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 "state": "ON",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Chatsworth Council meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate",
   "summary": "This agenda for the Chatsworth Council meeting of September 2, 2026, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.",
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   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee of Adjustment meeting agenda is procedural only",
   "summary": "This agenda for the Chatsworth, ON Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2026-09-02 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive information for residents.",
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve $18,200 archaeological assessment for George Street subdivision",
   "summary": "Chatsworth Council will consider several staff reports and recommendations, including approving an archaeological assessment for a subdivision, property tax write-offs, and equipment repairs. The agenda also includes presentations on a golf cart by-law and the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority's 2027 budget, plus routine consent items.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on three land severance applications and approve $608k in roadwork contracts",
   "summary": "The Township of Chatsworth Council will hold a public meeting to decide on three consent applications for land severance in Concessions 3, 12, and 1 SWTSR, and to approve change orders for road resurfacing projects on Concessions 2, 3A, and bridge evaluations. Council will also receive monthly reports, adopt minutes, and consider appointments to the Grey County Compliance Audit Committee.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting",
   "summary": "The council agenda for July 22 2026 contains no listed items; it appears to be procedural boilerplate only.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to reconsider $8.6M community centre project",
   "summary": "The council will revisit a motion to support a $8,655,400 community centre project, originally deferred from January. It will also hold public meetings on three planning applications: two consent applications by Pine Hollow Industries and the Degelders, and a zoning amendment for Next Level Automotive. The council will consider approving consent applications, zoning by-law amendments, a $5,000 grant extension for Desboro General Store, new procedural by-laws, and procurement for payroll and HR software.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $288K/year waste collection contract with Waste Management",
   "summary": "Council will consider adopting a new waste and recycling collection services agreement with Waste Management, including a $288,000 annual flat rate and $100 per tonne disposal fee. They will also vote on a community grants policy and hear public delegations about a drainage ditch and opposition to a community centre/hub. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a bio-digester project.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council reviews draft procedure by-law and schedules next steps.",
   "summary": "This special council meeting is entirely procedural boilerplate with no substantive policy votes or public hearings. The primary focus is reviewing a second draft of the Procedure By-law, with staff directed to prepare a final version for the July 8 meeting. Council will also hold a brief open forum and a closed session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on three zoning amendments and land consents",
   "summary": "This meeting includes public hearings and votes on three consent applications and corresponding zoning by-law amendments for properties in Sullivan and Holland townships. Council will also consider a new purchasing policy and an agreement with the Chatsworth Agricultural Society for the Patterson Pavilion. Delegations will address pavilion washrooms and financial assistance for hydro charges.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to reconsider $8.6M community centre hub building",
   "summary": "Council will vote on setting 2026 tax rates and a zoning amendment for Ridgetech Dynamics. They will also reconsider a previously approved $8.6 million community centre project. A $39,600 roadside mowing contract is up for approval.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on garage setback variance at 12m instead of 15m",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a minor variance application (A02/2026) to allow a reduced front yard setback of 12 metres for a detached garage on an A1-zoned property, where the by-law requires 15 metres. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves road maintenance contracts and zoning changes",
   "summary": "The Township of Chatsworth Council will consider awarding gravel and dust suppressant contracts, approving a concrete sidewalk replacement, and receiving reports on zoning by-law amendments and the community hub project. The meeting also includes the introduction of by-laws regarding election delegation authority and interim tax policy.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to award $640k Bridge 39 replacement contract",
   "summary": "Chatsworth Township Council will consider awarding a $640,166 contract for Bridge 39 replacement and approving by-laws for library services and a bereavement donations policy. Staff reports on farm lease extensions, grass cutting tenders, and modernization projects are also on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Chatsworth council approves community pavilion agreement",
   "summary": "Chatsworth council will consider an agreement to operate the Patterson Pavillion for community events and approve several equipment purchases and construction contracts. The meeting also includes reports on library operations, cemetery trust transfers, and road maintenance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee considers minor variance for pool setback on Part Lot 21",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a minor variance application for a property in the Geographic Township of Holland. The body will consider whether to allow a pool to be installed closer to the front lot line than currently required by zoning laws.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on funding agreement for OPP Mobile Crisis Response Team",
