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   "summary": "The Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) board is holding its monthly meeting with standard procedural items: land acknowledgement, approval of agenda and minutes, declarations of interest, and reports. The agenda also lists possible 2026 projects for discussion, including tree maintenance at the Sobeys parking lot, updating lights at Memorial Park, signage at the Memorial Park stage, and a tree/garden refresh at the post office.",
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Applefest Steering Committee",
   "headline": "Applefest Steering Committee to review event updates and sponsorships",
   "summary": "The Applefest Steering Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to receive updates on event planning, including economic development, Children's Village, entertainment, and the car show. The agenda is largely procedural, with no delegations or correspondence listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/186399/Applefest%20Steering%20Committee%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=7AE01455F7074D258E2ABB21FDAAEB8D",
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   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1655"
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   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Community Events Steering Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review Movie in the Park, Soap Box Derby, Santa Claus Parade updates",
   "summary": "The Community Events and Civic Awards Steering Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, then receive updates on upcoming events including Movie in the Park, Soap Box Derby, and the Santa Claus Parade. No delegations or correspondence are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion items on event planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/186232/Community%20Events%20Steering%20Committee%20-%2011%20Aug%2020.pdf?handle=FD156C14B46A4312B78C1B94E68ED0BA",
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   "headline": "Council to enter closed session to discuss land bank program",
   "summary": "The Brighton Special Council meeting on July 29, 2026, is primarily procedural, with the main substantive item being a resolution to enter closed session under the Municipal Act. The closed session will discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition and negotiation strategies related to the Land Bank / Vision Program initiative.",
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   "headline": "Council to decide on draft plan approval and zoning for 114B Ontario Street subdivision",
   "summary": "Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential land acquisition, then move to open session for a statutory public meeting on a farm consolidation consent application. Notable decisions include draft plan approval and zoning by-law amendment for the Westgate subdivision at 114B Ontario Street, approval of a $221,000 tractor loader backhoe purchase, and endorsement of a $500,000 matching funding application for King Edward Park upgrades. Council will also receive presentations on Willow Point Road remediation funding, a Nature Conservancy of Canada project, and a multi-use recreation feasibility study.",
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   "headline": "Applefest Steering Committee to review entertainment, car show, and children's village plans",
   "summary": "This meeting will receive updates from members on Applefest 2026 planning, including Economic Development, Entertainment, Car Show, and Children's Village. The committee will also consider correspondence from Brighton Barn Theatre requesting inclusion in the festival calendar. No new funding decisions are on the agenda; previous meeting approvals included sponsorships and a portable terminal.",
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Community Events Steering Committee",
   "headline": "Steering Committee reviews Canada Day and upcoming community events",
   "summary": "The committee is reviewing the recent Canada Day event and discussing updates for future programming. Discussion topics include Movie in the Park, Soap Box Derby, and Concerts in the Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/185488/Community%20Events%20Steering%20Committee%20-%2014%20Jul%2020.pdf?handle=CEFEDA362F5142F3A7DE4CBA10C6C084",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1645"
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   "body": "Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA)",
   "headline": "DBIA board discusses possible 2026 maintenance projects for downtown areas.",
   "summary": "The Brighton Downtown Business Improvement Area board is meeting to review committee reports, approve June minutes, and discuss possible 2026 maintenance projects for the Sobeys parking lot, Memorial Park, and the Post Office area. The agenda outlines standard procedural items and does not list finalized decisions or budget approvals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/185379/DBIA%20Agenda%20-%20July%202026.pdf?handle=687DB003AD5243E196F3D820132DBC2F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1659"
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Rural Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Rural Advisory Committee discusses infrastructure and resident survey results",
   "summary": "The committee will review updates on rural broadband funding, road hard-topping projects, and a new subdivision in Codrington. Members are also tasked with providing recommendations to Council based on the recent Brighton Rural Resident Survey.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/185142/Rural%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2025%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E721880021ED4DA6B2CA80CB894EE619",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1619"
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Brighton Public Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board receives 2025 audit, updates policies",
   "summary": "The Brighton Public Library Board will receive the 2025 audit presentation from Baker Tilly, review the CEO report for May/June 2026, and discuss financial statements. Policy updates include OP-12 on General Facility Use and OP-19 on The Library and Political Elections.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/185023/Brighton%20Public%20Library%20Board%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A7C57AB99A1A47EAAC92E4E5E9F3491E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1653"
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on adopting Brighton Secondary Plan",
   "summary": "Council will consider adopting the Brighton Secondary Plan (Area Wide Efficient Land Use Plan) as an official plan amendment. Other business includes presentations from the Northumberland Humane Society and on epilepsy school safety, appointments to committees, and updates on the OPG Wesleyville Project and wastewater treatment upgrades.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/185067/Council%20Meeting%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=3360CFFD9F164FE0A2A60AF64B6EC5E1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1560"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Heritage Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Heritage Committee reviews local historic properties and terms of reference",
   "summary": "The committee is discussing the heritage status of several local structures, including a log house at 101 Harbour Street and the Hops Barn. Members are also reviewing updated Terms of Reference for the committee's mandate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/185065/Heritage%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=52104F2612494D9D98FE14ECF756F935",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1643"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "CANCELLED: Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Special council meeting on land bank program cancelled",
