{
 "city": "Bradford County",
 "state": "Pennsylvania",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bradfordcountypa.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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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission seeks conditional approval for Vato Solar project in Springfield Township",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider several subdivision modification requests and new development applications. It will review and vote on conditional or preliminary approvals for multiple solar energy projects, including the Vato Solar facility at 5162 Springfield Rd. The commission will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-261",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Bradford County Prison Board to approve minutes and discuss business",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Prison Board will convene to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting and discuss unfinished and new business. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-259",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider amending land development ordinance and approving $10,000 donation",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 2026-02, amending the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). They will also vote on several personnel hires, contract renewals, and a $10,000 donation from Act 13 funds to the Abuse Rape Crisis Center. Additionally, the board will consider proclaiming July 19-25 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week and approve temporary easements for sewer and water line construction in Wysox Township.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-260",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider FY 2026-2027 Human Services Development Fund allocations",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners will discuss funding allocations for several human services organizations and approve various service agreements. The board will also consider personnel hires, a contract for vote-by-mail packets, and new veteran tax exemptions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-258",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to reconsider bids for Veterans Building",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to take from the table and consider bids for the Veterans Building. The agenda also includes public comment on any item. No other business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-256",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Data center amendment working group meets before regular planning commission",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will first hold a Data Center Amendment Working Group session at 5 PM to discuss potential changes to data center regulations. At the 6 PM regular meeting, they will approve minutes, receive a monthly report, and accept 11 new subdivision or land development applications. The commission will also consider conditional preliminary approval for several major projects, including a crypto data mine, two 3-megawatt solar farms, a fuel station and convenience store, and a major modification to an existing permit. Subdivision modification requests for two properties are also up for review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-255",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Prison board to consider approving SOP 17.4",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Prison Board will meet to approve minutes from May 14, 2026, hear the warden's report, and consider a standard operating procedure (SOP 17.4). The agenda also includes visitors' remarks and an executive session. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-253",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider land bank ordinance, $8,500 canine donation",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 2026-01 to designate the Redevelopment Authority as a land bank. They also will vote on an $8,500 donation to Towanda Borough for a drug enforcement canine, multiple personnel hires and transfers, and various contract renewals. Proclamations include June as Dairy Awareness Month.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-254",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider SALDO ordinance amendment and various service contracts",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners are meeting to discuss personnel hires, committee appointments, and several service agreements. The body will consider advertising a proposed amendment to the SALDO ordinance and reviewing contracts for children's services and technology.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-249",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission considers new data center development standards",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Planning Commission is considering a proposed amendment (2026-01) to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, introducing new standards specifically for data center facilities. The draft includes definitions, setback and buffering requirements, impact mitigation, utility and power infrastructure rules, lighting and security standards, community impact analysis, and decommissioning mandates with financial security. No vote is recorded in the agenda; this item is under discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-247",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review crypto data mine and multiple solar projects",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider approval of minutes, accept new subdivision applications, and review several subdivision modification requests. Major land development reviews include a crypto data mine expansion, a Dunkin Donuts, and five solar energy projects seeking conditional or preliminary approval. The commission will also act on modification requests for lots lacking street access or on-lot septic systems.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-246",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-246",
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Bradford County Planning Commission adopts updated bylaws",
   "summary": "The provided document consists of the Final By Laws V5.8.2026 for the Bradford County Planning Commission. It outlines the commission's membership, officer roles, meeting procedures, and code of conduct.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-248",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Commissioners approve $25,000 for Troy Community Pool",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners are deciding to allocate a donation of $25,000 to the Troy Community Pool for improvements. The resolution cites state law regarding park and recreation funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-252",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider advertising land bank ordinance to address blight",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners will consider authorizing the advertisement of a proposed land bank ordinance, as well as numerous personnel actions including hires and transfers across multiple departments. They are also set to vote on several proclamations, service contracts, and a grant application for probation services. The agenda includes a salary board meeting to set hourly rates for new and transferred employees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-245",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Bradford County Prison Board to consider changing June meeting date",
