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 "city": "Brockton",
 "state": "ON",
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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": "2026-08-21",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider short-term rental motion, kindergarten expansion, and two by-laws",
   "summary": "Brockton Council meets on August 11, 2026, to consider a motion on short-term rentals, a kindergarten program and staffing expansion, removal of holding provisions at 460 Concession 2 SDR, a sign by-law variance at 1723 Bruce Road 3, a tangible capital asset policy update, and a cemetery mower replacement. Council will also hear an update on Pinkerton flooding and enter closed session for litigation and legal advice. Several public notices and information items are on the agenda.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "No substantive items on Brockton council agenda",
   "summary": "The agenda for the Brockton Council meeting on July 14, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews accessibility ramp and ambassador program",
   "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 22 and discuss ongoing projects. Old business includes debriefing Accessibility Awareness Day, discussing an accessible ramp, and reviewing the Accessibility Ambassador Program. No new business or major decisions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=07cae6a1-67c2-4637-8f65-68fbf7125792&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=07cae6a1-67c2-4637-8f65-68fbf7125792&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on new comprehensive zoning bylaw",
   "summary": "Council will consider adopting the new Brockton Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (2026-056), amending the Walkerton Fire Department bylaw, and reviewing historical studies on the arena. A motion to reconsider a pilot dog park location will be debated. The meeting also includes updates on economic development, septage disposal costs, and a closed session for personnel, legal, and commercial matters.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=345f6fcc-9a10-4617-b4ef-7871343f44a6&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider expanding a gravel pit license",
   "summary": "Council will debate expanding a gravel pit license and a development charges reduction program. Staff reports on e-scooter pilot program review and AMO director expenses will be presented. Several by-laws, including a fence encroachment agreement, are up for adoption.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=afb7b555-f07c-41b9-92d3-7b760af56c86&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=afb7b555-f07c-41b9-92d3-7b760af56c86&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Property Standards Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Appeal hearing for property order at 608 McNab St",
   "summary": "The Property Standards Committee will hear an appeal of a property standards order for 608 McNab Street in Walkerton. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and procedural steps before the hearing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4b72dfc2-70ab-4914-8600-36e1d6a315cc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4b72dfc2-70ab-4914-8600-36e1d6a315cc&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review new comprehensive zoning by-law for Brockton",
   "summary": "The council will receive a presentation on the draft new comprehensive zoning by-law from consultants J.L. Richards and consider adopting it. They will also vote on declaring the 2026 Holmdale Rodeo and International Plowing Match as municipally significant events, which would reduce insurance requirements and allow a noise by-law exemption. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss property security, an organization agreement, and litigation settlement instructions.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2d96734c-fb1c-4fb7-91fa-9a0df2f032f1&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-22",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Plan for Accessibility Awareness Day on May 29 in Walkerton",
   "summary": "The committee will finalize plans for Accessibility Awareness Day, review an accessibility ambassador program, and discuss a ramp questionnaire. They will also consider correspondence from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility regarding accessibility in convenience stores.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=73254163-4e17-482d-937b-ec8c83baff91&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=73254163-4e17-482d-937b-ec8c83baff91&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider new comprehensive zoning by-law at May 26 public meeting",
   "summary": "Brockton Council will discuss reports on a new comprehensive zoning by-law, 2026 tax rates, and a dog park location survey. They will also vote on by-laws to assume the Riverview Estates subdivision as a public highway and approve a TIEF grant agreement. A public meeting for the new zoning by-law is scheduled for May 26.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1cfaa937-e8e0-43b3-b57d-736ad313b325&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review Brockton's long-term debt and reserve fund update",
   "summary": "Council will hear delegations on Saugeen Municipal Airport development and ERTH-Westario Power partnership, and consider reports on financial updates, cemetery scattering gardens, and policy changes. They will vote on by-laws including a lame duck delegation of authority for the 2026 election and adoption of a multi-year accessibility plan.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3b31bf85-ce44-4745-b07a-cb1a4896114e&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Elmwood Community Centre Board",
   "headline": "Board reviews joint recreation agreement with West Grey",
   "summary": "The Elmwood Community Centre Board will review the Joint Recreation Agreement (By-Law 2019-009) between the Municipality of West Grey and the Municipality of Brockton. The meeting includes discussion on the agreement and next steps.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f5364dfe-3624-4564-9790-a310bb011fe9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f5364dfe-3624-4564-9790-a310bb011fe9&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council hears formal challenge to dog park placement",
   "summary": "Council will hear a formal challenge from neighbourhood residents against the proposed dog park location at Lobies Park. They will also discuss several infrastructure reports including pool pump replacement, well UV system upgrades, and a septic inspection request. Additional items include a request for extension on a subdivision, property tax arrears, and plans for the 2026 municipal election.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2514c0a9-8c76-4f77-8a05-169e39eabc34&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses multi-year accessibility plan and local program proposals",
