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 "city": "Newton",
 "state": "KS",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newtonkansas/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [
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   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Regular Commission",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8515"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-08",
   "body": "Regular Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Public Wholesale Water Supply District #17",
   "headline": "Water district board to review audit, finances, and well levels",
   "summary": "The Wholesale Water Supply District No. 17 board will meet to review the minutes of the April 15, 2026 meeting, receive the July financial report, hear an audit report and presentation, and get an update on well levels. The agenda also includes old business and adjournment. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at City Hall in Newton, Kansas.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/154098/Public%20Wholesale%20Water%20Supply%20District%20_17%20-%2019.pdf?handle=6409784CA38F45DA97A61D2A91AE0B0A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8535"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Regular Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review 2027 budget, fireworks ordinance, wetlands platform",
   "summary": "The Newton City Commission will consider the 2027 budget recommendation, set a publication amount and hearing date, review the fireworks ordinance, and decide on a wetlands birdwatching platform agreement. They will also vote on consent items including minutes, an appointment, and a street closing for the homecoming parade.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/154068/Regular%20Commission%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=72CD70E7E3FA4B13B239E8512DD608E7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8514"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "City reviews Safe Routes For All study options",
   "summary": "The Newton City Commission is holding a work session to review a study and options for the Safe Routes For All (SS4A) program. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/154066/Work%20Session%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2B408F93F32E4F03A81575B925A38D67",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8533"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "body": "Newton Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Housing Authority considers legal engagement letter for employment matters",
   "summary": "The Newton Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to consider accepting a Letter of Engagement from attorney Michelle Witte of Martin Pringle for employment-related legal services. The agenda contains only this one substantive item along with procedural actions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/154022/Newton%20Housing%20Authority%20-%2007%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=1C1233DEEED4443B8E00025DA81AEF8B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8534"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Council continues 2027 budget discussion",
   "summary": "The Newton City Commission will hold a work session to continue discussing the 2027 budget. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153978/Work%20Session%20-%2006%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=9B50BEEC8ABE43F39F5CDD79BD780BC3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8532"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Land Bank",
   "headline": "Land Bank to approve budget and set public hearing date",
   "summary": "The Newton Land Bank Board will consider approving the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget and setting a public hearing for August 27, 2026. The board will also review minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting and receive a manager update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153948/Land%20Bank%20-%2012%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=A9A8D1AF9E3F4C81AB2FAF3591C1F358",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8530"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8524"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Work session to discuss 2027 city budget and library funding",
   "summary": "The Newton City Commission will hold a work session to hear a presentation on the 2027 Library budget and discuss the overall 2027 city budget. No votes or decisions are expected at this meeting; it is for information and discussion only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153875/Work%20Session%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=56F9233603A84B8083F0438A6D93EEAC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8529"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Regular Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider Shield AI hangar lease, road rehab, water tower painting",
   "summary": "The Newton City Commission will vote on a consent agenda including updated traffic and public offense codes and a financial report, then take up several regular agenda items: a grant request for Themian Park improvements, adoption of the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, authorization of road improvements with a bid opening date, awarding a water tower painting contract, a one-day alcohol permit expansion for Moxie's, and a key construction and lease agreement with Shield AI for a new hangar at the city-county airport. A public forum will also be held.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153872/Regular%20Commission%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=58280E4D76894F32BCA1B5F79865EE12",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8513"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Newton Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Board to vote on bylaw amendment, discuss HUD compliance and audit findings",
   "summary": "The Newton Housing Authority will vote on Resolution 2026-12, which amends the time of regular meetings in the bylaws. The board will also hear reports on the status of a HUD Substandard Designation corrective item, the FY2025 audit finding 2025-001, and discuss communication with the City Commission regarding the Authority's reporting relationship. Other items include updates on public posting of agendas and board email addresses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153767/Newton%20Housing%20Authority%20-%2023%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C9E499EFF9B04E0996660E39A64BDBC1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8528"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Aviation Commission",
   "headline": "Newton City/County Airport Advisory Board to elect new member",
   "summary": "The board will meet to elect a new member and review financial reports from June 30, 2026. Members will also continue discussions regarding the Joint Capital Improvement Program (CIP).",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153550/Aviation%20Commission%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=9603741D606D4322A947491CEB64E118",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8525"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Regular Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8510"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Main Street",
   "headline": "Board seeks $36,000 for 12 façade improvement grants and reviews downtown projects",
   "summary": "The Choose Newton Main Street Board will discuss a mission‑statement update, recap a Main Street America visit, and review promotion activities. It will consider a request for $36,000 to fund 12 façade improvement grants at the upcoming City Commission meeting. Project updates include a downtown sound system awaiting installation and a common‑consumption proposal to be presented to the city commission on June 9.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153438/Main%20Street%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=BEBC8810D89643FFB7490D3E7AB77397",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8523"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on Brigham Industrial Addition preliminary plat",
