{
 "city": "New Marlborough",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newmarlboroughma.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": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Cultural Council to discuss grants and August 8th community event",
   "summary": "The Cultural Council will meet to approve minutes from July 9, 2026, hear the treasurer's report, discuss grants, and plan the August 8th community event. New business may also be addressed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-464",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Cultural Council to discuss 2027 grant budget",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Cultural Council is meeting to review the treasurer's report and discuss the budget for 2027 grants. The session also includes the approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-464",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Agricultural Commission",
   "headline": "Agricultural Commission to elect leaders and set 2026 goals",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Agricultural Commission will hold its first meeting on August 4, 2026, to organize by electing a chair and vice chair and to discuss goals and next steps. The meeting is open to the public in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-466",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Designer Selection/Design Review Committee",
   "headline": "Design Review Committee reviews Town Hall renovation plans",
   "summary": "The Design Review Committee will meet to discuss planned renovations to the Town Hall with the project manager and architect. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-467",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board meets August 3",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on various items, including a collective bargaining agreement with the Highway Union and one-day alcohol licenses. The agenda also includes review and approval of minutes, town administrator updates, and public comment. The meeting is primarily procedural, with routine administrative tasks and discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-465",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library Trustees to meet July 30 with director’s report on agenda",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Library Trustees will hold a meeting on July 30, 2026, at 2PM at 1 Mill River. The agenda includes procedural items, old and new business, a director’s report, and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-463",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "SBRSD School Committee",
   "headline": "School Committee to vote on out-of-district placements for 5 preschool students",
   "summary": "The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will vote to approve out-of-district placements for five preschool students, accept grants and gifts, and approve budget transfers. The committee will also review the student handbook and consider an E&D proposal for Education Finance Services, LLC. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-462",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "SBRSD School Committee",
   "headline": "School committee to hold workshop on ethics and open meeting law",
   "summary": "The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet for a workshop on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 4:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Mt. Everett Library and via Zoom, and will focus on ethics and open meeting law, facilitated by MASC and the district's legal counsel.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-461",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to discuss next steps on adopted bylaw changes",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss an ANR plan on Hayes Hill Road, and outline next administrative steps for recently adopted bylaw changes. The board will also set priorities for the third quarter of 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-456",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on Town Hall renovation contract and firefighter pay scale change",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Select Board will meet on July 27, 2026, to decide on a contract for architectural services for the Town Hall renovation and take action on reclassifying the grade scale for the full-time Firefighter/EMT position. The board will also handle routine administrative items such as payroll and vendor warrants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-459",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "SBRSD School Committee",
   "headline": "School committee workshop on governance training and recognition of member",
   "summary": "This is a workshop meeting focused on governance training facilitated by MASC staff, with a break to recognize Bonnie Silver's 14 years of service. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and training-oriented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-460",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Designer Selection/Design Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss next steps for Town Hall renovations",
   "summary": "The Design Review Committee will meet to discuss Town Hall renovations, including direction and next steps. The group will also review and approve previous meeting minutes. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-458",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on Campbell Falls bridge contract and union deal",
   "summary": "The Select Board will vote on a contract with MassDOT for the Campbell Falls Road small bridge construction and on an amendment to the Highway Union collective bargaining agreement. They will also review an ADA self-evaluation plan, a sign at Cassilis Farm, and a design contract for Town Hall renovation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-457",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202026-457",
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review enforcement, NOIs, and emergency dam repair",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, act on an emergency dam repair request at 1346 Hartsville-New Marlborough Rd, consider enforcement orders for unpermitted work at 186 Knight Rd and 212 East Hill Rd, and review Notices of Intent for new home construction at 26 Lakeside Rd and 0 New Marlborough Hill Rd. Other items include a complaint about tree removal, bank repairs, invasives removal, certificates of compliance, and administrative matters such as membership dues and officer elections.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-455",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Council on Aging reviews past activities and plans future luncheons and trips",
