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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": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $3,300 CIP grant for 30 Doxsee Ave. S.",
   "summary": "Trent Hills Council is meeting to receive reports and consider several items, including a Community Improvement Plan funding request, special event permits, and a presentation on the Lower Trent Conservation Authority's 2027 draft budget. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and a deputation from the Northumberland United Way regarding the Day of Caring.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/198701/Council%20-%2020%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=AB6D9903EB224868B166D9A5EEC8CC6A",
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   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1839"
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1757"
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   "date": "2026-09-22",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1838"
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   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1758"
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   "body": "Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1840"
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   "body": "Public Meeting",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1759"
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   "date": "2026-11-16",
   "body": "Inaugural Council Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1841"
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   "date": "2026-12-01",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
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   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Public meeting to review three land-use proposals including arena-to-storage conversion",
   "summary": "The Municipality of Trent Hills holds a public meeting to receive comments on three land-use applications. No decisions will be made; feedback will inform a future staff report. Residents may attend in person or virtually to speak on the proposals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/198464/Public%20Meeting%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=AC30A8E11E3741EBA31ED17C6C6ED5CB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1756"
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   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve payroll software switch and road safety zones",
   "summary": "Trent Hills Council will consider adopting minutes from the previous meeting, approving a new payroll system with ADP Canada, and designating new Community Safety Zones on municipal roads. The agenda also includes reports on severance applications, road assumptions, and special event permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/198283/Council%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FA3E06CEB25C42EC959881A2D421F4F5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1771"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on creating 4 new residential lots at 11404 County Road 45",
   "summary": "Council holds public hearings for two proposals. The main application by Ryan and Kaylea Friedrich seeks to consolidate three parcels and an unopened road allowance into six lots, including four new residential building lots and a natural heritage parcel, along with a zoning by-law amendment. No decision will be made at this meeting. Also, a severance application by Bruce Sharpe Ltd. for 68 Doxsee Street / 85 Front Street North.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/197559/Public%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D31C616207104B52A38DAFC4AE24C782",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1755"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to bring plumbing inspections in-house from Northumberland County",
   "summary": "Council will decide on transitioning plumbing inspection services from the county to municipal control, effective January 2027. They will also consider declining participation in BYOB event permits, approve heritage grants up to $8,000 each, and approve a severance consent at Puffball Inn Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/197259/Council%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=5B61CD42F8164514AE6C300B9C3A25D9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1770"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on two lot-line adjustments in Trent Hills",
   "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on two severance consent applications. No decisions will be made at this meeting. One proposal adjusts lot lines between 4 Percy Street and 29 Old Hastings Road. The other seeks a severance and zoning by-law amendment at 2400 County Road 38.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/196971/Public%20Meeting%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=D39DBF01ABFE47819A895C4F764CCAA7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1754"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to award $2M+ contract for Tanner Subdivision reconstruction",
   "summary": "Council will decide on awarding a construction tender worth over $2 million for the Tanner Subdivision reconstruction. Other key items include pre-approval for a new fire pumper truck (up to $1.23M), approval of heritage grants (up to $8,000 each), a community improvement plan grant, and a blanket exemption under the Retail Business Holiday Act.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/196876/Council%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=4487F575DA6C444BB2021C8251FB623A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1769"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Community Development Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss future goals and governing bylaws",
   "summary": "The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a roundtable discussion to reflect on its progress and address current challenges. The body is specifically reviewing recommendations for the Committee By-law and Terms of Reference to shape its future operations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/196893/Community%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2027%20M.pdf?handle=37A87A8C700B4D12A14248DCC65BBEC4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1779"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Heritage Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers designating 593 Hoard's Church Road as heritage property",
