{
 "city": "Clinton",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/clintonnj.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": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Land Use Board Agenda",
   "headline": "Public hearing for sign variance and site plan at 86 West Main Street",
   "summary": "The Land Use Board will hold a public hearing for Shammy Shine's application for a sign variance and minor site plan for a ground sign and roof alterations at 86 West Main Street (Block 6 Lot 1). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, board discussion, possible executive session, and voucher approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-153",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Mayor and Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $3.97M loan for water main replacement",
   "summary": "The Clinton Town Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $3.97 million construction loan from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for a water main replacement project, a water capacity reservation for a 12-unit affordable housing development on West Street, and a grant application for Fairview Avenue pavement mill and resurfacing. Other items include adopting the Community Energy Plan, appointing water and roads staff, and approving special events like a half marathon and a town picnic with BYO and fireworks.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-154",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission Agenda",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to discuss tree inventory and website updates",
   "summary": "The Clinton Shade Tree Commission will meet to receive updates on the 2026 tree inventory and tree takedowns, discuss watering efforts, and review website improvements inspired by the Cranford Shade Tree Commission. The meeting will also include public comments, approval of May minutes, and liaison reports. No binding votes or financial decisions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-150",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Historic Commission Agenda",
   "headline": "Historic commission to discuss request at 37 Main Street",
   "summary": "The Clinton Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a request for a demonstration at 37 Main Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March meeting. This is the only substantive item on the otherwise procedural agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-151",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Environmental Commission Agenda",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to adjourn to Green Team walk",
   "summary": "The Clinton Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment and approval of previous minutes, then adjourn to a Green Team walk to various open space locations. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-152",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Mayor and Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Award $1.99M clarifier rehab contract after rejecting erroneous low bid",
   "summary": "The council will vote on awarding a $1,998,125.00 contract to JVS Industrial Contractors for the Clarifier No. 2 Rehabilitation Project, after rejecting a lower bid due to mathematical errors. They will also consider hiring two new police officers at $68,475.03 each and approving 2026 summer recreation salaries. The meeting includes proclamations for the CPS Bulldogs baseball team and Monarch Butterfly Month, and an appointment to the Economic Development Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-149",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Mayor and Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to vote on Pride Family Festival special event permit",
   "summary": "This special meeting agenda contains one item: a vote to approve a special event permit for the Clinton Pride Family Festival scheduled for June 7, 2026. No other business will be discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-141",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-141",
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Land Use Board Agenda",
   "headline": "Public hearing for sign variance and site plan at 86 West Main Street",
   "summary": "The Clinton Land Use Board will hold a hybrid meeting on June 2, 2026. They will conduct completeness reviews for two applications and hold a public hearing for a sign variance and minor site plan at 86 West Main Street. Other items include approval of minutes, public comment, board discussion, and possible executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-139",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Mayor and Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to consider $450K bond for police, fire, roads, and other capital projects",
   "summary": "The Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: a $142,000 sewer utility capital ordinance, a $382,000 water utility capital ordinance, and a $450,725 bond ordinance for various capital improvements including a police vehicle, fire equipment, road upgrades, and rescue squad gear. They will also consider resolutions for liquor license renewals, an escrow agreement with SNG Properties, and a presentation from Blue Sky Power.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-140",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-140",
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission Agenda",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to review tree inventory, Arbor Day, and takedowns",
   "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission will discuss updates to the 2026 tree inventory, recap Arbor Day 2026, and review takedowns for the year. They will also address tree watering and consider adding a request form to the town website, inspired by Cranford's approach. The meeting is a work session with no votes expected on these items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-137",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-137",
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Environmental Commission Agenda",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to hear CEPG grant presentation and discuss PFAS",
   "summary": "The Clinton Environmental Commission will receive reports on several grants, including a CEPG grant presentation scheduled for May 27 to the Mayor and Council, and follow-ups on Sustainable Jersey and Raritan Headwaters grants. They will also hear a PFAS presentation from the Musconetcong Watershed Association, discuss Walgreen's Landscaping, and review the Mayors Monarch Pledge. The meeting will conclude with planning for the June in-person session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-138",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Mayor and Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to consider bond ordinance for $450,725 in capital improvements",
   "summary": "The Clinton Town Council will introduce three ordinances: two capital ordinances for sewer ($142,000) and water ($382,000) utility improvements, and a bond ordinance appropriating $450,725 for various capital improvements (police, fire, roads, rescue squad, general equipment) with $428,189 in bonds. They will also vote on resolutions awarding a contract to Nader House of Design, setting summer camp refund policies, and supporting state health care action. The meeting includes public comments and reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-136",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-136",
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Land Use Board Agenda",
   "headline": "Use variance to convert office to residential at 114 West Main Street",
   "summary": "The Land Use Board will conduct a completeness review for a use variance to change a property at 114 West Main Street from office to residential use. A public hearing will also be held for a sign variance and minor site plan at 86 West Main Street. The meeting includes approval of minutes, public comment, board discussion, and voucher approvals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-130",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-29",
   "body": "Environmental Commission Agenda",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to discuss grants, tree matters, and cleanups",
   "summary": "The Clinton Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of March 2026 minutes, and liaison reports covering CEPG and Sustainable Jersey grants, the 2026 budget, recertification, prescription drug pickup, Mayor's Monarch Pledge, and shade tree/conservancy updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed; items are discussion and reports only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292026-134",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Mayor and Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Town adopts ordinance to increase 2026 budget by $168,586.74",
   "summary": "The Clinton Town Council approved an ordinance that raises the 2026 municipal budget by $168,586.74, a 3.5% increase over the previous year. The council also adopted the 2026 municipal budget, appointed new sewer department leaders, and authorized a contract for architectural services on a historic barn at 37 Main Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-133",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222026-133",
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission Agenda",
   "headline": "Arbor Day 2026 event on April 24 includes 100 redbud saplings for students",
   "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission is meeting to finalize Arbor Day 2026 on April 24 at town hall annex, including a tree planting, a proclamation, and distribution of redbud saplings to 53 third graders. The commission will also discuss an update on the town's tree inventory and the replacement of a memorial cherry tree on Main Street. Previous takedowns are complete, and a kwanzan cherry will be planted with a plaque paid for by the commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-127",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04162026-127",
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Historic Commission Agenda",
   "headline": "Commission to review documentation for 37 Main Street property",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will review documentation related to 37 Main Street and discuss a proposal for a Red Mill Museum peach flag. Routine approval of previous minutes is also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-128",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Mayor and Council Agenda",
   "headline": "Council to cancel tax lien, approve minutes, note special events",
   "summary": "The Clinton Town Council will vote on Resolution #84-26 to cancel a tax lien on Block 31, Lot 7 C0232 after a $9,850.29 redemption payment and $1,800 premium. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly reports, and announcements for the Mill to Mill Peace Flag Celebration (June 14) and Cruisin' Clinton (April 26). Public comments and executive session are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-125",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-125",
   "source": "https://www.clintonnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}