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 "city": "Ranson corporation",
 "state": "West Virginia",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-07",
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   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission public hearings on two subdivision phases",
   "summary": "The Ranson Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider multiple items related to the Huntwell West Phase 3A and Parkland Commons (The Foundry) subdivisions. Actions include approval of final plats, bonds, development agreements, and a bond reduction of $506,536.55 for Parkland Commons Section 2. A legal update on the Fairfax Crossing Real Estate LLC lawsuit against the city is also scheduled, possibly in executive session.",
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   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and discuss a new park near Marcus Field",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will consider several appointments, including a Mayor Pro Tem and members for the Building Code Appeals Board and Zoning Appeals Board. Council members will discuss a planned park near Marcus Field. Legal updates related to recent lawsuits may be addressed in an executive session. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Ranson Parks and Recreation",
   "headline": "Parks board to consider donation request for 2026 car show",
   "summary": "The Ranson Parks and Recreation board will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2026. They will discuss a donation request for a car show at Charles Town Moose Lodge #948 and review old business regarding Hunter Muse Park for Briar Run. The board will also approve minutes from May and receive a director's report on May finances.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning 7.4 acres on Jefferson Terrace Rd to Highway Commercial",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-03 to rezone two parcels (08000800290000 and 08000800280000) totaling 7.434 acres off Jefferson Terrace Rd from Urban Commercial (Retired) to Highway Commercial, followed by a vote on the ordinance. The council will also receive the FY2025 City of Ranson Final Audit Report, hear a request from Ranson Elementary for books, and review departmental status reports.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to certify 2026 municipal election results",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the 2026 municipal election, as the sole item of business. No other proposals or discussions are listed on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to certify 2026 municipal election results",
   "summary": "The City Council is meeting as the Board of Canvassers to certify the results of the 2026 Ranson Municipal Election. This is a procedural step following the election. No other business is scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Ranson Parks and Recreation",
   "headline": "Council to vote on allowing alcohol at Civic Center and city events",
   "summary": "The Ranson Parks and Recreation board will consider a resolution authorizing the permitted use and consumption of alcohol at the Ranson Civic Center and at city-sponsored events. They will also receive financial reports for March and April 2026, discuss an end-of-school snow cone event for kindergarteners and fifth graders, and review plans for the 2026 Car Show and Festival. Additionally, the board will review the facility schedule for June through mid-August and discuss possible changes to future meeting dates.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider annexation implementation for Briar Run Estates phases 1-3",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, to discuss and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include a public hearing and ordinance on solid waste collection, a resolution opposing federal truck size increases, and a first reading to rezone parcels off Jefferson Terrace Rd. The council will also consider authorizing city assistance for a community shelter and premium pay for car show workers.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Rezoning of 7.434 acres off Jefferson Terrace Rd from Urban Commercial to Highway Commercial",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several items: a final plat and development agreement for Madison Greens Phase 1B (53 lots), release of a $2,022,107.58 surety bond for Presidents Pointe early grading, a revised land development plan for Lakeland Place at Fairfax Crossing (36.44 acres), and a rezoning petition for two parcels off Jefferson Terrace Rd. They will also discuss a request to adjust the stop sign at Fairfax Blvd and 17th-19th Ave.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on FY 2026 budget revisions",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will consider several resolutions, including FY 2026 General Fund and Capital Fund budget revisions. They will also vote on a resolution opposing federal truck size/weight increases and discuss post-annexation items for Briar Run Estates. Other business includes a licensing request for a nail salon and a mini grant change request.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to set FY2027 levy rate, donate surplus police vehicles, amend solid waste ordinance",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will consider three key items: adopting the FY2027 property tax levy rate (Resolution 2026-11), authorizing donation of surplus police vehicles to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reserve program (Resolution 2026-09), and amending the code on solid waste collection and disposal (Ordinance 2026-02). The council will also receive departmental status reports and a citizen complaint report.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider Briar Run Estates post-annexation and Fifth Avenue Streetscape",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2026. They will consider a resolution to donate a surplus police vehicle to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, post-annexation implementation items for Briar Run Estates (Phases 1-3), a supplemental agreement with the West Virginia Department of Highways for the Fifth Avenue Streetscape Project, disposition of property acquisition for a park, and options for alcohol service at city events. Citizen presentations include the Jefferson County Sheriff Reserve and American Water.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission will discuss future land use map and new zoning districts",