   "summary": "The Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from October 2025, review and plan luncheons, discuss upcoming trips, and hear a report on past-year activities. Members may also raise concerns or suggestions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-454",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to review ADU request, septic designs, and well permits",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, review an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) request at 98 Norfolk Rd, discuss regional public health updates, and conduct septic design reviews, well permit reviews, and Title 5 septic inspection updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-453",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to review abatements and set view adjustment policy",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to approve prior minutes, reorganize the board, review motor vehicle and real estate abatements, and discuss and vote on a procedure for view adjustments. The meeting is open to the public for questions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-448",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Transfer Station Working Group",
   "headline": "Transfer Station Working Group to review wet-trash traffic path design and permit enforcement",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Transfer Station Working Group will meet to review and approve minutes from its June 11, 2026 meeting, discuss an alternative design for the wet-trash traffic path, and address permit enforcement. The group will also receive a community-relations update and review the status of action items from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-452",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Cable Advisory and Broadband Committee",
   "headline": "Broadband committee to review Umpachene expansion, backup devices, and solar bench signage",
   "summary": "The Broadband and Cable Advisory Committee will meet to discuss an update on the Umpachene NM Net expansion project, a UPS backup device distribution program, and language for solar bench signage. The committee will also review the Digital Navigator program and the committee's grant budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-451",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Council to plan August 8 Volunteer of the Year event",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Cultural Council will discuss the August 8 Volunteer of the Year event and consider new business. The meeting will also include approval of June 2026 minutes and a treasurer's report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-449",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to conduct four site visits on Knight Hill, Hadsell, and Stratford Roads",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on July 9, 2026, consisting entirely of site visits to four properties. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is purely for field inspection purposes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-450",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-450",
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on culvert reconstruction for Canaan-Southfield Road",
   "summary": "The Select Board will consider an Order of Taking for the reconstruction of a culvert on Canaan-Southfield Road, award a bid for tree work, and approve a contract for a Conservation Commission Agent. They will also make appointments to various town boards and commissions for fiscal year 2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-446",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Designer Selection/Design Review Committee",
   "headline": "Designer Selection Committee to interview three firms for town project",
   "summary": "The Designer Selection Committee will conduct interviews with three design firms—EDM Studio, NDP, and Clark Green + Bek—for an unspecified town project. The committee will also review and approve previous meeting minutes and hold a post-interview discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-439",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-439",
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board prepares for Special Town Meeting and 3Q26 priorities",
   "summary": "The New Marlborough Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting to finalize preparations for an upcoming Special Town Meeting and review priorities for the third quarter of 2026. No substantive decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items including approving prior meeting minutes and adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-445",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "SBRSD School Committee",
   "headline": "School Committee to vote on FY26 budget update, FY27 contract, and FY28 budget calendar",
   "summary": "The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to receive reports from the Business Manager, Superintendent, and other directors. Key actions include approving warrants, grants, and budget transfers, as well as voting on the FY26 budget update, the FY27 contract and E&D assistance proposal, and the FY28 budget calendar. The committee will also discuss and approve July/August training dates and consider rolling forward the superintendent's contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-444",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to hear National Grid pole permit request for 19 poles on North Road",
   "summary": "The Select Board will hold a public hearing on National Grid's request for pole permits on North Road, hear a resident complaint about dust control on dirt roads, and review bids for highway materials, rental equipment, and tree work. They will also consider FY27 appointments, employee compensation, and surplus equipment from the Fire, Highway, and Cemetery departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-442",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "SBRSD School Committee",
   "headline": "SBRSD Personnel Subcommittee to hold executive session on collective bargaining with SBREA units",
   "summary": "The Southern Berkshire Regional School District Personnel & Negotiations Subcommittee will meet on June 22, 2026, to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy with SBREA units, then review next steps and adjourn.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-443",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newmarlboroughma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}