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 "city": "Tiverton",
 "state": "Rhode Island",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/Tiverton-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": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to vote on charter amendments for November ballot",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the town charter, including changes to land sales, council terms, and the elimination of the elected budget committee. The council will also consider a ballot question regarding the sale of a specific parcel of town-owned land.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Tiverton Town Council to discuss proposed FY27 Unified Budget",
   "summary": "The Town Council will consider a proposed FY27 Unified Budget of $62,336,256, which includes a proposed 1.5% property tax increase. The body will also discuss various charter amendments and a moratorium extension for Bay Street.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to consider FY2027 Unified Budget and 1.5% property tax increase",
   "summary": "The council will vote on the FY2027 Unified Budget ordinance, which proposes a 1.5% property tax increase raising the rate to $11.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. It will also approve FY26 budget transfers for the Department of Public Works and the Police Department, and hold public hearings on several sound‑variance requests and a fireworks license. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals and various general business discussions.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council reaches consensus on several town charter amendments",
   "summary": "The Town Council discussed and reached a consensus on proposed amendments to the town charter. These changes affect the size and structure of various boards and the nature of the Town Clerk position.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/jun01_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to consider HVAC bid and school deficit resolution",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council will discuss awarding several contracts for town demolition, vehicle surplus, and HVAC services. The body will also consider a joint resolution regarding the FY25 School Department deficit and a change to the cemetery grave lot refund policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/may26_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council adopts FY27 preliminary budget with 1.5% property tax increase",
   "summary": "The council approved funding to advertise proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances that would add Section 2-107(g) for casino gaming revenue used for capital projects. It then adopted the preliminary FY27 budget ordinance, which includes a 1.5% property tax increase estimated at about $60 per year for a $375,000 home. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/may12_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council approves extensive amendments to Tiverton zoning ordinance",
   "summary": "The council held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances and, after no public comments, approved numerous revisions covering definitions, zoning districts, accessory dwelling units, accessory structures, and special use permits. Several resolutions were also adopted, including a sales‑tax measure on beach parking fees and changes to the town budget. Additional actions addressed committee composition and a new video‑recording account.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/may11_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council postpones vote on FY27 school budget to next meeting",
   "summary": "The Town Council reviewed the proposed FY2027 expenditure budget for the Tiverton School Department, which totals $36,769,769 and includes staffing reductions and cost‑saving measures. Council members also discussed FY27 revenue projections such as building permits, PAYT transfer, general‑fund withdrawals and hotel tax. No votes were taken; the school budget vote was tabled until the next meeting and a May 12 meeting was scheduled to finalize the preliminary budget and set a public hearing date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/may07_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council discussed FY27 municipal budget for all departments",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council entered an executive session to consider collective bargaining matters under R.I. Gen. Laws §42-46-5(a)(2). After returning to open session, the council voted 5-1-1 to seal the executive‑session minutes and also voted 5-1-1 to continue the town employee health‑care coverage as is. The council then reviewed and discussed the proposed FY27 expenditure budget for every municipal department, but no vote was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/apr30_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council approves extensive zoning ordinance amendments",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council adopted the consent agenda, appointing new members to the Harbor, Conservation, and Recreation commissions. The council approved a private detective license renewal for Charles Mulcahy. It also approved an amendment to Summer Camp fee provisions in the Code of Ordinances. Finally, the council adopted a series of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance covering definitions, district rules, accessory dwelling units, and other zoning regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/apr27_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "CANCELLED - Apr. 23, 2026 - Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Tiverton Special Town Council Meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Special Town Council Meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a proposed review and vote on the FY27 Expenditure Budget for the Department of Public Works and Fire Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/apr23_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council approved two 2026 community events: National Night Out and Child Safety Day",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council met on April 13, 2026 to consider routine consent agenda items, a DPW budget transfer, and several appointments. Councilors voted to approve the National Night Out softball tournament at Bulgarmarsh on August 29 and a Child Safety & Wellness Day at 300 Industrial Way on June 6. They also appointed Paul Amaral to the Board of Canvassers and reappointed three Open Space and Land Preservation Commission members. All motions passed unanimously.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/apr13_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Joint Workshop",
