Lakeville continues Simmons Hill 40B hearing after developer revises plan; tribes and residents raise water, traffic and cultural concerns At a Feb. 9 hearing, Simmons Hill LLC presented a revised 40B plan—now proposing roughly 199 single-family homes with at least 50 affordable units—while tribal representatives and neighbors raised concerns about burial sites, groundwater, septic systems, blasting and traffic; the board continued the hearing to April 13 for additional studies and engineering.

The Lakeville zoning board faces pressing concerns from tribal representatives and residents as a developer's revised housing plan brings potential risks to sacred sites, water supply, and traffic flow.

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Residents Express Concerns Over Two Decades of Delayed Water Supply Promises Community members voice frustration about ongoing water supply issues extending nearly 20 years.

After nearly 20 years of waiting, Lakeville residents are voicing their frustrations over broken promises regarding their water supply.

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County Updates RHD Zone Regulations to Facilitate Multifamily Housing Development County modifies RHD regulations to address housing shortages for lower income households.

Ventura County is taking bold steps to tackle its housing crisis by revising regulations to boost multifamily development and better serve lower-income residents.

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McDowell County seeks federal funding for water system project in West Marion County officials prioritize funding to extend water service to West Marion Elementary school area.

McDowell County is racing against the clock to secure federal funding for a vital water system project that could prevent local schools from going dry!

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Residents oppose annexation plan and advocate for residential zoning protections near McCall Neighborhood residents demand retention of zoning protections and oppose proposed annexation to McCall.

Residents in Valley County are fighting back against a controversial annexation plan, demanding the preservation of their rural zoning and expressing frustration over a stalled water supply strategy.

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Vallejo Water Manager warns of severe impacts from Bay Delta plan on local supplies Vallejo Water Department warns of severe water supply impacts threatening economic viability and military operations.

Vallejo's water manager sounds the alarm over the Bay-Delta Plan, warning that proposed changes could trigger devastating water shortages for the community and its military base.

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