   "summary": "Council will consider a by-law authorizing a funding agreement with the province for a one-time grant to support a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) with the OPP. Other items include a road transfer and maintenance agreement with Grey County, approval of a bridge inspection report, and two notices of motion: one to review zoning rules for sea cans, and another to rename the former community centre lands to Chatsworth Community Park & Pavilion. Council will also go into closed session to discuss facility security cameras and vote on a $9,657.11 quote from AK Security.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider four zoning by-law amendments and road transfer",
   "summary": "This meeting includes public meetings on five planning applications (B01/2026, Z01/2026, B02/2026, Z02/2026, Z03/2026) for consents and zoning changes on several properties, followed by referral to Committee of the Whole. Council will also introduce four zoning by-law amendments (2026-24 to 2026-27) for first and second reading. A presentation from Grey County on a road transfer is scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Chatsworth council to review CAO performance in closed session",
   "summary": "The Township of Chatsworth Council will convene a special meeting to review the performance of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Clerk in a closed session. The meeting agenda is procedural, with no public items scheduled for discussion.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider multiple by-laws including 2026 budget and service agreements",
   "summary": "The Township of Chatsworth Council will meet on February 18, 2026 to adopt the agenda and confirm minutes from recent meetings. Council will introduce and take first and second reading of several by‑laws, such as agreements for vote‑by‑mail services, the Team Grey memorandum of understanding, a fire dispatch agreement, the 2026 budget, and fees and charges. The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on the Team Grey MOU and community hub concerns, and staff reports on fire services, finance, and public works. These items are slated for discussion and possible approval at this meeting.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds public meeting on 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The Council will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2026 budget. They will also consider correspondence from a resident regarding Desboro Christmas Lights and handle routine procedural items.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds procedural special meeting with closed session on HR matters",
   "summary": "The Chatsworth Township Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the agenda as circulated, record any declarations of pecuniary interest, and enter a closed session to discuss personal human‑resources matters involving identifiable individuals. The meeting will then be adjourned.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council adopts interim tax levy, zoning amendment, and pothole program agreements",
   "summary": "The Council will vote on three by‑laws: By‑law 2026‑10 establishing an interim tax levy for 2026 with a 1.25 % penalty and interest; By‑law 2026‑11 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for East Part Lot 16, Concession 12 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland; and By‑law 2026‑12 authorizing the Mayor and Treasurer to sign an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. The Committee of the Whole will recommend approval, and the Council will give final third‑reading approval and seal the by‑laws. Additional staff reports include contracts for hazardous‑waste oil removal and recycling services at township facilities.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds fifth budget meeting for 2026 budget",
   "summary": "This special council meeting includes the fifth budget meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a biodigester under Municipal Act exceptions. The meeting also includes a confirmatory by-law and an open forum.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold closed session on industrial lands",
   "summary": "This special council meeting consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of the agenda and a confirmatory by-law. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land and related negotiations concerning industrial lands.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Chatsworth Community Hub options and new fees by-law",
   "summary": "Council is holding a public meeting to present a Draft Fees & Charges By-law. The body is also reviewing build and landscaping options for the Chatsworth Community Hub and considering a zoning amendment for a property in the Township of Holland.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Budget meeting #4 to review capital and operating budgets",
   "summary": "Council will hold its fourth budget meeting, reviewing proposed capital projects and operating expenditures for 2026. Attachments cover capital budgets for administration, fire, bridges, roads, public works, water, and recreation, as well as operating budgets for general government, protective services, environmental services, public services, cemeteries, recreation, and planning. The meeting also includes consideration of postponed capital projects.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Chatsworth Council to consider drainage rates and conservation authority budgets",
   "summary": "Chatsworth Council will approve drainage rates, appoint a drainage inspector, and consider conservation authority budgets. The meeting also includes public meetings for several land-use applications and a delegation on automated speed enforcement.",
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