   "summary": "The Prison Board will meet to review the Warden's report and approve previous minutes. The board is considering moving the June 11 meeting to June 10, 2026, at 11:30.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-244",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on MOU with 8 school districts for mental health services",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners will consider multiple personnel actions, including transfers and hires in corrections and children and youth services. They will also vote on several contracts and agreements, including a Memorandum of Understanding with eight school districts for mental health services, the sale of five tax-repository parcels for $100 each, and the creation of a new Property Records Investigator position. Additionally, the board will consider proclamations, tax exemptions for veterans, and a canvassing schedule for the upcoming primary election.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-242",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning commission weighs solar farms, crypto mine, and Dunkin' Donuts",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider conditional/preliminary approval for several land developments, including a Dunkin' Donuts in Wysox Township, a Dollar General in Rome, a crypto data mine in Towanda, and multiple 3-megawatt solar projects in Canton, Sheshequin, Orwell, and Springfield townships. Also up for discussion are three subdivision modification requests involving street frontage and on-lot septic requirements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-241",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-241",
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Bradford County revises 2021 Community Development Block Grant funding",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is voting on Resolution No. 2026-09 to revise the Fiscal Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The revision moves $44.00 from the completed Abuse and Rape Crisis Center Repair project to the Child Hunger Outreach Partners Exterior Masonry Repair activity.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-250",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Prison Board meeting agenda lists routine procedural items",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Prison Board will conduct its regular meeting on April 9, 2026. Items include a call to order, visitors' remarks, approval of the March 12, 2026 minutes, a Warden’s Report, communications, unfinished business, new business, an executive session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-240",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider hires, contracts, tax exemptions, and election authorizations",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners will vote on personnel actions, including hiring five part‑time corrections officers, a community service supervisor, and a transfer to a mental‑health specialist. They will also approve several contracts and resolutions, such as audit services, agreements with the River Valley YMCA, and tax‑exemption status for three veteran property owners. Additional items include authorizing election‑related advertising and testing for the May 19, 2026 primary election.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-239",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04092026-239",
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Commissioners approve reallocation of $122,952 in FY 2025 CDBG funds",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to revise the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant program. The revision reallocates $50,000 from the withdrawn Lackawanna College activity and $6,655 from the Housing Rehabilitation activity to increase the Supporting Area Families Everyday Accessibility repairs budget to $91,000. It also moves $72,952 from the withdrawn PennYork Opportunities Village Hub Café activity to fund Sayre Borough Crosswalk improvements for a total of $90,088.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-251",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Bradford County proposes new public meeting participation policy",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is considering Resolution No. 2026-08 to establish standards for public comment at county board and committee meetings. The policy defines who may speak, time limits for comments, and rules for recording meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-238",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Bradford County asks EPA and DEP to study PFAS in biosolids",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Commissioners adopted a resolution urging the Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to update regulations regarding the application of biosolids on agricultural lands. The resolution specifically calls for research into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as 'forever chemicals,' which are not currently tested for in biosolids.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-236",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Bradford County Commissioners to consider new public meeting policy and grants",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel transfers and hires, including corrections officers. They are considering a new Public Meeting Participation Policy and a $62,371.00 Juvenile Probation Program Grant. The meeting also includes actions by the Salary and Assessment Boards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-230",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03262026-230",
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews approval of a 3‑MW solar project in Canton Township",
   "summary": "The Bradford County Planning Commission met on March 17, 2026 to consider a range of subdivision plans, land development applications, and major projects. The agenda included approvals of several minor subdivisions and motions to table or conditionally approve larger developments such as a solar facility in Orwell Township, a 3‑MW solar project in Canton Township, a Dollar General retail store in Windham Township, and a crypto data mining site in Towanda. Motions on each item were carried unanimously, with some items tabled for further review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-243",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bradfordcountypa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}