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 "city": "Hagerstown",
 "state": "MD",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/nv-hagerstown/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "City Council to approve water fee ordinances and multiple grant agreements",
   "summary": "The Hagerstown City Council will consider two new ordinances amending Chapter 238 and Chapter 240 to establish water and sewer miscellaneous fees for FY27 through FY31. Council members will also vote on several resolutions, including a settlement with Boulevard Contractors, LLC at 32 N. Potomac Street and the acceptance of the Entertainment District Security Grant and the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network Grant. In addition, the council will review and approve a series of contracts and purchases listed under the consent agenda, such as police vehicle acquisitions and utility system upgrades.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Council will discuss a business proposal to locate or expand in the area",
   "summary": "The Hagerstown City Council will hold an executive session. Council members will discuss appointments to the Historic District Commission. They will also seek legal advice from counsel. Finally, they will consider a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown Mayor and Council to discuss FY28 budget and city infrastructure",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold a special session to establish a Charter Review Committee. A subsequent work session will cover budget planning, utility fee adjustments, and specific neighborhood projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1485&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1485&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Mayor and Council meet for executive session on July 14, 2026",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel regarding two contract agreements. The body will also consider two business proposals related to organizations locating or expanding in the state.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1492&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1492&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown Council discusses forest conservation and energy storage systems",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will meet for a special session and work session. Discussion items include amendments to the Forest Conservation Ordinance and a grant request for Wheaton Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1484&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1484&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown City Council considers fire equipment, utility contracts, and forest ordinances",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will conduct a work session and regular session involving various appointments and public hearings. The agenda includes several consent items for fire department equipment, insurance premiums, and infrastructure upgrades.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1480&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1480&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Discussion of Opioid Restitution Funds",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold a work session regarding Opioid Restitution Funds. The discussion includes Michelle Hepburn, Brooke Garver, and Karen Reese.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1491&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1491&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Mayor and Council meeting for executive session",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion includes a contract agreement and a business proposal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1483&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1483&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown Council discusses landlord-tenant rules and parking permits",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will meet for a special session to approve the FY2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. The work session includes discussions on a proposed parking permit system for Historic Heights and a landlord-tenant ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1479&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1479&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Council discusses forest conservation, community development, and union contracts",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss several city programs and updates. The meeting includes discussions on the CDBG FY 2027 Annual Action Plan and the Edgemont Reservoir Rehabilitation Project. A special session is scheduled for the approval of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1478&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1478&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss personnel matters and board appointments",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will meet in executive session to discuss various personnel matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding appointments for the Board of Code Appeals and the Historic District Commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1482&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1482&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown City Council considers utility contracts, zoning amendments, and new business",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will review various consent agenda items including utility service contracts and insurance coverage. The session also includes unfinished business regarding two zoning map amendments and several new resolutions for community projects and agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1477&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1477&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Council discusses FY 2027 tax rates, budget, and utility rates",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will meet to consider ordinances regarding the FY 2027 tax rate and budget. The session also includes discussions on water and sewer rates for FY27 through FY31 and a grant application for the Bay Restoration Fund.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1476&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1476&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Council discusses FY 2027 budget and upcoming tax and utility rate ordinances",
   "summary": "The City will present the FY 2027 budget presentation and discussion schedule. The Special Session includes the introduction of ordinances for property tax rates, the city budget, and water and wastewater rates through 2031.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1475&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1475&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Mayor and Council meeting for executive session",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will meet in an executive session at City Hall. The agenda includes a consultation with counsel to obtain legal advice regarding pending litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1473&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1473&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown Council discusses FY 2027 budget and community funding reallocations",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will review the FY 2027 budget presentation and upcoming discussion schedule. The session includes discussions on summer camp funding, CDBG funds, and Wheaton Park enhancements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1474&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1474&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Regular Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown City Council considers various contracts and zoning amendments",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will review several consent agenda items including infrastructure, technology, and utility contracts. The meeting also includes the introduction of new ordinances regarding zoning map amendments and an annexation plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1467&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1467&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Work Session",
   "headline": "City officials review FY 2027 budget and utility rate models",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will conduct a work session covering fiscal planning and infrastructure. Discussions include the upcoming fiscal year budget, wastewater rate updates, and transportation priorities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1466&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1466&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "City reviews FY 2027 budget with administrators and CFO",
   "summary": "The Hagerstown City Council and Mayor will discuss a range of topics during a work session, including a FY 2027 budget review presented by the City Administrator, CFO, and Budget Manager. Other items include updates on solar energy, rent stabilization, a memorandum of understanding with the National Railway Historical Society, and several infrastructure and zoning projects. The meeting will close with an executive session to vote on closing the session for matters allowed under the Open Meetings Act.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1465&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1465&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Hagerstown council discusses FY 2027 budget and downtown events",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session followed by a work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget, upcoming events, and childcare grants. The meeting includes proclamations for April awareness months.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1464&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1464&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approves $2.79 million water‑and‑wastewater master‑plan contract",
   "summary": "The Hagerstown City Council will consider a series of contract approvals for city services, including a $2,790,365 engineering services contract for a water and wastewater master plan. Council members will also vote on multiple resolutions covering summer camp grants, a parking lease with the State Judiciary, mural easement agreements, the Summit Avenue railroad crossing closure, and other community matters. The meeting includes routine announcements, citizen comment time, and administrative updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1463&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1463&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City to consider rezoning of Trolley Drive/Emmert Road (ZM-2026-01)",
   "summary": "The Hagerstown Mayor and Council work session will review grant programs, infrastructure projects, and labor matters. Items include a wastewater treatment plant bond issue, a proposal for a community legacy grant, and two rezoning applications. The council will also discuss the closure of the Summit Avenue railroad crossing and other planned projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1462&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1462&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown Mayor and Council to vote on support for HB 1142",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session and a special session to vote on a resolution supporting HB 1142 regarding municipal revenue sources. A work session will follow to discuss utility agreements and city projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1461&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1461&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council discusses rent stabilization, parking plan, and charter review",
   "summary": "The Hagerstown City Council will hold a town‑hall discussion on rent stabilization with the mayor and Stacey McGee. They will consider a proposed parking system for the Historic Heights neighborhood. The agenda also includes a review of the city charter and a proclamation for Red Cross Month.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1460&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1460&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Hagerstown City Council to hold rezoning hearings and vote on utility upgrades",
   "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will hold public hearings for two rezoning requests. The body will also consider several utility and police contracts, including water meter units and wastewater plant improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1455&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1455&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": "Hagerstown Mayor and Council to review Route 40 pedestrian safety and pavement surveys",
   "summary": "The Mayor and Council will hold an executive session followed by a work session. The body will discuss infrastructure updates, pedestrian safety, and various license agreements for city alleys and signage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1454&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hagerstown.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1454&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda"
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