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 "state": "Ontario",
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   "headline": "Council to hear zoning requests for Merrickville Estates and Ogilvie",
   "summary": "The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will hold a special meeting to consider public comments on two zoning by-law amendments and confirm a by-law from the previous meeting.",
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   "headline": "Council meets with no substantive items listed",
   "summary": "The July 27, 2026, regular council agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no actionable items. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting appears to be a routine formality.",
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   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to review population growth projections for infrastructure plan",
   "summary": "Council will hear a presentation from consultant J.L. Richards regarding population growth projections. The consultant recommends that Council endorse these projections to proceed with the Merrickville Master Infrastructure Plan.",
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   "date": "2026-09-14",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Agenda",
   "headline": "Committee of the Whole meeting with only procedural items",
   "summary": "This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed. The meeting appears to be a formality without concrete action items.",
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   "headline": "No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting",
   "summary": "The council agenda for Merrickville-Wolford on 2026-09-28 contains only placeholders and no specific items for discussion or decision.",
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   "date": "2026-10-13",
   "body": "Regular Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Merrickville-Wolford council meets for regular session",
   "summary": "The council agenda for the October 13, 2026 meeting is procedural and does not list specific items for decision.",
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   "date": "2026-11-09",
   "body": "Regular Council Agenda",
   "headline": "No substantive agenda items provided",
   "summary": "The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and no meeting details. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for the Merrickville-Wolford Council.",
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Public meeting on development charges background study",
   "summary": "Council is holding a public meeting to gather comments and questions regarding a development charges background study and proposed by-law dated May 27, 2026. No action will be taken on the report or by-law during this meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Regular Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council discusses zoning amendments and off-road vehicle regulations",
   "summary": "The Council will review several planning matters related to Merrickville Grove, including zoning amendments and part lot control exemptions. The agenda also includes a by-law to amend the regulation of off-road vehicles and snowmobiles.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to discuss sewage treatment capacity with OCWA and staff",
   "summary": "The Merrickville-Wolford Special Council meeting on June 16, 2026, is primarily for Council to discuss sewage treatment capacity with OCWA and municipal staff. A draft report on uncommitted reserve capacity is attached. The meeting also includes motions for consideration and a confirmatory by-law.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Merrickville Grove zoning bylaw amendment",
   "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBA-03-2026) for the Merrickville Grove project. The meeting also includes motions for consideration and adoption of a confirmatory by-law. This is a special council meeting focused on a single planning matter.",
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   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Agenda",
   "headline": "Draft wastewater capacity allocation policy up for review",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft wastewater capacity allocation policy, a draft off-road vehicle and motorized snow vehicle regulating by-law, and a budget principles policy. They will also receive the 2025 audited financial statements and consider updates on the Jasper train whistle cessation and Canada Day 2026 plans. Consent agenda items include AMO correspondence, voter registration information, and updates from IESO, conservation authorities, and EORN.",
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   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Public hearing on zoning and official plan amendment at 205 Broadway St W",
   "summary": "The Special Council Meeting includes a public meeting to hear comments on a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment for 205 Broadway St W. Council will also consider motions and pass a confirmatory by-law. The meeting is open to the public in person and livestreamed.",
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   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Regular Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council approves road and public works contracts for 2026",
   "summary": "The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will consider awarding construction contracts for road maintenance, including Railway Street and Montague Road, and approve the acquisition of an AODA-compliant washroom. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and correspondence.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to consider awarding Master Infrastructure Plan to JL Richards",
   "summary": "The Special Council meeting includes a presentation on the Master Infrastructure Plan project overview. Council will also consider awarding the Master Infrastructure Plan to JL Richards and reviewing Confirmatory By-law 30-2026.",
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   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Agenda",
   "headline": "Committee considers public works contracts and community growth reports",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review several staff reports, including the award of contracts for re-graveling, Railway Street, and AODA washrooms. The agenda also includes a delegation on the Victorian Clock Committee and updates on community growth and development.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Regular Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to vote on election sign rules and corporate resource policy",
   "summary": "The Village Council will consider several new by-laws regarding election signs, corporate resource use, and a turbine licence agreement. The body will also decide on 2026 community grant allocations and award infrastructure contracts.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5377",
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   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Agenda",
   "headline": "Committee considers 2026 budget and turbine licence agreement",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2026 Ontario Budget Statement, review a draft licence agreement for the Merrickville turbine, and consider a Notice of Motion for a Wellington Street West sidewalk.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5168",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to consider Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03-2024 (Bassile)",
