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 "city": "Exeter",
 "state": "Rhode Island",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/exeter-ri/",
 "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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   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board work session agenda is mainly procedural, no specific items",
   "summary": "The Exeter Planning Board will conduct routine business at its July 14, 2026 work session. Items include approval of minutes, handling correspondence, and noting the Zoning Board of Review meeting on August 13, 2026. The agenda also lists future Planning Board meetings on July 28 and August 11, 2026.",
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
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   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed amendments to Exeter’s zoning and ordinance code",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the town's Code of Ordinances. The amendments cover zoning regulations, administration procedures, definitions, adoption provisions, district use regulations, and supplementary regulations. The meeting also includes the standard call to order and adjournment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Regular Town Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/jul06_26tc.htm",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board holds public hearing on Gardner Ridge major land development",
   "summary": "The Exeter Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Preliminary Plan for the Gardner Ridge Comprehensive Permit Major Land Development Project. The proposal includes twenty condominium units—five affordable and fifteen market-rate—on a 3.72‑acre site at 415 Gardner Road in the RU‑3 zoning district. The applicant, MGT410, LLC, is requesting multiple zoning adjustments, variances, and waivers, including reduced setbacks and a density bonus. After the hearing, the board may vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/planning/2026/jun23_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Emergency Town Council",
   "headline": "Exeter Council holds emergency meeting on trespassing claims",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council held an emergency meeting to discuss trespassing on Estate Drive. The meeting was called after a resident raised concerns about the town's authority to enforce trespassing rules on disputed land. The council entered an executive session to discuss potential litigation and later voted to seal the minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/jun18_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Review",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear variance and appeal requests",
   "summary": "The Exeter Zoning Board of Review will consider a dimensional variance for a garage and an appeal of a zoning violation notice. The meeting will also approve previous meeting minutes and invoices.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council discusses 2026 financial town meeting resolutions",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council held a special meeting on June 9, 2026 to consider the 2026 Financial Town Meeting resolutions. Council members and town officials participated in discussion of the budget and related resolutions. No specific actions or votes were recorded in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/jun09_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Planning Board Work Session",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold pre‑application conference for Ten Rod Road Neighborhood housing project",
   "summary": "The Board will discuss a request for a pre‑application conference on a mixed‑residential development at 875‑919 Ten Rod Road, proposed under the Rhode Island Low‑ and Moderate‑Income Housing Act. The project, submitted by Crossroad Capital Fund VIII, LLC, would contain about 300 units, with at least 30% (≈90 units) set aside for low‑ and moderate‑income households. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the April 14, 2026 minutes and scheduling of future meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/planning/2026/jun08_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Regular Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council grants multiple entertainment and business licenses",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council approved several licenses for local events and businesses. The body also filled a Planning Board vacancy and reappointed two members to town boards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/jun01_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Review of Pine Ridge minor land development project for new warehouse and retail space",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will consider the Pine Ridge minor land development project, which proposes an 8,100‑square‑foot warehouse and 1,500‑square‑foot retail space on 19.42 acres in the B (business) district near South County Trail (State Route 2). No new business items are listed. The board will also approve the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting, note the Zoning Board of Review scheduled for June 11, 2026, and announce upcoming meeting dates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/planning/2026/may26_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Council adopts amended lumber and wood‑processing ordinance with new limits and exemptions",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council met on May 14, 2026 at the Exeter Public Library Program Room, 773 Ten Rod Road. Council reviewed draft ordinances covering lumber and wood processing, family child‑care homes, and prohibited uses. Members voted unanimously to adopt the amended lumber and wood‑processing ordinance, setting employee and truck limits, operating hours, and adding exemptions for forest‑management plans and farm overlay districts. Additional motions added data‑center and sludge‑incineration prohibitions and revised several residential‑zone prohibited‑use items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/may14_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board will discuss the Site Readiness Analysis for Rt 95/102/3",
