CARLSBAD
The Carlsbad City Council met Tuesday to discuss options for resuming in-person public meetings. The council agreed to resume in-person council meetings starting July 13, and changed the start time to 6 p.m. The council held hearings and approved tax levies for the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District and the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District. The council held a public workshop Wednesday on laws and regulations on installing 5G cellular technology and other wireless communication facilities.
DEL MAR
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The Del Mar City Council met in closed session Monday to discuss litigation and property negotiations. In open session, the council affirmed its decision to withdraw the city’s Sea Level Rise Local Coastal Program Amendment application from the California Coastal Commission certification process. The council approved amending the TransNet Local Streets and Roads Program of projects for 2020-2021 through 2024-2025. The council also a
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(KNSI) – A St. Cloud area program that helps people with disabilities live independently and have a better quality of life has been honored.
WACOSA received the 2021 Life Enrichment Award for its Connect Academy program from the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation.
WACOSA Executive Director Steve Howard told KNSI News how he felt when he heard the organization had won.
“We were absolutely ecstatic. It was such an honor to be chosen. You know, there are so many incredible providers throughout the state of Minnesota that are a part of MOHR. And so when we were selected out of that group of individuals, we were just pretty excited about it.”
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WACOSA is being recognized with the 2021 Life Enrichment Award from the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation.
WACOSA is being recognized for its
Connect Academy program. Connect Academy is a Zoom online platform created to increase social connection for those who are served by WACOSA and community businesses.
A press release from WACOSA says that the timing and expansion of WACOSA’s online portion of the effort were “particularly helpful as COVID-19 restrictions kept many people home.” MOHR President Julie Johnson says, “Disability programs across our great state excel at making these kinds of connections with people. We have learned that without us, many people suffer the negative effects of isolation.”