{
 "city": "Conway",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rf-conway/",
 "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": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Council on Aging reviews finances and considers 2027 senior dance class",
   "summary": "The Council on Aging will approve July meeting minutes, receive a treasurer’s report, and hear activity updates from senior programs. Members will discuss finalizing details for Senior Citizen’s Day and evaluate a potential 2027 dance class contingent on a Cultural Council grant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/COA_08-05-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54253/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Franklin Conservation District Board of Supervisors Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to review grants and approve June minutes",
   "summary": "The Franklin Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to review and approve the June meeting minutes and receive updates on current grants, including a District Innovation grant, an MVP grant, and a 604(b) grant proposal. No votes on new business are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Franklin_Conservation_District_08-06-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54258/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning board to discuss solar bylaws, data center ban, and erosion zones",
   "summary": "The Conway Planning Board will review routine minutes, hear public comments, and conduct non-binding reviews of two lot plans. The board will also discuss next steps for complying with state clean energy laws, including adopting a model battery energy storage system (BESS) bylaw ahead of a fall town meeting. Additionally, the board will consider a proposal to ban data centers and review the latest thoughts on an erosion zone overlay proposal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Planning_Board_08-06-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54255/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Franklin County Tech School Building Task Force Committee",
   "headline": "FCTS Building Task Force to discuss MSBA and public outreach updates",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Technical School Building Task Force Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and public outreach efforts. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date. This is a routine update meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FCTS_Building_Task_Force_Comm_08-06-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54249/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Frontier Community Access TV Board of Directors Meeting",
   "headline": "FCAT board to approve FY-27 budget, discuss grants and anniversary picnic",
   "summary": "The Frontier Community Access Television Board of Directors will meet to approve the FY-27 budget, receive updates on license negotiations and a student film project, and discuss a grant program for content creators. The board will also consider an outdoor screening and fundraiser for FCAT's 20th anniversary, installing electrical equipment at Frontier Regional School, and janitorial services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FCAT_Board_of_Directors_08-11-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54251/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to resume solar farm hearing on Roaring Brook Road",
   "summary": "The Conway Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and resume a special permit hearing for the BlueWave solar farm proposed for Roaring Brook Road. No other substantive items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Planning_Board__08-11-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54256/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Franklin County Tech School District Committee",
   "headline": "Franklin Tech School Committee meets with MSBA update",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Technical School District Committee will hold a regular meeting with an update from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and reports from the principal, superintendent, and chairperson. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FCTS_District_Comm_08-12-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54252/"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conway Conservation Commission reviews draft wildlife habitat map",
   "summary": "The Conway Conservation Commission will meet on July 28, 2026, to review a draft Priority Habitat Map from MassWildlife. No financial items, permits, or hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public at Town Hall.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/ConCom_26_07_28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54179/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Open Space",
   "headline": "Open Space Committee to discuss 250th tree planting, meadow signs, mowing, and invasive treatment",
   "summary": "The Conway Open Space Committee will meet to approve June minutes and discuss several meadow management items, including the 250th tree planting, signs for South River Meadow, mowing schedules, and invasive species treatment. Updates will also cover the budget, Boyden Farm Solar Project, and a joint meeting with all town committees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Open_Space_07-28-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54250/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Festival of the Hills",
   "headline": "Festival of the Hills committee to discuss funds transfer and activity coordination",
   "summary": "The Festival of the Hills committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, check in on board and activity coordination, discuss a funds transfer to the town, and address any unanticipated concerns. Public comments will be taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Festival_of_the_Hills_07-27-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54149/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health meeting with no major decisions listed",
   "summary": "The Conway Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business: approve prior minutes, review mail and invoices, discuss FRCOG inspections, and receive updates from board members. No votes on ordinances, fees, or public health actions are listed on this agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/BOH_07-27-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/53894/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Selectboard to appoint Home Coordinator, sign FY27 contracts",
   "summary": "The Conway Selectboard will vote to appoint Marjorie Held as the new Home Services Coordinator for a $1,500 stipend. They will also discuss and vote on several FY27 contracts, including the Animal Control contract, Franklin County Solid Waste Management District contracts, and a Grant Central contract for a new grader. Additionally, the board will vote to sign the State Primary Warrant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/SB_07-27-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54228/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Sustainability",
   "headline": "Sustainability Committee to discuss solar array, school recommendations",
   "summary": "The Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss a proposed solar array on Roaring Brook Road following a public hearing, and review recommendations for the school including a potential lighting project. The agenda also includes updates on streetlights, Green Community/Climate Leader applications, and a Clean Energy Extension survey.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Sustainability_Comm_07-23-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54120/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Forest and Trails Committee",
   "headline": "Forest & Trails Committee to discuss next steps with Conservation Restrictions",
   "summary": "The Forest & Trails Committee will review and approve June 24 minutes, receive a public comment period, and discuss an update on a camera move and Jaime McGuigan. The main new business is a discussion of next steps regarding Conservation Restrictions with Veronique.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FT_07-22-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54248/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board continues solar farm hearing, discusses state energy law",
   "summary": "The Conway Planning Board will continue a public hearing for the BlueWave solar farm on Boyden Farm land off Roaring Brook Road. The board will also discuss next steps for new state Clean Energy Law guidelines and possible local data center regulation. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and time for unanticipated new business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Planning_Board_07-21-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54246/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Frontier Community Access Television - Board of Directors",
   "headline": "FCAT board to vote on FY-27 budget, discuss grants and license negotiations",