   "headline": "Tiverton council discusses zoning amendments with Planning Board",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council and Planning Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss proposed zoning amendments. The agenda outlines specific changes to definitions, zoning districts, use regulations, and dimensional requirements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/mar31_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Tiverton Town Council approves special event permits and sound variances",
   "summary": "The Town Council approved several special event permits for runs and rides, as well as sound variances for weddings. The Council postponed a decision on a bazaar at the Four Corners Arts Center to allow for a formal parking and logistics plan. A workshop for proposed zoning ordinance amendments is scheduled for March 31, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/mar23_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-21",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss and possibly vote on charter amendment proposals",
   "summary": "The Special Town Council meeting will discuss proposed charter amendments from the Charter Review Commission and from council members. Items include Councilor Paull's proposal to eliminate the Budget Committee or create a Budget Advisory Committee, and Councilor Perry's proposal to reduce the Planning Board from nine to seven members. The council may also vote to direct the Town Solicitor to prepare documents for the selected amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/mar21_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-21",
   "body": "Sepcial Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council approves charter amendment package and directs solicitor to draft changes",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council met to consider a series of charter amendment proposals presented by the Charter Review Commission and individual council members. After discussion, the council reached consensus on several amendments—including four‑year council terms, appointing the town treasurer, and updating planning and zoning board structures—and voted to have the town solicitor prepare the necessary documents. The meeting also addressed proposals to eliminate the Budget Committee and reduce the Planning Board size, which will be examined in future workshops.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/mar21_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves consent agenda, discusses trash barrel system",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council approved a consent agenda with several exceptions, including minutes and reports. The meeting focused on public comments regarding a proposed automated trash barrel system and the state's affordable housing laws.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/mar09_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-28",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council discusses Blizzard 2026 cleanup and possible emergency funding",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council held a special meeting to discuss cleanup efforts after the February 2026 blizzard. Council members and administrators reviewed the response, the possibility of declaring a local state of emergency, and potential funding sources such as casino funds and FEMA reimbursement. No formal decisions were recorded; the discussion focused on future actions and after‑action reporting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/feb28_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council votes down Production Way abandonment, a 4‑3 split",
   "summary": "The Tiverton Town Council approved routine consent‑agenda items, including $666.97 tax‑assessor abatements, fire‑department budget transfers of $8,250 and $5,000, and a letter of support for the Mount Hope Bridge Rehabilitation project. Council members presented 2026 legislative priorities and appointed Michael J. Cavanagh to the Open Space and Land Preservation Commission and Brad Blair Labine to the Historical Cemeteries Commission. In the advertised public hearing, Councilors voted on the petition to abandon Production Way (parcels #109‑705, #109‑706, #109‑707) and the motion failed 4‑3.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/feb09_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "7:00pm Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Tiverton Town Council approves new ordinances for feral cats and wildlife feeding",
   "summary": "The Town Council discussed 2026 legislative priorities and approved several special event permits. The body also voted on new animal control ordinances and appointed a new Tree Warden.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/jan29_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "6:30pm Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council discusses proposed zoning amendments",
   "summary": "The Town Council of Tiverton is discussing a comprehensive set of proposed zoning amendments, including changes to definitions, use regulations, and dimensional requirements. Councilor Committo expressed disappointment with the time allocated for the discussion and requested a line-by-line review with the Planning Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/jan29_26tc2.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Joint Workshop",
   "headline": "Tiverton officials discuss Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget process",
   "summary": "The Town Council, School Committee, and Budget Committee held a joint workshop to review budget submission deadlines. Superintendent Haskins anticipates a reduction in school aid due to the current funding formula and lower student counts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/jan13_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Tiverton Town Council awards solar project to Kearsarge Energy",
   "summary": "The Town Council voted unanimously to award a request for proposals to Kearsarge Energy for a solar panel project at the former Tiverton landfill. The body also approved several traffic and business ordinance amendments and swore in three new police officers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Tiverton-ri/council/2026/jan12_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/Tiverton-RI"
  }
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