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 "city": "New Shoreham",
 "state": "Rhode Island",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/NewShoreham-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": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews new home and fence applications",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will consider two final applications regarding exterior construction. The body will review a request for a new single-family home and a request for a dumpster screening fence.",
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   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council awards $289,500 contract for 2027 Grace's Cove road improvements",
   "summary": "The council will hold a closed‑session discussion on collective‑bargaining negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 720. Several public hearings will address proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, including adding “Game Rooms” to the Old Harbor Commercial Zone and changes to affordable‑housing, accessory‑use and parking rules. The council will vote on a $289,500 award to Grace's Cove to Ocean State Sitework & Hauling, LLC for 2027 roadway improvements and review financial reports.",
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   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Review",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear variance and special use permit requests",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on July 22, 2026, to consider a variance for a home addition and a special use permit for a secondary dwelling. The meeting will take place at Town Hall in New Shoreham.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/jul07_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold hearing on amusement license regulations",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding amusement license conditions and restrictions. The body will also discuss zoning ordinance amendments and award on-call engineering services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/jul07_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to swear in new member and review Block Island School construction",
   "summary": "The council will administer the oath of office for a newly appointed member. It will receive an update from the Architectural & Engineering team on the Block Island School construction, covering schedule, concept development, and next steps. The body will also discuss challenges, funding, timeline, and key milestones for the project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/jun30_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Review",
   "headline": "Board votes on variance for 14’x30’ inground pool at West Side Road",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review will consider a variance request from Franklin Swamp, LLC for setback relief to install a 14’x30’ inground pool on Plat 15, Lot 39-4 (Fire #1452 West Side Road). It will also hear a public variance request from the Demos Family Trust for an addition to a single‑family home on Plat 3, Lot 108, and a second extension request for a special‑use permit by Christopher J. Gorayeb on Plat 19, Lot 37. Two additional variance decisions involve an administrative subdivision affecting Plat 3, Lots 138 and 139, and the board will approve the meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/zoning/2026/jun24_26zag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews four new sign applications and potential district expansion",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will review applications for four new signs at various business and association locations. The body will also discuss the historical and architectural values of properties in Area 1 Map regarding a potential expansion of the Historic District.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/HDC/2026/jun22_26hdcag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold multiple public hearings on zoning and tax ordinances",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning amendments for trailers and special use permits, as well as veterans' tax exemptions. The body will also discuss police and employee contracts and consider terminating a road maintenance agreement with the DOT.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/jun17_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "AGENDA - Jun. 10, 2026 - Planning Board Public Notice",
   "headline": "Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for a Cannabis Establishment",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Planning Board will review and act on several amendments to the town’s Zoning Ordinance, each with a recommendation to the Town Council for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Items include a cannabis establishment proposal, provisions for manufactured homes, adaptive reuse uses, and an outdoor lighting ordinance update. A non‑conformance amendment and a revision to Zoning Appendix B are also on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with approval of the previous minutes.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "AGENDA - Jun. 3, 2026 - Planning Board Public Notice",
   "headline": "Planning Board to discuss three proposed zoning ordinance amendments",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will meet with Town Council members, a planner, and a land use attorney. They will discuss proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding non-conformance, total living area in RA and RB zones, and development plan review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/planning/2026/jun03_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss zoning ordinance amendments and Old Harbor Dock parking",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council will meet to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments with the Planning Board and a land use attorney. The council will also act on parking considerations for Old Harbor Dock and swear in a new member.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/jun03_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council votes on $3.2 million bond for shoreline stabilization of the town landfill",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council will discuss collective‑bargaining negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 720 in a closed session. It will also swear in Second Warden Margaret O’Neill, hold a public hearing on an outdoor entertainment license for TMG BI Operating, LLC d/b/a OneBI Steak & Oyster at 212 Water Street, and adopt a proclamation honoring Block Island School graduates. Additional items include consent‑agenda approvals, committee updates, public hearings to amend zoning for Game Rooms and Disc Golf, and borrowing resolutions authorizing bonds up to $3,200,000 for shoreline work, $1,000,000 for roads and bridges, $942,000 for water‑district improvements, and $1,100,000 for a fire engine.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/jun01_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Review",
