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 "city": "Johnston",
 "state": "Rhode Island",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/Johnston-ri/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to consider dimensional variance for two-family home on Killingly St",
   "summary": "The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will meet to discuss two requests for dimensional relief. These decisions determine whether property owners can deviate from standard zoning requirements to build or modify structures.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review residential developments and street abandonment",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision and a major land development project. The board will also discuss pre-applications for luxury condos and a lot subdivision, and provide an advisory opinion on a street abandonment request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/aug04_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-30",
   "body": "Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Johnston Asphalt seeks extension to start construction on 100 Allendale Ave",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board will review several pending variance requests. It will consider Johnston Asphalt’s request to extend the start date for a special‑use permit at 100 Allendale Avenue, and a request by Robert Montaquilla for dimensional variances to build a detached garage at 34 River Avenue. New applications include dimensional variance requests from Smith and Oak for a future lot division at 30 Mill Street and from Steven Peterson for a new building at 0 Bishop Hill Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/zoning/2026/apr30_26zag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Resolution 2026-24 authorizes a new cloud‑based dispatch system for Police Dept",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will consider several resolutions that would allow the mayor to enter contracts for police, fire, and public works services and equipment. Specific items include a cloud‑based dispatch and records system for the Police Department, a fire alarm system for Town Hall, a new Kubota utility vehicle for the Buildings and Grounds Department, and a change‑order to increase funding for the Department of Buildings and Grounds facility. The council will also hear zoning petitions to reclassify land on Shun Pike and Morgan Avenue, and will review a number of business and liquor license applications. Additional agenda items are award ceremonies, constituent requests, and routine approvals such as minutes and tax abatements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jul13_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on a minor subdivision at 181 Shun Pike",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will consider an old‑business request for a one‑year extension of the master plan review for the Putnam Pike “Gateway” project (AP 42 Lot 31). New business includes public hearings and pre‑application reviews for several development proposals, such as a minor subdivision at 181 Shun Pike (AP 43 Lot 75) and a luxury condo project at 1801 Plainfield Pike (AP 27 Lot 239). The board will also provide an advisory opinion on a petition to abandon Erin Drive and discuss the Future Land Use Map as part of the Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/jul07_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to authorize new fire department communications tower",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will vote on a resolution to approve a change order for a new communications tower for the fire department. Other items include a resolution for tree and vegetation removal around retention ponds, two zoning change petitions, several business license applications, and reappointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. The meeting also includes routine award ceremonies, public hearing status, and claim reviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jun08_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Johnston Town Council to hold public hearing on property tax assessment",
   "summary": "The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance for the assessment and collection of property taxes. The body will also consider numerous business and liquor licenses, board re-appointments, and utility pole installations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jun08_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council votes on $144.3M budget and property tax ordinance",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will hold a special budget hearing. Council members will consider Ordinance 2026-5, which appropriates $144,282,554 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the town budget, personnel classification, salary plan, and tax levy. They will also consider Ordinance 2026-6, which orders assessment and collection of property tax on ratable real estate and tangible personal property. The meeting includes roll call, reading of ordinances, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jun03_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 44 Newman Ave Storage Building major land development",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several major land development proposals, including a storage building on 44 Newman Avenue, a subdivision at 18 City View, and a subdivision on Santa Circle. They will also conduct pre‑application discussions for the JAF Condos project on Atwood Avenue and the Trinity Church expansion on Trinity Avenue. The meeting includes an administrative report on the Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/jun02_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "DEC Properties LLC variance to store trucks on Hartford Ave continued to July 30",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board reviewed several variance requests. A use variance for DEC Properties LLC to store ten 10‑wheel trucks at 2555 Hartford Avenue, Lot 26 was received but the board voted to continue the matter to the July 30, 2026 meeting. A dimensional variance for a new building at 126 Simmonsville Avenue, Lot 22 was approved. The board also continued a garage variance request for 34 River Avenue, Lot 7 to the same July meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/zoning/2026/may28_26zb.