   "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing the draft 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Members are also discussing a revised Accessibility Awareness Ambassador Program proposal and receiving quotes for business ramps through the StopGap program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e162fda6-f57a-43d8-812e-217e0696d2b8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e162fda6-f57a-43d8-812e-217e0696d2b8&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Brockton Council discusses arena project, zoning amendments, and flooding updates",
   "summary": "The Council will review several reports including an update on the Arena Project Request for Proposal. Discussions also include a funding request for Walkerton Minor Hockey storage and updates regarding Pinkerton flooding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7e6affe5-81ff-46e4-bda6-0178dddb7277&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7e6affe5-81ff-46e4-bda6-0178dddb7277&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment discusses minor variance application A-2026-006",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will review a planning report regarding a minor variance application. The meeting includes the review of minutes from the September 23, 2025, meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1a5533aa-685b-4239-a3e7-6a36d6e041f4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1a5533aa-685b-4239-a3e7-6a36d6e041f4&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Brockton Council discusses zoning amendments, cemetery gardens, and community funding",
   "summary": "The Council will review several zoning by-law amendment applications and a new hamlet proposal. Additional discussions include requests for cemetery scattering gardens, minor hockey storage funding, and updates on the new arena grant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bb0c25e9-b665-4f2e-8beb-3d783cd57878&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bb0c25e9-b665-4f2e-8beb-3d783cd57878&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-27",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews draft multi-year accessibility plan and upcoming election needs",
   "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review the draft 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Members will also discuss accessibility considerations for the October 26, 2026, municipal election and select a date for 2026 Accessibility Awareness Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f4dcd750-3e40-4abd-8e52-156a2ac9eb02&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f4dcd750-3e40-4abd-8e52-156a2ac9eb02&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Brockton Council discusses land expressions, community projects, and municipal reports",
   "summary": "The Council will review several operational reports including fire services, water maintenance, and winter operations. Discussion items include a request for expression of interest for lands on Eastridge Road and various community facility updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5ceb4ed7-89fd-42cd-a962-3d103ee4f3c7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5ceb4ed7-89fd-42cd-a962-3d103ee4f3c7&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Brockton Council discusses financial statements, rental requests, and new by-laws",
   "summary": "The Council will review several reports including 2024 municipal year-end data and a request for rental fee reductions at the Cargill Community Centre. Additionally, multiple by-laws regarding water service rates, clothing allowances, and financial statement adoption are scheduled for consideration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=84e5fec7-21cf-456e-9470-b3f7ced144f5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=84e5fec7-21cf-456e-9470-b3f7ced144f5&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Elmwood Community Centre Board",
   "headline": "Elmwood Community Centre Board meeting on February 4, 2026",
   "summary": "The board will discuss ongoing business and new items including facility maintenance and seasonal planning. Discussions include updates on the basement floor, municipal budget, and upcoming baseball season.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c516a1f5-f3fc-45e7-b23f-92e63da4eba7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c516a1f5-f3fc-45e7-b23f-92e63da4eba7&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to appoint a new member to fill a councillor vacancy",
   "summary": "The Brockton Council will meet to review applications for an open councillor position. Candidates will present to the council before a vote is held to appoint a new member.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f8653eba-c7ef-48fb-b5c1-abc10ca37543&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f8653eba-c7ef-48fb-b5c1-abc10ca37543&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Brockton Council to review policies, transit gas tax, and upcoming special meetings",
   "summary": "The Council will consider several by-laws regarding municipal policies, community improvement, and regional transit gas tax collection. Upcoming special meetings are scheduled for January 22 to appoint a new Councillor and January 27 to consider the 2026 Mayor's Budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5a5af02f-9b46-4666-bd05-139a0f9730a2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5a5af02f-9b46-4666-bd05-139a0f9730a2&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Brockton Council to review several 2026 budget amendments",
   "summary": "The Council will consider multiple proposed amendments to the 2026 municipal budget. These discussions include adjustments to various departmental budgets, including child care, fire services, and economic development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=16fd29f0-e3fa-4a0d-af47-eaa2b75603a8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-brockton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=16fd29f0-e3fa-4a0d-af47-eaa2b75603a8&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "Elmwood Community Centre Board",
   "headline": "Elmwood Community Centre Board meeting on January 7, 2026",
   "summary": "The Elmwood Community Centre Board will conduct an electronic meeting to review previous minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes updates on EV chargers and recycling pick up.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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