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It consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b70a85d7-ac8e-421e-9ea7-2047fffdd703&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b70a85d7-ac8e-421e-9ea7-2047fffdd703&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Audit Committee Meeting", "headline": "Audit committee to review 2025 draft financial statements and MNP audit findings", "summary": "The Audit Committee will receive a delegation from MNP LLP presenting the 2025 draft financial statements and audit findings for the Town of Hanover and its trust funds. The committee will also consider a closed session regarding a personal matter about an identifiable individual's performance. The meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Council Chambers.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3d3a9e32-d6cc-4ac6-8629-f59335c1640a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3d3a9e32-d6cc-4ac6-8629-f59335c1640a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review 2027 budget estimates and reserve funds", "summary": "The Finance Committee is meeting to review staff reports regarding asset management and the structure of reserve funds. The committee will also discuss preliminary budget estimates for 2027.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a1c863fe-85f7-4898-a2f6-2d98c2736a3f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7269", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a1c863fe-85f7-4898-a2f6-2d98c2736a3f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Hanover council meeting agenda posted online", "summary": "The agenda for the July 13, 2026 council meeting is available online but contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics in the provided text.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ed388afe-022c-49a5-a3a1-4c9898f6bed1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7107", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ed388afe-022c-49a5-a3a1-4c9898f6bed1&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold closed session on CAO recruitment", "summary": "The Hanover Town Council is meeting in a special session, primarily to go into closed session to discuss personal matters related to the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6d5d2301-686f-457e-a73a-1a11b39e8f00&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6930", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6d5d2301-686f-457e-a73a-1a11b39e8f00&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to review Hanover Downtown Plan and East End Trail updates", "summary": "Council will discuss the final Hanover Downtown Plan and receive a financial analysis and update on the East End Trail. The meeting also includes decisions on group benefit renewals and updates to the Community Improvement Program.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=45f3d0f0-cf8a-45b3-991f-53498a07b8ed&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6926", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=45f3d0f0-cf8a-45b3-991f-53498a07b8ed&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to set final 2026 property tax rate and levy", "summary": "Council will vote on the 2026 final tax rate and levy, a new backflow prevention program by-law, and a water meter replacement program with advanced metering infrastructure. Other items include appointing a board member for the Downtown Improvement Area and adopting a Business Retention and Expansion Action Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=acf56d07-1bac-4921-9efe-0ab8b8704d4d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6882", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=acf56d07-1bac-4921-9efe-0ab8b8704d4d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to review new police station finances, remove water tank", "summary": "At this regular meeting, Hanover Town Council will consider several operational reports and staff recommendations, including a financial update and direction on the new police station, removal of the 7th Avenue water tank, and part lot control exemptions on 18th Street. They will also vote on by-laws to amend the fence by-law and confirm proceedings. The agenda includes routine consent items such as water/wastewater reports, police board minutes, and letters regarding the east end trail loop.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5c86303c-61e7-4892-8034-c6094361b590&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6839", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5c86303c-61e7-4892-8034-c6094361b590&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to reconsider East End trail loop after public pushback", "summary": "Council will hear a delegation and consider numerous public letters about the proposed East End Community Trail Loop, following a request from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Committee to revisit a previous decision. Other items include reports on wading pool filter replacement, CAO recruitment, an election sign by-law, and a discharge of firearms by-law amendment.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=45c37bf5-ed0a-4ca4-a387-62aabcd9878c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6802", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=45c37bf5-ed0a-4ca4-a387-62aabcd9878c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews 10-year policing cost projections and 2025 year-end finances", "summary": "The Finance Committee will hear a delegation from ONE Investment about their investment program and a legacy fund. Staff reports include a 10-year outlook (2026-2036) on projected policing staffing costs, the 2025 preliminary year-end financial position, and the 2025 preliminary reserve and reserve fund position. The committee will also review audit planning letters for the Town and the Hanover-Walkerton Landfill Site.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=145fe0f7-7a98-445c-9981-a98dae7a2347&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6759", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=145fe0f7-7a98-445c-9981-a98dae7a2347&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on new fire department bylaw and dispatch agreement", "summary": "Council will consider adopting a bylaw to establish and regulate the fire department, and a separate bylaw authorizing a fire dispatch agreement with Owen Sound Police Service. They will also hear a presentation on library space needs and receive updates on the rescue pumper replacement project and the Clean Energy Frontier community resiliency strategy.