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 "city": "Johnston",
 "state": "Rhode Island",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/johnston-ri/",
 "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",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board reviews dimensional variance requests for two residential properties",
   "summary": "The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will consider two new business items. One is a dimensional variance request by Ronald Papa to build a two-family dwelling at 0 Killingly St, Plat 16, Lot 630. The other is a dimensional relief request by Mark D’Elia for the property at 15 Belknap Farm Dr, Plat 48, Lot 557. The board will review the submitted site plans, surveys, radius maps, abutter lists, and zoning applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/zoning/2026/jul30_26zag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on The Residences at Pocasset major land development",
   "summary": "The Johnston Planning Board will consider a one‑year extension request for the Putnam Pike \"Gateway\" project and hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a minor subdivision on Shun Pike, a senior‑focused condo project on Plainfield Pike, and a major adaptive‑reuse residential development at 1284 Plainfield Street. The board will also discuss an advisory opinion on the abandonment of Erin Drive and review the town’s Future Land Use Map as part of the Comprehensive Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/aug04_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-30",
   "body": "Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board considers extension request and several dimensional variance applications",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board will review an extension of time request for a special‑use permit at 100 Allendale Avenue. It will also consider dimensional variance applications for a detached garage at 34 River Avenue, a future lot division at 30 Mill Street, and a new building at 0 Bishop Hill Road. These items appear under old and new business on the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on resolutions for police injury services, fire alarm, and new systems",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council meeting on July 13, 2026 will consider several zoning petitions, an ordinance change, and a slate of business and liquor licenses. Council members will also vote on multiple resolutions that authorize the mayor to enter agreements for police injury administrative services, a fire alarm system for Town Hall, increased funding for a new Buildings and Grounds facility, a utility vehicle purchase, and a cloud‑based dispatch system for the Police Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jul13_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on The Residences at Pocasset major residential redevelopment",
   "summary": "The Johnston Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a combined Preliminary and Master Plan for The Residences at Pocasset, proposing 25 market‑rate residential units on former commercial land. The board will also consider a one‑year extension request for the Master Plan Review of the Gateway project on Putnam Pike. Additional items include a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 181 Shun Pike, a pre‑application for 55‑and‑older luxury condos at 1801 Plainfield Pike, and an advisory opinion on the proposed abandonment of Erin Drive. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of the Future Land Use Map and other Comprehensive Plan topics.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/jul07_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider ordinance for property tax assessment and collection",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will vote on an ordinance that sets assessment and collection of property tax on real estate and personal property. It will also consider resolutions for tree removal around retention ponds on Oak Hill Drive and for a new fire department communications tower. Additional items include zoning change petitions for Shun Pike and Morgan Avenue, and reappointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jun08_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Special Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve $144.3 million budget for FY ending June 30 2027",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will hold a special meeting to hear a budget hearing. Council members will consider Ordinance 2026-5, which appropriates $144,282,554 for the town’s governmental budget, personnel classification, salary plan and tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. They will also consider Ordinance 2026-6, which orders the assessment and collection of property tax on ratable real estate and tangible personal property. The meeting includes a roll call, reading of ordinances, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jun03_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 44 Newman Ave Storage Building major land development",
   "summary": "The Johnston Planning Board will hold public hearings on several major land development proposals, including the 44 Newman Ave Storage Building, 18 City View subdivision, and Santa Circle subdivision. It will also discuss preapplication proposals for JAF Condos on Atwood Avenue and an expansion of Trinity Church facilities. An administrative report will cover the Future Land Use Map and other Comprehensive Plan topics.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/jun02_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "DEC Properties LLC seeks use variance to store trucks on Hartford Ave",
   "summary": "The board considered a use variance application from DEC Properties LLC to store ten 10‑wheel trucks for a landscape business on 2555 Hartford Avenue, Lot 26. The board also reviewed dimensional variance requests from Vincent Russo Jr for a new building at 126 Simmonsville Avenue, Lot 22, and from Robert Montaquilla for a detached garage at 34 River Avenue, Lot 7, which were continued to the July 30, 2026 meeting. All motions were adopted with a motion and second by Pilozzi and Anzelone.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/zoning/2026/may28_26zb.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Town Council to discuss zoning, business licenses, and road repairs",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will meet to discuss zoning changes, business licenses, and road safety. The meeting will include resolutions for purchasing a dump truck and speed bumps, as well as several public hearings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/may11_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing for four town house units on Hampton Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a major land development project on Hampton Avenue. The board will also receive a presentation and discussion on the Hazard Mitigation Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/may05_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will vote on flood‑mitigation property purchases and related resolutions",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will consider several resolutions, including one to purchase six properties for flood mitigation. Other items include awarding bids for highway materials, an enterprise resource platform for the finance department, and supporting state housing‑related bills. The council will also hear a petition to rezone land on Shun Pike and an ordinance amendment to noise standards. Votes may be taken on any or all agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/apr13_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board approves warehouse development at 2334 Plainfield Pike",
   "summary": "The Planning Board reviewed a warehouse proposal and a residential subdivision request. The board also discussed updating land development and subdivision regulations to align with state law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/apr07_26pl.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold policy and organization work session",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will conduct a work session to discuss board operations and updates to state laws. The meeting focuses on internal procedures and regulatory updates rather than specific development projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/mar10_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Johnston Town Council to hold hearings on police and fire pension adjustments",
   "summary": "The Town Council will consider a pension adjustment benefit for eligible police and firefighters. The body will also review numerous business license applications and two zoning change petitions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/mar09_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Regular Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Zoning Board grants variance for garage at 16 DiFazio Drive",
   "summary": "The Johnston Zoning Board of Review met to consider two dimensional variance requests. The board approved one request for a garage and heard a request for a new two-family dwelling.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/zoning/2026/feb26_26zb.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will consider a pension adjustment ordinance for firefighters and police",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council will review several zoning petitions and an industrial noise amendment, read Ordinance 2026-2 that changes pension benefits for eligible firefighters and police officers, and consider a series of business operating license applications and a tax assessor abatements report. The meeting also includes award recognitions, claims, and routine procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/feb09_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review solar array and residential subdivision plans",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a solar array project and a residential subdivision. The board will also provide an advisory opinion on a rezoning request and discuss updates to land development regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/feb03_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Regular Zoning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board approved a dimensional variance for New Era LLC at 0 Morton Avenue",
   "summary": "The Johnston Zoning Board of Review met to consider old and new business items. It denied a variance request for 839 Sanderson Road to build a large garage. It approved a variance for 24 Countryside Drive to build a detached garage, denied a variance for 34 River Drive, and granted a variance for New Era LLC at 0 Morton Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/zoning/2026/jan29_26zb.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Town Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will vote on a bid to build a new fire department communications tower.",
   "summary": "The Johnston Town Council meeting will consider several pending items, including zoning petitions and business license renewals. Council members will hear a presentation of the town's police and fire pension actuarial results. Two resolutions will be voted on, one extending a cashiering system agreement and another authorizing a bid for a fire department communications tower. Additional agenda items cover utility pole requests and a report on liquor license renewals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/council/2026/jan12_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "Regular Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board approves developments on Atwood Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning Board approved a preliminary plan for duplex units and a master plan for commercial buildings on Atwood Avenue. The board also discussed revisions to land development regulations and scheduled a Comprehensive Plan workshop.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Johnston-ri/planning/2026/jan06_26pl.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri"
  }
 ]
}