{
 "city": "Bourne",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bourne-ma.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": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Library Building Committee",
   "headline": "Library Building Committee to review draft RFQ for design services",
   "summary": "The Bourne Library Building Committee will meet to discuss completed studies, review a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services, and address Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) matters. The committee will also set the next meeting date for August 19, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-1351",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to hear two zoning appeals: Sandwich Road foundation setback and Williston Road floor area overage",
   "summary": "The Bourne Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two applications: a continued hearing for a foundation setback variance at 886 Sandwich Road, and a new hearing for a 10% gross floor area overage for a proposed single-family home at 510 Williston Road. The board may deliberate and vote on both items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-1330",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Community Engagement",
   "headline": "Bourne Community Engagement Committee meets August 5, 2026",
   "summary": "The Bourne Community Engagement Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on August 5, 2026, at 4:00 pm. The session is primarily procedural, with no substantive decisions or votes listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-1347",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Water Districts",
   "headline": "North Sagamore Water District to close on solar array purchase",
   "summary": "The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss and potentially vote on closing a solar array purchase and a cybersecurity discussion. The agenda is brief with only three items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-1352",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review coastal projects and policy updates",
   "summary": "The Bourne Conservation Commission will review multiple coastal projects including residential additions, septic replacements, and a gas pipeline relocation. They will also discuss policy updates on wetlands regulations and application requirements, and vote on holding a conservation restriction for a property on MacArthur Boulevard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-1348",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Housing Partnership Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1354",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1353",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to advertise Planning Board and School Committee vacancies",
   "summary": "The Bourne Select Board will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss and possibly vote on advertising vacancies for the Planning Board and School Committee. The meeting will also include updates on town infrastructure projects, special event road use requests, and a contract for a Police Station Roof Building Committee project manager.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1350",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to advertise Planning Board and School Committee vacancies",
   "summary": "The Bourne Select Board will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss and possibly vote on advertising vacancies for the Planning Board and School Committee. The meeting will also cover updates on town projects, including the Police Station Roof Building Committee’s recommendation to hire an Owner’s Project Manager and engineering updates for local roads and drainage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1349",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Design Review Committee",
   "headline": "Design Review Committee to review signage for G & S Marine, Inc.",
   "summary": "The Design Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 23, 2026. The body will also review signage requests for G & S Marine, Inc. at 8 Holt Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1344",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Cable, Internet & Telecommunications Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss advice on non-operational fiber connection at community building",
   "summary": "The Bourne Cable, Internet & Telecommunications Advisory Committee will meet to review the status of a fiber connection at a community building that remains non-operational. Members may provide advice to the Select Board on next steps. No votes are scheduled, and the meeting will be held via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-1346",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Cable, Internet & Telecommunications Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to advise Select Board on stalled fiber connection at Community building",
   "summary": "The Cable, Internet & Telecommunications Advisory Committee will discuss what advice to provide to the Select Board regarding the fiber connection from the Community building, which remains non-operational. The meeting is held via Zoom and includes standard procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-1339",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Community Engagement",
   "headline": "Bourne Community Engagement Committee to discuss Cape Cod Canal and Witches Walk",
   "summary": "The Bourne Community Engagement Committee is meeting to review minutes and discuss specific community projects. The agenda includes items related to the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber and the Bourne Youth Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-1342",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Police Station Roof Replacement Building Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to interview final candidates for Police Station roof project manager",
   "summary": "The Police Station Roof Replacement Building Committee will interview three final candidates for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) role. The committee may vote to recommend a candidate to the Select Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-1343",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to hold demolition delay hearing for 28 Wenaumet Bluffs Drive",
   "summary": "The Bourne Historical Commission will meet on July 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Reading Room of the Jonathan Bourne Historical Center. The sole substantive item is a demolition delay hearing for a property at 28 Wenaumet Bluffs Drive in Pocasset. The meeting will then adjourn.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1340",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07282026-1340",
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Open Space Committee",
   "headline": "Open Space Committee to appoint two members to Community Preservation Committee",
   "summary": "The Bourne Open Space Committee will vote to appoint two members to the Community Preservation Committee for three-year terms. The committee will also discuss updating the town's Open Space/Recreation Plan, review membership status, and consider scheduling future meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-1338",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Community Preservation Committee",
   "headline": "CPC to review and vote on revised Community Preservation Act application",
   "summary": "The Community Preservation Committee will review and vote on a revised Community Preservation Act application and discuss the schedule for the October 19, 2026 Special Town Meeting. Public comment will be taken. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-1341",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Board of Registrars",