   "summary": "The Newton Planning Commission is considering approval of a preliminary plat for Brigham Industrial Addition, a new industrial subdivision submitted by Newton Industrial LLC. The commission will also review and potentially approve meeting minutes from June 1, 2026, and discuss updates to mural code language.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153377/Planning%20Commission%20-%2006%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=3D9F445920BB4B239E06E41F1D01A0C1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8522"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Public Building Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to approve Fischer Field upgrades and budget",
   "summary": "The Newton Public Building Commission will consider approving the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, which funds Fischer Field turf replacement and pool improvements. They will vote on a $64,882 contract for locker room flooring and a study for the press box at Fischer Field. An interlocal agreement to update maintenance funding for Fischer Field will also be reviewed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153317/Public%20Building%20Commission%20-%2030%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=978B576366FA4FA681A5142BB70EEE2C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8511"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "City Commission Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Executive session for attorney-client privilege",
   "summary": "This special meeting consists solely of an executive session under attorney-client privilege, with no public action or discussion items. It is procedural boilerplate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153331/City%20Commission%20Special%20Meeting%20-%2030%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B0B84D7E7B924E58B74459062BAC7B7B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8521"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular Commission",
   "headline": "Hearing on removal of Newton Housing Authority commissioners",
   "summary": "The commission will hold a public hearing to consider removing two Newton Housing Authority commissioners due to a HUD substandard management designation. They will also vote on three Reinvestment Housing Improvement Districts to spur housing development at specific locations. Other items include discussing Depot District next steps and a presentation on a biking to school survey.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153236/Regular%20Commission%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=7D9B0AB15DCE407985B2CDE51EC674BB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8487"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Land Bank",
   "headline": "Land Bank to consider sale of 324 E 11th St and donation of 444 SW 14th St",
   "summary": "The Newton Land Bank will discuss selling 324 E 11th St to a buyer interested in building a tiny home rental, and request the City Commission donate 3.84 acres at 444 SW 14th St for future housing development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153152/Land%20Bank%20-%2018%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0E68BB563C644AE990C65A924949ACBE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8517"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Choose Newton",
   "headline": "City plans RFP for master developer of Depot and 320 N Main St",
   "summary": "The Choose Newton committee will review updates on local business retention efforts and the redevelopment of the historic depot and 320 N Main St. The city intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) this summer to find a master developer for these combined sites.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153154/Choose%20Newton%20-%2018%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=1796BB110EE14A2E85387B56F30B5E63",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8516"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Newton reviews 2027 budget with staffing requests and tax implications",
   "summary": "The City Commission holds a work session to discuss the 2027 budget, including requests for additional staffing and department priority items. They will also review the Economic Development/Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund, bond obligations, and preliminary mill levy rates. The session aims to connect the budget to strategic priorities and outline next steps.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153158/Work%20Session%20-%2018%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F6D9B45E451346C1A5530FAE69E4EFA4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8519"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "City reviews CIP and MER priority projects and funding strategies",
   "summary": "The City of Newton holds a budget work session to discuss 2025 ending cash balances, revenue and expenditure trends, and capital improvement plan (CIP) priority projects. They also review maintenance, equipment, and replacement (MER) priority items and funding strategies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153156/Work%20Session%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=AEE0D416B85C4191BA34A62D85B64E54",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8518"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Newton and Harvey County discuss airport commission ordinance and CIP",
   "summary": "This work session will review a joint ordinance updating the Newton City-County Aviation Commission's composition and duties. They will also close out the 2021-2026 Airport CIP and review the proposed 2026-2030 Airport CIP. Other items include East 1st Street improvements extending project limits and the County-SW 14th County Bridge project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153016/Work%20Session%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=166D3DA73CF94919A38FE445C303C692",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8507"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Regular Commission",
   "headline": "Downtown common consumption area for alcohol under consideration",
   "summary": "The commission will receive a recommendation to establish a Common Consumption Area (CCA) in downtown Newton, allowing patrons to carry and consume alcohol from participating businesses in designated public areas. They will also consider a Special Use Permit for 320 S. Pine, funding for the facade improvement program, a temporary alcohol permit for the Wine Walk, and a Chamber of Commerce funding agreement. The agenda includes multiple executive sessions under attorney-client privilege and to discuss an industrial prospect.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/153018/Regular%20Commission%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=D4433FC8001846C7A9DDC923FA9D6352",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8486"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "HPC to review window replacement at 511 N Main St",
   "summary": "The Newton Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the replacement of two upper floor window louvers and three wood double-hung windows with aluminum-clad Marvin Ultimate G2 units at 511 N Main St. Staff recommends approval as the project fits within local guidelines and will not damage historic resources. The meeting also includes the election of officers for the upcoming year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/152736/Historic%20Preservation%20Commission%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B95FAF20B5684701A41EBC2E3616952F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Consider special use permit for garage apartment at 320 S Pine",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a Special Use Permit for 320 S Pine Street to build a 24x28 two-story garage with a second-level living quarters for the applicant's adult daughter. The permit allows an accessory dwelling unit in the R-1 zoning district. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/document/152734/Planning%20Commission%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B443C57910964E3F880261338FE68960",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://newtonkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8506"
  }
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