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   "headline": "Meaford Public Library Board to vote on five new operational policies",
   "summary": "The Board will review and vote on updated policies regarding political elections, CEO authority, safety and security, financial control, and governance. Members will also approve the 2025 Annual Report and conduct a closed-session performance review for the CEO.",
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   "summary": "Council will decide whether to apply for the Canada-Ontario Development Charges Reduction Program, which would cut residential development charges by 50% for three years to boost housing supply. In closed session, they will discuss Ontario Land Tribunal appeals for properties at 226 Boucher Street East and 23 and 37 Trowbridge Street East.",
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   "headline": "Committee recommends demolition of historic 19 Nelson St W for mixed-use redevelopment",
   "summary": "The Heritage Advisory Committee will vote on recommending approval of a heritage permit to demolish 19 Nelson Street West and redevelop 19-27 Nelson Street West into a mixed-use building. They will also consider a permit for alterations at 36 Sykes Street South and receive an update on 2026 cultural heritage project planning.",
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   "headline": "Council to begin negotiations for a new OPP detachment on Highway 26 property",
   "summary": "The Council will direct staff to enter formal discussions with the Ontario Provincial Police for a new detachment on the recently purchased Highway 26 commercial property. It will also approve the purchase of land at 76 Edwin Street for $600,000 and allocate $130,000 for capital upgrades to that site. Additional items include several contract awards for street reconstruction, tractor purchases, and resurfacing projects, as well as a recommendation to develop an Administrative Penalty System by‑law.",
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   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on lot severance at 057813 12th Line",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider consent application B09-2025 for a lot severance at 057813 12th Line. The applicant proposes to create an 18-hectare severed lot and a 2.1-hectare retained lot. The committee may vote to approve with conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland and entrance permit requirements.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "headline": "Meaford establishes new Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "summary": "The municipality has passed By-law 2024-05 to create an Accessibility Advisory Committee to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The committee will advise Council on policies, programs, and services for seniors and persons with disabilities.",
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   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council considers $480,000 land purchase and new OPP detachment",
   "summary": "The Meaford Council is deciding on the purchase of land at 458360 Grey Road 11 and the location of a community garden. The body is also discussing negotiations with the Ontario Provincial Police for a new detachment facility.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/document/205570/Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=08E21270F3514EFEBD41F8A934EAF524",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2777"
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Meaford Public Library Board",
   "headline": "Board to vote on new library services contract with Owen Sound",
   "summary": "The Meaford Public Library Board will consider approving a final report and draft contract for library services with Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library for 2027-2029. They will also review a variance report through April 2026 and discuss staff promotions and a potential memorandum of understanding with the municipality.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/document/205391/Meaford%20Public%20Library%20Board%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A5F533953BE240CEB03A2B37A2AAEF54",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2870"
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   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will hold a closed session to discuss a Community Benefit Agreement",
   "summary": "The Council of the Municipality of Meford will enter a closed session with the CAO, clerk, deputy officials and StrategyCorp representatives to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for negotiations on a Community Benefit Agreement. The Council will also adopt By‑law 2026‑43 to confirm the proceedings of the May 19, 2026 meeting. All other agenda items are standard procedural matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/document/205397/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=100B85E08030472A928E5CD8DA6BDF4D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2929"
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   "date": "2026-05-15",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Meaford council confirms meeting proceedings",
   "summary": "The Meaford council will hold a special meeting to confirm the proceedings of the May 15, 2026, session. The agenda includes a special education session on Indigenous cultural competency and the passing of a confirming by-law. The meeting will be held at the Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2927"
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   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Heritage Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Heritage Advisory Committee meeting postponed",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee has been postponed. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/document/204606/MEETING%20POSTPONED.pdf?handle=C380E4CCBA434C2B8B9B7D8DBCBE5D97",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2823"
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   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Bognor Hall Community Board",
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   "minutes_url": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/document/205782/BCC%20Minutes%202026%2005%2013%20FINAL.pdf?handle=B13947C916CA4C898799360D888E24C6",
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   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council considers selling municipal land to Bluewater District School Board for $250,000",
   "summary": "The Meaford Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, a new telecommunications protocol, and the sale of surplus land for a school and daycare. The body will also discuss a public art master plan and a community garden location.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meaford.civicweb.net/document/204714/Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=99C472493CC04A07A1C0AD42EC0307A7",
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