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 "city": "Franklin Park",
 "state": "PA",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-10",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-840",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to award 4-year waste collection contract to Waste Management",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Borough Council will vote on several routine and substantive items, including awarding a multi-year solid waste collection contract, approving subdivision and land development applications, and adopting a sewage facilities planning module. The meeting also includes public comment periods and recognition of outgoing officials.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-835",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council pre-meeting: MS4 update, Franklin Inn application, agenda review",
   "summary": "This is the agenda for the Borough Council's pre-meeting on August 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., held in person and via Zoom. The council will receive an MS4 update from CEC representatives, discuss old business including the Franklin Inn application, and review the regular meeting agenda and Manager's Report items. Reports from council and the mayor are also scheduled, with an executive session possible if needed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-838",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review conditional use for large garage and logging application",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Planning Commission will consider two applications: a conditional use request for a detached garage exceeding 1,000 square feet at 2286 Sylvan Drive, and a logging application for properties at 2633 Weinman Road and Parcel 1343-M-287. The meeting also includes approval of the July 21, 2026 minutes. Items may be tabled at the commission's discretion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-837",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "EAC to discuss grants, tree ordinance, and recycling outreach",
   "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on old business, including a Bird Town PA grant, a possible publication on lithium batteries, and the tree ordinance. New business includes a state grant possibility, bird outreach, and recycling outreach. The council will also consider ongoing requests from the borough council regarding landscape ordinances, sidewalk connectivity, and tree sound barriers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-839",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board hears five variance appeals for sheds, additions, garage",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Zoning Hearing Board will consider five variance applications, all in the R-2 Zoning District. One appeal seeks a shed without a principal use; three request front-yard setback relief for dwelling additions; one asks for a rear-yard setback variance for a detached garage. No old business is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-832",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council work session: audit report, Franklin Inn review, deer management",
   "summary": "This is a work session, not a voting meeting. Council will hear the 2025 audit report, review the Franklin Inn application, and discuss deer management and a road grant. No public comments are taken at this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-834",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to review wireless master plan and zoning changes for cell infrastructure",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Borough Council Land Use/Planning Committee is meeting to discuss two new items: a Wireless Master Plan and zoning amendments for cellular infrastructure. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-836",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review revised land development at Franklin Inn",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Planning Commission will consider a revised preliminary and final land development application for the Franklin Inn at 2313 Rochester Road. They will also review the recently enacted Data Center Ordinance and recommend possible amendments. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-830",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-830",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "EAC to discuss tree ordinance, grants, and council requests on landscaping and sidewalks",
   "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council will review updates on the Tree Ordinance, Bird Town PA grant possibilities, and use of remaining grant money. New business includes a Festival in the Park summary and a regional meeting reboot. Council has requested EAC consideration of landscape ordinance updates, sidewalk connectivity, trees as sound barriers, and review of approved development plans.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-829",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on subdivision, grants, and vehicle purchase",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Borough Council will vote on a subdivision application for a lot line revision, enter into development agreement addendums for Deerfield Estates, and authorize a $42,497 vehicle purchase. They will also consider grant applications for active transportation projects and the Old Orchard Cross Walk Project, along with personnel actions and a geotechnical engineering contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-827",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Mid-year budget review and regular meeting prep",
   "summary": "The Borough Council will hold a pre-meeting to review the mid-year budget and discuss the agenda for the regular meeting. No old business is listed. The meeting is open for remote participation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-831",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-828",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council reviews July 15 agenda, Amicitia Lane, stormwater agreement",
   "summary": "The Borough Council holds a work session to review the upcoming July 15 regular meeting agenda and receive reports from staff, engineers, and the solicitor. Discussion items include Amicitia Lane and a stormwater encroachment agreement. No public comments are taken at work sessions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-826",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012026-826",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss pedestrian connectivity and sidewalk inventory",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Borough Council will hold a pre-meeting to review the regular meeting agenda and discuss the Manager's Report, which includes pedestrian connectivity and a quote from LSSE for a sidewalk inventory. The council will also receive reports from members and the mayor, and may enter executive session to discuss potential litigation regarding an Oakleaf Lane MOU and 2281 Rochester Road. No committee meeting is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-825",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-825",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on data center overlay, solar conditional use, flood grant",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Borough Council will hold public hearings and vote on a conditional use application for solar panels at 1614 Pegher Lane and an ordinance adding a data center district overlay to the zoning code. They will also consider authorizing a $500,000 flood mitigation grant application, awarding a rock salt bid, and approving a compost agreement. Several routine items, such as approving minutes and paying bills, are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-823",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-823",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on solar panels, data center zoning",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Planning Commission will consider ratifying a conditional use approval for solar panels at 1614 Pegher Lane, review a zoning amendment to create an overlay district for data centers, and discuss exempting residential solar panels from conditional use requirements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-824",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-824",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "EAC to decide on Bird Town PA, grant use, and festival plans",
   "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council will finalize plans for the Festival In The Park, determine participation in the Bird Town PA program, and decide how to direct grant money toward seminars or plants. They will also discuss future projects and goals tied to the Franklin Park Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-833",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-833",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board to hear porch encroachment variance request",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Zoning Hearing Board will consider a single new business item: a variance application for a front porch and roof encroachment into the required front yard. No old business is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-821",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Franklin Park Borough Council holds work session on June 3, 2026",
   "summary": "The Council will discuss DCNR Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants and borough properties. The meeting includes interviews for the Junior Council Person position and a presentation on pension plan investment performance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-822",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-822",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss park plan update and Oakleaf Lane litigation",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Borough Council will hold a pre/post meeting on May 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., with no old business. New business includes reviewing the regular meeting agenda, discussing an update to the Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan, and fence requests over stormwater right-of-way. Reports from council and the mayor will be given, followed by an executive session on potential litigation regarding Oakleaf Lane.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-820",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-820",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on subdivision, townhouse design, and $259K set-aside reduction",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on May 20, 2026, with several votes on land development, equipment purchases, and resolutions. Key items include a subdivision lot line revision on Rochester Road, final approval of Cardinal Ridge townhouse design changes, and a reduction in the Bliss Residential Land Development set-aside agreement. The council will also adopt resolutions on the county hazard mitigation plan and a mower trade-in, and award spring commodities bids.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-817",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-817",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews solar panel and data center zoning changes",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Planning Commission is reviewing two proposed zoning ordinance amendments: one to create an overlay district and add regulations for data centers, and another to exempt solar panels on residential accessory structures from conditional use approval. They will also consider a conditional use application for solar panels on an accessory structure at 1614 Pegher Lane, and vote on the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-819",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-819",
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board to hear solar panel variance for Pegher Lane home",
   "summary": "The Franklin Park Zoning Hearing Board will consider a single new business item: a variance request for solar panels encroaching into the required side yard at 1614 Pegher Lane. No old business is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-814",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklinparkborough.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
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