{
 "city": "Ludlow",
 "state": "VT",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ludlow.vt.us/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-21",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances Aug. 26",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on August 26, 2026, at Town Hall to hear grievances from property owners who are appealing the action of the Board of Listers. Five appellants are scheduled, each with a designated time. The hearings will continue until all aggrieved parties who filed timely written grievances are heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/BCA_Hearings_-_August_26_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-28",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Civil Authority reviews property inspection reports",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority is meeting to review inspection reports for eight properties, likely related to tax abatements or property assessments. The board may enter a closed deliberative session if needed before handling other business and recessing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/BCA_Hearings_-_August_28_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Ludlow DRB to hear three applications, including Ice House rink size reduction",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold public hearings on three applications: adding two education outbuildings for the Divided Sky Foundation, reducing the Ice House skating surface from 200x85 feet to 80x40 feet for Okemo LLC, and an appeal by Dr. Lambros Lambrou regarding a conditional use referral for a 7,480 sq ft home in the Ridgeline Protection Overlay District. The board will also review minutes from June 8, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/20260914_-_DRB_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2027-07-01",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Ludlow Village and Town merge into single municipality effective July 1, 2027",
   "summary": "This agenda is the final plan of merger that consolidates the Village of Ludlow into the Town of Ludlow, effective July 1, 2027. The Town becomes the surviving corporation, assuming all village assets, debts, and obligations, including the Electric Light Department and Sewer Plant. The plan establishes a town manager form of governance, defines elected and appointed officers, and creates a new Ludlow Electric Department with a Board of Commissioners. It repeals and replaces the existing charters for both entities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Plan_of_Merger_July_1_2027___Town_and_Village_of_Ludlow_FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning updates, town plan, and grant status",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to discuss town zoning updates with Martha Harrison from MARC, town plan updates, and Better Connections Grant updates. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the July 21 meeting and public comments. The agenda is substantive, with ongoing work on zoning regulations and the municipal plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Planning_Commission_August_Agenda1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning updates, town plan, and grant progress",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss town zoning updates with Martha Harrison from MARC, review town plan updates, and receive updates on the Better Connections Grant. The agenda also includes approval of the July 21, 2026 minutes and public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Planning_Commission_August_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Selectboard to consider streambank stabilization bid and license request",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review and possibly approve a license request from Terra Italian Steakhouse and to award a bid for a revised streambank stabilization project at 35 Route 100 South, part of flood recovery. They will also continue closing out the FY26 budget and handle routine items like minutes, citizen comments, and warrant orders.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Select_Board_Special_Meeting_Agenda_-_August_17_20261.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Selectboard to consider streambank stabilization bid and FY26 budget closeout",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review and possibly approve a license for Terra Italian Steakhouse, award a bid for a revised streambank stabilization project at 35 Route 100 South, and continue closing out the FY26 budget. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, citizen comments, and manager updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Select_Board_Special_Meeting_Agenda_-_August_17_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Select_Board_Special_Meeting_Minutes_-_August_17_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Water Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Water_Commission_Minutes_-_August_4_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Ludlow Water Commission to consider relinquishing allocation at 10 Mill Street",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Water Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss water allocation, including a request from 10 Mill Street to relinquish one of its two allocated units. The commission will also review minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive department head and municipal manager updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Water_Commission_Agenda__Packet_-_August_4_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Ludlow Water Commission to consider relinquishing Mill Street allocation",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Water Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main substantive item is a request from 10 Mill Street to relinquish one of its two allocated residential units. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items like approving minutes, receiving reports, and setting the next meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Water_Commission_Agenda__Packet_-_August_4_20261.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Village Trustees",