   "summary": "The Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss and recommend to Council two heritage grant applications (up to $8,000 each) for repairs at 13952 County Road 29 and 51 Front Street North. They will also consider a proposal to designate 593 Hoard's Church Road under the Ontario Heritage Act. A roundtable discussion will reflect on the committee's progress and future direction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/196716/Heritage%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=2779A51E2DE64AD2A37ED4CEFB33C3A9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1763"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "RESCHEDULED from April 28, 2026 Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve 2026 municipal tax rates",
   "summary": "Council will vote on the 2026 municipal tax rates and billing. They will also decide on two land severance and rezoning applications, a community improvement plan grant, and several procedural updates including a new election compliance audit committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/195870/RESCHEDULED%20from%20April%2028,%202026%20Council%20-%2019%20Ma.pdf?handle=B22D0D666D474EEEBD59FF2A8DFD48E5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1768"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Seven property applications including Island Park RV Resort up for public hearing",
   "summary": "Council holds a statutory public meeting to receive comments on seven planning applications, including minor variances, severance consents, and zoning by-law amendments. No decisions will be made at this meeting; staff will incorporate feedback into recommendation reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/196313/Public%20Meeting%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=18ACC04767E74E78A1406C08C68E6129",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1753"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews by-law, discusses accessibility funding for businesses",
   "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a verbal update on an event co-hosted with the Trent Hills Chamber to educate businesses about Rural Ontario Development (ROD) funding for accessibility improvements. The committee will also hold a roundtable discussion to reflect on progress, address challenges, and review the committee's by-law/terms of reference, with a recommendation to staff to incorporate feedback into a draft plan for the next term. They will approve minutes from the February 18 meeting and receive a save-the-date for a provincial AAC forum on June 11.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/196135/Accessibility%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2030%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=E197039370924B1B94595DD6A36C19BD",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1776"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Heritage Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to weigh heritage designation for 593 Hoard's Church Road",
   "summary": "The Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss a landowner request for heritage designation of a property at 593 Hoard's Church Road. They will also consider four heritage grant applications for repairs and restorations, each up to $8,000. The committee will receive a notice about the Ontario Heritage Conference in Hamilton in June 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/196150/Heritage%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=B0AB179EF43A499894937A36DEC78CFD",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1762"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "April 28, 2026 Council RESCHEDULED to May 19, 2026",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/196072/April%2028,%202026%20Council%20RESCHEDULED%20to%20May%2019,%202.pdf?handle=5396C92AE3064FB5BB8A11FDBCEA564A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1815"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Community Development Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss by-law allowing retail on statutory holidays and final Parks & Rec plan",
   "summary": "The Community Development Advisory Committee will receive a verbal update on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which is nearing completion. They will discuss drafting a by-law to allow retail businesses to open on statutory holidays. A committee roundtable will reflect on progress and shape future priorities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/195864/Community%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2022%20A.pdf?handle=85A8A7BCCC6C495CB0CC65005444F370",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1778"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Public meeting to hear severance and zoning applications for two new residential parcels",
   "summary": "The Trent Hills Council holds a public meeting to receive public and agency comments on several planning applications, including severance consents and zoning amendments. No decisions will be made at this meeting; input will inform staff recommendations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/195195/Public%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=982A54C10222484CAA78C8672BBC3F0B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $100,000 physician recruitment agreement for Trent Hills",
   "summary": "Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings and approve several funding reallocations and contracts. The council reallocates $521,717 and $248,844 to Tanner Road reconstruction, pre‑approves up to $480,000 for a new tandem plow truck and awards the $455,263.05 bid, and approves a $100,000 physician recruitment agreement. Additional items include a $2,525 community improvement grant for 140 Church Street, Warkworth, and a seasonal road closure for the Campbellford Farmers' Market.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/195063/Council%20-%2024%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=4A07B7DB8C854A889F310D43D4257CB7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1767"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Public Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds public meeting on farm land severance",
