Sentences with phrase «by residents of their town»

The true extent of the disaster isn't known until seven years later, when the truth is revealed through home videos taken by residents of the town.

However, she noted, schools in small communities should not hesitate to expand their search for business partners to businesses in surrounding communities that are supported by residents of their town.

Not exact matches

Like his first attempt at taking over the small town of Leith, North Dakota, the white supremacist's plans for Antler are being thwarted by the town's residents.

Meanwhile, the median amount of housing costs paid by residents has fallen by 3.2 %, making the city an affordable beach town to live in.

Trapped by mortgages for apartments built on barren steppe under communism, residents of Sayanogorsk, one of a string of towns dominated by Rusal, have few options if a loss of customers for its aluminium leads the firm to cut jobs.

Groups is very simple: For $ 65 a week, it offers group therapy in areas plagued by opioid addiction — targeting towns with fewer than 10,000 residents and little access to recovery programs — so people at different stages of recovery can learn from one another.

But perusing newspapers from towns where fracking is going on reveals how the issue refuses to die, with headlines like «Fears of Tainted Water Well Up in Colorado,» «Collateral Damage: Residents Fear Murky Effects of Energy Boom,» and «Worker Believes Cancer Caused by Fracking Fluids» appearing regularly.

Several Afro - Colombian residents of the impoverished town of Bojaya travelled for days by boat, plane and bus to bring the modest plaster statue to Villavicencio to be blessed by the Pope.

Residents of a South Gippsland town hit by the milk price crisis are excited for a local couple who has won a $ 40 million OzLotto prize.

When viewed together, the moves are bets by the village that its residents, in a town where nine of 10 people live in a home they own, are on the cusp of embracing apartments and townhomes, representing changing expectations of suburban residents.

The rapid expansion of Chicago's suburbs after World War II brought thousands of new residents to Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, and the combined populations of the towns soared from a couple of thousand to more than 20,000 by 1950.

The towns offer other attractions, such as the Cantigny Museums and Gardens, in Wheaton, a vivid tribute to veterans (the museums are the official repository for the 1st Division of the Army) surrounded by lush gardens; and the picturesque, 10 - acre Lake Ellyn in Glen Ellyn, which residents use for fishing and ice skating.

But, what has impressed me most of all is Richard Becker's resourcefulness and creativity evidenced by his role while a member of the Cortlandt Town Board in bringing about the innovative Cortlandt Heating Oil Plan (CHOP), which at the height of the economic crisis provided both heating oil discounts as well as conservation tips and energy audits to help local residents afford to heat their homes at a time when many were risking their health by living in homes that were too cold because they couldn't afford the high cost of heating oil.

-- State paying for six months of water for Town of Petersburgh residents, same as received by Hoosick Falls residents;

Powell argued that his experience makes him more in tune with residents of the 10th CD, while Towns and his «Washington friends» have benefitted from financial and mortgage policies set by Congress.

«I am very happy to see that Riverhead residents continue to support our rich heritage of agriculture and the preservation of our natural resources by voting for the extension of the Community Preservation Fund,» Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter said in a statement.

Wastewater contamination, water quality, and Montauk beach erosion were the most serious concerns of 200 residents who responded to a telephone survey initiated by Paul Giardina, a Republican candidate for the East Hampton Town Board, while noise...

About one - third of the private water wells used by Wainscott residents in a designated area of concern have been tested so far, Councilwoman Kathee Burke - Gonzalez reported at a town board meeting on Tuesday.

Residents of Damboa town, Damboa local government area, Borno State, have raised the alarm over incessant attacks on them by suspected members of the Boko Haram insurgents.

The answer became apparent when she ignored requests by several town residents to rectify her wrong doing and moved for final approval of the document.

There is palpable tension at Owode - ede, a town in Osun State, as residents protested the death of an undergraduate, identified as Segun, who was crushed by...

Dear Clarkstown Residents, In response to the Sparaco interview by «Our Town,» I have concluded that Frank Sparaco's unprofessional responses to the questions presented verifies that his selection to the part - time «Constituent Service Representative» position created by Wayne Ballard was an improper use of taxpayer money.

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Monday night by a standing - room only crowd in the meeting room of the North Collins Public Library for the first of several Town Hall meetings this month to present his administration's school expense report, «Examining School District Expenses and Potential for Consolidation in Erie County» and to discuss the report with residents.

Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell yesterday advised residents approached by the Health Department to allow their wells to be tested, which will be done free of charge.

Mr. Losquadro was joined by nine Southold and Riverhead town leaders on the steps of Southold Town Hall Wednesday afternoon at a press conference urging residents of his district to protest the new propotown leaders on the steps of Southold Town Hall Wednesday afternoon at a press conference urging residents of his district to protest the new propoTown Hall Wednesday afternoon at a press conference urging residents of his district to protest the new proposal.

The issue was brought to the forefront of the campaign two weeks ago, when the full slate of Democrats running for town offices — all currently all held by Republicans — purchased an advertisement in The Suffolk Times claiming that «some people» want to take away residents» beach access.

Specifically, Mr. Krupski said it's not yet clear if homeowners with private wells will be subject to the fees, a concern echoed by Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell, who noted that a majority of residents in his town are hooked up to private weTown Supervisor Scott Russell, who noted that a majority of residents in his town are hooked up to private wetown are hooked up to private wells.

But the residents who were awed by the repair of the mast and the eventual restoration of the network in the town, lately, couldn't hide their feelings as they relate the development to their friends and colleagues.

