A private equity firm’s proposed takeover of the state’s largest utilities has stirred strong reactions among local residents and businesses. While residents voice worries about oversight and community impact, business groups see potential benefits in private investment.
Norton voters have delayed a sweeping proposal to discard the town’s existing zoning bylaw and replace it with a new one. Citing the need for careful review, residents at a recent town meeting opted to send the plan back to the planning board.
Residents raised questions about the environmental and financial impact of a $100 million data center proposal at Wednesday’s Hamilton City Council meeting. City officials say the project remains in its early stages, with final decisions yet to be made.
Keene City Councilors voted 14-1 to grant volunteers more time to propose a plan for a small Church Street lot. Neighbors and the Keene Police Department had flagged concerns about the property, prompting the council to postpone its decision.
Amid ongoing street construction near Visser Street in Spring Lake Village, several residents reported water problems that they suspect are tied to the project. During Monday’s village council meeting, community members voiced their concerns and sought an explanation for the sudden disruptions.
A house fire in Harlan turned tragic when local authorities discovered it was deliberately started by the occupants. The incident claimed lives, leaving the community in dismay over the shocking findings.
A proposed $38 million fire hall in Penticton is drawing scrutiny from local residents. Two letters published by Castanet question the project’s high cost and propose municipal salary cuts to manage the budget.
Three individuals were arrested in Pittsburgh following a shooting Friday night at the Pressley Street High Rise in East Allegheny. Authorities say robbery charges may also be involved, although further details remain limited.
A simple Uber Eats delivery in Washington, D.C., took an alarming turn when federal agents detained the driver on a busy city street. The incident, captured on cellphone footage, has raised questions about immigration enforcement tactics and individual rights.
As Costco prepares to open at the Valencia Town Center mall, uncertainties loom over the gas pumps accompanying the retail giant. Community members express questions about the specifics and impact of these additions.
