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 "city": "Granite Falls",
 "state": "North Carolina",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/granitefallsnc.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": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council will consider a fire truck purchase ordinance funded by CDBG-NR.",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls Town Council will approve the consent agenda items and then discuss several new business items, including a report on unpaid 2025‑2026 taxes, a project budget ordinance for acquiring a fire truck with CDBG‑NR funds, and a budget amendment. The council will also consider a resolution and a memorandum of understanding to work with the North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center on an economic strategic plan, and will appoint members to various committees.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council will adopt the FY 2026‑2027 budget and related fee schedules",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls Town Council will consider Ordinance #416 to adopt the fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget. It will also approve a fee schedule for that fiscal year and adopt several utility riders related to renewable energy and electric rates. Additional actions include adopting a capital improvement plan, setting employee job grades and pay ranges, and approving agreements for school resource officers. The meeting also covers appointments, a fire protection aid agreement, a special event permit, and a general counsel agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/June_15_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to select design/build firm for fire department construction",
   "summary": "The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the resubmittal of development applications. The body will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and select a firm for fire department construction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/June_1_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/06.01.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to consider conditional rezoning petition and FY 2026-27 budget",
   "summary": "The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance #415 regarding Petition for Conditional Rezoning #2-2026. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/May_18_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-15",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council will hold a special meeting on May 15 for a budget and planning retreat",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls Town Council has scheduled a special meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Hub Station, 145 Cedar Valley Rd, Hudson, NC. The purpose is a budget and planning retreat. No specific agenda items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/SPECIAL_MEETING_BUDGET_PLANNING_RETREAT_05.08.2026_-_2.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town cancels special budget retreat meeting",
   "summary": "The Town of Granite Falls cancelled its scheduled special budget retreat meeting for Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Hub in Hudson. A notice will be sent when a rescheduled date is determined.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/CANCELLED_MEETING_05082026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold special budget work session on May 4",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls Town Council will meet in a special budget work session on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the council chambers. The session will focus on the FY 2026‑2027 electric rates and fees and on funding for capital projects. No decisions are noted; the agenda indicates discussion topics only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/05.04.26_Agenda_Budget_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/05.04.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council holds special budget work session",
   "summary": "The Town Council will meet on April 20, 2026, to discuss the Police Department annual report and capital projects. The session is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative Building.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/BUDGET_WORK_SESSION_POLICE_DEPARTMENT_APRIL_20_2026(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/04.20.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to review water and sewer rates for FY 2026-2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Town Council is holding a special budget work session. Members will review water and sewer rates for the FY 2026-2027 budget and receive the Fire Department annual report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/BUDGET_WORK_SESSION_FIRE_WATER_AND_SEWER_APRIL_6_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/04.06.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council holds budget workshop to review department updates",
   "summary": "The Town Council will convene a special meeting to review annual updates and capital improvement plans for the Electric, Public Works, and Water Resources departments. The session is focused on budget planning and does not include a formal vote.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/Utilities_Budget_Workshop_Agenda_3_16_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/03.16.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council discusses FY26‑27 Parks & Rec capital projects and fee schedule",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls Town Council held a special Parks and Recreation Budget Workshop on March 2, 2026. Council members reviewed the proposed FY26‑27 fee schedule and discussed several capital improvement projects, including a $28,000 gym floor resurfacing, a $20,000 Field #1 renovation, a $600,000 neighborhood park, and a $500,000 park acquisition. A public meeting was scheduled for March 9, 2026, to consider the purchase of 23.16 acres from Shuford Development. The fee schedule will be brought to the regular council meeting on March 16, 2026, for approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/MINUTES_OF_SPECIAL_BUDGET_WORKSHOP_PARKS_AND_REC_MARCH_2_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/MINUTES_OF_REGULAR_MEETING_MARCH_2_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-16",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to hold hearing on property assessments for unpaid town invoices",
   "summary": "The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding assessments against real property owners who have failed to pay invoices. Members will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and review annual reports from several town departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/February_16_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/02.16.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Granite Falls Council to approve tax, safety, and budget items",
   "summary": "The Granite Falls Town Council will consider renewing a safety consultant contract for $8,500, approving a budget amendment for law enforcement equipment, and setting a date to advertise 2025 tax liens. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and the town holiday schedule.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/February_2_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/02.02.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will hold a closed session to review a public officer's qualifications",
   "summary": "The special Town Council meeting will open with a welcome and approval of the agenda, then move to a closed session. In that closed session, council members will consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, and conditions of appointment or initial employment of an individual public officer or employee, as required by North Carolina General Statute §143.318.11(6). The meeting will adjourn after the closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/01.12.2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/01.12.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://granitefallsnc.gov/vertical/sites/%7B4576E5AF-4719-425A-8B42-427EECA78B10%7D/uploads/01.05.2026_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://granitefallsnc.gov"
  }
 ]
}