   "summary": "Trent Hills Council will hold a public meeting to hear feedback on a proposal to sever a 4.77-acre parcel of farmland at 1625 Burnbrae Road. The application seeks to create a new lot with a surplus farm dwelling and rezone the retained farmland to an Agricultural Exception zone.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/194601/Public%20Meeting%20-%2003%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=F9DEC27461604BD2AA8582B6D8F7F472",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1751"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Community Development Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss parks plan and patio pilot extension",
   "summary": "The Community Development Advisory Committee will receive verbal updates on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and the extension of the Temporary On-Street Parking Space Patios pilot project. The committee will also discuss the Sidewalk Use By-law and the committee's future role.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/194334/Community%20Development%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2025%20F.pdf?handle=2F23A908C5BE4A85BA4DC107BD7B3724",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1777"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "CANCELLED: Heritage Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1761"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear Tannery Redevelopment plan and consider Hastings OPA",
   "summary": "Council will receive a deputation on the Tannery Redevelopment Project alongside a staff report on Official Plan Amendment No. 12 for 79 and 87 Front St E in Hastings. Other items include awarding calcium chloride supply contracts, purchasing a flail mower for $437,322.54, approving a $5,000 Community Improvement Plan grant for 47 Bridge St E in Campbellford, and a five-year lease with the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also covers water system reports, development charge indexing, and building reserve funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/194278/Council%20-%2024%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=60AF56A77B0F48C8BE6BB03DEAEE2EAA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1766"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review draft 2026 Trent Hills Election Accessibility Plan",
   "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review and provide feedback on the Draft 2026 Trent Hills Election Accessibility Plan, which identifies measures to remove barriers for electors and candidates with disabilities. They will also discuss a recommendation to invite the Trent Hills Public Library to participate in White Cane Week programs, and consider endorsing a Community Engagement and Communication Plan for accessibility. Verbal updates are scheduled on the Recreation Master Plan and the Active Transportation & Trails Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/194260/Accessibility%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=327002DBE76249969709AF10116F517F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1747"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to confirm meeting actions and address closed‑session personal and labour matters",
   "summary": "The Special Council will adopt By‑law No. 2026‑012 that ratifies all actions taken at this meeting. Council will then move into a closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour‑relations or employee‑negotiation issues. No public presentations, deputations, or other agenda items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/194257/Special%20Council%20-%2017%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=C87DA4C8E6A24529AE782DEDB14C81C8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1786"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Public Hearings/Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Public hearings for four land severance and minor variance proposals",
   "summary": "This is a statutory public hearing meeting where Council will receive public and agency comments on four severance consent and minor variance applications. No decisions will be made at this meeting; staff will incorporate feedback into a recommendation report for a later council decision. The applications involve properties at 93 Nelson Drive, 15 Rosecliff Court, Industrial Drive/Trent Drive, and 89 Portage Street/Oak Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/193549/Public%20Hearings_Public%20Meetings%20-%2003%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=46FAEFA97D9C4AFBA16FF6DAC3999A15",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1750"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $140,000 for new fire rescue vehicle and several zoning changes",
   "summary": "Council will consider releasing $140,000 from the Fire Department Reserve Fund to supplement the $500,000 budgeted for a replacement rescue vehicle for Station 1 in Campbellford. Several zoning by-law amendments and a severance consent are up for decision, including a rezoning for residential development on Banta Road. Council will also vote on reintroducing civil marriage solemnization services and extending the tourism agreement with the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce to 2031.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/193332/Council%20-%2027%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=6CE9CDD3152F43EF81E5DD9D726CD0DB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve 2026 municipal budget of $30.35 million and related water rates",
   "summary": "The Special Council will adopt by‑laws to approve the 2026 Municipal Budget of $30,349,986, including a tax levy of $18,342,085. It will also adopt the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget, approving $3,046,764 for water and $6,297,087 for wastewater and the associated rates, fees and charges. A purchase order for one Avant M530 GT loader and attachments from Moore Equipment Ltd. for $114,500 plus HST will be approved. Staff reports on the budgets will be received for information.",
   "agenda_url": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/document/192425/Special%20Council%20-%2013%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=821E5C27AFCA4EEF8320EF4FD7D70F88",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://trenthills.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1749"
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