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 "state": "NY",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/grandislandny.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": "2026-08-31",
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   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
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   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-903",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Conservation Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-906",
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   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-901",
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   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": "Town board to vote on e-bike law, sewer digester repairs, and special use permits",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a special use permit for a home bakery at 2101 Fix Road and a local law to regulate e-bikes and scooters. The board will also consider resolutions for emergency sewer digester improvements, several contracts and bids, budget amendments, and other administrative items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-905",
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   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Board of Architectural Review",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-900",
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   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Economic Development Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Economic Development Board to discuss Chamber partnership and town procedures",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to discuss its ongoing relationship with the Chamber of Commerce, review a Town Board Process & Procedures document, and receive status updates from sub-committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-898",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board reviews bakery permit and unfinished e-bike law",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Planning Board will review referrals for a special use permit for a bakery at 2101 Fix Rd and a building department request for the Town Tavern. The board will also discuss the Public and Street Conservation Tree Law and the Municipal Review and Coordination Procedure. Additionally, the meeting includes unfinished business regarding the E-Bike Law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-899",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "ZBA hears 8 variance requests for fences, garages, decks, sheds",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on eight area variance applications, mostly for residential property owners seeking relief from setback and height rules for fences, garages, decks, and sheds. The agenda also includes correspondence from Barclay Damon regarding three East River Road parcels and receipt of minutes from other town boards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-902",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": "Town Board to vote on battery storage law and energy contract",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Town Board is meeting to consider adopting the Battery Energy Storage System Law (Local Law Intro #5 of 2025), including environmental review findings, and to authorize a letter of intent for an energy savings performance contract with Veregy Energy Solutions. The board will also renew special use permits for a convenience store and a bed & breakfast, and approve routine minutes and reports. A public hearing on e-bikes and scooters was cancelled and will be rescheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-896",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": "Town Board workshop covers DEC/EPA presentation, budget, insurance, and contracts",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several administrative and operational items, including a presentation from the DEC/EPA, a potential early budget workshop, medical insurance, remote access, an open fire contract, and possibly hiring an in-house attorney. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-895",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Parks board to review tree law, Town Commons, kayak launch, splash pad funding",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several active projects, including a tree law review, the Town Commons plan, an East River kayak launch, and recreation fee recovery. They will also receive updates on the Veteran's Park splash pad, which has open questions about funding and design details. The agenda includes routine approvals and committee updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-892",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Conservation Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-894",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07232026-894",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning board reviews three requests for variances for detached storage structures",
   "summary": "The Town of Grand Island Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on three applications for side yard setback variances to build detached storage structures. One application is from old business, while two are new business items. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-889",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Architectural Review",
   "headline": "Board reviews 8 new building plans including sheds and single-family homes",
   "summary": "The Board of Architectural Review will review eight new construction applications. The agenda includes requests for sheds, attached and detached garages, and new single-family dwellings at specific addresses. No other business, correspondence, or old business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-893",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-893",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-890",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202026-890",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": "Town Board to vote on new Battery Energy Storage Systems law",
   "summary": "The Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt Local Law Intro #5 of 2025, which establishes regulations for siting and operating battery energy storage systems. The board will also consider a local law to amend vehicle codes to include e-bikes and scooters, and authorize a letter of intent for an energy savings contract with Veregy Energy Solutions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-891",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202026-891",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Economic Development Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-886",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-886",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-897",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-897",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": "Town Board reviews MEGA Energy, Erie County composting grant, and Veregy findings",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Town Board will hold a workshop to review the agenda and advisory board items. The meeting includes presentations from MEGA Energy, Erie County regarding a grant for a GI Composting Site, and findings from Veregy. The session concludes with an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-887",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-887",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": "Town Board to vote on $750,000 bond for road reconstruction and Veterans Park improvements",
   "summary": "The Grand Island Town Board will vote on a bond resolution for road reconstruction and a separate bond for Veterans Park drainage and accessibility improvements. The board will also consider a local law to regulate e-bikes and scooters, renew special use permits for a gas station and a solar project, and award a contract for EV charging stations at Town Hall. Additionally, the board will address unfinished business regarding two rezoning proposals from the Planning Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-883",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-883",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-881",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-888",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-888",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-880",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-880",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-885",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-885",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Architectural Review",
   "headline": "Board reviews 12 new building plans including sheds and single-family homes",
   "summary": "The Board of Architectural Review will review 12 new construction applications. The agenda lists five requests for sheds or a detached garage and seven requests for new single-family dwellings. No other business, correspondence, or old business is listed for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-879",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-879",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Town Government",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-877",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-877",
   "source": "https://www.grandislandny.gov/AgendaCenter"
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