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6336a1fb-c5c5-4a3a-8f74-f359f596df25&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6744", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6336a1fb-c5c5-4a3a-8f74-f359f596df25&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning at 341152 Grey Road 28", "summary": "Council will hold public hearings on a zoning by-law amendment for 341152 Grey Road 28 and on increasing building permit fees. A delegation will present the Saugeen Municipal Airport development concept. Staff reports include reconstruction of 6th Street, COVID-19 immunization policy update, and drinking water quality management.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1b2f2d0c-7c78-47f3-8130-c45b38510510&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6320", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1b2f2d0c-7c78-47f3-8130-c45b38510510&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council will consider two by-laws on emergency funding and meeting minutes", "summary": "The Special Council will meet on March 30, 2026 at the Civic Centre. It will consider By-law No. 3387-26 to authorize a community emergency preparedness and response funding agreement. It will also consider By-law No. 3388-26 to confirm the proceedings of this special council meeting. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, land acknowledgment, and disclosure of pecuniary interest.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d87a8b1b-2c6d-461d-8a35-8605cf71f3f0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6947", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d87a8b1b-2c6d-461d-8a35-8605cf71f3f0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider East End Trail extension and road resurfacing", "summary": "Hanover Council will discuss the East End Trail extension project options and approve the 2026 road resurfacing tender. The meeting also includes reports on a subdivision agreement amendment and a donation policy.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1f356add-da48-4164-abca-308ee9e8c85e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6389", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1f356add-da48-4164-abca-308ee9e8c85e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Hanover council to consider mobile vendor by-law and subdivision agreement", "summary": "Hanover council will meet to authorize a subdivision agreement for Whispering Meadows and regulate mobile refreshment vending. The agenda also includes a report on the 2025 drinking water system and a presentation from Grey County regarding road transfers.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=96e37bb4-e321-45a8-991b-ac03e5bb3619&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6113", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=96e37bb4-e321-45a8-991b-ac03e5bb3619&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Hanover Finance Committee to review council remuneration and investment policy", "summary": "The Hanover Finance Committee will meet to review staff reports on council remuneration and expenses, an investment policy update, and a donation policy. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cc14bb3e-6656-4c84-905b-f42d6eb5a6ce&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6042", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cc14bb3e-6656-4c84-905b-f42d6eb5a6ce&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to authorize land acquisitions and review business retention initiatives", "summary": "The Hanover Council will consider authorizing the purchase of two properties and review a business retention study. The meeting includes a closed session regarding industrial land options and collective bargaining.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=028edcc5-2a20-4f49-8e01-e33ea7ae6567&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6348", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=028edcc5-2a20-4f49-8e01-e33ea7ae6567&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on assuming 25th and 26th Avenues as public roads", "summary": "Council will consider several items including a by-law to assume 25th and 26th Avenues as municipal roads, delegations from YMCA Grey Bruce and Celtic Academy Irish Dance Canada, and a petition for parking at 310 17th Avenue. Reports on water and wastewater operations, building permit statistics, and surplus asset disposal will also be reviewed. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a411ab1f-46f8-4328-9610-b2599304511c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5905", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a411ab1f-46f8-4328-9610-b2599304511c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Hanover council to review downtown plan", "summary": "Hanover council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Hanover Downtown Plan, including a presentation on project overview, community assets, and downtown vision. The meeting will also confirm the proceedings of the session.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6c401340-28a3-43b3-8cbf-e2dc073074ce&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6953", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6c401340-28a3-43b3-8cbf-e2dc073074ce&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider interim tax levy for 2026", "summary": "Hanover Council will vote on several by-laws, including the 2026 interim tax levy, an off-road vehicle by-law, and a cost-sharing agreement for Saugeen Municipal Airport. Council will also discuss a report on water and wastewater asset management funding constraints and emerging service delivery models. Items on the consent agenda include a Family Day proclamation and correspondence from Grey County on automated speed enforcement and conservation authority changes.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=51df6e9e-fcc5-486f-88c2-2a1590675e35&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5721", "source": "https://pub-hanover.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=51df6e9e-fcc5-486f-88c2-2a1590675e35&lang=English" } ] }