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 "city": "Barrington",
 "state": "Rhode Island",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/barrington-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",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Amey Tucker Spencer Fund",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss 2026 budget for Amey Tucker Spencer Fund",
   "summary": "The Town Council, acting as trustees, will review and act on the Spencer Trust's budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous session and a period for public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2025/jul28_25atsag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-08",
   "body": "Amey Tucker Spencer Fund",
   "headline": "Town Council to review Spencer Trust budget for FY2026",
   "summary": "The Town Council, acting as trustees of the Amey Tucker Spencer Fund, will review the Spencer Trust's budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous July 28, 2025, session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Spec. Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council to vote on financing the Landfill 4 Solar Project with Solect Energy",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will consider a resolution to authorize financing for the proposed Landfill 4 Solar Project and approve an agreement with Solect Energy. The meeting also includes a resignation filing for Councilwoman Kathleen R. Berard, a victualing license for Adelia Coffeehouse, a Class F license for Holy Angels Church pasta dinner, and discussion of charter changes under a Financial Town Referendum. Public comment will follow before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/jun30_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Council-Plan Mtg.",
   "headline": "Barrington council and planning board discuss comprehensive plan draft",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan 2024-2025 Draft and review the plan schedule. The session includes a report from the Town Manager and Planning Director and allows for public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/jun22_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Spec. Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council to authorize funding for Bay Spring Community Center renovation",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on authorizing additional funding for the construction and architectural services of the Bay Spring Community Center renovation project. The meeting also includes a discussion on audit services and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/jun16_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Amey Tucker Spencer Fund",
   "headline": "Town Council will consider housing assistance changes and the Spencer Fund budget",
   "summary": "The Spencer Board of Trustees will approve minutes from its May 5, 2025 meeting. Trustees will discuss and act on a Housing Board proposal to revise the First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program guidelines. They will also discuss and act on the Spencer Fund budget. The agenda includes a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2025/jun02_25atsag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council will consider the FY 2027 municipal budget",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on the FY 2027 municipal budget. It will also consider a financial town referendum for charter changes, a contract to operate a sauna at Town Beach, and several ordinance amendments. Additional items include approval of surplus police vehicles for disposal and routine consent agenda actions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/jun01_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "body": "Spec. Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council will discuss the Financial Town Referendum mailer and funding sources",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will meet on May 8, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to consider two items. First, council members will discuss and act on information for the Financial Town Referendum (FTR) mailer and its funding sources. Second, they will consider a resolution honoring Barrington’s enslaved patriots and fallen soldiers Jack Allin and Cato Bannister of the American Revolution. The meeting will also include a public comment period before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/may08_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Amey Tucker Spencer Fund",
   "headline": "Trustees discuss using funds for affordable housing",
   "summary": "The Spencer Trust Board will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss using trust funds for affordable housing as defined by the state.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2025/may05_25atsag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Barrington Town Council to discuss solar project and financial reports",
   "summary": "The Town Council will discuss a solar project at landfill #4 and review the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The body will also consider several ordinance amendments and board appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/may04_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Spec. Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss and act on COA FY 26-27 budget amendments",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will meet to discuss and act on proposed amendments to the Council on Aging (COA) budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/apr23_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Cte. on Approp.",
   "headline": "Budget hearing presentation and discussion of upcoming town referendum",
   "summary": "The Barrington Committee on Appropriations will hold a budget hearing. The agenda includes a presentation of the town budget and a discussion of the upcoming financial town referendum process. Public comment will follow before the meeting adjourns.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/coa/2026/apr15coa_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Cte. on Approp. Budget Hearing",
   "headline": "Barrington holds first public hearing on 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The Committee on Appropriations will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget at the Town Council Chambers on April 8, 2026. The meeting includes a presentation and a period for public comment. A second budget hearing is scheduled for April 15, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/coa/2026/apr08coa_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Amey Tucker Spencer Fund",
   "headline": "Spencer Board of Trustees to discuss Super-Senior financial assistance",
