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Chandler now offers a free mediation program developed in cooperation with ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (addressing HOA conflicts, property upkeep, and noise issues) to help residents resolve neighbor disputes; interested parties can sign up online.

The Concert Truck returns from Oct.

7-11, offering free live music at Downtown Chandler Farmers Market, Chandler Nature Center, and the Chandler Museum. Pianist Susan Zhang and violinist Alena Hove will lead pop-up shows in a 16-foot truck turned concert hall — marking the third year of this CCA program.

SRP will invest $3 million in 34 research projects at ASU, NAU and UA this fall to study sustainability, wildfire mitigation and energy efficiency+ aiming to ensure reliable power and water for customers.

Chandler libraries exceeded their Summer Reading Challenge goal by engaging more than 13,000 readers this summer; over half logged 1,000 minutes of reading.

Assistant library manager Jo-el Miller said the effort supports daily reading habits (reducing screen time distractions) for local children and families.

Chandler Unified approved a pay-for-performance plan on Sept.

9 that gives teachers and staff a maximum bonus of $2,200 for the coming school year, down from $3,450 last year. Assistant Superintendent Mike De La Torre explained that the lower rate reflects changes in pay for learning walks.

Gradiant, a Boston-based water systems firm, announced plans to open a new western U.S. sales office in Chandler as part of its national expansion, with intentions to hire up to 100 people in Arizona over the next year.

Vet Tix's Steve Weintraub will speak at a meeting held by the Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 at the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom in Sun Lakes on Oct.

18 with a free meet-and-greet featuring lox, bagels, coffee, and doughnuts starting at 9:30 a.m.

The Chandler Unified Governing Board approved its 2026-27 Journey to Excellence Board Metrics at its meeting (Sept.

9) after an in-depth board metrics presentation in August. The document sets local goals for both realistic and stretch targets in student achievement.