What happened on Friday, 26 May 2023
Montgomery County, Maryland
The Montgomery County Council on May 25 adopted a $6.7 billion FY2024 budget that funds schools, workforce and essential services. The council set property tax rates by a 7–4 vote after a series of roll-call approvals on operating and capital items.
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Participants learn effective water storage and filtration methods alongside fuel supply strategies.
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Speaker emphasizes the importance of water preparedness and community unity in emergencies.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
After presentations from building principals, the committee approved elementary, middle and high‑school handbook changes for 2023–24 that include updated attendance reporting, tightened dress code language and a major middle‑school overhaul to align with recent discipline law emphasizing restorative practices; one member asked for later review of core‑values wording.
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Speaker highlights solar ovens and advanced solar generators for food preparation during crises.
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Expert discusses food storage techniques and essential supplies for long-term preparedness.
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Analyst highlights risks from EMP attacks and economic ties to China and Taiwan
Montgomery County, Maryland
At its May 25 meeting, the Montgomery County Council presented proclamations recognizing Foster Care Month and Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, honoring foster parents, child welfare staff and local environmental stewards and inviting resident participation in conservation and fostering.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee authorized spending about $48,000 on four near‑term facilities projects — boiler/industrial burner repairs, data‑room AC replacement, F‑650 hydraulics repair, and a handicapped‑access one‑way horseshoe at the track — to preserve operations and improve accessibility.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Two high‑school students presented a civics‑class project showing strong student support for more outdoor seating (63.6%) and flexible indoor seating (68.2%) and asked permission to accept donations; the committee moved the group onto the June 8 agenda for a full presentation.
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Expert outlines essential camping gear including pants, tarps, and sleeping pads for wilderness survival.
Montgomery County, Maryland
Councilmembers Luedtke and Katz introduced expedited Bill 2723 to repeal the county's Police Advisory Commission (PAC), arguing the state-created Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) now perform overlapping functions; a public hearing is scheduled for June 13 and a Public Safety Committee work session for June 26.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The district reported trucked water deliveries to Millville Elementary after DEP approval, with PFAS monitoring reading 7; the district plans to invoice the town of Millville for deliveries but attorneys will confer because the town administrator disputes responsibility under the regional agreement.
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A specialist highlights key layering strategies for effective outdoor clothing in varied climates.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Jason DeFalco told the Blackstone Regional School Committee that the district enters the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) eligibility window next week and must deliver several documents — educational profile, enrollment projections and local votes — on a strict schedule to advance to a feasibility study.