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It's 600 A.D. in Britain and the Saxons of Essex found a new territory called Middlesex. By this time, you have the South Saxons (Sussex), East Saxons (Essex), Middle Saxons (Middlesex), and the West Saxons (Wessex). For us in New Jersey, you'll recognize familiar names. Except for one. Why is there no Wessex County in New Jersey? When NJ was in its English-ruled infancy it was split in two, East and West Jersey. In the 1600's East Jersey formed the Counties of Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, and Monmouth. West Jersey formed Salem and Burlington. As New Jersey unified and developed new Counties, Sussex County was founded in 1753. And for anyone looking at a map, here is my glaring problem with that. Sussex being the northern-most County in the State, its name, to put it politely, is stupid considering its namesake. So stupid in fact that with it being WEST of Essex and Middlesex, naming it Wessex County is just so obvious. Also there was never a "Norsex" (Northern Saxon) kingdom in England, so again Wessex County make sense. Since then, Counties have been partitioned and new were Counties founded, but none were to be named Wessex. Perhaps one day we'll see it become a 22nd County in New Jersey. Oddly enough, a fictional Wessex County, New Jersey does exist and in all places it's the Friday the 13th series. Anyway, this is my short rant on why Sussex should be renamed Wessex County, and New Jersey can form a new 22nd County in South Jersey called Sussex. #NJHistory #Wessex #22ndCounty

It's a new season which means... There are new partner opportunities available at Hampshire FA 🙌⚽️ Invest in the entry level of the game, the grassroots level and support a not-for-profit county football association. 100% of investment goes into the grassroots game in the Hampshire county, every penny of it. No commission. No hidden costs. No add-ons in the year. No auto-renewal either, you choose when your agreement ends (1, 2, 3, 4 or even 5 season agreements, available). Our objective: Using The Power of Football to Build A Better Future For All Communities in Hampshire. We have some very exciting partnerships to be announced in the coming weeks, but for now, go and take a look at the opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eYcTgggJ. 📷 Holly Kattenhorn Associate CIPD CertIOSH Neil Cassar

The ENOUGH Act is part of the Moore-Miller Administration's recently announced 2024 legislative package, which includes 16 bills that advance the governor's priorities to make Maryland safer, make Maryland more affordable, make Maryland more competitive, and make Maryland the state that serves.Jan 29, 2024 Governor Moore Unveils ENOUGH Act with Support from State ... Office of Governor Wes Moore (.gov) https://lnkd.in/enUSg34q › news › press › pages › g... About featured snippets• Feedback People also ask What is the Enough Act in Maryland? The ENOUGH initiative will give communities support to address the root causes of poverty in their neighborhoods, working across sectors - including education, health, workforce, housing, and community safety. State funding will be used to leverage federal, local and philanthropic resources.Feb 29, 2024 Governor Moore Testifies in Support of ENOUGH Act

Great Portland mayoral debate on KGW-TV last night. With a three former commissioners running - Mingus Mapps, Rene Gonzalez, and Carmen Caballero Rubio - local have a good pool of candidates to select, but of course, it was a shame we didn't have a primary in May to eliminate the fringe candidates from the discussion. In particular, several of the candidates identified the "soak-the-rich" taxes being imposed by Multnomah County and Metro as hindrances on economic prosperity. It doesn't make sense to fund social welfare programs at the local level, and Oregon's income tax - already one the of the highest in the nation - should be determined by the state legislature. Candidates all recognized that decriminalization of hard drugs was a mistake and applauded the state legislature for overturning that policy. Also, most of the candidates recognized the need to ban homeless camping, although they differed on whether large shelters or homeless villages were the best solution. However, most recognized that drug addiction and untreated mental illness were at the core of the problems, and they encouraged the County to move faster on their deflection center. On a negative note, all the candidates were overly optimistic about converting commercial office buildings to residential occupation as a solution to Portland's high office vacancy rate. Conversion is a good idea, but the barriers to a successful conversion are substantial. There needs to be relief from seismic code rules, inclusionary zoning, design review and other regulations on conversions (as well as new construction). However, the candidates recognized that declining office values will contribute to reduce funding growth for city property tax revenues. It would be good to recruit new companies to Portland to fill up that space. And to actively recruit companies will likely require a sunsetting of Metro's homeless services income tax and Multnomah County's "pre-school for a few" income tax. https://lnkd.in/gFVhYGvv