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will vote on a dump truck purchase for the Buildings and Grounds Dept.",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will consider two resolutions authorizing equipment purchases: a new dump truck with plow and sander and temporary speed bumps. The meeting also includes discussion of several petitions, including a speed‑calming device on Dyerville Avenue and street abandonment requests for Rome Avenue and Erin Drive. An amendment to the town's Noise ordinance will be heard as a public hearing item. Business licenses and other routine items are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/may11_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Golden Avenue/Hamton Avenue land development (4 townhouses)",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on PB 26-12, a major land development that merges the Master and Preliminary Plan stages to build four single‑family townhouses on Hampton Avenue (Lot 230, zoned R‑15). The agenda includes a preliminary plan, radius map, stormwater management report, abutters list, and notice of hearing. The Board will also present and discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan (PB 26-13). No old business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/may05_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council considers flood mitigation property purchases and housing resolutions",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will review several resolutions regarding multi-family housing and parking requirements. The body is also considering the purchase of multiple properties for flood mitigation and awarding bids for highway materials and a new finance system.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/apr13_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board considered approval of a 7,500‑sq‑ft warehouse at 2334 Plainfield Pike",
   "summary": "The Johnston Planning Board reviewed PB 26-08, a major land development application for a 7,500 square foot warehouse on 2334 Plainfield Pike, currently zoned B‑1. The board voted to open and then close a public hearing, and adopted staff’s recommendation to conditionally approve the project pending required permits, landscaping, operating hours, and a prohibition on marijuana‑related sales. The board also heard an advisory opinion on a minor subdivision at 80 Waterman Avenue and discussed draft revisions to the town’s Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations to align with updated state law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/apr07_26pl.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold policy and organization work session",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will conduct a work session to discuss board operations and updates to state laws. The meeting focuses on internal procedures and regulatory updates rather than specific land-use applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/mar10_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will vote on an easement agreement for 112 Peck Hill Road",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council meeting will consider a range of items including award ceremonies, updates on public hearings, several zoning petitions, and amendments to town ordinances. Key decisions include a resolution granting an easement at 112 Peck Hill Road, a pension‑fund amendment for firefighters and police officers, and a zone‑map change for a Miles Gas petition. The agenda also lists numerous business operating licenses, re‑appointments to town boards, tax‑abatement approvals, and two resident claims.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/mar09_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Regular Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Zoning board approves garage variance at 16 DiFazio Drive",
   "summary": "The Johnston Zoning Board of Review met on February 26, 2026. The board approved a dimensional variance to allow an attached two‑car garage at 16 DiFazio Drive, Lot 27, Plat 236. It also considered a dimensional variance for a new two‑family dwelling at 0 Simmonsville & Fountain, Lot 28, Plat 14, Zone R20. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/zoning/2026/feb26_26zb.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to consider pension adjustment for police and firefighters",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will review an ordinance regarding pension adjustment benefits for eligible police and fire officers. The body will also hold a public hearing on a zoning change for a property on Morgan Avenue and process multiple business license applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/feb09_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Forest Solar development of two 0.5 MW arrays at AP 46 lots",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Forest Solar project, a major land development with two 0.5 MW solar arrays and one single‑family residential lot, located on AP 46 lots and zoned R-40. The Board will also consider an advisory opinion on a rezoning request for 2207 Hartford Avenue. New business includes a public hearing on a subdivision of a lot on Kernwood Avenue‑Freedom Court into three residential parcels, zoned R-15. An administrative item will discuss draft revisions to the town’s land development and subdivision review regulations to align with updated state law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/feb03_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Regular Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board approves dimensional variance for New Era LLC at 0 Morton Avenue",
   "summary": "The Johnston Zoning Board of Review considered several dimensional variance requests. It denied a variance for 839 Sanderson Road (Lot 25, Zone R40) to build a 40 × 47‑ft garage, approved a variance for 24 Countryside Drive (Lot 229, Zone R40) for a 14 × 32‑ft detached garage, denied a variance for 34 River Drive (Lot 3, Zone R15) for a garage, and approved a variance for New Era LLC at 0 Morton Avenue (Lot 49, Zone R40) to construct a building.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/zoning/2026/jan29_26zb.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on fire department communications tower and other resolutions",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will consider two resolutions: one authorizing the mayor to extend a cashiering and land evidence system program, and another awarding a bid for a new communications tower for the fire department. Several pending petitions for zoning changes and utility pole installations will be referred to the Planning Board for advisory opinions. A slate of business operating licenses and a hawker license will also be read.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jan12_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board approves variances and plan for 1140 Atwood Ave duplex development",
   "summary": "The Planning Board approved variances and the preliminary plan for a three‑duplex development at 1140 Atwood Avenue (zoned B‑2). It also approved a special use permit, variances, and the plan for three commercial buildings with a drive‑through at 1465 and 1467 Atwood Avenue (zoned B‑2). Additional items included continuing the Forest Solar project and a rezoning request for 2207 Hartford Avenue to the February 3 meeting, and a discussion of draft revisions to land‑development regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/jan06_26pl.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Johnston-ri"
  }
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}