Milton, A Dog That Survived 2 FL Hurricanes On The Streets, Needs Home
By SARASOTA, FL — The morning after Hurricane Milton ravaged the Sarasota area in October, Alicia Hodgins was surprised when her husband yelled for her to join him in their yard, as an unexpected visitor had arrived in the storm’s aftermath. Once she stepped out the door, she saw a large, white dog, looking beaten down […]
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250-Unit Residential Complex & Boutique Hotel Proposed In Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission this month got its first look at a proposed 250-unit residential complex on the Post Road, which would also hold a 110-room boutique hotel on its 6.6-acre site. During a non-binding, pre-application discussion earlier this month, commissioners generally praised the architectural look of the development, […]
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Swampscott VFW May Be Forced To Move In Housing Project
SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Plans for the possible relocation of the Swampscott VFW post as part of a veterans senior housing project on the Pine Street parcel the town purchased for $1.7 million were the subject of a lengthy and, at times, contentious discussion Wednesday after the Select Board entertained a land-development plan that would force […]
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Traffic Concerns Raised Over Proposed Townhomes, JCC Expansion In Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Traffic concerns were raised over the proposed age-restricted townhome development and expansion of the Jewish Community Center of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren(JCC) off Route 202/206 in Bridgewater. The Bridgewater Zoning Board of Adjustment heard the continuation of the application from 821 Bridgewater LLC and JCC at the Nov. 12 meeting. The applicants […]
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Fire Sprinkler Mandate? Hinsdale Mulls It
HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale is considering requiring fire sprinkler systems in new houses, but officials are split on it. The mandate may be included as part of the village’s updated building code. “Being from California, these fire suppression systems are the norm,” Trustee Alexis Braden said at Tuesday’s Village Board meeting. “Any tools that aid […]
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'It's Time': Facing Early Parkinson's, Owner To Sell Treasured NL Shop
NEW LENOX, IL — A little New Lenox shop—and its owner—that have left a big impression on many will soon be for sale, open to whoever can dream up something for it next. It’s an inevitable, though heartbreaking, call after an unexpected diagnosis nearly three years ago. Ugly Ducklings By Kathleen owner Kathleen Haag shared […]
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Superintendent Envisions Farmingdale HS 'Crown Jewel' Of Community As $78M Bond Proposed
FARMINGDALE, NY — Farmingdale voters will decide on two bond propositions for the local school district on Jan. 7. If passed, Farmingdale Superintendent Paul Defendini said he believes the high school could become the “crown jewel” of the community. The proposed referendum totals $78 million. The first proposition — $22.15 million — would allow for […]
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San Diego Blood Donor Inducted Into National Blood Donation Hall Of Fame
SAN DIEGO, CA — A longtime San Diego Blood Bank donor was recently inducted into the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame. Blood donor, blood drive chairperson and volunteer Ray Lebron was recognized Tuesday during a ceremony at the San Diego Blood Bank’s headquarters, where he received an award for his contributions to people in […]
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Batavia 2025 Consolidated Election: Who Filed For Mayor, Alderperson
BATAVIA, IL — Top elected seats in Geneva could shuffle come April, as the terms for mayor and 10 alderperson positions are up for election. The mayoral role as well as one alderperson seat in Wards 1, 2, 5 and 6 and two seats in Wards 3, 4 and 7 will be up for election […]
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Darien Wants Better Relationship With Park District
DARIEN, IL – Darien’s mayor says one of the city’s goals is a better and stronger relationship with the Darien Park District. Over the years, the relationship has suffered its share of hiccups. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Joseph Marchese said he plans to have lunch Thursday with Ray Jablonski, the park board’s president. […]
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