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Granite Falls Planning Commission, 7 tonight, City Hall, 206 S. Granite Ave.

Marysville Planning Commission, 7 tonight, City Hall, 1049 State Ave.

Monroe City Council study session, 7 tonight, City Hall, 806 W. Main St. The council may take action on the 2010 utility rates.

Snohomish Design Review Board, 7 p.m. Wednesday, City Hall, 116 Union Ave.

Sultan City Council, 7 p.m. Thursday, City Hall, 319 Main St. The council will consider selling surplus weapons.

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