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 "city": "Newport",
 "state": "Nebraska",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council to approve $1.434M grant for Ann Street Pier Expansion",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of recent meeting minutes and several special‑event permits. It will receive a sidewalk café license renewal for The Nitro Bar and appoint members to various boards and commissions. The council will act on multiple action items, including accepting a $1.434 million grant for the Ann Street Pier Expansion, authorizing a $300 K FEMA grant for a flood‑audit pilot, and amending the one‑way street signage ordinance. Additional items include contract awards for a Navy hospital feasibility study, tennis‑court restoration, and other capital projects.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Workshop with the Planning Board",
   "headline": "Joint City Council and Planning Board workshop on comprehensive plan update",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council and Planning Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss updates to the city's comprehensive plan. The meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the comprehensive plan discussion.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Newport City Council to discuss City Manager's employment",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will meet in Executive Session to discuss the City Manager's job performance and continued employment. The session will be preceded by an open vote to convene the closed meeting.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "Council to approve $321,600 federal grant and several ordinance revisions",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application for Mumford Manor at 39 Farewell Street. The council will consider authorizing acceptance of a $321,600 Federal Highway Administration grant and a contract for SCADA and PLC modernization at the Station 1 Drinking Water Treatment Plant. Several ordinance revisions, including parking restrictions on South Baptist Street and one‑way street signage on Bridge Street, will also be voted on.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "Newport City Council to consider $20M flood resiliency grant and tax rate adjustment",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several high-value grant applications for flood resiliency and various municipal service contracts. The body is also considering an adjustment to the non-owner occupied residential tax rate and the establishment of a Tourism Commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/jun24_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "Newport City Council to consider limiting new hotel development",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several contract awards for city infrastructure and police equipment. The body will also discuss proposals to limit hotel development, establish a housing commission, and implement a tree preservation ordinance.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Special Session",
   "headline": "Council to address Newport Public Schools' $2.8 million operating deficit",
   "summary": "The City Council is meeting to consider support for the Newport Public School Department's Fiscal Recovery and Structural Realignment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The session includes reviewing a memorandum from Finance Director Jim Nolan regarding the school district's fiscal recovery plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/jun03_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/may27_26cc.htm",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Special Session",
   "headline": "Newport City Council to consider FY2027 Budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and act upon the FY2027 Budget. This includes reviewing the budget change sheet and the proposed Capital Improvement Program Schedule.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/may19_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/may13_26cc.htm",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Boards and Commissions Interviews",
   "headline": "City Council interviews candidates for Waterfront Commission",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will interview seven candidates for the Waterfront Commission at a meeting on May 11, 2026. The interviews are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Council may discuss how to vote on the applicants at the conclusion of the interviews.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Budget Hearing",
   "headline": "City Council holds public hearing on FY2027 budget and personnel ordinance",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the FY2027 budget, including a proposed capital improvement program and personnel ordinance. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 43 Broadway.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/may06_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "City Council to approve collective bargaining agreement and special event permits",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will consider a collective bargaining agreement with municipal employees and approve special event licenses for the International Tennis Hall of Fame and other organizations. The meeting also includes the reappointment of commission members and the second reading of two ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/apr22_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss lease of Hillside Ave property and Barbera lawsuit",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will meet in executive session to discuss the utilization or lease of city property on Hillside Avenue. The council will also address litigation in the case Barbera et al v. City of Newport, et al (NC2024-0056). No decisions are recorded in the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Workshop",
   "headline": "City council workshop to overview water and wastewater budget",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will hold a workshop on April 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. The workshop will provide an overview of the municipal budget for utilities, specifically water and water‑pollution‑control services. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/apr16_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Workshop",
   "headline": "Joint city council and school committee workshop on school budget",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council and School Committee will hold a joint workshop to provide an overview of the school budget. No decisions or votes are indicated; the meeting appears to be informational. The agenda contains no additional items beyond the budget overview.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/apr15_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Joint Workshop",
   "headline": "Council will plan financing and sequencing for Narragansett Ave. improvements",
   "summary": "The City Council and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will hold a joint workshop on April 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI. The agenda includes discussion of financial and operational sequencing for improvements to Narragansett Avenue. The council will also review suggested ordinance amendments that were received on March 11, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/apr13_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Workshop",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/apr09_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/apr08_26cc.htm",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Workshop",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/apr07_26cc.htm",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Boards and Commissions Interviews",
   "headline": "City Council interviews applicants for Newport Comprehensive Plan Advisory Commission",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will hold interview sessions for applicants to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Commission and other boards and commissions. Interviews are scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 43 Broadway. After the interviews, the Council may discuss how it will vote on appointing these applicants at a future regular meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/mar31_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Workshop",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/mar30_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/mar25_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Joint Session",
   "headline": "City Council holds joint workshop with Henderson Home Commission",
   "summary": "The Newport City Council will convene a joint workshop with the Henderson Home Commission on March 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. No specific agenda items, votes, or contracts are listed in the notice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/mar12_26dk2.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Special Session",
   "headline": "Newport City Council special meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The special meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda had included a continued action item regarding residential parking ordinance amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Newport-ri/council/2026/mar12_26dk.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/newport-ri"
  }
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