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Charleston City Council considers plans for old Walmart


Charleston City Council considers plans for old Walmart

CHARLESTON – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the City Council is scheduled to review a developer’s plans to convert the former Walmart site in Charleston into a climate-controlled warehouse and indoor pickleball facility. Property owner Spring Property Management LLC has submitted its zoning concept plan, preliminary site plan and proposed unit development concept plan for the […]

New York City Council bill would severely restrict the use of pepper spray in prisons


New York City Council bill would severely restrict the use of pepper spray in prisons

Except in rare emergencies, New York City correctional officers at Rikers Island and other prisons in the Big Apple will no longer be allowed to use pepper spray to protect themselves or inmates, thanks to a new, “reckless” bill currently being considered by the City Council. The bill, sponsored by left-leaning Democratic City Councilwoman Sandy […]

Mayor touts tax relief for city and new owner of Stephenville Airport asks for relief


Mayor touts tax relief for city and new owner of Stephenville Airport asks for relief

Stephenville Dymond International Airport, purchased last summer by an entrepreneur who promised to build giant futuristic drones and create hundreds of jobs, is currently negotiating with the city council to reduce a high tax burden. The Ottawa-based Dymond Group, which has owned the airport in western Newfoundland since last August, hopes to pay the town […]

For this reason, Iowa City has suspended its Section 8 voucher program


For this reason, Iowa City has suspended its Section 8 voucher program

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly named Erika Kubly. an employee of the city’s Neighborhood Development Services Department. The article has been corrected to identify Housing Authority representative Rachel Carter as the correct source. A housing assistance program in the Iowa City area temporarily stopped accepting new applications this summer after a […]

There will be no new zoning in Mansfield before cannabis dispensaries are established


There will be no new zoning in Mansfield before cannabis dispensaries are established

MANSFIELD – Recreational cannabis dispensaries could soon be state licensed and approved in the City of Mansfield without the need for new, specific local zoning regulations or requirements. Mayor Jodie Perry said after a special meeting of the city’s Planning Commission Friday morning that recreational licenses could be issued by the state’s Division of Cannabis […]

City Council puts proposed curfew for Hemisfair Park on hold


City Council puts proposed curfew for Hemisfair Park on hold

SAN ANTONIO – After back and forth discussions during a city council meeting Thursday, the vote on imposing a curfew on Hemisfair Park was put on hold. During the conversation, some expressed concerns about the proposal, including whether the curfew would prevent crime in the park, the wording of the proposed curfew, and the potential […]

Community members express their opinion on the proposed ordinance on alcohol sales hours


Community members express their opinion on the proposed ordinance on alcohol sales hours

RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – Wednesday’s Law and Finance Committee meeting resulted in the alcohol sales hours ordinance being presented to the Rapid City Council full meeting on Monday. The law firm drafted the ordinance that was presented at the meeting. CONTEXT: “Time of sobriety”: Alcohol sales opening hours could change due to the request […]

Berthoud limits the number of short-term rentals to 50 with new regulations


Berthoud limits the number of short-term rentals to 50 with new regulations

By Will Cornelius The surveyor Short-term rentals are coming to Berthoud, but only 50 of them and no two of them within 200 feet of each other, under new rules passed by the Board of Trustees. In a 6-1 vote Tuesday night, the city adopted a new set of rules for short-term rentals (STRs), but […]

Forest Acres proposes new restrictions on vape shops


Forest Acres proposes new restrictions on vape shops

Richland County, SC (WACH) — A discussion begins tonight in Forest Acres about a new ordinance that would change the locations where vape shops can open. This would mean that e-cigarette shops would not be allowed to open within 300 metres of a school or church or within 300 metres of another e-cigarette shop. During […]

Forest Acres proposes new restrictions on vape shops


Forest Acres proposes new restrictions on vape shops

Richland County, SC (WACH) — A discussion begins tonight in Forest Acres about a new ordinance that would change the locations where vape shops can open. This would mean that e-cigarette shops would not be allowed to open within 300 metres of a school or church or within 300 metres of another e-cigarette shop. During […]