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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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More parking restrictions near Brownstones

Additional residential permit parking and time limited parking would come to the neighborhood around Meridia Brownstones if legislation is adopted next week.

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Council to modify cannabis regulations

Legislation introduced by City Council last month would tweak regulations overseeing cannabis licenses, specifically making retail cannabis operations a conditional use – which requires Planning Board approval – within the zones where it’s allowed.

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SID committee members reappointed

Members of two ad hoc committees created after the city took over management of the Special Improvement District (SID) remain largely the same after City Council confirmed the appointments for 2023.

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Police director takes over as city administrator

The city’s police director will be the next city administrator, the fourth person to oversee day-to-day operations of City Hall in five years.

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City Council approves annual appointments

City Council approved some 50 appointments to a dozen boards and commissions during its annual reorganization meeting on Monday night.

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