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Your City Hall is bracing for a budget storm.

Here's the thing about Peterborough, sometimes the flow of information, much like the Otonabee itself, can get a little backed up. This past week, we've been watching the waters at City Hall.

**Navigating the Currents**

We saw some choppiness earlier in the week, with an active weather alert reminding us how deeply connected we are to the rhythms of the land. It feels like we're heading into a bit of a storm, both literally and figuratively. The big current on the horizon? Budget season.

* **Weather Alert:** City under an active weather alert.

* **Budget Season:** Approaching quickly, expecting choppy waters.

* **Development Permits:** Keeping an eye on what's coming across council's desk.

The waters of civic life have been a mix of smooth and turbulent, but the conversation around the upcoming budget always feels like the main tributary. This is the Electric City — small town, big current. Let's go.

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