   "summary": "The Exeter Planning Board work session will review the Site Readiness Analysis for Route 95/102/3 under old business. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and handle routine correspondence. A Zoning Board of Review is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, and future Planning Board meetings are set for May 26 and June 8, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/planning/2026/may12_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council adopts 2026-2027 budget and selects building design",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council accepted the resignation of the Tax Collector and appointed the Tax Assessor to the interim role. The Council adopted the proposed municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and selected Option C for the design of the new Town Hall at 742 Ten Rod Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/may11_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council approves Tilted Barn liquor license and raises cap to 14",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council voted to grant a Retailer’s Class BV liquor license to Matthew Richardson of Tilted Barn Brewery, approved the required $215.88 fees, and increased the town’s liquor license cap from 13 to 14. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $950 invoice to Ryan’s Lawn Care & Landscaping, Inc., and adopted minutes from recent meetings. Vacancies for several boards and committees were announced, and no resignations or expiring terms were reported.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/may04_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-29",
   "body": "Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council approves FY 2026‑27 budget and raises Public Works director salary",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council adopted the proposed fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget for the Public Works Department, including a 5% operating budget increase to $480,150 and several capital projects. Council also voted unanimously to raise the Director of Public Works salary by 20% and to create a $10,000 storm‑response stipend. Additional discussion covered equipment purchases and impact‑fee allocations, but no further actions were taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/apr29_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board reviews commercial building project at Pine Ridge",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will continue reviewing proposed ordinance amendments regarding mobile home parks. The board will also consider a pre-application for a new commercial building in the Pine Ridge business park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/planning/2026/apr28_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Amended Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council approves two public entertainment licenses for 2026 events",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council held public hearings and unanimously granted a Public Entertainment License to New England Auto Chateau to hold car shows on May 2, May 30, July 25 and October 10, 2026 at 314A Nooseneck Hill Road. The Council also granted a Public Entertainment License to Morris Farm to hold a Mother’s Day event on May 9, 2026 at 91A Ten Rod Road, pending fire‑marshal approval and payment of fees. In addition, the Emergency Management Director presented a budget request that is lower than the prior year, and Council discussed staff raise adjustments and a proposed $20,000 addition to the comprehensive‑plan update fund, with no action taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/apr22_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-19",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/planning/2026/apr19_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council approves architect contract for future Town Hall",
   "summary": "The Town Council voted unanimously to hire Brewster Thornton Group Architects for a project at 742 Ten Rod Road. The council also continued reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/apr15_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review zoning amendments and Shady Acres redevelopment",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will evaluate draft amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding family daycare homes and commercial prohibitions in residential districts. The board will also hold a second pre-application meeting to discuss two development scenarios for the former Shady Acres Nursing Home.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/planning/2026/apr14_26pag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Review",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear appeal regarding property at 1029 Ten Rod Road",
   "summary": "The Exeter Zoning Board of Review will consider an appeal by David Duarte regarding a notice of violation for the property at 1029 Ten Rod Road. The board will address allegations of operating a junk yard, setback violations, and the storage of heavy commercial vehicles.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/zoning/2026/apr14_26zag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Regular Town Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/apr13_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Review",
   "headline": "Appeal of zoning violation for Hog House Hill Farm at 415 Hog House Hill Rd",
   "summary": "The Exeter Zoning Board of Review will consider two new business items: a request to extend a previously granted dimensional variance for a garage and entry addition at 66 Sheffield Hill Road, and an appeal of a notice of violation issued to Hog House Hill Farm at 415 Hog House Hill Road. The board will also conduct its annual election of a Chair and Vice Chair and approve several invoices and the minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/zoning/2026/apr09_26zag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Regular Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council approves public entertainment licenses for events in 2026",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council approved public entertainment licenses for three events in 2026, including a military parachute competition and a country music event. The meeting also covered the approval of consent agenda items, including bills and minutes, and addressed vacancies and appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/apr06_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Special Town Council",
   "headline": "Town Council approves $16M school bond for future vote",
   "summary": "The Exeter Town Council approved a $16,000,000 bond request for the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District to be placed on a future ballot. The bond funds a new five-year capital plan for school infrastructure, including two eight-million-dollar bonds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Exeter-ri/council/2026/mar17_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/exeter-ri"
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