   "summary": "The Special Council meeting on March 23, 2026 will hear public comments and consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment identified as ZBA-03-2024 (Bassile). The council will also review motions attached to the agenda and a confirmatory by‑law (By‑law 14‑2026). Standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and disclosure of pecuniary interest are also on the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5104",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Regular Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 water, tax, and budget by-laws",
   "summary": "The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will consider adopting the 2026 water and wastewater rates, tax rates, and operating and capital budgets. The meeting also includes approving minutes, a delegation of authority by-law, and a motion to study public works and fire department resources.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5112",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to adopt Confirmatory By-law 13-2026 and discuss CAO performance review",
   "summary": "The Special Council will consider motions submitted for the meeting, hold a closed session to discuss the Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review Assessment, and vote on Confirmatory By-law 13-2026. The meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4893",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Agenda",
   "headline": "Council reviews draft 2026 budgets including water and wastewater rates",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review and discuss the draft 2026 operating, capital, and water/wastewater budgets, with a motion to bring the final budget by-law to the March 23 council meeting. They will also consider a tender for gravel road work, a by-law on municipal election restricted acts (lame duck), and a notice of motion to study public works and fire department resource levels.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4968",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Public meeting on ZBA-01-2026 housekeeping amendment and Backyard Hens bylaw changes",
   "summary": "This special council meeting includes a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-01-2026 (Housekeeping Amendment No. 1) and proposed amendments to Backyard Hens By-law 39-2024. Council will also hear public comments, consider a motions package, and pass Confirmatory By-law 12-2026.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4904",
   "source": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8999d091-fbdf-40bf-be32-81b1a0589fcc&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to discuss CAO's 2025 performance review in closed session",
   "summary": "This special council meeting is primarily a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss the preliminary 2025 Chief Administrative Officer performance review, a personal matter about an identifiable individual. The only open-session items are procedural: approving the agenda, disclosing interests, considering motions, and passing a confirmatory by-law.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4973",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Regular Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to vote on recycling pilot, paramedic agreement, and subdivision by-law",
   "summary": "Council will decide on a pilot project charging businesses $251 per ton for recycling processing, approve a tiered response agreement with Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service, and give final reading to By-law 09-2026 accepting McLean's Landing Phase I subdivision. Other items include selecting the Merrickville Fairgrounds for a dog park and receiving two Integrity Commissioner reports.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4942",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council reviews revised draft 2026 budgets and water/wastewater rates",
   "summary": "This is a special council meeting to review and discuss the revised draft 2026 Operating & Capital Budgets and the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget. Council will consider motions, a confirmatory by-law, and next steps for final budget approval at the February 23 regular meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Agenda",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss water rates, subdivision, and dog park proposals",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider a by-law for the McLeans Landing Phase 1 subdivision, a proposed agreement with the Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service, and a report on 2026 water and wastewater rates. The committee will also review a plan for a new dog park location.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4678",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to review 2026 operating and capital budgets",
   "summary": "The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will discuss the draft 2026 Operating Budget and three proposed scenarios for a Multi-Year Capital Budget. The draft operating budget remains consistent across all three scenarios.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e2ff3154-2f00-40b6-87ba-85f63c9bd155&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Regular Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to consider adopting the Interim Tax Levy By-law (By-law 02‑2026)",
   "summary": "The Merrickville‑Wolford Council will vote on several by‑laws, including an interim tax levy, a borrowing by‑law, and an amendment to the sign by‑law. A planning matter concerning the Orchards of River Bend Subdivision open house will be presented with a Committee of the Whole recommendation. Staff reports from Public Works, Fire/By‑law Enforcement, Finance/Administration, and other departments will be heard. The council will also consider a resolution supporting AMO OMERS governance changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5d75e595-3ce5-48d7-9c39-cdc342a8e17f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4641",
   "source": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5d75e595-3ce5-48d7-9c39-cdc342a8e17f&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Special Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council holds public hearing on Zoning By-Law Amendment (Lamont)",
   "summary": "The Special Council Meeting on January 12, 2026, includes a public hearing for Zoning By-Law Amendment application ZBA-08-2025 (Lamont). Council will also consider motions and adopt Confirmatory By-law 01-2026. The meeting is open in person and livestreamed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b39964b5-7591-42d5-8f01-d6f136e9f504&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4428",
   "source": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b39964b5-7591-42d5-8f01-d6f136e9f504&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Agenda",
   "headline": "Committee considers zoning changes, dog park, and tax borrowing bylaws",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss proposed amendments to backyard hens and sign bylaws, a policy for unopened road allowances, and a proposed off-leash dog park. The body will also consider a borrowing by-law and interim tax levy by-law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=09fa2cdc-f5dc-457a-b19e-e5d7fd0ca2d8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=4435",
   "source": "https://pub-merrickville-wolford.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=09fa2cdc-f5dc-457a-b19e-e5d7fd0ca2d8&lang=English"
  }
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