Atlantic County tax administrator pitches annual reassessing plan to keep assessments near market value County tax administrator Terry Prendergast told the Board the county should support municipal annual reassessing with shared inspectors, technology and clerical staffing to maintain fair assessment ratios and avoid costly full revaluations; she estimated initial county staffing would cost about $695,000.

Atlantic County’s tax administrator proposes a game-changing annual reassessing plan that could save millions and keep property values in check!

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Banks, program operators and committee weigh commercial PACE bill Bankers and PACE providers described lender‑consent, lien priority and administration models for commercial PACE; witnesses said lender consent language is critical to securing commercial lending support and administrators can minimize municipal burden through third‑party operation.

A new bill aimed at revolutionizing commercial financing is raising important questions about lender consent and municipal burdens—can it strike the right balance?

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House committee hears DEC explain spike in federal SRF award, seeks project lists State DEC told the House Corrections and Institutions Committee that an unexpectedly larger FY25 federal SRF award increased Vermont's state-match need, prompting a $2.498 million drinking-water request and funding changes to speed municipal disbursements; lawmakers asked for project-level priority lists and IUPs.

Vermont's Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking nearly $2.5 million in state matching funds after a surprising boost in federal grants, raising questions about which communities will benefit.

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PVR annual report: Vermont property values keep rising as reappraisal backlog and data-system problems complicate equalization work The Property Valuation & Review annual report presented Jan. 28 shows statewide listed values rose faster than a year earlier (10.6% equalized change), persistent CLA/COD disparities and a growing reappraisal backlog; staff warned data-system limitations and vendor issues have increased manual work. (Jill Remick quoted.)

Vermont's property values are skyrocketing, but a growing reappraisal backlog and data challenges are complicating the landscape—are your town's assessments keeping pace?

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Brant Council Considers Proposal for Municipal Support of Battery Energy Storage System At its recent meeting on October 28, 2025, Brant Council was considered for municipal support regarding a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Ontario. The project aims to address increasing energy demands in the region by securing resources through a joint proposal from Ferma Energy and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. The proposed facility would have a capacity of 250 MW, spanning 95 acres near Burford and Scotland, with representatives from both companies detailing their intention to submit an official proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for consideration.

Brant Council Considers Proposal for Municipal Support of Battery Energy Storage System #IESO #BatteryEnergyStorage #OntarioPower #MunicipalSupport #RenewableEnergy #IESO

You asked, we listened. The new Funding Portal will save you hours in grant searching. Ready for early November!
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Connecticut working group weighs riparian buffer policy as DEEP flags staffing, training limits Members of a state riparian buffer working group debated whether to clarify state law or rely on municipal implementation after Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officials said the agency lacks extra staff to implement broad new buffer duties. Participants called for updated training, use of outside trainers and a UConn/

Connecticut's DEEP is sounding the alarm on staffing shortages as a working group debates who should shoulder the burden of enforcing vital riparian buffer policies.

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Anchorage administration proposes 18-month extension, $1 million increase for Alaska Center for the Performing Arts; funding plan would reassign surcharge and M Municipal staff recommended extending the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts management contract through June 30, 2027, increase the management fee for 2026 and 2027, and use a package of ticket surcharge, bed-tax programming and MLMP proceeds to cover the cost while keeping the facility open.

Anchorage's plan to extend the management agreement for the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts could secure its future but comes with a hefty $1 million fee increase for 2026.

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Senate Discusses Tinian's $375K Law Enforcement Funding for Next Fiscal Year Senators examine budget proposal and funding allocations for Tinian's law enforcement operations.

Senators are diving deep into Tinian's budget, questioning how $375K in law enforcement funding will shape community safety this fiscal year.

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Support for Growing Municipalities

🏗 Nova Scotia opens applications for the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program, funding up to 50% of eligible municipal projects. Deadline: Oct 9.

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Bangor Seeks Support to Represent Cities Over 10,000 Residents Bangor aims to represent towns over 10,000 residents with community support.

Bangor is stepping up to represent larger towns in the region, a move that could redefine its influence and collaboration in state matters!

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Massachusetts House passes balanced budget prioritizing local needs and taxpayer relief Lawmakers finalize an on-time budget focusing on education funding and municipal support.

Massachusetts lawmakers have achieved a historic milestone by passing a balanced budget on time, prioritizing education and local support while providing much-needed taxpayer relief.

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Okahandja and Okakarara mayors seek CoW's support for local development Okahandja and Okakarara mayors seek CoW's support for local development NBC Online Sat, 06/28/2025 - 13:48

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Massachusetts bill establishes commission to study unrestricted local aid distribution Legislation creates a commission to evaluate equity in local aid distribution for municipalities

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards fairness by establishing a commission to assess how local aid is distributed among municipalities.

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Connecticut allocates $75K for veterans policy studies at UConn Connecticut funds UConn's studies on veteran financial impacts and municipal assistance.

Connecticut is investing $75K in UConn to uncover how financial impacts affect veterans and the support they receive from municipalities.

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Darla Starbuck urges Pampa commission to condemn deteriorating neighbor property Starbuck calls for action against neighboring property's neglect affecting her elderly mother.

Darla Starbuck's emotional plea to the Pampa commission highlights the urgent need for action against a dilapidated property that's harming her elderly mother and the entire neighborhood.

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Mayor advocates for long-term housing solutions amid funding challenges Mayor calls for sustainable housing solutions before June 1 deadline amid legislative debates.

Barre City's Mayor is urgently pushing for long-term housing solutions before a critical June 1 deadline, but funding challenges and political divides threaten the future of vulnerable residents.

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