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 "city": "Blowing Rock",
 "state": "North Carolina",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/blowingrock.gov/",
 "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": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on FY 2026‑2027 budget with proposed 0.44‑cent tax increase",
   "summary": "The Town Council will consider the FY 2026‑2027 budget, which includes a recommended property‑tax increase of 0.44 cents. A public hearing will be held on the budget and on a speed‑limit reduction for Green Hill Road. Additional agenda items include a Great Trails State Program grant, an annexation request for Rictur Inc., and a proclamation for Blue Ridge Conservancy Trails Month.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-128",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "ABC Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-129",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-129",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Blowing Rock Planning Board to discuss commercial design and appearance",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will meet to discuss commercial design and appearance. The meeting also includes the approval of the agenda and the minutes from April 16, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-126",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-125",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-125",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-120",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "ABC Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-124",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-124",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold public hearing on Rictur INC annexation request",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss the manager's recommended budget and a potential speed limit reduction on Green Hill Road. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an annexation request from Rictur INC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-118",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-118",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-117",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-117",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-127",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-127",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "ABC Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-123",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04232026-123",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to discuss removing its role in Special Use Permit reviews",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will discuss a draft ordinance that would remove the board from the Special Use Permit review process. This proposal follows a general consensus reached by the board during its March meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-116",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Blowing Rock to hold public hearing on Laurel Hotel conditional rezoning",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning request for the Laurel Hotel Project. The council will also consider an annexation request and a budget amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-113",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-113",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "ABC Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-115",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03262026-115",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to swear in new members and select leadership",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will convene to approve minutes, swear in new members, and select a chair and vice-chair. The meeting agenda includes a variance request from KB2 Properties, LLC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-121",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03262026-121",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to discuss removing its advisory role on special use permits",
   "summary": "The Blowing Rock Planning Board will consider Council's recommendation to study removing the board's advisory step in the special use permit review process (option 4). The board will also review Conditional Zoning Permit #2024‑02 for The Laurel. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and officer selections will be completed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192026-109",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03192026-109",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider sewer project for Green Park Inn",
   "summary": "The Blowing Rock Town Council will review the FY 2024‑2025 audit and discuss a sewer project for the Green Park Inn, presented by Hannah Leskovec of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. with Planning Director Kevin Rothrock. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering a 2026‑03 budget amendment, approval of an April 15, 2026 tax advertisement date, and an appointment to the Watauga County Comprehensive Steering Committee. A closed‑session will address a potential property acquisition and the qualifications of a prospective public officer.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-108",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102026-108",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02262026-122",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02262026-122",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Blowing Rock Board of Commissioners to hold closed session",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a closed session. The session is designated to discuss the qualifications, performance, and employment conditions of a public officer or employee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-112",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02252026-112",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council will review qualifications of a public officer in closed session",
   "summary": "The Town Council will open with routine items, including a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and the administration of the oath of office to Interim Finance Director Mike Stanley. The primary business is a closed‑session discussion under NC 143‑318.11 (6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, and appointment conditions of an individual public officer or employee. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-111",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-111",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council holds closed session to review a public officer's qualifications",
   "summary": "The Blowing Rock Town Council will open the meeting with a call to order and a pledge of allegiance. The only substantive agenda item is a closed‑session discussion under NC 143‑318.11 (6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, and appointment conditions of a public officer or prospective employee. No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02192026-110",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02192026-110",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "ABC Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02192026-114",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02192026-114",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $55,310 sewer extension for Laurel Park Road",
   "summary": "The Blowing Rock Town Council will discuss a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment, tax release, tax refund, and a 3‑way stop at Wonderland Drive and Green Hill Road. They will also consider a request for the town to contribute $55,310 to extend a public sewer line for the Frantz property on Laurel Park Road. Special recognitions for the Watauga High School cross‑country and football state championship teams will be approved. The meeting includes public comments, closed‑session discussions on a potential property acquisition, and standard reports from officials.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-99",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102026-99",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council will discuss SUP vs Conditional Rezoning for the town",
   "summary": "The Blowing Rock Town Council meeting will include discussions on a SUP versus conditional rezoning proposal, a historic district matter, and workforce housing options. Additional topics include a shuttle service discussion, a parking enforcement update, and plans for a new website and council chambers audio/video system. The council will also receive board appointment information and address a Greenhill speeding issue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052026-98",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02052026-98",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss bonds for 2027‑2028 paving, sidewalks, and sewer expansion",
   "summary": "The Blowing Rock Town Council will review a mid‑year financial update and several infrastructure projects, including a reservoir evaluation and storm‑damage repair on Valley View Road. A discussion will focus on bonds for 2027‑2028 to fund paving, sidewalks, and sewer expansion. Additional topics include USDA water and wastewater projects, water distribution system replacements, and a water quality overview. The meeting will conclude with a TDA update before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042026-97",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042026-97",
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to discuss short-term rental laws and an appeal",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will discuss common law and ordinances regarding short-term rentals. The meeting also includes an appeal from Rock Pine Rentals, LLC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01292026-101",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.blowingrock.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}