{
 "city": "Smiths Falls",
 "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": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider traffic safety strategy and water tower demolition budget",
   "summary": "This is a regular Council meeting with mostly procedural items. The only substantive items are two motions that may be added to the agenda depending on the outcome of the Committee of the Whole meeting: a Traffic Safety and Speed Management Strategy and a Decommissioned Water Tower Demolition Budget. The rest of the agenda consists of routine approvals, a confirmatory bylaw, and announcements.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to review old water tower demolition budget and hear business retention update",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a report on the old water tower demolition budget, a presentation on business retention and expansion in Lanark County, and a fee-for-service request from the Chamber of Commerce. The agenda also includes closed-session items on potential litigation and land acquisition/disposition. Most items are for discussion or information, with no final decisions listed on the open agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Town of Smiths Falls to review final Climate Action Plan and 2025 financial statements",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a final draft of the Climate Action Plan and review the 2025 financial statements. The body will also consider a procurement policy update regarding Buy Ontario compliance and an encroachment application.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a8e2ce40-cdf9-4d57-8d3d-3f470216a033&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a8e2ce40-cdf9-4d57-8d3d-3f470216a033&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider climate plan and procurement policy updates",
   "summary": "The Smiths Falls Town Council will meet to discuss several potential motions and bylaws. Items may be added to the final agenda based on the outcome of the Committee of the Whole meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d29f6cae-19c4-45b2-be35-576486ab30ed&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d29f6cae-19c4-45b2-be35-576486ab30ed&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve bylaw allowing backyard hens in Smiths Falls",
   "summary": "The Town of Smiths Falls Council will consider and vote on several items, including the approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the June 29, 2026 special council meeting. The council will adopt a new bylaw (10711-2026) that permits residents to keep backyard hens. A confirmatory bylaw (10712-2026) will also be passed to ratify council proceedings from June 2026. Additional items on the consent agenda will be received and adopted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=888db73b-9a74-4484-8a26-07a515b2104a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=888db73b-9a74-4484-8a26-07a515b2104a&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Smiths Falls Committee discusses backyard hen pilot and infrastructure contracts",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review several priority reports including a draft by-law for a backyard hen pilot program. The meeting also includes discussions on various municipal contracts for fire services, water transmission, and road works.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e1c61ac2-53cb-44fc-a119-f89cb7e11623&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e1c61ac2-53cb-44fc-a119-f89cb7e11623&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council considers water tower, traffic signals, and recreation appointments",
   "summary": "The Council will review several pending items that may be added following a Special Committee of the Whole meeting. Discussions include infrastructure projects and regional facility steering committee roles.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=21f3fede-fb97-498a-bc7b-c05c595f5dfb&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Beckwith Street Bridge and award traffic signal contract",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation on accessibility improvements for the Beckwith Street Bridge rehabilitation. They will also consider an old water tower report, award a contract for traffic signal improvements (Report 2026-089), discuss business recycling non-eligible source locations, and appoint members to a regional sports and recreation steering committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=68e37329-85c2-470f-8e2d-77138804c9f2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=68e37329-85c2-470f-8e2d-77138804c9f2&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider heritage designations and downtown guidelines",
   "summary": "The Committee will hear delegations from MP Scott Reid on local infrastructure and Police Chief Jodi Empey on the 2025 annual report. Reports include a strategic plan update, a notice to designate heritage properties, a process for requesting OPP costing, and updated downtown core design guidelines. The meeting will also go into closed session for litigation and personal matters.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=32c71b37-128a-40ff-a875-c04541eb1129&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider development charge reduction program",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss several reports, including a follow-up on solids handling at the water pollution control plant, a heritage alteration permit for the Abel Russell Ward House, an update to the municipal alcohol policy, a new policy for naming municipal assets and streets, and a proposed development charge reduction program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d126bb0f-a4fa-4d48-ab8b-dcdad52b1b53&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d126bb0f-a4fa-4d48-ab8b-dcdad52b1b53&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on bike lane design for Beckwith Street bridges",
   "summary": "Council will consider a report on the cycle lane configuration for the Beckwith Street bridges rehabilitation project. They may also follow up on the water pollution control plant solids handling study, a heritage alteration permit for the Abel Russell Ward House, and a bylaw to adopt a municipal alcohol policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cbe3ff65-58c4-464c-9dc5-9e70c6be0f79&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cbe3ff65-58c4-464c-9dc5-9e70c6be0f79&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to award regional recreational facility contract",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially award a tender for a regional recreational facility, along with a sewer hydraulic capacity modelling study contract and a parkland dedication by-law. Other items include reports on Beckwith Street bridges cycle lane configuration, Ontario BYOB outdoor event permits, and an out-of-budget expense for a Pow Wow. Correspondence items include support for fire services grant funding and a proposed permanent backyard hen by-law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=dfba15ee-f0df-4350-ad4f-9a4128ee87bf&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=dfba15ee-f0df-4350-ad4f-9a4128ee87bf&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on Beckwith St bridge cycle lane design",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially approve the site and floor plan design for a new Public Works Operations Centre, a cycle lane configuration for Beckwith Street bridges, a municipal facility and street naming policy, and a SharePoint records management implementation. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and disclosures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=260da216-1be5-4aab-9250-05ef1f84cbe1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=260da216-1be5-4aab-9250-05ef1f84cbe1&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $50K records management contract",
