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 "city": "Caroline County",
 "state": "Maryland",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/carolinecounty.org/",
 "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": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1919",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Liquor Board (Board of License Commissioners)",
   "headline": "Board to consider temporary liquor licenses for several community events",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners will review applications for temporary liquor licenses. The agenda lists five one‑day events in Ridgely, Greensboro, and Denton that seek approval. The board will decide whether to grant each license during the July 22 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1918",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners will vote on a $300,000 culvert contract and a Burn Ban bill",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Commissioners will hold a legislative session to consider the third reading of Legislative Bill #2026-005 (Burn Ban) and the first reading of an update to the Purchasing Code. The action agenda includes a $300,000 contract for culvert and excavating work and a resolution to place a temporary moratorium on data centers. A consent agenda contains multiple purchase orders, including a $718,174.35 contract with American Paving and a $193,103.00 agreement with Motorola Solutions, as well as personnel and emergency‑management items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1917",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews draft implementation chapter of Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Planning Commission will review the Draft Implementation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes updates from the Board of Zoning Appeals and the department, as well as open discussion and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1916",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Police Accountability Board",
   "headline": "Police Accountability Board to elect Chair and Vice Chair",
   "summary": "The Police Accountability Board will review and approve previous closed meeting minutes and then discuss and vote on electing a Chair and Vice Chair for the Administrative Charging Committee for the upcoming fiscal year, as required by the county code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1910",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Commissioners approve nearly $1.1 million in contracts for inmate services and equipment",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Board of Commissioners will consider the FY 2027 Board of Education budget and the Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR) annual plan. A consent agenda includes multiple procurement contracts, the largest being a $991,118 agreement for inmate health services. The meeting also contains a closed‑session session for legal counsel to discuss the County’s options for regulating data centers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1915",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Liquor Board (Board of License Commissioners)",
   "headline": "New liquor license for Tuckahoe Diner up for public hearing",
   "summary": "The Board of License Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a new Class B on-premise beer, wine, and liquor license for Tuckahoe Diner at 9 Central Avenue, Ridgely. The board will also consider extending licensed premise areas for two outdoor concerts at Choptank River Yacht Club in Denton.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1911",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Police Accountability Board",
   "headline": "Police board to vote on Administrative Charging Committee member",
   "summary": "The Police Accountability Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on appointing a member to the Administrative Charging Committee. The board will first go into closed session under state law to discuss the appointment. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a closed session report out.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1909",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wolf Road repairs contract and $1.39M radio contract on agenda",
   "summary": "This meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple purchase orders and agreements, and an action item for a road repairs contract. The consent agenda features a $1,392,311.53 portable radio solution from Motorola and a $77,164.80 HR software from NEOGOV. The action agenda is a vote on a contract with Richard Breeding Excavating for Wolf Road repairs at $366,425.14. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel and security discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1912",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Board to randomly select precincts for comprehensive audit",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Board of Elections will hold a meeting to randomly select precincts for a comprehensive audit. The meeting includes only procedural items beyond the audit selection.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1914",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 195-ft cell tower special use exception",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Arcola Towers LLC for a Special Use Exception to construct a 195-foot monopole cell tower within a 50x50-foot compound on the south side of Shore Highway near Bullock Road in Federalsburg.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1908",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Police Accountability Board",
   "headline": "Board will interview applicants for Administrative Charging Committee in closed session",
   "summary": "The board will approve the minutes from its June 8 meeting. In a closed‑session portion, the board will discuss and interview candidates for the Administrative Charging Committee, which oversees charging decisions. The meeting will then reconvene in open session before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1900",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122026-1903",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review MALPF easement applications and TDR program",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Planning Commission will review and comment on the Maryland Department of Planning Annual Report, the 2026 MALPF easement applications, and the annual Transferrable Development Rights (TDR) Program. The meeting also includes department updates, open discussion among commissioners, and public comment. No BZA updates are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1905",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Commissioners to adopt FY2027 operating and capital budgets",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Commissioners will consider resolutions to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets and amend the county fee schedule. They will also hold a third reading on a property maintenance ordinance regarding rubbish and garbage, and discuss new open-air burning regulations. The consent agenda includes contracts, grants, and appointments, followed by a closed session on a business expansion proposal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1904",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Police Accountability Board",
