{
 "city": "Colrain",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rf-colrain/",
 "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": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Board of Health meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to review housing code violations and septic updates",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will receive updates from the Health Agent regarding specific housing code violations and septic system statuses. The board will also discuss an update on the Opioid Settlement to be presented to the Selectboard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35111/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Conservation Commission meeting",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review septic replacement on S. Green River Rd.",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold a hearing regarding a septic system replacement near the Green River. The board will also discuss potential violations concerning a trailer on Prolovich Rd.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-07-30_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35084/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board of Assessor's Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to approve tax lists, uncollectible property, and a CH61B lien release",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, personal property uncollectible, real estate and motor vehicle monthly lists, and a motor vehicle commitment warrant. They will also release a CH61B lien and approve a notice of non-applicability for 271 Thompson Rd, and review criteria for a Clause 18 exemption.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-07-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35109/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Health meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health reviews septic, housing, and trash violations",
   "summary": "The Colrain Board of Health meets to review housing code violations, septic permit updates, and debris complaints. The board will also discuss public health initiatives and emergency preparedness plans.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-07-14_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35083/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Library Board of Trustees Meeting",
   "headline": "Joint meeting to appoint library trustee member",
   "summary": "The Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Colrain Select Board to consider the appointment of a trustee member, as authorized by Massachusetts General Law. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Highway Garage, with a remote option available.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/GML_Agenda_06-23-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35072/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "GML Board of Trustees Meeting",
   "headline": "GML trustees to hear director, treasurer, and committee reports",
   "summary": "The Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda and previous minutes, receive reports from the director, treasurer, and committees, and discuss ongoing business including Fix-It Day, trustee positions, and building and grounds summer upkeep.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/GML_Agenda_06-08-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35010/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Assessor's Meeting",
   "headline": "Assessors to warrant FY2027 preliminary real estate & personal property bills",
   "summary": "The Colrain Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, warrant the Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary real estate and personal property tax bills for the Town and Fire District #1, and approve monthly motor vehicle and property lists. The meeting also includes approving a motor vehicle commitment for 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-06-02_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35110/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting & Hearings",
   "headline": "Zoning board to hear variance for solar array and shop special permit",
   "summary": "The Colrain Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on May 27, 2026. One hearing concerns a variance request to place a solar array closer to a property line, and the other reviews a special permit renewal for a heavy-equipment repair shop. The board will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-05-27_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35002/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/Select_Board_2026-05-26_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34737/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Board of Health Hearing & Meeting",
   "headline": "Barnhardt seeks variance for smaller nitrogen system on Main Rd.",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will hold a hearing on Barnhardt's request for a variance to reduce the required size of nitrogen reducing technology for a proposed sewer system on Main Rd. A vote is anticipated following the hearing. The board will also discuss questions and concerns with the Colrain Sewer District and approve prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-05-14_Hearing__Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-05-14_Hearing_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34998/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/Select_Board_2026-05-12_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34725/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "GML Board Of Trustees Meeting",
   "headline": "Colrain board meets to approve minutes and hear reports",
   "summary": "The GML Board of Trustees will convene a hybrid meeting on May 11 at 6:00 p.m. to approve the previous month’s meeting minutes, hear routine reports from directors and committees, and receive public comments. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/20260511_GML_Board_of_Trustees_Meeting_Agenda-docx.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/35001/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/Select_Board_2026-05-08_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34997/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Board of Health Meeting",
   "headline": "Health Board to discuss housing code violations, septic issues, and condemnation hearings.",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will review updates on several housing code and septic system cases, including properties at 2 Coombs Hill Rd., 6 Greenfield Rd., and 269 Heath Rd. They will also discuss a condemned property at 107 Adamsville Rd., a campground permit at 61 Heath Rd., and a tight tank application at 162 S. Green River Rd. Additionally, the board will receive updates from a regional health district meeting, a multi-town senior services meeting, and a measles outbreak tabletop exercise, and will schedule condemnation hearings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-05-06_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-05-06_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34974/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/Select_Board_2026-04-14_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34736/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board of Assessor's Meeting",
   "headline": "Colrain Board of Assessors to vote on abatements and lien approvals",
   "summary": "The Colrain Board of Assessors will meet to conduct routine administrative business, including approving minutes, lien approvals, and monthly property lists. The board may also enter an executive session under state law for undisclosed reasons.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-04-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-04-28_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34993/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/Select_Board_2026-04-21_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34986/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/Select_Board_2026-04-14_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34724/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Board of Health Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to review MA Craft Cultivation site plan at 108 West Leyden Rd.",
   "summary": "The Colrain Board of Health will meet on March 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Highway Department Meeting Room. The agenda includes a site plan review for a MA Craft Cultivation facility at 108 West Leyden Rd., updates on several housing and septic cases, and signature collection for the Harassment Policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-04-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-04-07_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34963/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "GML Board Of Trustees Meeting",
   "headline": "Trustees to hear police chief on security cameras",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in a hybrid format. The agenda includes a follow-up from Police Chief Lannon on security cameras, public comments, and committee reports. No votes on new business are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/GML_Agenda_04-06-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34972/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "Board of Assessor's Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to enter executive session for abatements and exemptions, then approve routine tax lists",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to vote on entering executive session under state law for abatements and exemptions, then return to open session. In open session, they will approve minutes from February 24, a Chapter 61 lien, the monthly Real Estate and Personal Property list for March, the Motor Vehicle Monthly Lists for March, and the 2026 Motor Vehicle Commitment #2 warrant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-04-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://colrain-ma.gov/files/2026-04-02_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://colrain-ma.gov/d/34970/"
  }
 ]
}