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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider buying $459,688 tandem truck, awarding $226,142 generator contract",
   "summary": "Minden Hills Council's regular meeting includes receiving reports and making decisions on several capital purchases and planning matters. Key items include buying a replacement tandem truck, awarding a contract for an emergency backup generator, and considering amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The agenda also includes a delegation requesting a 40 km/h Community Safety Zone on Blairhampton Road.",
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   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5241"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5222"
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   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment hears two minor variance requests for ADU and lakefront property",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications: one for an accessory dwelling unit at 1220 Bobcaygeon Road (Gustafson) and one for a sleeping cabin at 1086 Frog Hopper Lane on Soyers Lake (Scharnweber-Carter). The meeting also includes appointing a deputy chair and adopting previous minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/467417/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2027%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=36F1ACB1BF0648D3B563AAA61B22A5D5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5268"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council considers adopting five-year strategic plan, zoning changes, and flood mapping updates",
   "summary": "Council will consider adopting a 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, two zoning by-law amendments (Kinark Child and Family Services and a temporary use for Riding), and awarding contracts for a roads needs study and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes updates to floodplain mapping, a request for provincial disaster recovery assistance for an April flood event, and establishment of an administrative monetary penalty program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/467359/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=0C2952BF78A545F18F888D3DAB2664B2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5240"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee - 14 Jul 2026- Cancelled",
   "headline": "Cultural Centre Advisory Committee to discuss foundation partnership and exhibits",
   "summary": "The committee will meet to discuss the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation partnership and upcoming events and exhibits. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from the June 9, 2026, session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/467073/Minden%20Hills%20Cultural%20Centre%20Advisory%20Committee.pdf?handle=02E2B478BF734E6EB3CA2A25077117CD",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5221"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council confirms proceedings of July 9 special meeting via By-law 26-65",
   "summary": "The council will approve the meeting agenda, hold a closed session to discuss one legal‑advice item under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, and then adopt By‑law 26‑65 to ratify all actions taken at the special meeting. The meeting will then be adjourned.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/467101/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2009%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=9EACE7D66BB94627A808796878524D77",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5265"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5239"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Public Meeting Minutes",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/467505/Public%20Meeting%20Minutes%20-%2025%20Jun%202026%20-%20PLZBA202.pdf?handle=4617441F98E840859882B30CA95707DD",
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5269"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Public Meeting Minutes",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/467525/Public%20Meeting%20Minutes%20-%2025%20Jun%202026%20-%20Fees%20and.pdf?handle=CEFBF575D3A14E02BDCA4EB33F05D4B3",
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5270"
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Lochlin Community Centre Advisory Committee - 23 Jun 2026 - Cancelled",
   "headline": "Lochlin Community Centre Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The June 23, 2026 meeting of the Lochlin Community Centre Advisory Committee was cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466787/Lochlin%20Community%20Centre%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%202.pdf?handle=5F75C5C1D6FD40399DC7F8F6D508E1B9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5261"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on reduced side setback for Bob Lake cabin",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hear a minor variance application to allow construction of a two-storey accessory building with a sleeping cabin at 1069 Loggers Crossing Lane on Bob Lake. The owner requests a side setback of 2.1 metres instead of the required 4.5 metres due to topographical constraints and an irregular lot shape. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466785/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=BF9F7B049C4746E181AF0568F38D7891",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5263"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council hears presentation on county affordability and governance study",
   "summary": "Council will receive a presentation from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) on the Community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study for Haliburton County, which examines fiscal pressures and governance models. Following the presentation, Council will move into a closed session to discuss advice subject to solicitor-client privilege. No formal decisions on the study are being made at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466713/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2018%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0E622CDB7372403E8968D6EA99476C58",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5259"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on $630,000 provincial surplus land purchase",
   "summary": "Council will vote on purchasing provincial surplus land for $630,000, approving a $150,000 bulldozer purchase, and extending the OCWA water contract for one month. They will also receive updates on the curling club roof (additional $22,100) and pedestrian crossover project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466489/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=2F6C35B30996404BA95E18D08FBC29E8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5238"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Cultural Centre committee to discuss Foundation partnership and upcoming exhibits",