   "headline": "Board will decide a variance to merge Beach Avenue lots for a new home",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review meets on May 27, 2026 at Town Hall to decide a variance request for Jonmathew H. Swienton’s Beach Avenue property, merging Lots 31 and 32 for a single‑family dwelling. The board will also hold public hearings on several other variance and special‑use permit applications, including a pool setback relief, lot‑line changes, and a withdrawal request for a renovation permit. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/zoning/2026/may27_26zag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold hearings on zoning and tax ordinance amendments",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for game rooms and disc golf, as well as property tax classifications. The body will also discuss police contract negotiations and requests from the Manissean Tribal Community.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/may20_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Decision on Casa Ladera LLC’s single‑family home application on Old Town Road",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will consider an application from John Spier of Casa Ladera, LLC to build a single‑family dwelling on Plat 6, Lot 2‑3 of Old Town Road. The commission will also discuss the historical and architectural values of properties in Area 1 and the potential expansion of the historic district. Minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting will be approved.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/HDC/2026/may18_26hdcag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "AGENDA - May 13, 2026 - Planning Board Public Notice",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider disc‑golf zoning amendment for Block Island Land Trust",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Planning Board will discuss and act on several zoning amendment applications, including a proposal for disc‑golf facilities and a mobile veterinary unit. It will also review amendments related to a cannabis establishment, outdoor lighting standards, and definitions for manufactured homes. The board will consider a change to the September meeting date and approve the meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/planning/2026/may13_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town approves $115,000 sewer grant for West Beach Road design",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council will discuss collective bargaining negotiations with the town employee association, acknowledge the loss of the police department K9, and vote on several consent agenda items. The consent agenda includes approval of a $100,000 recreational grant for pickleball courts and a $115,000 sewer overflow and stormwater reuse grant for West Beach Road design. A public hearing will be held on an amendment to the Motor Vehicles for Hire ordinance. Additional items cover board resignations, vacancies, and legislative updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/may05_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Review of Casa Ladera LLC application to build a single‑family home on Old Town Road",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will consider an application by John Spier of Casa Ladera, LLC to construct a single‑family dwelling on Plat 6, Lot 2‑3, Old Town Road. It will also review an application by the Solar Initiative for an electric car charging station and related signage at Plat 6, Lot 71, Fire #16 Old Town Road, as well as a sign request from the Block Island Historical Society at Plat 6, Lot 1, Fire #18 Old Town Road. The commission will discuss the historical and architectural values of properties in Area 1 and the potential expansion of the historic district, and will approve the March 23, 2026 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/HDC/2026/apr27_26hdcag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Review",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear variance requests for two properties",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Review will meet to hear variance applications for a single-family dwelling on Beach Avenue and a request to continue a hearing for a home addition. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/zoning/2026/apr22_26zag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council adopts zoning amendment regarding basement area calculations",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council approved a zoning amendment to remove finished and unfinished basements from residential floor area calculations. The body also authorized a grant for pumpouts and appointed members to the water and sewer commissions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/apr15_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "4:00pm Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to act on FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the FY2027 budget for submission to the Financial Town Meeting. The body will also consider budget line amendments and discuss labor negotiations with the New Shoreham Employee’s Association.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/apr09_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "AGENDA - Apr. 8, 2026 - Planning Board Public Notice",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review zoning amendments for disc golf, cannabis, and housing",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Planning Board will discuss and act on multiple proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, including changes regarding disc golf, cannabis use, accessory dwelling units, and outdoor lighting. The board will also review a special use permit application and approve meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/planning/2026/apr08_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold public hearing on FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and act on the FY2027 budget. The body will also consider zoning ordinance amendments and negotiate with the New Shoreham Employee’s Association.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/apr06_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting - Budget Discussions",
   "headline": "Town Council will discuss and act on the FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 budget. Council members will discuss budget priorities and any proposed changes. The meeting may result in actions to adopt or modify the FY2027 budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/mar31_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting - Budget Discussions",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss FY 2027 budget, including community support and capital tax",
   "summary": "The New Shoreham Town Council will discuss the FY 2027 budget. The agenda item covers community support for agencies such as BI Health Services, BI Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Tri‑County Community Action, the Visitor Center, the Domestic Violence Center of South County, the Coast Guard Facility, and the BI Early Learning Center. The council will also review the capital tax component of the budget. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are detailed in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/NewShoreham-RI/council/2026/mar26_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI"
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