   "headline": "Trustees award $122,249.25 summer road retreatment bid to Fuller Paving",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Village Trustees approved a $122,249.25 contract with Fuller Paving for summer road retreatment on West Hill and Pleasant Street, and discussed several other items including delinquent utility accounts, a noise complaint resolution, and a possible road closure. The meeting also included department reports and an executive session for personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Village_Trustees_-_August_4_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Ludlow Select Board to review bids for flood recovery and equipment purchases",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Select Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear department reports, and consider licenses and bids. Key items include reviewing bids for a compact track loader and a streambank stabilization project, as well as discussing the FY26 budget closeout. The board will also consider entertainment permits and a resolution regarding a birthing center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Select_Board_Agenda__Packet_-_August_3_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Ludlow Select Board to review bids, licenses, and FY26 budget closeout",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Select Board is holding its regular meeting to consider agenda changes, approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive department head reports. They will review and possibly approve several licenses and permits, award bids for a compact track loader and a streambank stabilization project, and discuss the FY26 budget closeout. The meeting is a standard business session with no major policy decisions expected beyond these routine items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Select_Board_Agenda__Packet_-_August_3_20261.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Select_Board_Minutes_-_August_3_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-31",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 31, 2026, to consider written grievances from property owners who are aggrieved by the Board of Listers' actions. The hearings will continue until all appellants are heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Tax_Appeal_Hearing_-_July_31_20261.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-31",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances July 31",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 31, 2026, to consider written grievances from property owners who disagree with the Board of Listers' property valuations. The hearings will take place via Zoom and at Town Hall, continuing until all appellants are heard. Five appellants are scheduled, each with a specific time slot.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Tax_Appeal_Hearing_-_July_31_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances July 30",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 30, 2026, to hear written grievances from property owners who disagree with the Board of Listers' property valuations. The hearings will continue until all appellants are heard. Five appellants are scheduled, starting at 9:00 AM.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Tax_Appeal_Hearing_-_July_30_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 30, 2026, to hear grievances from property owners who are aggrieved by the Board of Listers' actions. Five appellants have scheduled times to present their cases, and hearings will continue until all are heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Tax_Appeal_Hearing_-_July_30_20261.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances July 29",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 29, 2026, to hear grievances from property owners who appealed their property assessments (listers' actions). Five appellants are scheduled, and hearings will continue until all are heard. This is a routine quasi-judicial proceeding, not a policy-making meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Tax_Appeal_Hearing_-_July_29_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances July 29",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 29, 2026, to consider grievances from property owners who are appealing their property assessments as set by the Board of Listers. Five appellants are scheduled, each with a specific time. The hearings will continue until all aggrieved parties are heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Tax_Appeal_Hearing_-_July_29_20261.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review regional land use map, zoning updates, and housing",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates to the Regional Future Land Use Map with MARC, review town zoning updates, and consider town plan updates. They will also discuss the 802 Homes program and Better Connections Grant updates. The agenda includes approval of the June 22, 2026 minutes and public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Planning_Commission_July_Agenda_rev21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Selectboard to review FY26 budget, short-term rental registry",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review the end-of-FY26 budget, discuss the status of the short-term rental registry, and consider approving Ludlow Fire Association events. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and municipal manager updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Select_Board_Special_Meeting_Agenda__Packet_-_July_20_20261.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Ludlow Select Board reviews $1.5M deficit, short-term rental registry",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Select Board held a special meeting to review the end-of-FY26 budget, which is running a $1.5 million deficit due to increased costs and revenue shortfalls. They also discussed a draft short-term rental registry ordinance ahead of a public hearing, and approved two Fire Association events. The meeting included an executive session on personnel/contracts with no decisions made.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Select_Board_Special_Meeting_-_July_20_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Zoning Regulations",
   "headline": "Ludlow adopts ordinance requiring annual registration and fees for short-term rentals",
   "summary": "The Select Board and Village Trustees are adopting an ordinance that requires all short-term rentals in Ludlow to register annually, pay fees based on occupancy and homestead status, and meet safety and insurance requirements. The ordinance sets penalties for violations and establishes an effective date of August 11, 2026. This is a decision, not a proposal, as the agenda text presents the ordinance for adoption.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/STR_Ordinance_DRAFT.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Cemetery board to review budget, vault policy, green burials",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Board of Cemetery Commissioners will meet to review the end-of-FY26 budget, hear monthly reports from the sexton and grounds crew, and discuss other business. The agenda is largely procedural, but the board previously voted to remove the vault requirement and approve green burials, which may be revisited.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/SKM_C550i260709123401.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Cemetery Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Cemetery_Meeting_Minutes_-_July_15_2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Village Trustees",
   "headline": "Trustees approve FY27 tax rate, STR registry timeline",
   "summary": "The Ludlow Village Trustees approved the FY27 tax rate of 0.1474, down from 0.2599, and approved a timeline for creating a short-term rental registry. They also discussed noise complaints about Off The Rails, removed a water allocation for 129 Main Street, and heard reports on the wastewater treatment plant and other village operations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Village_Trustees_-_July_7_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ludlow.vt.us"
  }
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}