Mr. LaValle accused Mr. Shaffer of calling the conference call to distract reporters from a Newsday article published Saturday that noted Mr. Bellone raised on average the amount a Babylon resident pays in general taxes by 108 percent since 1999, when he first voted on a town budget as a council member.

When the town board took away the voters» right (to vote on the assessors issue) in a sense, turning their backs on them, I thought that showed a huge disrespect to the residents of Thurman, by the board.

Santa Fe is a town where a fear of hurricanes usually outweighs a fear of homicides, and residents seemed shocked by the scene that unfolded.

Fayose made the disclosure when he visited Oke - Ako in Ikole local government area of the State that was invaded last Friday by Fulani herdsmen that killed two residents of the town and injured others.

Plans for a casino in the Town of Tyre — if approved by the state — are moving forward after a Seneca County Justice dismissed a petition from residents opposed to the project.

Also at 7 p.m., Sen. Marty Golden will welcome the Director of the New York City Build It Back Program, Amy Peterson, to a town hall meeting to address continuing issues faced by residents rebuilding in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Blue Feather Elementary School, Gerritsen Ave., Brooklyn.

A release signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said the Governor, in fulfillment of his electioneering campaign promises of ensuring openness, transparency and accountability, has taken it upon himself to meet with the people and residents of the state at a Town Hall meeting to acquaint them with his plans for the state.

Imohimi, who gave the order during a Town - Hall Stakeholders Security Meeting hosted by the Area «A» Commander, ACP J. O Akinyede, assured Lagos - Island residents that he would bring an end to neighborhood crimes of gangsterism and cultism prevalent in the area.

President Mahama, addressing the rally attended by hundreds of residents of Anum Apapam and surrounding towns, was confident that the high turnout would translate into a massive win for him and the NDC's parliamentary candidates in the district.

Six Fulani herdsmen arrested by the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, for allegedly kidnapping and terrorizing businessmen, including residents of Okeho, a border town in Oyo State, have been charged to court.

He said that the board, «vehemently opposes any plan that closes the Phoenicia elementary school and robs our residents and their children of convenient localized education opportunities for their younger children, disregards the needs of the local economy and businessmen and residents that assist with, sponsor and pay for school programs...» The resolution listed how the school acts as a community center including athletic, educational, social programs during the evenings, weekends and summer that are sponsored by the town.

General News of Monday, 14 May 2018 Source: dailyguideafrica.com Prophet Osei Emmanuel is reportedly causing fear and panic among residents with «false» prophecies Prophet Osei Emmanuel, who was given 24 hours by the queen mother of the Bechem Traditional Area in the Brong - Ahafo Region to leave the community following his alleged false prophecies, has been fined GH cents 3,000, 12 sheep and a carton of Schnapps before he leaves the town.

At least 50 residents were on Tuesday rounded up by a team of armed military and police personnel deployed to the small Central Regional town to fish for the murderers of Army Captain, Maxwell Adam Mahama.

The whole process got its start during recent town supervisor Jeff Moran's first term, when he was asked by officials of the French prefecture to visit their community because it perceived a spiritual tie to Woodstock... and it was the host of a large festival (which this year hosted former Woodstock resident Bob Dylan as a headliner for an audience of 300,000 or so Europeans).

Town of Ramapo to make hidden hamlet disappear, eviction notice sent to home - renters STORY AND PHOTOS BY KATHY KAHN Residents of the small community of the «Hamlet of Ramapo,» a dead - end street off Torne Valley Rd. in unincorporated Ramapo near the Village of Hillburn, have been told by the town to vacate the premiTown of Ramapo to make hidden hamlet disappear, eviction notice sent to home - renters STORY AND PHOTOS BY KATHY KAHN Residents of the small community of the «Hamlet of Ramapo,» a dead - end street off Torne Valley Rd. in unincorporated Ramapo near the Village of Hillburn, have been told by the town to vacate the premiseBY KATHY KAHN Residents of the small community of the «Hamlet of Ramapo,» a dead - end street off Torne Valley Rd. in unincorporated Ramapo near the Village of Hillburn, have been told by the town to vacate the premiseby the town to vacate the premitown to vacate the premises.

Another letter tenants received in mail on Monday, October 2 (postmarked September 29) on Town of Ramapo letterhead and signed by Sullivan, officially notifying residents to vacate by November 30.

As a result of discussions with PSEG representatives, largely by Town Councilwoman Sylvia Overby, the company did eventually install some plantings around the site, but the effort, for some community residents, fell short.

In the Town of Highlands, I shined a light on the two local gas stations — both owned by the same company — that have been taking advantage of residents with exorbitant prices.

Town Supervisor Neil Bettez said there has been growing support for the law among New Paltz residents who contend the federal government, led by President Donald Trump, is not concerned about the impact on families of deportation efforts.

The sparsely attended town board meeting was summed up by Romanowski: «If residents want to see changes, the lack of public participation at board meetings and voter apathy displayed during the elections needs to change.»

Nervous officials attack Rockland County Times, even while confirming the most important points of the article BY DYLAN SKRILOFF It was a rare scene last Tuesday night in Clarkstown Town Hall, as resident after resident read excerpts of the Rockland County Times» controversial front page article from August 9, «House of Horrors,» demanding explanations from the -LSB-...]

BY SARA GILBERT The Town of Haverstraw board met on Monday, July 16 to discuss grant - funded projects, employee contracts, billing Rockland County and one resident's concerns about noise and financial stability.