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 "city": "Cohoes",
 "state": "New York",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cohoes-ny.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",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-1316",
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   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Common Council Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Cohoes approves $6.5M bond for capital projects",
   "summary": "The Cohoes Common Council approved a $6.5 million bond ordinance to fund capital improvements at City Hall and the Saratoga Street Culvert. The meeting also included a workshop to discuss changes to city codes regarding permit fees and property sales.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1315",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Planning Board Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Planning Board will decide final site plans for Champlain/South and 196 Saratoga streets",
   "summary": "The Cohoes Planning Board will review and vote on final site plans for two development projects: one at Champlain and South Street, and another at 196 Saratoga Street. The board will also consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Preliminary Site Plan Review for 620 Saratoga Street. Minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting will be approved, and other planning business may be discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1312",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues",
   "headline": "Board of Managers to open bids for property near First Street",
   "summary": "The Board of Managers will meet to review bids for a property adjacent to 16 and 18 First Street. The board will also consider a change order for repairs at the Music Hall.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07102026-1313",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07102026-1313",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to review area variances for residential projects",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three requests for area variances. These requests involve building a home on Miller Ave, adding a garage on Jefferson Avenue, and subdividing land on Rensselaer Ave.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1307",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1307",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Common Council Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "City proposes $3.5 million bond for water‑treatment improvements",
   "summary": "The Common Council will consider several items, including an amendment to the code on public nuisance buildings, a bond ordinance to fund a water‑treatment improvements project up to $3,500,000, and resolutions to adjust the FY 2026 budget, contract city‑hall HVAC services, modify a water‑filtration plant engineering contract, and approve a transportation federal‑aid project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1309",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-1309",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Cohoes Civil Service Commission to approve new job titles",
   "summary": "The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will review meeting minutes and consider approving two new job titles: Assistant Director of Facilities and Senior Cleaner (School District).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1310",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1310",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Traffic Commission to review residential handicap parking signs",
   "summary": "The Traffic Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review requests for the renewal and removal of various residential handicap parking signs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1314",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues",
   "headline": "Board to approve contracts for engineering grant work and City Hall heating design",
   "summary": "The Board of Managers will consider approving a change order to the existing contract with LaBella Associates so the firm can complete engineering and application documents for a WIIA grant. The Board will also consider approving a contractual agreement with CT Male to develop design drawings and specifications for a new heating system at City Hall, including assistance with bidding and bid review but not construction oversight.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1308",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-1308",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Planning Board Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Planning Board reviews three site plan proposals",
   "summary": "The Cohoes Planning Board will consider the minutes from its April 12 and May 11 meetings. It will also review a final site plan for Champlain/South Street, a final site plan for 196 Saratoga Street, and a site plan review for 87 Vliet Street. The meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at 97 Mohawk Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1305",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1305",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-1306",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06052026-1306",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission to review upcoming fire and police exams",
   "summary": "The Cohoes Civil Service Commission is meeting to review minutes from April 30, 2026, and discuss upcoming examinations. The body will address exams for Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and Police Sergeant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1303",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-1303",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to consider variances for Rensselaer Avenue and Linda Avenue",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review two area variance requests. Decisions will be made regarding property subdivision for new housing and the construction of a residential pool deck.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1302",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-1302",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Common Council Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Council to fund and implement a transportation project using full federal and state aid",
   "summary": "The Common Council will vote on three resolutions: funding a transportation project with 100% of eligible federal and State Marchiselli aid, extending a contract with NorDutch Technologies for the city’s computer system, and authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for the Empire State Trail/Delaware Ave Bike‑Hike Trail Project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 24 and April 14, 2026 sessions and an executive session for IDA interviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1304",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1304",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-22",
   "body": "Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues",
   "headline": "Board of Managers to award $451,000 contract for Delaware Avenue trail",
   "summary": "The Board of Managers is meeting to consider a contract award for the Delaware Avenue Bike/Hike Trail Improvements. The award is based on recommendations from the Hudson River Valley Greenway and GPI.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222026-1301",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05222026-1301",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1311",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1311",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Common Council Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Council will discuss amending the city code on public nuisance buildings.",
   "summary": "The Common Council will hold a workshop with public comment. Council members will discuss an amendment to Chapter 122 of the City of Cohoes Code concerning public nuisance buildings. They will also discuss potential improvements to the Girls Softball Fields. Finally, they will review bids received for the Delaware Avenue Bike/Hike Trail project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1300",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Planning Board Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review site plans and special use permit",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will meet to consider several site plan reviews and one special use permit. The board will also review the meeting minutes from April 13, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1297",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1297",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "body": "Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues",
   "headline": "Board will consider parcel status, trail bids, IT contract renewal, and branding RFP",
   "summary": "The Board of Managers will decide whether to declare City Parcel #10.76-3-27 on 1st St as having no municipal purpose. They will open and read the bids received for the Delaware Avenue Bike/Hike Trail project. The Board will vote on a three‑year renewal of the contract with Nordutch Partnered Services for network and cloud storage. A request for proposals for the DRI Wayfinding and Branding project will also be discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05082026-1298",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05082026-1298",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to consider area variances for Miller Avenue and Third Street",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review two area variance requests. The board will determine if applicants are granted relief from city code requirements regarding lot size and structure placement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-1296",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-1296",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission to certify firefighter exam results",
   "summary": "The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will meet to certify results for a firefighter exam. The body will also discuss upcoming exams for police officers and fire leadership roles.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-1299",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04302026-1299",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Traffic commission to approve street closures for car show and parade",
   "summary": "The Traffic Commission will consider approving street closures and no parking zones for the 2026 Cohoes Car Show, Memorial Day Parade, and Rock the Block concert series. The body will also review the minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting and a request to extend New York Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-1294",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-1294",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-24",
   "body": "Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04242026-1295",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04242026-1295",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Board of Ethics will elect a new secretary at the April 15 meeting",
   "summary": "The Cohoes Board of Ethics will hold its monthly meeting to accept the minutes from the January 14 meeting, elect a secretary, discuss a Freedom of Information Law request, and address any other business. No decisions beyond routine procedural items are indicated.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1290",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152026-1290",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Common Council Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Cohoes Council to vote on laws for convenience stores, vape shops, and utilities",
   "summary": "The Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Local Law No. 1 regarding convenience stores and smoke or vape shops. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2025 Audit and discussions on infrastructure and local laws. The council will also consider ordinances amending city codes for water and sewers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1293",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-1293",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Planning Board Agendas and Minutes",
   "headline": "Final Site Plan approval for 342 N. Mohawk St considered by Planning Board",
   "summary": "The Cohoes Planning Board will first review the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes. It will then consider agency declarations, negative declarations, and final approvals for site plans and special use permits at several properties, including 342 N. Mohawk St and 60 Remsen St. Additional items include a lot line adjustment, site plan reviews, and change‑of‑use applications for various Remsen Street locations. The board will close with any other planning business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-1291",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-1291",
   "source": "https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
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