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TL/DR - Construction projects at the Northfield Township Public Safety Building are approaching completion, with repairs to sidewalks, parking lots, and installation of an electronic message board already finished. The renovation project is being done in 4 phases, with the repaving of certain parking areas and the Fire Bay entry set to begin…

TL/DR - After a nationwide search, the Mills River Town Council has appointed Matthew McKirahan as the new town manager, with his role commencing from July 29, 2024. McKirahan, currently the organizational performance director for the Village of Pinehurst, has previously worked as an ICMA Fellow for the City of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and for the…

TL/DR - California lawmakers are set to vote on a last-minute crime initiative counterproposal to the already-qualified Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal would create new penalties for repeat thieves and drug dealers who lace fentanyl into other drugs, potentially punishable by up to six years…

TL/DR - President Biden and his associates are downplaying the impact of a debate in Atlanta where Biden was perceived to have performed poorly. Some voters and critics are concerned about Biden's performance, however, his team believes these concerns are, “overblown media narratives” and they continue to focus on fundraising efforts. Despite…