure and his dedication to the town. The conversation covers his unique perspective on what's needed for Mount Pleasant's next phase, including: How his long record makes him the ideal candidate to tackle current challenges. The vital discussion on balancing strategic growth management with maintaining Mount Pleasant's exceptional quality of life. His specific goals and proposed solutions for the most pressing issues. His top three priorities for the town if voters send him back to Council. Tune in to find out what motivates Councilman Santos, what differentiates him in the race, and why he deserves your vote in the upcoming Town Council election. Find out more at www.GarySantosLovesMP.com. YOUR VOICE MATTERS—VOTE! Early Voting: October 20-31 at Seacoast Church, 750 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant (weekdays only, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Election Day: Polls open November 4, 2025 (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

The Federal government shutdown has people asking about the status of the Blue Ridge Parkway. We have answers about access to this popular piece of the High Country's fall experience.Speaking of government, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual Watauga County Meet the Candidates forum at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Boone, centered around the Boone Town Council & Mayoral race. We bring you the full archive of the forum, featuring Town Council candidates Todd Carter, Morgan Murray, Virginia Roseman, and Adrian Tait. Mayoral candidate Dalton George was not in attendance at the event due to a work conflict, but offered a four-minute summary of his vision for the role.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday afternoon at 5PM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show

Today, we take you inside yesterday's “Big O” workshop, cover changes to the academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, and finish out with updates from Wednesday's Princeton Town Council meeting.

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!

Josh Prizer shares his vision for Holly Springs Town Council, focusing on managed growth, public safety, and fiscal responsibility while maintaining the town's unique character. He draws on his extensive community service background and planning board experience to outline strategies for proactive development planning and infrastructure improvements.• Six-year Holly Springs resident with a background as volunteer firefighter for 15 years• Currently serves on Holly Springs Planning Board, Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Board• Prioritizes responsible growth, public safety, and maintaining current tax rates• Advocates for proactive rezoning to streamline development and potentially reduce housing costs• Supports biotech industry development while ensuring small business growth• Proposes regular office hours for direct resident engagement if elected• Emphasizes infrastructure investment for future planning rather than reactive solutions• Believes in working collaboratively with fellow council members and neighboring towns• Committed to maintaining Holly Springs' small-town feel despite rapid growth• Endorsed by Wake County Republican Party & Holly Springs Committee for Responsible GrowthPrizer 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!JoshForHollySprings.com/info@joshforhollysprings.com/Facebook/InstagramCampaign Finance Report/Campaign 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!

Kara Foster shares her unique vision for Holly Springs Town Council, blending her healthcare background with municipal policy to create a more walkable, connected, and health-focused community. She proposes innovative solutions like direct primary care and Blue Zones initiatives that could transform both the town's budget and residents' wellbeing.• Small business owner and optometrist with deep community service background through VOSH (Volunteer Optometrist Serving Humanity)• Advocates for a direct primary care pilot program for municipal employees that could save significant money while improving health outcomes• Proposes implementing Blue Zones principles to make healthy living easier through walkability, greenways, and community connections• Supports attainable housing to ensure teachers, first responders, and young families can afford to live in Holly Springs• Emphasizes the importance of supporting small businesses and local farmers through streamlined permitting and expanded farmers markets• Believes in a preventative approach to infrastructure and public safety that reduces long-term costs• Committed to maintaining Holly Springs' character while accommodating growth through smart development policies• Endorsed by Wake County Democratic Party, Wiley Nickel, and Sydney BatchFoster 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!KaraForCouncil.comKaraFoster@KaraForCouncil.comFacebook/InstagramCampaign 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!

Tim Forrest shares his vision for Holly Springs' future while highlighting accomplishments like securing $236 million in state infrastructure funding and protecting the town's community character through strategic growth management.• Currently serving on the Holly Springs Town Council since December 2021• Retired Army Colonel Engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure planning• Priorities include smart balanced growth, protecting community character, and improving infrastructure• Helped secure $236 million in state infrastructure funding to widen NC-55 and improve key intersections• Advocating for smart growth through UDO revisions to address "missing middle" housing options• Championing small business development through streamlined processes and dedicated advocacy• Supporting parks and recreation expansion including Eagles Landing Park construction• Implementing Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) to improve traffic flow without building new roads• Expanding water and sewer capacity through regional partnerships for long-term sustainability• Maintaining second-lowest tax rate in Wake County while providing high-quality services• Focusing on maintaining Holly Springs' welcoming community atmosphere as the town grows• Endorsed by Wake County Republican Party & Holly Springs Committee for Responsible GrowthForrest 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!TimForrest4HS.com/info@timforrest4hs.com/Facebook/InstagramCampaign Finance Report/Campaign 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!

The Dallas County Republican Party could decide this month if it will hand-count tens of thousands of ballots that will be cast in its March 3 gubernatorial primary, a monumental proposal that elections experts say is prone to inaccuracies and logistical issues. In other news, the annual mandatory Texas STAAR test for millions of public school students would be gone in two years under legislation sent to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk late Wednesday; the town of Fairview is pushing back on McKinney's expanding airport, creating a citizen's task force to draft a plan to minimize the project's potential harm to the environment, property values and the town's quality of life; and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inched closer to breaking ground on its Fairview Texas Temple Tuesday after the Town Council voted to approve a parcel map for the divisive building, which has pitted the small Collin County town in a stand-off for nearly two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices