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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
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   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to review four property variance applications",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications for minor variances and permissions. These requests seek relief from zoning bylaws regarding building sizes, setbacks, and environmental buffers for residential projects.",
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   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to hear shed and deck variance near Baptiste Lake",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hear a request to build a shed and attached deck within 30 metres of the high water mark of Baptiste Lake, which is currently prohibited by zoning bylaws.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/173650/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2002%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=ABF0E827042F49C0AF25F6D0A5FC8A7B",
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   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council votes on road allowance licence agreement and updated procurement policy",
   "summary": "Hastings Highlands Council will review monthly departmental reports and approve routine consent agenda items. The meeting features formal consideration of a licence agreement to improve an unopened road allowance in Wicklow and an update to the municipal procurement policy. Staff will also provide direction on long-term planning for Logger’s Field event space and submit a federal funding application for the Birds Creek Outdoor Arena revitalization project.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1257"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/172810/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8B7DA613C3504D6EB57906DBC8BA413C",
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   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1247"
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   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment hears 4 variance requests for boathouses and slope setbacks",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four minor variance applications. Two applications seek to exceed the maximum boathouse size by 152-183 sq ft. Two other applications ask to build a dwelling, deck, septic, and gazebo closer than the required 30-metre setback from steep or unstable slopes. The committee will also cancel its June 11 regular meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/172055/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2007%20May%202026.pdf?handle=961FABCD31CB4F59BEC17FBBA8B1244D",
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   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1261"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 budget and tax rates",
   "summary": "Council will consider adopting the 2026 municipal budget and setting tax rates. They will also award contracts for road surface renewal ($1.3M), road and bridge design ($2M+), and a rink slab ($141k). Three public hearings will be held on closing and selling shore road allowances at specific lakefront properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/171408/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=6D2D51F591DC47798B29418672FDC52B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1246"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to review residential building and garage variances",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on two land-use applications. The body is determining whether to grant relief from zoning bylaws regarding setbacks, heights, and environmental buffers for two specific properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/171244/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2009%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=162C463936704277BED13F6A3273F644",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1260"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt Bylaw 2026-005 on Shore Road Allowance closures and sales",
   "summary": "The council will conduct a second reading of the 2026 Draft Operating Budget. It will adopt Bylaw 2026-005, establishing a policy for the closure and sale of Shore Road Allowances. The council will approve a $500 administrative fee refund (plus HST) to Joan and Ben Phillips for File No. O-2025-005, and authorize up to $150,000 for outdoor rink boards for the Maynooth Outdoor Rink Revitalization project. Additional departmental reports and resolutions will be accepted for information.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/170539/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2018%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=E79FF5D91A154D17AA0FA828DDEB8B2D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1245"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold municipal infrastructure project announcement",
   "summary": "The Hastings Highlands Council is holding a special meeting to announce a municipal infrastructure project. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/170668/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2016%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=7C80634665824600BBD61814F7381AB4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1254"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider first reading of 2026 Draft Operating Budget ($13.98M)",
   "summary": "The council will accept the 2026 Draft Operating Budget report and conduct a first reading. It will consider a $13,980,805.00 budget proposal that includes a 4.50% municipal tax levy increase. Staff will be directed to seek public feedback via the ‘Have Your Say Hastings Highlands’ webpage before a second reading.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/170087/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2025%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=747156A88E704364A8F7762BF0BA1863",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1249"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $1M+ in vehicle purchases and three zoning amendments",
   "summary": "The Hastings Highlands Council will hold public hearings for three zoning bylaw amendments. The body is also deciding on the procurement of a tanker truck and a tandem truck, as well as an audit engagement letter for 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/169824/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=BD49D08716A54EED8075D060A39E0D51",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1237"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Decision on Permission Application A-2026-001 for 141 O-At-Ka Rd",
   "summary": "The Hastings Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hear and decide on Permission Application A-2026-001 submitted by Domenic and Susanna Sacco for the property at 141 O-At-Ka Rd, Baptiste Lake. The application seeks to replace an existing 800 sq ft dwelling with a new 1‑storey 1,290 sq ft house, deck, sunroom, porch and balcony, all within specified setback distances. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the December 11 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting and address procedural items before adjourning to the next meeting on March 5 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/169004/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2005%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=C30D61D029704B4AA5B1C3F67B720EC8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1243"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Hastings Highlands Council to consider road widenings and new borrowing limits",
   "summary": "Council will review several planning bylaws, including road widenings and the closure of a shore road allowance. The body is also deciding on borrowing limits and the 2026 interim tax levy. Delegations from Hastings North Tourism Services and SunRun Revival Festival are scheduled to present.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/document/168939/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2028%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=1575399399734B2180AD64DDA78BDC19",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hastingshighlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1228"
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