   "summary": "The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee will discuss a partnership with the Cultural Centre Foundation, which provided $500 for high school scholarships and $2,000 for art conservation. They will also review upcoming events and exhibits, including the Miijim traditional foods exhibit and the Members Exhibition. The meeting is largely procedural with updates from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466418/Minden%20Hills%20Cultural%20Centre%20Advisory%20Committee.pdf?handle=4CE24A8C0DED4AFDAD872A76389B1D0A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5220"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Public Meeting Minutes - 28 May 2026 - PLZBA2026015",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466601/Public%20Meeting%20Minutes%20-%2028%20May%202026%20-%20PLZBA202.pdf?handle=BE2C608F4F1645A1A64C5F3D76C06AE3",
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5260"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on zoning change for Barry property on Gelert Road",
   "summary": "Council will hold a public meeting and consider a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Gelert Road as a condition of a consent application. They will also receive a presentation on the development approvals process review, consider amendments to the waste by-law, and approve a fire department response agreement. Several by-laws will be passed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466302/Regular%20Council%20-%2028%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8ACFE9BCD1314C7EAFA910CDE916D8B1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5237"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to decide minor variance for 1169 Trellis Trail, Bob Lake",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hear application PLMV2026023 from Roberts & England for a minor variance at 1169 Trellis Trail on Bob Lake. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466167/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=EC319A19E948476EB02F1B5AFE7B88D6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5258"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt new tax rate bylaw for 2026",
   "summary": "Council will consider and vote on By‑law 26‑46 that sets the township’s tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes By‑law 26‑47 to confirm the council’s proceedings. A closed‑session will be held to discuss a proposed land acquisition and a pending litigation matter under the Municipal Act. Council will receive an informational delegation from the County of Haliburton about an affordability and governance structure study.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/466085/Regular%20Council%20-%2014%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C2B123C5B9FF44CB869969D22FF8E46C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5235"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review Cultural Centre strategic plan",
   "summary": "The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee will discuss and review the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Strategic Action Plan. They will also explore partnerships with the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation, plan the upcoming Cultural Days Festival, and consider potential guests for future meetings. Additionally, the committee will review upcoming events and exhibits at the centre.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/465962/Minden%20Hills%20Cultural%20Centre%20Advisory%20Committee.pdf?handle=A0EDB04595B84C2BA9ECF00EAB7C354C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5219"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to award $1.3M road resurfacing contract to Miller Paving",
   "summary": "Council will vote on several contract awards, including a $1.3 million road resurfacing contract with Miller Paving Limited and a $224,526 culvert replacement on Clear Lake Road. They will also consider a $244,000 sanitary pumping station rehabilitation, a $27,500 columbarium purchase, and participation in a joint ERP system costing the township $312,848. Other items include adopting Official Plan and zoning amendments for source water protection, and receiving reports on quarterly capital and operating budgets.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/465886/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2030%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=56B0503385ED4A0FA905C3073BA2AE4F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5236"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to hear minor variance for Township property at 2038 Scotch Line Rd",
   "summary": "The Minden Hills Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two minor variance applications. One application involves a property on Keewaydin Road, the other is by the Township itself for a property on Scotch Line Road. The committee will also adopt minutes from its previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/465719/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=36F967086CE4410BB9B425D1EE785055",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5256"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council considers $27,500 columbarium purchase without tender",
   "summary": "Council will decide on a single-source award for a columbarium at 12 Mile for $27,500, and discuss a governance study for Haliburton County. They will receive first-quarter capital and operating reports, and consider rejecting a lot creation at 1436 Clear Lake Road. Closed session involves land acquisition and legal advice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/465621/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2016%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=2DA8E4946CE74041A220BCC612D99F10",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5250"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Cultural Centre Committee to discuss strategic plan and delegation on textile learning",
   "summary": "The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee will hear a delegation from Andrea Coysh on public engagement through textile learning. They will discuss the Cultural Centre's strategic plan, partnerships with the foundation, and upcoming events and exhibits. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/465480/Minden%20Hills%20Cultural%20Centre%20Advisory%20Committee.pdf?handle=D2CD32C722054680A90C4A21CDC0C01A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5218"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council will approve a $157,011.25 purchase of two pick‑up trucks for Public Works",
   "summary": "The Regular Council meeting will approve the agenda and adopt minutes from March 12, 2026. Council will receive reports and direct staff to award a pick‑up truck tender to Fraser Ford for a total cost of $157,011.25 plus HST. The council will consider several shore‑road allowance sales and related by‑laws, approve a permanent Short‑Term Rental Coordinator position and an enforcement by‑law, and direct staff to draft a Dark Sky by‑law before the end of the term.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/465376/Regular%20Council%20-%2026%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=79F4895F8B724A83BB7666B8CB7442DA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5233"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Public Meeting Minutes - 12 Mar 2026 - PLZBA2026008",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/document/465437/Public%20Meeting%20Minutes%20-%2012%20Mar%202026%20-%20PLZBA202.pdf?handle=B5DB4FFEF98A412E8E5AA9FF9F3AB992",
   "source": "https://mindenhills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5254"
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