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 "city": "Greater Madawaska",
 "state": "Ontario",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-26",
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   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Regular Council",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
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   "date": "2026-09-17",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1130"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-15",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1131"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-11-19",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1132"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-12-03",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Ontario Land Tribunal appeal in closed session",
   "summary": "This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal related to a minor variance application (A03.26). The council will also consider a confirmatory by-law (32-2026) to ratify actions taken at the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/106704/Special%20Council%20-%2010%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=F5F43690C1824D9D87D25AD6C4989188",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1136"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Canada Day Committee",
   "headline": "Canada Day Committee to review July 1 event and discuss rescheduling options",
   "summary": "The Canada Day Committee will discuss the outcome of the July 1 event, consider rescheduling options, and compile notes for next year. A report to Council is also planned. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/106624/Canada%20Day%20Committee%20-%2009%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FF4B49E6197444AFA7656419D4A1F4D2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1134"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Canada Day Committee",
   "headline": "Canada Day Committee reviews June task list for upcoming celebration",
   "summary": "The Canada Day Committee will meet to review the June task list for the upcoming Canada Day celebration. The meeting will also handle routine approvals of agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and schedule the next meeting. The previous meeting discussed hat and t-shirt sales, volunteer lists, and task lists.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/106129/Canada%20Day%20Committee%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=BE6E46F76B9747F1B507D276A92F80FF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1127"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on zoning amendment for 314 Kennedy Road secondary dwelling",
   "summary": "Greater Madawaska Council will decide on a zoning by-law amendment to permit an existing secondary dwelling unit at 314 Kennedy Road, award a winter sand contract for $89,040, consider the approval of a Workforce Readiness Plan, authorize an RFP for Calabogie Junction Hub Campus concept planning, and debate a motion requesting a county-wide review of communal servicing to support housing and economic development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/106119/Regular%20Council%20-%2018%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=023370CAA12F44BBB726B52E14F29915",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1090"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Township of Greater Madawaska to decide on rezoning 314 Kennedy Road.",
   "summary": "The Township of Greater Madawaska is holding a public meeting on June 11, 2026, to discuss a zoning amendment for 314 Kennedy Road. The proposal would rezone the property from Rural Residential to Rural Residential Exception Twenty-Three (RR-E23) to allow a secondary dwelling unit above a detached garage. The amendment also requests reductions to the interior side yard setback to 0 metres and the septic water setback to 15.2 metres. Residents may attend in person or virtually, and failure to submit comments before the by-law passes may limit appeal rights to the Ontario Land Tribunal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105969/Public%20Meeting%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=1BCF4FE4567045BB8D6B361EB87E3926",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1120"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to decide on minor variance for 332 Kennedy Road setback reduction",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a minor variance application to reduce the required interior side yard setback from 3.0 metres to 1.85 metres at 332 Kennedy Road. The reduction would recognize the existing placement of a standby generator, propane tanks, and air conditioning unit. Staff recommend approval, and some written submissions in opposition have been received.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105963/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A1FF933B1E914C369151CD76CD9474C5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1126"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Canada Day Committee",
   "headline": "Canada Day Committee reviews volunteer lists and event planning tasks",
   "summary": "This agenda outlines a routine Canada Day Committee meeting in Greater Madawaska. The body will discuss hat and t-shirt sales through the Calabogie Market, review volunteer assignments, and update May and June task lists. The meeting contains only procedural and planning items, with no public hearings or binding decisions scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105982/Canada%20Day%20Committee%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=D715CF7EF3AF4E0B8723AA741880AFA4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1123"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Recreation and Culture Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss summer student, yoga, social event, and music in park",
