{
 "city": "Hamilton",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/hamiltonnj.com/",
 "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": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to decide minor subdivision and variance at 1001 Edinburg Road",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application to create two lots at 1001 Edinburg Road, including a variance from the front yard setback. The board will also consider an extension of approval for a prior business application at 1555 Klockner Road. Both items are up for decision at this regular meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-505",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Hamilton Township Zoning Board meeting cancelled for July 14, 2026",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the Hamilton Township Zoning Board scheduled for July 14, 2026, has been cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-504",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "June 25 Planning Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026. No business will be conducted. The notice complies with the Open Public Meetings Act.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-502",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Hamilton Zoning Board reviews residential variances and a convenience store proposal",
   "summary": "The Board will consider several resolutions of memorialization for residential garage and home conversions. Additionally, the Board is reviewing an application for a new 3600 square foot convenience store and fueling station.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-501",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Hamilton Shade Tree Commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Shade Tree Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-503",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $9.9M capital bond and $8.33M sewer bond",
   "summary": "The Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied limousine license, then consider ordinances including a solar lease for Block 2154, a PILOT agreement for Project Freedom, and introduction of $9.9M capital improvement and $8.33M wastewater treatment bonds. A consent agenda covers contracts, refunds, insurance renewals, and a $1.3M furniture purchase for the new municipal building at 1750 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-500",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Hamilton Planning Board June 11 meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026. No items will be heard or decided at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-497",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission discusses pollinator projects and National Night Out",
   "summary": "This is a routine meeting with no land-use applications. The Commission will consider approving May minutes, review a Girl Scout pollinator project, discuss maintenance schedules, and receive updates on Sustainable Jersey and the Climate Superfund Act. New business includes planning for National Night Out.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-499",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board to hear two homeowner variance requests for garage additions",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two residential variance applications for garage construction, requiring relief from setback and coverage requirements. A commercial application for a convenience store and fueling station has been carried to the June 23 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-496",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (HAASA)",
   "headline": "Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026",
   "summary": "The HAASA Board will meet via MS Teams to review previous minutes and receive updates from the Chairperson, Alliance Coordinator, and programs. The agenda includes discussion regarding the vacancy and election of a new chair.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-498",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Hamilton Township Planning Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the Hamilton Township Planning Board scheduled for May 28, 2026, has been cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-493",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Hamilton Zoning Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-491",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission discusses tree planting and grant opportunities",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Shade Tree Commission will consider a visit from the NJ Tree Foundation regarding tree planting in census-block-specific areas near Trenton and township parks. The commission will also receive updates on the Community Forestry Management Plan and the 2026 tree contract as part of the 250-tree initiative. New business includes discussion of a NJ Urban and Community Forestry grant opportunity.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-495",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-495",
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on solar lease, PILOT for affordable housing, and park conversion",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Council will consider four ordinances, including a solar lease agreement and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for Project Freedom. The consent agenda includes over 20 resolutions covering grants, contracts, and budget amendments, notably a $142,357 grant to convert a vacant lot into a park and a $26,924 Justice Assistance Grant. Several public hearings are scheduled for the ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-494",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board considers hotel construction and residential subdivision",
   "summary": "The Board will review a commercial application for a four-story hotel at 700 Sloan Avenue. Additionally, the Board will consider a minor subdivision request for two lots at 1001 Edinburg Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-490",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss Climate Superfund Act, hear Girl Scout troop presentations",
   "summary": "The Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations from Girl Scout Troop #70158 on bat boxes and butterflies, updates on community cleanup and rain barrel events, and a discussion of the Climate Superfund Act under new business. No land use applications are pending.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-488",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-488",
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Public hearing on duplex conversion and variance requests for new homes",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Among the items are a use variance to convert a single-family home into a duplex at 1829 Greenwood Avenue, a setback waiver for a shed at 674 Paxon Ave, and two variance applications from Nile Dynamics LLC for new single-family dwellings at 1625 E. State St and 22 Adella Ave. The board must act on these applications by deadlines in May, June, and July 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-489",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-489",
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Hamilton Town Council to vote on 2026 municipal budget",
   "summary": "The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2026 current municipal budget and capital budget. The body is also considering several land use and parking ordinances and reviewing multiple service contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-487",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Zoning Board meeting for April 28, 2026 cancelled",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-483",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission discusses tree planting and removal applications",
   "summary": "The Commission is reviewing progress on a 250-tree planting initiative including locations at Crocket and the municipal building. Members are also discussing a simple tree removal application process for homeowners.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-486",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-486",
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Hamilton Township Planning Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the Hamilton Township Planning Board scheduled for April 23, 2026, has been cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-484",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider ordinance to exceed state budget caps for 2026",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (cap bank). The consent agenda includes employment agreements for the fire chief, police chief, and finance director, as well as contracts for the 2026 sanitary sewer lining project ($551,848.75) and Microsoft licensing ($133,483.10). First-reading ordinances propose a no-parking zone on Wilfred Avenue and amendments to streets and sidewalk codes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-485",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-485",
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear use variance for two-family home on Lynwood Ave",
   "summary": "The board will hold a public hearing on a homeowner application requesting a use variance to construct a two-family residential dwelling on a single lot at 268 & 270 Lynwood Avenue in the R-5 zone. The board must act by July 11, 2026. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, resolutions of memorialization for two prior residential applications, and an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-482",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review 124-room hotel proposal on Sloan Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will consider a proposal for a four-story hotel and two ordinances amending land use legislation. The board is reviewing site plans and variance requests for a commercial project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-479",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Hamilton Township Council conducts 2026 budget workshop",
   "summary": "The Town Council is reviewing departmental budget requests for the 2026 fiscal year. Discussions include the Department of Community & Economic Development, Public Safety, Public Works, and the Office of Emergency Management.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-481",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission hears mosquito, soil presentations; grant deadline looms",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission will meet to discuss routine business including approval of March minutes, presentations from the Mercer County Mosquito Commission and Conscious Planet's Save Soil initiative, and updates on Green Team grants, pollinator initiatives, and upcoming community events. No land use applications are pending.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-480",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-480",
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Town Council",
   "headline": "Public hearings on land use amendments for manufacturing and office districts",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Township Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: one to exceed municipal budget limits (cap bank), and two amending land development regulations for manufacturing/industrial and research/office districts. The consent agenda includes 18 resolutions covering cannabis license support, a $3.69M affordable housing rehabilitation contract, $16M in sewer utility bonds, and various contracts and refunds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-478",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-478",
   "source": "https://www.hamiltonnj.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}