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Council panels revisit biomass plant permit fight

Springfield's City Council public safety and health committees revisited the long-running Palmer Renewable Energy biomass plant fight after an appeals court reinstated the project's building permits.

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Springfield Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Council advances dirt bike fine overhaul

City Council advances overhaul of dirt bike and ATV fines after safety complaints. From our own coverage: Council advances dirt bike fine overhaul; Finance panel reviews grants without a vote. Also in today's brief (5 items): Mayor Sarno to host second annual Pumpkin Stroll.

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