Proposal Gives New Authorityto Townships
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ATLANTA - Nobody from Georgia actually has a hometown.       The state doesn't have towns, assuch.
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The government is considering a reduction in the current number of  district councils from 26 to seven.
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By Seth Freedland, Daily Press, Newport News, Va.  Jan. 30--JAMES CITY -- The committee entrusted with creating new development rules for James City's rural land for the first time in two decades presented its proposal Monday night to about 100 people in Legacy Hall in New Town.
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By Greeley Tribune, Colo.  Feb. 18--There's been a lot of talk about creating a regional transportation authority in northern Colorado. But that may not be as possible as it once seemed.
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By Brian Callaway, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa.  Sep. 22--The legal battle over changes to open space protections that would have allowed a new YMCA to be built on preserved land in Richland Township may be drawing to a close.
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By Adam C. Hartmann, The Press-Enterprise, Riverside, Calif.  Feb. 7--Two county committees on school district organization may need  more time before making a recommendation that could change the future of the  Yucaipa-Calimesa and Beaumont school districts.
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TRENTON  The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Mount Laurel Township Council was within its rights to seize land from a developer in order to preserve open space.
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By Mike Joseph, The Centre Daily Times, State College, Pa.  Sep. 6--FERGUSON TOWNSHIP -- Supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with the Circleville Farm rezoning process, deciding to prepare and advertise a new ordinance in time for a Nov. 6 public hearing and possible final approval.
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By Sharen Trembath  This is a last-ditch effort to let the public know about the latest attempt of the Erie County executive to balance the county budget on the back of the county parks system.
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To help homeowners with high property taxes, Governor Deval Patrick is proposing to extend a disputed measure that temporarily allows municipalities to collect a greater share of taxes from business properties.
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By Chris Dumond, The Journal-News, Hamilton, Ohio  Sep. 12--HAMILTON -- County officials believe surrounding real estate  development should support the Liberty Interchange project, Butler County  Transportation Improvement District Director John Fonner said.
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By Mary Lynne Vellinga, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.  Mar. 3--The Board of Supervisors is considering opening vast swaths of land -- more than 20,000 additional acres -- to development in eastern Sacramento County.   Supervisors also are entertaining a request from developer Angelo K.
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By Conor Reilly, The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Va.  Feb. 3--RICHMOND -- A bill targeting local government's power of eminent domain passed a House subcommittee Friday.   House Joint Resolution 723, sponsored by Dels.
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By Jon Rutter  Infrastructure of trees, wetlands, streams is topic at Feb. 13 public meeting  A renowned livable communities expert will help the Lancaster County Planning Commission shape a new "green infrastructure" plan during an interactive public meeting Feb.
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By Mason Adams, The Roanoke Times, Va.  Dec. 14--ROCKY MOUNT -- The Franklin County Planning Commission voted 6-0 Tuesday to recommend approval to rezone land and grant permits for a 42-acre commercial development by a county businessman.
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Montgomery County (website - news) is a big step closer to shopping for prescription drugs north of the border. On a 7-2 vote, the County Council is approving a plan that would give county
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By Andrea Weigl, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Feb.