{
 "city": "Emmaus",
 "state": "Pennsylvania",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/emmauspa.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": "2026-07-06",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning Commission Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider 12-unit apartment building at 37 N 2nd Street",
   "summary": "The commission will accept a resignation, consider a waiver request for a mini golf course at 1449 Chestnut Street, discuss a 12-unit apartment building at 37 N 2nd Street, and review an NPDES modification for The Fields at Indian Creek. They will also elect a new chairman and review bills from Hanover Engineering, ARRO Consulting, and Gross McGinley.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-160",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Board to hear variance request for handicap ramp in right-of-way",
   "summary": "The Zoning Hearing Board will consider an appeal from Matt Spangenberg for a variance to install a 5'4-1/2\" x 24' handicap ramp within the 12-foot Right of Way at 16 S. 4th Street, in the Downtown Core District. The variance is sought from Borough Ordinance Chapter 21, Part 2, Section 21-202 regarding permanent obstructions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-161",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board to decide on 36-unit apartment building at 300 Furnace St",
   "summary": "The Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board will hear two appeals on June 24, 2026. The first seeks modification of special exception approvals to permit a 5th mid-rise apartment building with 36 units at 300 Furnace Street. The second requests a special exception to convert vacant first-floor office space into a one-bedroom apartment at 559 Chestnut Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-158",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Borough Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to interview, appoint new member; swear in two police officers",
   "summary": "The Emmaus Borough Council will interview and appoint a new council member, swear in two police officers (Zachary Christman and Jeremy Schmick), and consider a roof replacement for the 1803 House with possible action. The agenda also includes resolutions on sewer facilities at 216 S 2nd Street and a bill list, along with several personnel actions such as hires, separations, and a promotion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-159",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board to consider variance for 15x40 ft addition on Harrison Street",
   "summary": "The Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board will hear one appeal at its May 27, 2026 meeting. Glen and Chris Gregory request a 6-foot variance from the required 15-foot minimum setback for a secondary street to build a 15x40-foot addition at 29 Harrison Street. The property is in the Central Residential District. The meeting is in person and via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-157",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-157",
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Borough Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Emmaus Borough Council discusses resignations, bids, and personnel hires",
   "summary": "The Council will review several committee reports and bid openings including an EMS billing RFP. The meeting includes discussions on staff resignations and requests for commission reappointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-156",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-156",
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Borough Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to decide on fuel contract, zoning appeal for Ridge Street",
   "summary": "The Emmaus Borough Council will consider a bid for a heating oil, kerosene, and fuel contract, an appeal of the Zoning Hearing Board's decision regarding 215-217 Ridge Street parking concerns, and a request to appoint a deputy tax collector. Several proclamations and committee reports are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-155",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-155",
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Variance request for pole barn on Pennsylvania Ave. in Conservation District",
   "summary": "The Emmaus Zoning Hearing Board will hear an appeal from Robert J. Weber seeking a variance to build a 40'x30' pole barn at 1490 Pennsylvania Ave. The property is in the Conservation District, and the variance is requested from Zoning Ordinance Chapter 27, Section 502 #5 on accessory structures. The board will decide on the request at the April 22, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-152",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222026-152",
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Borough Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to vote on reappointments, paramedic hire, and lifeguard hire",
   "summary": "The Emmaus Borough Council will consider several personnel actions, including the reappointment of Dustin Grim to the General Authority and Alan Sylvestre to the Recreation and Entertainment Commission, as well as the hiring of a part-time paramedic and a lifeguard. The council will also review a resolution for the bill list and receive committee reports on public works, parks, public safety, and finances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-154",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-154",
   "source": "https://www.emmauspa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}