   "summary": "The Recreation and Culture Committee will introduce summer student Robyn Clark and discuss several upcoming activities: Summer Outside Yoga, the GM Local Social, and Music in the Park. These are discussion items only; no votes are scheduled. The agenda is mostly procedural with no formal decisions or financial approvals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105770/Recreation%20and%20Culture%20Committee%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DE28CC8083C2487DB41149CD81DC4226",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1122"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-22",
   "body": "Canada Day Committee",
   "headline": "Canada Day Committee plans event with Fire Chief, activities, weather plan",
   "summary": "The Canada Day Committee will discuss event logistics with the Fire Chief, brainstorm new activity ideas, review a May task list, finalize the event schedule, and develop an inclement weather plan. They will also schedule a street walk-through. The meeting is a planning session for the upcoming Canada Day celebration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105508/Canada%20Day%20Committee%20-%2022%20May%202026.pdf?handle=65A7BFBDCFF94FA986DA53B56A8E4F25",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1117"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider new property standards by-law and approve $50k-$70k tanker repair",
   "summary": "The council will hear a presentation on the Calabogie Secondary Plan and consider several key items, including a new property standards by-law, a $50,000–$70,000 sole-source repair of a fire tanker truck frame, and a $7,000 streetlight installation at Church Street and Highway 41. They will also decide on a special event permit for the GM Local Social, an OTF grant application for a Youth & Family Program Coordinator, and allocation of a $11,361.98 year-end surplus. Adoption of a new Human Resource Policy Handbook and a library reserve fund transfer are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105668/Regular%20Council%20-%2021%20May%202026.pdf?handle=4AC54E3466A14C0593F9248B9AD4B298",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1089"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment considers a setback variance for a new home at 281 Chimo Road North",
   "summary": "The Township of Greater Madawaska Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a minor variance request for a vacant lot at 281 Chimo Road North. Planning staff recommend approving a reduction in the required water setback from 30 metres to 19 metres for a deck and to 21.9 metres for a new dwelling. The variance addresses site constraints for private well and septic installation while preserving shoreline buffers. No public submissions have been received.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105552/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2014%20May%202026.pdf?handle=B08968FBB73A43B39197CE1FAD96E078",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1119"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Recreation and Culture Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses Music in the Park, Yoga, and Clean-Up Day",
   "summary": "The Recreation and Culture Committee will recap the Clean-Up Day event, discuss a new Yoga in the Park activity, review social media and Facebook Events, and set dates for Music in the Park. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily discussion and planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105410/Recreation%20and%20Culture%20Committee%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=071832FCB46E4876A39527DD5A225C8C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1109"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Canada Day Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will review April tasks and set date for next meeting",
   "summary": "The Greater Madawaska Canada Day Committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. Members will review the April task list and decide on the date and time for the next committee meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105408/Canada%20Day%20Committee%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=F01E00CE1075428DAA5838DF28ECEF07",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1112"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve 2025 financial statements from Welch LLP",
   "summary": "This special meeting of Greater Madawaska Council will vote on approving the 2025 financial statements prepared by Welch LLP, as presented on April 16. A confirmatory by-law (26-2026) will also be passed to ratify all actions taken at the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105334/Special%20Council%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D925076D0BE14FFB80D4485BA7125CE6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1115"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to set 2026 tax rates, award $392k road work contract",
   "summary": "Council will consider approving the 2026 final tax levy, awarding a road surface treatment contract for $392,622, and adopting a Community Improvement Plan. Other agenda items include a SCBA fill station award, traffic safety review request, and rescinding a cross-country ski trail allowance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105254/Regular%20Council%20-%2016%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=5DD2A91CF13942E9BF527B9F01A77405",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1088"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee considers allowing home occupation in detached accessory structure at 11689 Lanark Rd",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on a minor variance application from Dwayne and Dani Emon for 11689 Lanark Rd. The application seeks permission to operate a home-based personal service business (reflexology and footcare) within a detached accessory structure, contrary to the zoning by-law that requires home occupations to be within the principal dwelling. The planner recommends approval with a condition limiting the accessory structure to 65 square metres. No written submissions or objections have been received.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105095/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2009%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=229AE33B51334C2685036534EAEC1F1C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1113"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Canada Day Committee",
