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 "city": "Easton",
 "state": "Pennsylvania",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/easton-pa.com/",
 "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": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve 13 historic preservation certificates",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider approving 13 Certificates of Appropriateness for historic properties across the city and discuss ordinances regarding exterior maintenance and definitions. The body will also authorize grants and software financing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-728",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to authorize financing OpenGov software via Univest Bank",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Easton DCED to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant, a Multimodal Transportation Grant, and a Hotel Tax Grant. It will also consider a resolution to finance the implementation of OpenGov software through Univest Bank. Additional agenda items include updates on workforce housing, hotels, a Restlawn lease renewal, vendor fees, and appointments to boards and commissions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-729",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board to hear appeals for three property projects",
   "summary": "The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hear appeals from three property owners requesting variances and special exceptions for construction projects. The board will consider requests for mixed-use buildings, a duplex, and modifications to zoning regulations at specific addresses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-722",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Easton Environmental Advisory Council to discuss 2027 budget planning",
   "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to review reports on sustainability, transportation, and waste. The body will discuss budget requests for 2027 and updates on a litter heat map. Members will also address a plastic reduction survey and a state bill regarding solar requirements for warehouses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-726",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Redevelopment Authority",
   "headline": "Contract for Construction Services Resolution 2026-06 considered",
   "summary": "The Easton Redevelopment Authority Board will consider a Contract for Construction Services (Resolution 2026-06). The meeting also includes review of financing proposals and discussion of property disposition. Additional agenda items are approval of May 2026 and June 2026 bills, approval of May 20th 2026 minutes, public comment, and reports on projects and programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-727",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission reviews 12 renovation and signage proposals",
   "summary": "The Easton Historic District Commission will hear new applications for work on historic properties. Proposals include chimney repair, sign replacement, a mural on the Rt 22 overpass, façade repairs, and window replacements. The commission will consider each request for compliance with historic district guidelines.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-725",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider red light enforcement and restlawn lease renewal",
   "summary": "The Easton City Council will meet to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and consider resolutions for red light enforcement grants, a restlawn lease renewal, and appointments to city boards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-723",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Easton City Council discusses hotel code updates and grant applications",
   "summary": "The City Council committee will receive presentations on a trolley pilot and capital improvements. Members will discuss hotel code updates, health department denials, and lease renewals for Restlawn.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-724",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review mixed-use developments on Bushkill Drive",
   "summary": "The Easton Planning Commission will discuss three items related to Bushkill Drive. These include a subdivision and lot consolidation, as well as land development for two mixed-use buildings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-719",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Easton City Council to consider development and lease agreements",
   "summary": "City Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license and CDBG. The body is deciding on several property agreements, including the Lynden Project and the Timothy House, as well as updates to city fees and parking restrictions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-716",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-716",
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to authorize lease and development agreements",
   "summary": "The Easton City Council will consider resolutions authorizing lease agreements with the Housing Authority of Easton and the Rock Church, approving a community block grant agreement with Northampton County, and authorizing development projects at 101 S. Third St. and Eddyside Pool.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-718",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Easton Environmental Advisory Council to discuss 2027 budget and solar requirements",
   "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to review reports on the Climate Action Plan and various sustainability initiatives. The body will discuss 2027 budget planning and a state bill regarding solar requirements for warehouses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-715",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider variance for a group home at 236 Vista Dr.",
   "summary": "The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request by Janice Vazquez to operate an A13 group home in a semidetached residence at 236 Vista Dr. The board will also hear a variance request by Brian Weiss for a prefabricated shed at 525 Mixsell St. Additionally, the board will address a special‑exception request by Azanae Diggs‑Jackson for youth programming at 11 N 13th St.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-695",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Easton City Council to consider affordable housing and fire inspection fee changes",
   "summary": "City Council will discuss an ordinance amending affordable housing sections and introduce bills to change fire safe inspection and other city fees. The body is also considering a new policy for advertising committee agenda items and a contract with National Fire Inspection Specialties Company.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-698",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-698",
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Easton City Council discusses emergency housing grant and special events ordinance",
   "summary": "City Council is meeting to discuss a range of administrative and safety items. The agenda includes a review of a NIOSH report and a grant for the Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program. Members will also discuss a Special Events Ordinance and handicap parking spaces.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-699",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission to review three property modification requests",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will meet to hear new applications for exterior work on three properties. The body will determine if the proposed roof and step replacements meet historic district standards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-697",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will certify several properties as blighted",
   "summary": "The Easton Planning Commission will consider certification of blighted properties at its June 3, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of the agenda and minutes from April 15, 2026, and a privilege of the floor. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 123 South Third Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-696",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-696",
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve OpenGov agreement and several development resolutions",
   "summary": "The Easton City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items approving Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Northampton Street, Ferry Street, and South Third Street. New business includes a resolution to authorize an agreement with OpenGov, a resolution adding a fourth handicap parking space at 1121 Washington Street, and support for the South Side Edible Walkway project. The council will also hear two proposed ordinances: one amending affordable‑housing regulations and another adding a handicap parking space to the 300 block of Northampton Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-693",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-693",
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider affordable housing bill and ADA parking requests",
   "summary": "The Easton City Council will discuss several items, including a request for a loading/unloading handicap space for disabled clients, a request for an ADA‑accessible handicap parking space on Northampton Street in front of the Sigal Museum, Affordable Housing Bill #12, a request from Northampton County to temporarily modify metered parking around the Government Center, and Bill No. 11 to amend sections 285‑18 of the Public Health Code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-694",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Redevelopment Authority",
   "headline": "Approval of Resolution 2026-05 for Property Management Services with HOME Easton",
   "summary": "The Easton Redevelopment Authority will consider several agenda items, including a budget update and reports on ongoing projects. The board will discuss financing for property renovations and a grant-to-loan payoff for Vagabond. The most consequential item is the approval of Resolution 2026-05 establishing property management services between the RDA and HOME Easton.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-692",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Easton Environmental Advisory Council to discuss solar efforts and local infrastructure",
   "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council will review solar efforts in the Lehigh Valley and provide reports on the Climate Action Plan and other sustainability initiatives. The body will also discuss winter salt usage and lighting at the Lehigh Dam.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-691",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-691",
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Board hears two variance requests for sheds and a fence",
   "summary": "The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will meet on May 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm in City Hall’s 3rd‑floor council chambers. The board will consider a variance from Michael Sciabarassi for an 8 ft × 10 ft shed at 209 Charles St in the South Side‑Block Class B district. It will also consider a variance from Steven Marino for a 6‑ft vinyl fence and a small lean‑to shed at 827 W Lafayette St in the College Hill‑Block Class C district.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-687",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Easton City Council to hold CDBG public hearing and consider budget and zoning amendments",
   "summary": "City Council will hold the first of two public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The body is considering amendments to the 2026 General Fund budget and Chapter 595 Zoning. Members will also review resolutions for grant applications and city contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-689",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-689",
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to receive financial strategy from PFM Consulting",
   "summary": "The Easton City Council will receive a presentation from PFM Consulting LLC regarding a Strategic Management Program to develop a multi-year financial and operational strategy. The meeting will also include discussions on Home Rule Charter and an Affordable Housing update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-690",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will hear proposals for alterations and a new mixed-use building",
   "summary": "The Easton Historic District Commission meeting will consider six applications to modify existing historic properties, including façade changes, signage, and door replacements. The commission will also review a proposal to construct a new mixed-use building at 101 S 3rd St. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-688",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.easton-pa.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}