{ "city": "Washington", "state": "Indiana", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-washingtonin/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting", "headline": "BZA to decide fence height, parking lot, and multiple setback variances", "summary": "The Washington Board of Zoning Appeals will consider six special exception requests at its June 24 meeting. Items include a fence exceeding height limit and a two-year parking lot timeline for a golf cart business, a front yard setback reduction for a shed, a recreational garage height variance, a front porch encroachment, and a rear wall encroachment for a fitness center.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=146", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=146" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Plan Commission to consider 2-year data center moratorium", "summary": "The Washington Plan Commission will decide on a temporary two-year moratorium on data center development in the city and its unincorporated areas. The pause is meant to study potential impacts and update regulations and the comprehensive plan.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=263", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=263" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider street closure for Rise Peer Recovery community barbecue", "summary": "The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss and vote on a request to close S.E. 4th St. on July 2 for a community barbecue, consider salary/position changes in the Water and Park Departments, and approve claims and minutes from the prior meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=145", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=145" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Common Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to introduce ordinance amending employee compensation", "summary": "The Common Council will introduce Ordinance No. 9-2026, which amends the 2026 compensation schedule for officers, employees, and certain appointed positions. The council will also discuss potential changes to Animal Ordinance 91.02. A resolution authorizing a fund transfer within the Eastside Park Donation Fund and a reappointment to the library board are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=144", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=144" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Park Board Meeting", "headline": "Park Board hears record attendance at Grub, Grooves and Brews, plans July 4th", "summary": "The Park Board will approve minutes and financial reports for January, then hear the Superintendent's report. The report notes record attendance at the Grub, Grooves and Brews event and announces the July 4th celebration from July 1–4. No other new business or old business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=143", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=143" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "81,000 SF expansion request for Wind Turbines & Energy Cables at 1851 Technology Drive", "summary": "The Plan Commission will consider a request from Wind Turbines and Energy Cables Corporation to add 81,000 square feet to their existing building at 1851 Technology Drive, in the Employment Zone. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural matters.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=142", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=142" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on street closure for Washington Catholic Schools block party", "summary": "The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approval of claims and a request to close N.E. 2nd Street for a school block party. The meeting follows the Common Council session and includes routine approval of minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=141", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=141" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Common Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on final readings of two code-amending ordinances", "summary": "The Common Council will hold final readings and vote on two ordinances amending city code. Ordinance 7-2026 (as amended) revises Chapter 75, and Ordinance 8-2026 amends Ordinance 21-2025 and Chapter 158. Routine business includes approving meeting minutes and written claims.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=140", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=140" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on conditional use for ag education business in residential area", "summary": "The Washington Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several special exceptions and a conditional use at its May 27, 2026 meeting. Items include requests for a taller fence and extended parking lot timeline, three duplex developments with various setback and lot-size reductions, and a conditional use to run an agricultural education business from a residential property. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=139", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=139" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider autistic child sign request at 801 N.W. 1st Street", "summary": "The Board of Public Works & Safety will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 11, 2026, discuss claims, and consider a request for an Autistic Child sign near 801 N.W. 1st Street.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=138", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=138" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Common Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to introduce two ordinances amending city code", "summary": "The Washington Common Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, review claims, and introduce two ordinances that amend chapters of the city code. Ordinance 7-2026 amends Chapter 75, and Ordinance 8-2026 amends Ordinance 21-2025 and Chapter 158. No resolutions or other business are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=137", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=137" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Common Council Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=136", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=136" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Redevelopment Commission Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=135", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=135" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Park Board Meeting", "headline": "Park Board to consider event request at Longfellow Park", "summary": "The Park Board will hear a request from Catherine Bush to host an event at Longfellow Park. The board will also review January financial reports and hear the superintendent's report on recent events including Grub, Grooves and Brews and the BBQ Competition.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=134", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=134" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Plan Commission to consider recreational building in Employment Zone", "summary": "The Washington Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Amon and Martha Wagler to build a recreational building with two bedrooms on a 2.31-acre parcel in the Employment Zone. The commission will also vote on minutes from the March 11, 2026, meeting and conduct other business.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=133", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=133" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to decide on American Legion July 4 parade and street closure for block party", "summary": "The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss and vote on two street closure requests: one from the American Legion for a July 4th parade, and another from Real Recovery to close N.W. 1st St. for the Rock the Block Party. The board also will approve minutes and claims.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=132", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=132" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Common Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss Outrigger Industrial development draft proposal", "summary": "The Common Council will hold a final reading of an ordinance amending animal control fees, consider a resolution for a fund transfer in the Park Non-Reverting Fund, and discuss/vote on a draft proposal for the Outrigger Industrial development. Further discussion on an interlocal agreement with Daviess County regarding animal control is also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=131", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=131" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board discusses parade requests and street closures", "summary": "The Board will consider a request from the American Legion to hold a 4th of July Parade. Additionally, they will discuss closing Main St. between Hwy 57 and N.W. 3rd St. for an event on May 30th.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=130", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=130" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Common Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Final reading of ordinance amending municipal electric rates", "summary": "The Common Council will hold final readings of three ordinances: revising city code section 72.50, an additional appropriation, and amending rates for the municipal electric utility. They will also introduce an ordinance amending animal control and adoption facility fees, discuss an interlocal agreement with Daviess County for animal control, and hear a presentation from the Haitian community about a community celebration.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=129", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=129" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting", "headline": "Zoning board to weigh setback variance for shed at 407 E Viola Ave", "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering two related variance requests (SE-5-26 and SE-6-26) from Todd Theine. The requests seek a zero-side yard setback and a 6-foot reduction of the right-of-way to place a detached portable shed with a fence at 407 E Viola Ave.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=128", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=128" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Park Board Meeting", "headline": "Park Board meets for routine reports and updates on upcoming events", "summary": "The meeting largely consists of procedural items: approval of previous minutes, financial reports for January, and a superintendent's report. No public hearings or major decisions are listed. The board will hear updates on recent events and upcoming community activities.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=127", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=127" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to award quotes for 2026 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program", "summary": "The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss and potentially approve several items including claims, a handicap sign request, a residential parking sign, a parade permit, and a services agreement with the soil and water conservation district. The board will also consider awarding quotes for the 2026 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program and general concrete work, and approve an interdepartmental electrical services policy and a salary change in the Street Department.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=124", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=124" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Common Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider electric utility rate amendment and dormant fund transfer", "summary": "The Common Council will vote on a resolution to abolish dormant funds and transfer their balances to the General Fund, and on a second resolution authorizing a transfer within the Police Fund. They will introduce ordinances revising a section of the city code, making an additional appropriation, and amending electric utility rates. The Building Commissioner will also explain a letter to rental property owners about registration requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=123", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=123" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider road frontage reduction for three duplexes at 10 Woodmere Dr.", "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request (V-3-26) from KWK Construction to reduce road frontage at 10 Woodmere Dr. to allow three duplexes, and a two-year extension (C-4-24) for Total Care ABA Therapy IN to construct a parking lot at 210 Sycamore St. The board will also approve minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=121", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=121" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=120", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://washingtonin.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=120" } ] }