   "summary": "The Ranson Planning Commission meets on April 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The agenda includes approval of the March 2, 2026 minutes, followed by discussions on a future land‑use map and on possible new zoning districts, including lot size, density, and permitted uses. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Ranson Parks and Recreation",
   "headline": "Parks board to approve 2027 budget, consider JROTC donation, discuss park plans",
   "summary": "The Ranson Parks and Recreation board will meet on March 19, 2026, to consider several new business items. The main action is the approval of the 2027 budget for the department. The board will also consider a donation to the Jefferson County Junior ROTC and discuss ideas for the next phases of Briar Run Park.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt FY2027 budgets, discuss intersection improvements",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will vote on resolutions adopting the General Fund, Coal Severance Fund, and Capital Fund budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027. The council will also consider providing feedback to the West Virginia Division of Highways on potential improvements to the Old Leetown Pike and Route 115 intersection, and discuss authorizing a tourism and hospitality internship program. Departmental status reports from police, community development, public works, finance, and parks and recreation are included.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "body": "Building Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider signing deed for Marcus Field turf grant",
   "summary": "The Ranson Building Commission will meet to elect officers and consider signing a deed for Marcus Field related to a turf grant approval. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and old business.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on rezoning 125 acres off Cranes Lane to R-6",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will review the draft FY2027 budget and hold a public hearing on the second reading of an ordinance to rezone 125 acres from Rural Reserve to R-6. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing funding for the Fifth Avenue Streetscape Project and an agreement for Briar Run Park.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission considers $4.8M bond reduction for Presidents Pointe Phase 5",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider reductions of guaranteed surety bonds for two subdivisions: Presidents Pointe Phase 5 ($4.83M reduction from $6.95M bond) and Riverpointe (Ranson Heights) Phase 4 ($1.21M reduction from $2.29M bond). The commission will also elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Workshop to discuss proposed FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Ranson Corporation council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY2027 General Fund Budget. The agenda includes review of proposed operating revenues, a multi-year budget comparison, and related documents. No votes are expected; this is a discussion session.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Ranson Parks and Recreation",
   "headline": "Parks and Recreation board to review monthly budget reports",
   "summary": "The Ranson Parks and Recreation board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 8, 2026, and receive directors' reports on the December 2025 and January 2026 budgets, along with updates on events. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major decisions, rezonings, or public hearings scheduled.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to authorize design services for a new police and public safety facility",
   "summary": "The Ranson City Council will consider four resolutions: appointing municipal ballot commissioners for the June 2, 2026 general election, recommending a mini‑grant award, honoring community member Jimmy Williams, and authorizing procurement and design services for a new police department and public safety facility. The meeting also includes standard staff status reports and citizen presentations.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "First reading of ordinance to rezone 125 acres off Cranes Lane to R-6",
   "summary": "The council will hold the first reading of Ordinance 2026-01 to rezone 125 acres off Cranes Lane from Rural Reserve to R-6. Other business includes a resolution supporting a BUILD planning grant for a regional connector path, a partnership for the 2026 Ranson Festival & Car Show, and an appeal regarding WV PSC capacity improvement fees. Routine reports and citizen presentations are also on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on major 8-lot subdivision Marcus Village",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider surety reductions totaling $5,022,697.86 for Red Clover Meadows Phases 2 and 3. It will also hold a public hearing and consider a major subdivision application for Marcus Village, an 8-lot development off Flowing Springs Road and Cottontail Drive. Additionally, the commission will update subdivision bond/surety amounts to 2025 numbers.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Marcus Village 8-lot subdivision",
   "summary": "The Ranson Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider surety reductions for Red Clover Meadows Phases 2 and 3, totaling $5,022,697.86 in bond releases. They will also hold a public hearing and consider a major subdivision application for Marcus Village, an 8-lot subdivision off Flowing Springs Road and Cottontail Drive. Additionally, a subdivision bond/surety update to 2025 numbers is on the agenda.",
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