Adam Breen, Author at BenitoLink

Government / Politics

City declines fire department’s request to apply for federal grant

Published 04/07/2017
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Mayor cites concerns that the city may eventually not be able to afford the cost of firefighters hired by the grant, potentially forcing layoffs

Government / Politics

Council OK’s money for fireworks show

Published 04/07/2017
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Despite some criticism of last summer's show at the airport, the council agrees to spend $3,600 of general fund money to help pay for the Fourth of July event

Proposed fly-in doesn’t take off with council

Published 04/07/2017
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Request to transfer $10,000 to help fund the event does not come to a vote

Government / Politics

Hollister to contract out street sweeping

Published 04/04/2017
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Two-year deal means there should not be mornings when scheduled street sweeping is not done because of equipment break-downs, as is the case with the city fleet

Government / Politics

Hollister adds noise restrictions for construction, landscaping maintenance

Published 04/04/2017
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Amendments to noise ordinance focus on commercial construction and landscaping activities, not personal use of leaf blowers or mowers

Government / Politics

Large applicant pool for council vacancy

Published 04/04/2017
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City accepting applicants for District 4 vacancy through Friday, will send questions to applicants to shorten April 17 public interviews

Earthquake strikes near Aromas

Published 03/31/2017
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4.0 temblor was followed by smaller quakes later in the morning

Children and Youth

Baler track wins only home meet of the year

Published 03/30/2017
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San Benito sweeps meet against North Monterey County at Andy Hardin Field

Children and Youth

High school to offer campus tour April 1

Published 03/29/2017
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Guests will see progress on modernization efforts, new construction and planned upgrades, much of which is being funded by voter-approved bond measures