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Police to pilot license plate reader cameras

Ten automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras will be installed throughout the city as part of a 60-day pilot program starting next month.

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Cannabis regulations to be modified again

The city’s retail cannabis regulations are up for more changes in an an effort to make the approval process less restrictive, which would have required variances for most properties.

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Leesville area properties to be studied for redevelopment

The Planning Board will investigate five industrial properties near Madden Field to determine if they qualify for redevelopment under state law.

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City eyes Bachmann’s for youth center, pre-K

The city hopes to acquire the former Bachmann’s Tavern property on St. Georges Avenue for use as a youth center and to house the school district’s all-day pre-kindergarten.

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Council supports prospective cannabis retailer

City Council has officially expressed its support of a cannabis retailer as part of the operation’s application to state regulators.

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City Council introduces $400K SID budget

A proposed Special Improvement District (SID) for 2023 is almost a quarter higher than the previous year and ramps up programming and improvements by almost $140,000.

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City to buy former Bachmann’s property

The city plans to purchase the former Bachman’s Tavern property on St. Georges Avenue and an adjacent vacant lot at West Lincoln Avenue for some $2 million.

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