   "headline": "Board to vote on appointing Penny Bergeson as Assistant Registrar",
   "summary": "The Board of Registrars will meet to vote on appointing Penny Bergeson as an Assistant Registrar. Other items not listed may also be discussed as permitted by the Open Meeting Law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-1335",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Water Districts",
   "headline": "Bid opening for Black Pond Well",
   "summary": "The North Sagamore Water District Board of Water Commissioners will open bids for the Black Pond Well project. The meeting also includes time for any business not anticipated within 48 hours and commissioner comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-1336",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Trustees of the Jonathan Bourne Public Library",
   "headline": "Library trustees to discuss MBLC construction requirements",
   "summary": "The Jonathan Bourne Public Library trustees will discuss Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners construction requirements and review working group membership for facilities and public engagement. The meeting also includes updates on the Library Building Committee, FY27 Action Plan, and maintenance issues.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1333",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Water Districts",
   "headline": "North Sagamore Water District to discuss well, tank, truck, and solar array",
   "summary": "The North Sagamore Water District Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially vote on items including the Black Pond Well, Clark Road Tank, a new truck purchase, an update on the solar array procurement, and an on-call emergency repair and maintenance contract. The board will also consider abatement requests for 51 Canal Street and 75 Hunters Brook Road, and hear a report from the Superintendent. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a report from the Treasurer.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1334",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss MassDOT meeting attendance",
   "summary": "The Select Board will discuss attendance at a MassDOT meeting. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1328",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Planning",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider subdivision at 115 Red Brook Harbor Rd",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will continue a hearing on a subdivision application for 115 Red Brook Harbor Road, which would create one unbuildable lot and one buildable single-family lot in an R-40 District. They will also continue a site plan review and special permit application for a change in use at 74 Cranberry Highway to allow multi-family residential development in a mixed-use zone.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1326",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to address body art shop violations at 23 Canal St",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will hold a public meeting to discuss a failure to comply with body art regulations and lack of operating permits at 23 Canal St, Apt 4, following a notice of violation and a final notice. The agenda also includes public comment, the Health Director's report, and approval of minutes from prior meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1323",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to address body art shop violation and site assignment",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will discuss a notice of violation for a body art business at 23 Canal St, Apt 4, for failing to comply with regulations and obtain permits. They will also review an update on the Integrated Solid Waste Management facility project and vote on hiring a hearing officer for the site assignment process.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1332",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Police Station Roof Replacement Building Committee",
   "headline": "Police station roof replacement committee to rank design firms and set interview schedule",
   "summary": "The committee will review and score responses to a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the police station roof replacement project, rank all respondents, and select at least three firms to invite for interviews. They will also finalize the interview structure and schedule interviews for July 29.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1331",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss Sagamore Bridge replacement ahead of July 23 public hearing",
   "summary": "The Select Board will discuss the Sagamore Bridge replacement project, including comments in advance of a July 23 public hearing and an MOU request to the Cape Cod Commission. They will also vote on changes to the Pan-Mass Challenge event, appoint a town moderator, and consider a letter on precinct polling locations for the Sept. 1 state primary. Other items include a joint meeting to appoint Harold Skelton to the Veterans' Community Building Trustees and a vote on a liquor license for Cataumet Fish.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1329",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to hold executive session on Town Administrator contract negotiations",
   "summary": "The Select Board will enter executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically to align the performance review timeframe with the current Town Administrator contract. The board will not reconvene in open session afterward.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1327",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "ISWM Building Committee",
   "headline": "Town of Bourne ISWM Committee to discuss Office & Garage and Waste Management Facility updates",
   "summary": "The Integrated Solid Waste Management Committee will review and approve minutes from June 23, 2026, and receive updates on the Office & Maintenance Garage (design, construction, bird wire) and the Waste Management Facility (Weston & Sampson update, cost estimates, permitting, salt shed, fire rover). The overall schedule and budget will also be discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1325",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Trustees of the Veterans Memorial Community Center",
   "headline": "Trustee discusses goals, resignation, and new member appointment",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will discuss goals for the remainder of the year, accept minutes, and address a trustee's planned resignation upon the sale of her home. A joint meeting with the Bourne Select Board is scheduled to appoint a new member.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1324",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Assessors",
   "headline": "Bourne Assessors to review minutes and monthly reports in July 2026 meeting",
   "summary": "The Bourne Board of Assessors will hold a meeting to review minutes from its May 1, 2026 session, sign monthly reports, and may enter executive session to review exemption applications. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1322",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on alcohol waiver and liquor license for Phinney’s Harbor Day",
   "summary": "The Bourne Select Board will meet via Zoom to deliberate and vote on items including a waiver to allow alcohol in the parking lot adjacent to Monument Beach and a one-day liquor license for Susan Belekewicz at the Bourne Boating School for Phinney’s Harbor Day on August 1, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1321",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bourne-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}