Bret Carmichael

The City Council is moving to secure grant funding for Willand Pond remediation while navigating a divide over herbicide use versus manual removal of molfoil. The City Manager 2027 proposed…

The meeting focused on the district’s strategic response to emerging financial risks, the introduction of formal AI usage guidelines, and advocacy against state-level open enrollment legislation.

The City Council held an educational briefing to review the financial performance of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, progress on the City Master Plan, and the alignment of council goals…

The City Council approved several infrastructure and public safety grants but declined a state-matched funding offer for chemical treatment of invasive species in a local pond. Updates were also provided…

The City Council addressed critical infrastructure needs and local program stability, specifically responding to the unexpected federal cancellation of over $400,000 in substance abuse prevention grants. To maintain public services,…

The School Board approved a nearly $102.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027 and authorized the Student Representative to testify in Concord regarding statewide education funding reform. These actions aim…

This briefing summarizes the fifth budget workshop for the school board, focusing on fiscal adjustments, infrastructure projects, and staffing levels for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget cycle. The school board…

The City Council convened to review progress on a proposed 9/11 Memorial and to receive status updates on active public-private partnerships involving the waterfront and residential developments.