Montgomery County News

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Montgomery County Board for Nov. 12, 2025

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Montgomery County Board met on Tuesday, November 12, 2025,...
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Board Approves Courthouse Porch Repairs; Updates on Maintenance Projects

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board authorized nearly $18,000 in repairs for...
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Shaw Appointed State’s Attorney; Mullen Named Supervisor of Assessments

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board filled two high-profile vacancies on Tuesday,...
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County Awards $1M in Energy Grants; Discusses New Wind Farm and EV Chargers

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: Montgomery County continues to expand its energy portfolio, accepting over...
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Consultant Error Forces Scramble; County Board Approves FY2026 Budget with Surplus

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: After discovering a significant vendor error that under-reported expenses by...
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Roads & Bridges Committee: Wind Farm Proposed for Raymond-Nokomis Area; Engineer Salary Set

Montgomery County Roads & Bridges Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: Pattern Energy has initiated discussions with the county regarding...
Montgomery County Bldg Grounds Committee

Buildings & Grounds Committee: Moves to Restore Courthouse Porch; EV Stations Proposed

Montgomery County Buildings & Grounds Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: The Buildings & Grounds Committee has advanced a proposal...
Montgomery County Personnel Committee

Development & Personnel Committee: County Awarded $1.1 Million DCEO Grant; Monitors State Control of Energy Zoning

Montgomery County Development & Personnel Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: Montgomery County has secured nearly $1.1 million in energy...
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Coordinating Committee: Reviews Cemetery Laws and 2026 Schedule

Montgomery County Coordinating Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: The Coordinating Committee reviewed legal opinions regarding cemetery maintenance and moved...
Montgomery County Finance Committee

Finance Committee: Spreadsheet Error Forces $1 Million Budget Correction; Committee Balances FY26 Plan

Montgomery County Finance & Budget Committee | October 2025 Article Summary: A spreadsheet error omitting over $1 million in expenses...
Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Montgomery County Board for October 14, 2025

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Montgomery County Board’s October meeting was marked by significant...
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Construction Quality and Insurance Rates Addressed by County Board

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Article Summary: Following a builder's complaint about workmanship at the new Highway...
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Board Doubles Solar and Wind Application Fees, Rejects No-Bid Land Deal

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Article Summary: The County Board approved significant fee increases for solar and...
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Affrunti Resigns as State’s Attorney; Board Appoints Brian Shaw as Successor

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Article Summary: Montgomery County State’s Attorney Andrew Affrunti has resigned, and the...
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Budget Error Erases Surplus, Creates $920,000 Deficit for Montgomery County

Montgomery County Board Meeting | October 14, 2025 Article Summary: A clerical error discovered in the tentative budget has transformed...

Events Around Town

Mar2

Casimir Pulaski - No School

Monday, March 2, 2026Middle School
Mar2

Casimir Pulaski - No School

Monday, March 2, 2026High School
Mar2

No School - Casimir Pulaski Day

Monday, March 2, 2026School District
Mar6

Quarter 3 Ends

Friday, March 6, 2026Middle School
Mar6

Quarter 3 Ends

Friday, March 6, 2026High School
Mar13

Quarter 3 Report Cards Sent Home

Friday, March 13, 2026High School
Mar13

12:15 Dismissal

Friday, March 13, 2026Middle School
Mar13

Quarter 3 Report Cards Sent Home

Friday, March 13, 2026Middle School
Mar13

Early Dismissal 12:00pm/12:15pm

Friday, March 13, 2026School District
Mar13

12:15 Dismissal

Friday, March 13, 2026High School
Mar14

SAT at LHS (registered students only)

Saturday, March 14, 2026High School
Mar14

SAT at LHS (registered students only)

Saturday, March 14, 2026Middle School
Mar17

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmSchool District
Mar19

LHS Drama Club Performance

Thursday, March 19, 2026Middle School
Mar19

LHS Drama Club Performance

Thursday, March 19, 2026High School
Mar30

No School- Spring Break

Monday, March 30, 2026School District
Mar30

Spring Break - No School

Monday, March 30, 2026High School
Mar30

Spring Break - No School

Monday, March 30, 2026Middle School
Apr17

Quarter 4 Progress Reports Sent Home

Friday, April 17, 2026Middle School
Apr17

Quarter 4 Progress Reports Sent Home

Friday, April 17, 2026High School
Apr21

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmSchool District
Apr29

Scholarship Awards Night

Wednesday, April 29, 2026High School