$385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has released the details of his proposed 2025 Capital Budget, which requests over $385 million in new appropriations.
The proposed budget, announced by Latimer on Tuesday, Oct. 15, includes $385.15 million in investments in affordable housing, roads and bridges, sewer and water systems, flood mitigation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and parks and recreation.
According to Latimer, the budget reflects the work his administration has done to "strengthen public services and modernize infrastructure across Westchester County."
"T…
Former Summit Mayor Ellen Dickson Dies: 'Beacon Of Community Advancement'
Former Summit Mayor and Common Council President Ellen Dickson died Sunday, Sept. 24. She was 71 years old.
"While the departure of Ellen Dickson has created an irreplaceable void, her unparalleled generosity, compassion, and profound love for Summit serve to guide us all," the city said in a release.
"Ellen's commitment to Summit was deep and firmly rooted. She, along with her husband, Chip, made Summit their home for over two decades, watching their three children flourish and graduate from Summit Public Schools. Ellen was a beacon of community enhancement, deeply understanding that the e…
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America
Local likely will not be surprised that multiple Massachusetts communities are ranked among the best places to live in the US, according to the community and school ranking site Niche.
Using a set of criteria that includes public schools, cost of living, diversity, weather, and housing, Niche ranked the best places to live in America and heavily featured communities in Massachusetts.
Coming in at spot number seven, Cambridgeport received A+ grades for commute, health and fitness, nightlife, and public school categories.
The Cambridge neighborhood has 10 thousan…