   "headline": "Canada Day Committee to review budget and March task list",
   "summary": "The Canada Day Committee is meeting to discuss preparations for the holiday. The body will review the budget, the March task list, and introduce a representative from the Calabogie Lions Club.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/105010/Canada%20Day%20Committee%20-%2024%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=33AF99C97D694AACA94F9ECF2265A7A9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1106"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves road contracts and traffic by-law, discusses Griffith speed limit",
   "summary": "Greater Madawaska Council will vote on awarding three road construction contracts totaling over $500,000 and repeating the old traffic by-law to adopt a new one. The meeting also includes a request to lower the speed limit on Highway 41 in Griffith.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/104918/Regular%20Council%20-%2019%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=D392038AB4564B6798FA749F366025A6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1087"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Township presents draft Community Improvement Plan for public feedback",
   "summary": "The body is introducing a draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to discuss potential grants and financial incentives for residents and businesses. No decisions are being made at this meeting; Council will consider a By-law at a future date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/104696/Public%20Meeting%20-%2012%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=958C873464F94C58BEB6E362DCD54634",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1107"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Recreation and Culture Committee",
   "headline": "Recreation and Culture Committee to discuss event planning and handbook review",
   "summary": "The committee will meet to discuss the planning of the Landscape Artist of the Year event and the Earth Day Clean-up and Yard Sale. Members will also review the Recreation Handbook and discuss a new Yoga in the Park activity.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/104687/Recreation%20and%20Culture%20Committee%20-%2010%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=74AD89A1051646EF8889D05F5F2E7502",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1102"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Canada Day Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review February/March task list and set upcoming meeting schedule",
   "summary": "The Greater Madawaska Canada Day Committee will consider routine business, including approving the agenda and the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting. It will review the task list for February and March. The committee will also consider a motion to establish the meeting schedule for future sessions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/104518/Canada%20Day%20Committee%20-%2024%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=57A13A82CC374B0FA40A456739813094",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1101"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $1.03 M debenture for Matawatchan Road capital project",
   "summary": "The council will consider several by‑law approvals, including traffic‑control By‑Law 08‑2026, acquisition of a portion of Lower Spruce Hedge Road (By‑Law 10‑2026), and rezoning actions for Williams/Seaman and Stones Lake Spa (By‑Laws 11‑2026 and 12‑2026). Financial items include support for a Rural Ontario Development grant, appointment to the Canada Day Committee, grant approvals of $1,000 to the Denbigh Griffith Lions Club and $600 in‑kind services to the Calabogie Market, and approval of a $1,032,314.82 debenture for a Matawatchan Road capital project. The council will also acknowledge a schoolyard canopy program and enter a closed session on personal and litigation matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/104464/Regular%20Council%20-%2019%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=4404FD8AD6B94FE2B09EDB9F7D2DF380",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1086"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Public meeting on proposed resort and zoning changes",
   "summary": "The Township of Greater Madawaska is holding a public meeting to discuss two zoning by-law amendments. One proposal involves a large-scale resort development at Stones Lake, while the other concerns residential and trailer site changes at Bayview Campground.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/104290/Public%20Meeting%20-%2012%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=BFDBA96B797541D0AFCF93AD38B1F252",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1098"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Recreation and Culture Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss the 2026 recreation and culture event lineup",
   "summary": "The Greater Madawaska Recreation and Culture Committee will review the 2026 Plan of Events and Programming, a Short‑Term Accommodation Handbook, the Landscape Artist of the Year award, Family Fun Day, and Winter Carnival Trivia Night. No formal decisions are listed; the items are presented as discussion topics.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/104237/Recreation%20and%20Culture%20Committee%20-%2003%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=89789D733C82457182CC3836288E98CD",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1069"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Canada Day Committee",
   "headline": "Canada Day Committee to schedule 2026 event meetings",
   "summary": "The Greater Madawaska Canada Day Committee will meet to appoint a chair, review past notes and tasks, and set the schedule for the 2026 event. The meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/document/104142/Canada%20Day%20Committee%20-%2027%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=0D6BA8417E814985B76D399529A0C804",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1099"
  }
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