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City wants to include condominiums in short-term rental program and charge fees


City wants to include condominiums in short-term rental program and charge fees

After a motion, a substitute motion, and an amendment, the Destin City Council finally passed a motion at its meeting on Monday that would require short-term condo rentals and timeshares to be subject to the same fee rates as the current city ordinance for short-term rentals. The amended replacement motion passed 4-3, with Councilmembers Dewey […]

What you should know about the $21.5 million project


What you should know about the .5 million project

East Peoria plans to build a new $21.5 million police station at the intersection of Clock Tower Drive and Camp Street, near the entrance to Target. Here’s what we know about the police station, why it’s needed and when it will be built: The East Peoria Police Department has outgrown its current space, says Ty […]

Worcester Housing Authority lifts rent security policy


Worcester Housing Authority lifts rent security policy

WORCESTER – The Worcester Housing Authority board of directors has lifted its policy of requiring tenants to pay two upfront payments, the public housing agency announced. According to a press release from the Worcester Housing Authority, the change took effect on Saturday. According to state law, landlords are entitled to require a security deposit of […]

After weeks of waiting for repairs, the fountain in Honesdale’s Central Park is back in operation


After weeks of waiting for repairs, the fountain in Honesdale’s Central Park is back in operation

At 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, Honesdale’s historic Central Park fountain was back in operation for the first time since June. The refreshing, cool spray filled the air and wafted on the breeze as parkgoers strolled by and snapped some photos. It was a long, hot summer without her. Only rainwater and leaves collected […]

The redesign of Coldwater Rotary Park could be put out to tender in October


The redesign of Coldwater Rotary Park could be put out to tender in October

COLDWATER – City Council members approved a final conceptual design for the reconstruction of Rotary Park during a work session Aug. 12. Leisure architect Pam Blough will now finalise construction plans for a tender in October. It is hoped that work on Phase 1 can start in January and be completed in July. The recent […]

What you should know about the $21.5 million project


What you should know about the .5 million project

East Peoria plans to build a new $21.5 million police station at the intersection of Clock Tower Drive and Camp Street, near the entrance to Target. Here’s what we know about the police station, why it’s needed and when it will be built: The East Peoria Police Department has outgrown its current space, says Ty […]

St. Joseph County Parks Authority approves Anderson Park deal in Granger


St. Joseph County Parks Authority approves Anderson Park deal in Granger

The St. Joseph County Parks Board on Tuesday approved an agreement and a 25-year lease with Harris Township that would allow the township to build a park on county-owned land at the intersection of Anderson Road and Beech Road in Granger. Their unanimous vote gives board chairman Larry Catanzarite the green light to sign the […]

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 […]

Saugatuck officials and residents argue over possible STR cap


Saugatuck officials and residents argue over possible STR cap

SAUGATUCK – Tensions ran high again Thursday as stakeholders in Saugatuck fought to have their voices heard on the issue of short-term rentals. The Saugatuck Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, August 15, on a zoning change that would cap short-term rentals at 20% in the six neighborhoods of the R-1 district. The […]