   "headline": "Board holds closed‑session interviews for County Board appointment",
   "summary": "The Police Accountability Board will meet in closed session to interview applicants for an appointment to a County Board, specifically the Administrative Charging Committee. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session before adjourning. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1899",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Maryland environment secretary visits for site tours and discussions",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners are hosting Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary McIlwain for a visit that includes a roundtable discussion on environmental initiatives and infrastructure, followed by site visits to West Denton and the Pealiquor Road Neighborhood Storm Management Project. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a fact-finding and tour meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1902",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Ethics Commission",
   "headline": "Ethics Commission to review County Commissioner applicant financial information",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Ethics Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from a previous closed meeting. The body will enter a closed session to discuss County Commissioner applicants' names and financial information and seek legal advice regarding financial disclosure forms.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1895",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners hold FY2027 budget workshop, discuss park and library leases",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Commissioners will hold a Fiscal Year 2027 budget workshop and discuss a safety campaign, Phase II of the North County Regional Park, and a lease for the Greensboro Branch Library. The consent agenda includes several insurance renewals, a contract renewal with NEOGOV, and an amendment to personnel rules. A closed session is scheduled to discuss appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1901",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Police Accountability Board",
   "headline": "Police Accountability Board to consider sheriff's request on charging committee appointments",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Police Accountability Board will review complaints reviewed by the ACC since its last meeting and discuss a request from the sheriff regarding law enforcement participation in the charging committee appointment process. The board will also receive reports from the sheriff and Denton Police covering community policing activities, policy changes, and statistical data on arrests and staffing. A public comment period is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1898",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Liquor Board (Board of License Commissioners)",
   "headline": "Liquor Board reviews temporary license requests for local events",
   "summary": "The Board of License Commissioners is meeting to consider temporary liquor licenses for three one-day events. These requests involve the Adkins Arboretum and the Caroline County Chamber of Commerce.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1897",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Caroline County Commissioners to establish Fiscal Year 2027 tax rates",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet to establish tax rates for Fiscal Year 2027 and hold a budget workshop. The agenda includes discussions on the Marydel Community Hall and a 3rd Quarter Budget Performance Report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1896",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Final site plan review for Bridgetown Pit Phase 6 and comprehensive plan updates",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will review and comment on the final site plan for Goldsboro Materials LLC's Bridgetown Pit Phase 6, including traffic, economic, and noise impact analyses. They will also review the Water Resources and Introduction chapters of the Caroline County Comprehensive Plan and update the plan schedule. The agenda includes updates from the Board of Zoning Appeals and the department, and public comment will be accepted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1894",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "FY 2027 budget workshop and county roads discussion on agenda",
   "summary": "The County Commissioners will hold a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. They will also discuss county roads and receive presentations from the Sheriff's Office and Mid Shore Behavioral Health. The consent agenda includes a resolution to amend the comprehensive water and sewerage plan for the Federalsburg sewer service area and several contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1893",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Board to discuss response to Trump executive order on elections",
   "summary": "The Caroline County Board of Elections will discuss a press release from the Maryland State Administrator addressing President Trump's executive order on citizenship verification and mail-in ballot procedures. They will also handle administrative items including swearing in board members for the 2026 primary, scheduling nursing home visits for mail-in ballots, and selecting polling places. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April and other routine reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05082026-1891",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Recreation and Parks",
   "headline": "Recreation & Parks Board to discuss FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2027 budget, project updates, and new business items including a retirement, a new hire, middle school summer camp, and the NCRP groundbreaking. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, which consists largely of reports and updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-1892",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.carolinecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}