   "summary": "Council will consider authorizing a single-source contract with InfoPros for records and information management services, costing up to $50,000. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a consent agenda, and a confirmatory bylaw.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=89157310-dc07-458e-9889-7afa242b050b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=89157310-dc07-458e-9889-7afa242b050b&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Town of Smiths Falls to decide on 2026 final tax rates",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review several priority reports including the final tax rates for 2026 and a destination plan for the town. The body will also discuss infrastructure repairs and business support agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ad92b97-f56b-453c-9776-588d38e67fbc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ad92b97-f56b-453c-9776-588d38e67fbc&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider lifting lot control at Bellamy Farm Phase 2",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole reviews a report to lift part lot control on Block 5 of Plan 27M-102 (Bellamy Farm Phase 2), discusses a three-year standing offer for heritage advisory services, and considers AMO delegation requests. A draft 2025 annual report is also presented for review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=badef68a-9168-4d3a-9591-980470f835d3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=badef68a-9168-4d3a-9591-980470f835d3&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on lifting part lot control for semi-detached lots",
   "summary": "Council will consider a bylaw to lift part lot control on Block 5 of Plan 27M-102, allowing division into two lots for semi-detached homes. They will also vote on authorizing three-year standing offer agreements with NPG Planning Solutions and Stantec Consultants for heritage advisory services. A motion to receive the 2025 Annual Year in Review Report is on the agenda. All bylaw items are conditional on prior Committee of the Whole approval.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f789b3ac-a1e0-4309-8408-3ecea54358ec&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Smiths Falls council meets, agenda only procedural",
   "summary": "This meeting agenda contains no substantive items. It appears to be only procedural boilerplate without any specific decisions or discussions listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=28d9807c-2326-4050-ad44-06c888c2fa03&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=28d9807c-2326-4050-ad44-06c888c2fa03&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider backyard hen pilot program bylaw",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a bylaw to establish a backyard hen pilot program and receive an update on Confederation Bridge change requests and budget. They will also move into closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3099efde-1810-4bd7-82d0-c8980e411ac5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3099efde-1810-4bd7-82d0-c8980e411ac5&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to review policing options and ATV route request",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially recommend changes to the ATV bylaw for a new route through Smiths Falls, consider fee schedule changes for the patio bylaw, review regulatory approaches for urban tree canopy, and hear a request to amend zoning at 16 Jones Street. They will also review a process to review policing options. The meeting includes delegations and multiple staff reports.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d69638c7-0475-41b8-b52b-e942325e660e&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss high-speed rail case and audit appointments",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear a report on the strategic case for high-speed rail (Report 2026-050) and consider appointments to the 2026 Compliance Audit Committee. The meeting also includes a closed session for a personal matter about an identifiable individual.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3f2f1671-1921-4a25-884a-8ff142a33d84&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3f2f1671-1921-4a25-884a-8ff142a33d84&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to review High Speed Rail strategic case and 2025 Integrity report",
   "summary": "The Town Council will receive the 2025 annual report from the Integrity Commissioner. Members will also consider appointments for the 2026 Compliance Audit Committee and discuss a strategic case for high speed rail.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ccedf60b-e19c-4033-bf0b-c2a4aee5bb5e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ccedf60b-e19c-4033-bf0b-c2a4aee5bb5e&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Smiths Falls Committee discusses Waterfront Trail Plan and emergency dispatch upgrades",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review a final direction for the Waterfront Trail Plan and a report on upgrading the Computer Automated Dispatch (CAD) system. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding sanitary sewer issues and a closed session to discuss municipal negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=02833533-669f-48e5-a3a9-46043d3a470a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-smithsfalls.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=02833533-669f-48e5-a3a9-46043d3a470a&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole Meeting",
   "headline": "Consider lifting lot control on Bellamy Farm Phase 3 and borrowing from RBC",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will decide whether to lift part lot control on Blocks 1 and 24 of Plan 27M-109 (Bellamy Farm Phase 3), and whether to authorize a borrowing by-law from the Royal Bank of Canada. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss litigation.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council considers funding for capital projects and townhouse lot divisions",
   "summary": "The Smiths Falls Town Council will meet to discuss funding agreements for capital projects and land division for housing. The meeting includes the adoption of a consent report and the confirmation of previous March proceedings.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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