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 "state": "Virginia",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Zoning ordinance change to allow retail sales at bulk oil/propane storage sites",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will vote on two revisions to the county zoning ordinance: one changes the definition of Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial to permit retail sales, and the other adds this use as a conditional use in the B‑1 Business district. A work‑session will continue discussion of cell‑phone tower regulations based on a Board of Supervisors memo. No other discussion items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-289",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-641",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-641",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to consider FY2026 budget amendment and zoning exception",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will discuss a budget amendment for school capital projects, emergency services, and opioid settlements. The meeting includes a public hearing for a zoning exception at 2082 Fleeton Road and reports on county timberlands and VDOT roadwork.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-642",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss cell phone tower regulations",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a work session to continue discussions on cell phone tower regulations within the Zoning Ordinance. This follows a Board of Supervisors memo dated 4-10-26 and includes an examination of neighboring county ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-381",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-381",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-640",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-640",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Northumberland County Board of Supervisors to discuss FY27 budget",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the draft FY27 budget, including potential cuts and additions. The meeting also includes a Planning Commission memorandum regarding bulk oil and gas storage on B-1 zoned properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-135",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to discuss FY27 budget and school funding",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will convene to discuss the Draft FY27 Budget, potential reductions and additions, and a transfer of funds to the School Board. The meeting will also include a resolution supporting the Gardy's Mill Pond Restoration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-138",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-137",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board holds public hearing on FY27 budget tax rate increase",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget, which includes a $0.0979 increase in the tax rate (from $0.4721 to $0.57). The meeting will also discuss funding for the NES playground, school bus needs, and a supplemental appropriation for school capital improvements. An authorization for a handwritten check for a DEQ school well permit and approval of the School Board budget will be considered. Items related to a closed session and emergency procurement will also be addressed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-139",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-639",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-639",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss cell phone tower regulations",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a work session to continue discussions on cell phone tower regulations within the Zoning Ordinance. This review follows a Board of Supervisors memo dated 4-10-26 and includes an examination of neighboring county ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-382",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-382",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Northumberland County Board of Supervisors holds budget work session",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will review budget presentations from several county departments and health services. The meeting includes closed sessions to address personnel and contract matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-136",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board considers 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and zoning requests",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and three land-use requests. The meeting also includes several fund transfers for the School Board and Emergency Services, as well as a request for an EMS vehicle.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-146",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Northumberland County Board of Supervisors to hold FY27 budget work session",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the FY27 budget. The agenda also includes a request for a hardship supplement for the Sheriff's Office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-145",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Northumberland County Board of Supervisors to discuss school budget and funding",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss school budget appropriations and the FY 27 budget update. The agenda includes discussions on school bus and playground funding, as well as a change order proposal for a school well project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-144",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board of Supervisors to discuss school budget and capital project funding",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss funding for the NES Playground and school budget quarterly appropriations. Members will also review the potential use of Poor House Tract county land and a supplemental appropriation for capital projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-143",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to hear School Board FY27 budget request",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Northumberland County School Board's proposed FY27 budget, which requests a decrease of $244,095 in local funding compared to the previous year. The Board will also consider a resolution to approve a settlement with a group of opioid abatement defendants and review a school nutrition audit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-142",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-638",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222026-638",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Economic Development Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-14",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews conditional use permit for 731 Old Glebe Point Rd",
   "summary": "The Northumberland County Planning Commission met on April 16, 2026. It held a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request by Graydon Hester for a multi‑unit dwelling on the R‑1 zoned property at 731 Old Glebe Point Road (Tax Map Parcel #36-(1)-31‑A1). The commission also reviewed the Northumberland County Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027‑2031. In a work session, staff examined the county’s zoning ordinance on cell‑phone tower regulations and compared it with a neighboring county’s ordinance per a Board of Supervisors memo dated April 10, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-39",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04162026-39",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Electoral Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-637",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-637",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board will hear request for 195‑foot communications tower on Movie Hall Lane",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request to build a 195‑foot communications tower on Movie Hall Lane (Tax Map Parcel #8‑B(1)-116, B‑1 zone). The meeting also includes discussion of public comments on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and several supplemental appropriations for county departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-141",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Joint Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Joint Finance Committee to discuss FY27 school budget and revenue",
   "summary": "The Joint Finance Committee will meet to review the FY27 school budget and the return of excess school revenue to the County. Members will also discuss a proposed mission statement and a County/School MOU.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-19",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03262026-19",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252026-133",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03252026-133",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-132",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03242026-132",
   "source": "https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
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