   "summary": "The Town Council, acting as Trustees of the Amey Tucker Spencer Fund, will meet to discuss and act on the \"Super-Senior\" Financial Assistance Program. The board will also review minutes from the January 13, 2025, meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2025/apr07_25atsag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Council will consider FY2027 budget amendment for new refuse contract and fuel funding",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on several items, including a proposed amendment to the FY2027 municipal budget to cover the cost of a new refuse and recycling contract and increased gasoline and diesel funding for Public Works and Public Safety. The Council will also consider a grant of easement for 84 Upland Way, a RIDOT parade/event permit for the Tough Tiger Obstacle Road Race, and various public‑works bids. Additional agenda items include ordinance amendments, resolutions supporting state housing bills, and interviews for board vacancies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/apr06_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Cte. on Approp.",
   "headline": "Committee votes on the town's preliminary budget",
   "summary": "The Barrington Committee on Appropriations will review and act on operating and capital budget requests for the town and Barrington Public Schools. It will then vote on the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal period. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/coa/2026/mar17coa_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Cte. on Approp.",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss Barrington town and school budget requests",
   "summary": "The Committee on Appropriations will meet on March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Barrington Town Hall Council Chambers. The committee will consider the operating and capital budget requests for the Town of Barrington and for Barrington Public Schools. The agenda also includes approval of the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes and a period for public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/coa/2026/mar12coa_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Cte. on Approp.",
   "headline": "Town to discuss operating and capital budget requests",
   "summary": "The Committee on Appropriations will review and discuss the Town of Barrington's operating and capital budget requests, as well as the Barrington Public Schools' budget requests. The meeting will be held at Barrington Town Hall on March 10, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/coa/2026/mar10coa_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Barrington Council to discuss road paving, speed cameras, and affordable housing",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will meet to discuss and act on road paving and sidewalk projects, speed cameras, and affordable housing. The meeting includes executive sessions on collective bargaining and school safety, followed by consent agenda items and interviews for board vacancies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/mar09_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Cte. on Approp.",
   "headline": "Barrington committee to discuss school budget requests",
   "summary": "The Committee on Appropriations will meet to discuss operating and capital budget requests from the Barrington Public Schools. The meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/coa/2026/mar04coa_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Jt. Cte. on Approp.-School",
   "headline": "Presentation and discussion of Barrington Public Schools budget requests",
   "summary": "The Committee on Appropriations – School will approve minutes from the May 28, 2025 and June 3, 2025 meetings, receive a presentation of the Barrington Public Schools operating and capital budget requests, and discuss those requests. The agenda also includes public comment before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/coa/2026/mar03coa_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Spec. Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss FY 2026-27 budgets and school facility bonds",
   "summary": "The Town Council will discuss and act on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets. The body will also consider exceeding the 4% tax levy increase cap and the issuance of bonds for school and infrastructure projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/mar02_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss flood risk, budget, and mooring fees",
   "summary": "The Town Council will meet to discuss the Capstone Presentation for the Brickyard Pond and Mussachuck Creek flood risk reduction project, revise the Home Repair Program budget, and consider amendments to the town's fee and fine schedule, including harbor mooring fees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/feb02_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Spec. Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Council will consider naming the dog park at Haines Memorial after Christine Conrad Lane",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will meet on January 22, 2026 to consider two resolutions. One resolution asks the Rhode Island General Assembly to enact legislation naming the dog park at Haines Memorial State Park in honor of Christine Conrad Lane. The other resolution seeks to recognize January 30, 2026 as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. The meeting will adjourn after these items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/jan22_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Amey Tucker Spencer Fund",
   "headline": "Town Council will discuss the FY2027 Spencer Fund budget",
   "summary": "The Spencer Board of Trustees meeting will approve minutes from the Spencer Trust meeting held on September 8, 2025 and consider the budget for the Amey Tucker Spencer Fund for fiscal year 2027. The agenda also includes a public comment period before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/jun01_26atsag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss dog park fees, vehicle purchases, and electricity supply",
   "summary": "The Barrington Town Council will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a proposal to increase dog license fees, the purchase of new dump trucks and a passenger van, and an extension of the town's electricity supply agreement. The meeting also includes the swearing in of new fire department members and the approval of reappointments to various town boards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Barrington-ri/council/2026/jan05_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri"
  }
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}