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Read the top business and community news from the past week from the Chandler and Gilbert areas.

Gilbert

Available homes on Gilbert market down sharply in February

Read the latest Gilbert real estate data.

Two salon changes to know in Gilbert

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Here are two salons that have opened or changed locations recently in Gilbert.

Gilbert Public Schools employees to get 2% raises, 3% stipends

The Gilbert Public Schools governing board approved giving most of its employees a 3% stipend next school year, in addition to 2% raises, in an effort to stay competitive on salaries.

Heritage District gets liaison from town of Gilbert

Sydney Bethel, a planner for the town, has been hired to the new position of redevelopment specialist in the office of economic development.

Chandler

Chandler City Council approves bonuses to all municipal staff

Chandler City Council approved a one-time bonus to all full- and part-time city employees during a council meeting April 8.

Tom Blodgett and Alexa D’Angelo contributed to this report.

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