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 "city": "New Castle",
 "state": "DE",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newcastlede.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": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear rezoning, age-restricted housing, impact fees, marijuana rules",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on four land-use items: a rezoning of parcels at 101 Cip Ct and 416/420 Boyds Corner Road from Suburban to Industrial, and three text amendments to the Unified Development Code covering age-restricted developments, impact fees, and marijuana facilities. Public testimony will be accepted in person and via Zoom. The board will consider these applications at a business meeting on September 15.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-3025",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "Historic Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-3033",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "body": "Public Safety One",
   "headline": "New Castle County Public Safety One holds informational presentations on police and emergency services",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Department of Public Safety is holding a meeting to present updates from its various divisions, including the Office of Emergency Management, EMS, 911, and the Department of Police. The agenda lists presentations on police professional development, technology, budget, patrol, and investigative services, as well as a community services project. No specific votes, contract awards, or ordinance decisions are listed in the agenda text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-3031",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-09",
   "body": "License Inspection & Review Board",
   "headline": "Board hears appeal of penalty for Islamic Society of Delaware property",
   "summary": "The Board of License, Inspection & Review will hold a virtual public hearing on September 9, 2026, to consider an appeal of a penalty assessment related to a property at 554 Port Penn Road. The agenda includes one appeal case and a public comment period. The meeting is rescheduled from earlier dates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092026-3026",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-10",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment hears 6 variance requests, including signs and setbacks",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on September 10, 2026, to consider six area variance requests. These include requests to build structures closer to property lines than allowed, and to install additional or larger identification signs than permitted. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-3032",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-21",
   "body": "Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)",
   "headline": "New Castle County LEPC reviews hazmat reports and plans 2027 meeting schedule",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on September 21, 2026, at the Delaware State Fire School. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of minutes and the 2026 meeting agenda. The committee will hear reports on training, decontamination, Tier II data, and inspections. The only new business item is the establishment of the 2027 meeting schedule, including location, time, and host list.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
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   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-3021",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Board of Assessment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-3029",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee hearing cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee, scheduled for August 26, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-3014",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Public Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Public Arts Commission to discuss Middletown event, budget, and outreach",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss an upcoming event with Middletown Mayor Branner, likely in November, and to review its communication and outreach strategies. The commission will also consider its budget, with FY26 at $35,000 and FY27 at $327,000, and plan a retreat. Public input is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-3028",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Fire Service Strategic Planning Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-3027",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Board of Assessment",
   "headline": "Board of Assessment Review hears 4 deficiency cases and 23 referee appeals",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Board of Assessment Review will hold hearings on four deficiency cases and consider 23 appeals with referee recommendations. The board will also amend its rules of procedure and approve minutes from prior meetings. Public comment is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-3030",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "DRAC of Hockessin Village",
   "headline": "DRAC reviews design plan for 7270 Lancaster Pike",
   "summary": "The Hockessin Village Design Review Advisory Committee will review application 2025-0768-S for 7270 Lancaster Pike to check consistency with the Hockessin Community Redevelopment Plan and Design Guidelines. The review covers proposed lighting, landscaping, facade, and signage. This is a new business item; no other substantive matters are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-3022",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Fire & Ambulance Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-3024",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "NCC Employees Pension Board of Trustees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-3023",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08192026-3023",
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Historic Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-3016",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board amends Unified Development Code for redevelopment",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Planning Board will vote on amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding redevelopment, affecting use regulations, impact fees, and site capacity. The board will also terminate deed restrictions on a property at 199 Airport Road. Additionally, the board will review its Rules of Procedure and approve the minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-3017",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-3011",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Deferred Compensation Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-3019",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132026-3019",
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "License Inspection & Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-3009",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Fire Service Strategic Planning Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-3020",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08122026-3020",
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "License Inspection & Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-3008",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "License Inspection & Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-3007",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Board of Assessment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-3018",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Housing Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-3015",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear 165-lot subdivision, deed restriction termination, redevelopment code changes",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three items: a proposed 165-lot single-family subdivision at Boyds Corner Preserve, a request to terminate deed restrictions on a parcel at 199 Airport Road, and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding redevelopment. One industrial land use amendment application has been continued to a later date. The board will also hold a business meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider these applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-3010",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Historic Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-3013",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "License Inspection & Review Board",
   "headline": "One civil penalty appeal is withdrawn, leaving no active decisions for the Board.",
   "summary": "The New Castle County Board of License, Inspection & Review will hold a virtual public hearing on August 3, 2026. The only item on the agenda is an appeal of a civil penalty that has been withdrawn at the applicant's request. Consequently, the Board is not scheduled to make any new decisions or rule on any active cases during this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-2998",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board of Assessment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-3012",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Board of Assessment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-3006",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Police Accountability Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-3005",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newcastlede.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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