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World Polio Day Recognition

The council recognized Rotary International's decades-long global campaign to eradicate polio, which has reduced cases by 99.9% since 1988, with only Afghanistan and Pakistan still polio-endemic.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

LowPublic Safety

Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation

The council honored its small code enforcement team, which handles building, zoning, housing, and safety complaints to keep neighborhoods safe and property values stable.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

LowPublic Safety

Police department IT room HVAC upgrade

The police department's IT room is getting a $902,594 HVAC replacement through a Sourcewell contract with Newton Construction & Management. Keeping that equipment cool keeps police systems running.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 15, 2026