Now; Here is the full Host Community Agreement update from today's CCC hearing (which includes a full list, from Commissioner Roy, of cities and towns that have produced model HCA agreements, or waived HCA's entirely). This new approach to local licenses was the result of reforms to state law in the summer of 2022, as a result of long-standing complaints (and federal trials) surrounding those local agreements (which were not reviewed by the CCC, despite stern protests by then Commissioner Shaleen Title, until recent months). This is a great way to find out which towns or cities are good prospective candidates in which to open. The list with model HCA's are; Holyoke, North Brookfield, Athol, Ouster, Lynn, Pittsfield, Eastham, Charlton, Lowell, Winchendon , Palmer, Salem, Lee, Mansfield, Lee, and Middleboro. The list of communities with waived HCA requirements are; Middlebury, Webster, East Longmedaow, Brockton, Holyoke, Rockland, Quincy, Greenfield, Hudson, Amherst, Dartmouth, Franklin and Bolton. This list was, graciously, provided by superhero Commissioner Kimberly Roy (towel is a big fan of Commissioner Roy). #Mapoli

Village of Hempstead’s State Of The Village Address Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. recently held his 3rd State of the Village address at Kennedy Memorial Park. Some of the accomplishments the Mayor spoke about included: •   Repaving roads, not just filling potholes and getting a commitment from the County to put over one million dollars aside to repave county roads in Hempstead. •   Completion of a comprehensive study of the entire village water and sewer system. The village will be constructing a state of the art water treatment facility in order to provide quality and healthy drinking water to village residents. •   The village has purchased two new fire trucks and ten vehicles for the Department of Public Works. •   Replacing outdated parking meters. •   Addressing the sewer infrastructure in downtown. •   Securing $5 million dollars to assist qualified homeowner in the village to make repairs on such items as roofs. •   Put in place initiatives that reduced crime in the village, making the village safer than ever. Future aspirations include updating parks and recreational facilities, continue downtown redevelopment to bring young people, healthcare workers, police officers, and such to the village, and increasing the amount of MTA police in the train station area. Mayor Hobbs announced he will be seeking reelection in 2025, noting, “I’m not about enabling people. I’m about empowering people. More challenges exist, but by working together we can overcome every challenge we face.” Click here to view entire State of the Village. https://lnkd.in/ebemaTrM  

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The value of membership continues to grow throughout #BC. Read about MCABC's five new member companies that joined in January. #leadingthechange #mechanicalcontractorsinbc #10trades #mcabc #mcabcmembership #businesssuccess #allofbc

If you missed our webinar on Monday on the Moving Greater Minnesota Forward Phase 2 and Disadvantaged Communities Carshare solicitations, a recording is now available! Moving Greater Minnesota Forward is MnDOT's innovative shared mobility incubator, the first and only in the country that focuses on the unique needs of rural, tribal, and small urban communities. Under Phase 2 of our program, we are making $500,000 in grant funding available for projects in Greater Minnesota of up to 24 months. In addition, the Legislature designated a $500,000 for a one-time grant offering for projects that bring carshare services to disadvantaged communities in Minnesota. Phase 2 grant applications are due on Tuesday, April 30, and for carshare grant applications on Monday, March 6. Learn more about Moving Greater Minnesota Forward Phase 2 Grants: https://lnkd.in/dhxBydiT Learn more about the Disadvantaged Communities Carshare Grants: https://lnkd.in/d_4x_T5U https://lnkd.in/gQMjJJVi

The first week of the interim is behind us, but it saw some of the most devastating storms to hit the state in decades! Our thoughts are with those Nebraskans whose lives have been completely up-ended because of these storms. Look below to catch up on all that occurred this week! Critics rally against new law funding private school scholarships, as Jim Pillen approves proposal; Populist Nebraska GOP wave crashes over 2nd District wall, several endorsements rescinded; Incumbent Congressman Don Bacon pushed back on County GOP endorsement talk with some of his own; University of Nebraska Board of Regents approve University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. as next President of the University; Nursing home officials say federal mandate doesn’t fit state; Advocates plan ‘boots on the ground’ efforts to reach Nebraskans affected by new felon voting law; Harrah's Hotel and Amenities first fully completed casino in Nebraska set to open in Columbus on May 13th; Gov. Jim Pillen selects Nebraska’s new Chief Information Officer; and Union Omaha’s proposed $60 million downtown stadium clears first major hurdle. Attorney General Michael Hilgers targets more THC retailers in new lawsuit after bid to ban drug failed; Nebraskans excited, some worried as governor says he can finally end waitlist for disability services; Awards to go to urban and rural affordable housing projects; AARP Nebraska celebrates new family caregiver tax credit for ‘unsung heroes’; $62 million federal grant expected to usher in new era of solar power use across state; Economic indicator drops in March after record February jump; Study ranks state among top 10 states for risky housing; Governor Jim Pillen vetoes bill that could have cost political subdivisions millions; and those running for State Board of Education differ on library content, school choice. Want to read more about these articles? Check out our website! kisselkohoutes.com/news