   "summary": "This special council meeting was cancelled. It had been scheduled for a Brighton Land Bank Program Visioning Session, including a closed session to discuss confidential commercial information.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/185050/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F606772E147E4C1C89881393403B9637",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1651"
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   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "body": "Northumberland OPP Detachment Board",
   "headline": "Northumberland OPP Detachment Board monthly meeting",
   "summary": "The board will review Ontario Provincial Police reports from May 2026 and discuss updates regarding the PGO Spring Conference. The meeting includes a discussion with the Northumberland County Director of Public Works.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/184720/Agenda%20-%20June%2019,%202026%20NOPP%20Board.pdf?handle=327B9954FD644231888F61CA410BF7AD",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1650"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Applefest Steering Committee",
   "headline": "Committee plans Applefest logistics, sponsorships, and car show",
   "summary": "The Applefest Steering Committee discusses event logistics including a portable payment terminal ($61/month rental), Children's Village activities, entertainment applications, and car show setup. They also review correspondence recommending Kent Swan Music for performances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/184620/Applefest%20Steering%20Committee%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=8E0591F32F5A4FB9A781AFAAA36CF32F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1640"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Community Events Steering Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews Soap Box Derby plans and Canada Day event status",
   "summary": "The committee receives updates on upcoming community events, including Canada Day, Movie in the Park, Soap Box Derby, Concerts in the Park, and Santa Claus Parade. No formal decisions are expected; the focus is on coordinating volunteers and logistics. Correspondence recommends local musician Kent Swan Music for future concerts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/184581/Community%20Events%20Steering%20Committee%20-%2016%20Jun%2020.pdf?handle=2CD1C9381C604B758E8256BFC9CD1CEB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1639"
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Council PLANNING Meeting",
   "headline": "Brighton Council to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 23 for new Secondary Plan",
   "summary": "Council will hold statutory public meetings on consent applications and an official plan amendment for 400 Chatten Road. They will also consider adoption of the Brighton Secondary Plan (Area Wide Efficient Land Use Plan), approve $25,600 in community improvement plan funding for four properties, and authorize a farmland lease rate increase to $55/acre. Several pre-servicing and part-lot control exemption agreements for subdivisions are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/184722/Council%20PLANNING%20Meeting%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=8ED60C2A3E95456C93A179129387D923",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1572"
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/184670/Downtown%20Business%20Improvement%20Area%20(DBIA)%20-%2011%20.pdf?handle=86B120FF0A0948F1B6D4D53D5C72137A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1649"
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   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to tour parks for accessibility improvements",
   "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review accessible features at select municipal parks and discuss possible improvements. The meeting is primarily procedural with a focus on a physical tour of the facilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/183981/Accessibility%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2004%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=09E688E284FC433ABF12A1374A377D48",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1644"
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   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Economic Development Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee hears Tru by Hilton ground broken, branding launch update",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive updates on several projects, including the groundbreaking of the Tru by Hilton hotel, the implementation of the new community brand, and the status of Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/183832/Economic%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2004%20Ju.pdf?handle=195CB394120D411A869B1B35D50217B1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1604"
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   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve temporary traffic signals for Prince Edward St detour",
   "summary": "Council will vote on installing portable traffic signals at Main and Ontario Streets for a detour during the Prince Edward Street reconstruction. Other decisions include consolidating advisory committees, appointing a new integrity commissioner, and authorizing a twinning agreement with Brighton, New York.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/183979/Council%20Meeting%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=6289625C53994BD2BAC496A6FF427B09",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1559"
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   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to tour local businesses in economic development FAM tour",
   "summary": "This is a special council meeting solely for an economic development familiarization (FAM) tour. Council members will visit North Gate Organics, Mike & Lori's Garden Centre, White Ash Glass Studio, and Timbr Studio, followed by lunch in council chambers. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/183777/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DF01E5BCBE84466D8D6CD371F989BD0B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1627"
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   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Brighton Public Library Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/183663/Brighton%20Public%20Library%20Board%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=260828F89BDA43E3A474FB4EBB468F54",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1635"
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "ICSP status update: sustainability statement and 24 action objectives proposed",
   "summary": "The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee will receive a status update on the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, including a proposed sustainability statement and 24 action objectives selected for feasibility review. They will also review summaries of provincial decisions on natural resources regulatory reform and renewable energy approval amendments. Additionally, a committee structure review to consolidate committees is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/document/183749/Environmental%20Sustainability%20Advisory%20Committee.pdf?handle=1214BD674CE6428593683E91C966F7F1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://brighton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1611"
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