   "summary": "The Frontier Community Access Television Board of Directors will vote on the FY-27 budget and discuss several operational items, including license negotiations, a student film project, a grant program for content creators, and plans for a 20th anniversary picnic. The board will also consider installing electricity in a closet at Frontier Regional School and will enter executive session to discuss the general manager's salary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FCAT_Board_of_Directors_07-21-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54247/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Mass-In-Motion / Age Friendly Conway",
   "headline": "Committee to review home repair and village projects",
   "summary": "The Mass-In-Motion / Age Friendly Conway committee will meet to accept prior meeting notes, review last year's accomplishments, and receive an update on the home repair project. New business includes further discussion of the village project and other ideas, as well as participation in other town events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/AFC-MIM_07-16-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54198/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Franklin County Tech Building Task Force Committee",
   "headline": "FCTS Building Task Committee to discuss MSBA update and public outreach",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Technical School Building Task Force Committee is meeting to discuss an update from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and plans for public outreach. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting a future meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FCTS_Building_Task_Force_Comm_07-16-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54243/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Newsletter Committee",
   "headline": "Newsletter Committee to review July submissions",
   "summary": "The Conway Newsletter Committee is meeting to review submissions for the July issue of Conway Currents. Members will also discuss adding an article about Conway Emergency Responders.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Newsletter_Comm_26_07_16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54245/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to review Chapter Land applications, motor vehicle excise abatements",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, review and sign motor vehicle excise abatements and a bill schedule, and discuss Chapter Land applications for fiscal year 2027, including a final notice and potential deadline for non-compliant parcels. The meeting includes public comment and will adjourn with the next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/BOA_07-15-_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/53905/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Cemetery Commission",
   "headline": "Cemetery Commission to discuss Cricket Hill expansion and headstone cleanup",
   "summary": "The Conway Cemetery Commission will discuss a potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery and recruiting volunteers to clean and straighten headstones in town-owned cemeteries. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Cem_Com_July_14_2026_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54242/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Cemetery expansion and headstone cleanup discussed",
   "summary": "The Conway Cemetery Commission will discuss a potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery and recruiting volunteers to clean and straighten headstones in town-owned cemeteries. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Cem_Com_July_14_2026_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54157/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Franklin Conservation District",
   "headline": "Franklin Conservation District board to review grant and project updates",
   "summary": "The Franklin Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to approve June meeting minutes and receive an update on current District Innovation grant activities. No new business or public hearings are listed. The meeting is largely procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FCD_07-09-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54241/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Franklin County Tech School Building Task Force Committee",
   "headline": "Franklin County Tech School task force meets July 8 to review MSBA update and outreach plans",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Technical School Building Task Force Committee will meet on July 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in Turners Falls to review the minutes from its April 8 meeting, receive an update from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and discuss public outreach plans. The meeting may be held remotely under the state’s Open Meeting Law suspension order.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FCTS_Building_Task_Force_Comm_07-08-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54225/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Woodlands Partnership",
   "headline": "Education, Outreach, and Research Committee to elect chair, discuss forest projects",
   "summary": "The Education, Outreach, and Research Committee of the Woodlands Partnership will meet remotely to elect a committee chair and discuss ongoing projects including the Voices for The Forest project and a USFS Forest Stewardship grant. The meeting also includes member introductions and discussion of future priorities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/WP_07-07-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54240/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Cemetery Commission",
   "headline": "Cemetery Commission to discuss expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery",
   "summary": "The Conway Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss a potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery and recruiting volunteers to clean and straighten headstones in town-owned cemeteries. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous meeting and setting the next meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/CemComm__07-07-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54144/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Festival of the Hills",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/FOH_07-07-2026_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54148/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Council on Aging to discuss separating Congregate Meals from COA",
   "summary": "The Conway Council on Aging will discuss the relationship between the Congregate Meals program and the COA, including reasons for and against ending the separation. The council will also finalize details for Senior Citizen's Day, receive reports on finances and activities, and hear a report from the Age-Friendly Conway Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/COA_07-01-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54227/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to discuss draft river protection zone bylaw",
   "summary": "The Conway Planning Board will meet to review and approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss a draft river protection zone bylaw with consultants from GZA engineering. The agenda also includes old business and unanticipated new business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Planning_Board_06-30-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Planning_Board_06-30-2026_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54140/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Selectboard to vote on contracts for pickleball courts and Brester Road culvert, and discuss Climate Leader grant",
   "summary": "The Conway Selectboard will meet on June 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Key items include a vote on a contract with Vermont Recreational Surfacing & Fencing for new pickleball courts, a vote on a contract with Bellino Engineering for the Brester Road culvert, and a discussion and vote on supporting the Climate Leader program and applying for a decarbonization grant. The board will also hear from a State Representative candidate and a Sheriff on a behavioral health program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/SB_06-29-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/53852/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Open Space",
   "headline": "Open Space Committee to review South River watershed mapping and conservation restriction",
   "summary": "The Conway Open Space Committee will discuss a watershed planning and resilience project with the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) and Franklin Land Trust, including mapping and analysis of the South River. They will also consider a letter of support for the Goddard Conservation Restriction and review updates on the Knotweed Symposium, mowing at South River and Bigelow Meadows, and the Boyden Farm Solar Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Open_Space_06-29-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54153/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to authorize payments and discuss projects",
   "summary": "The Conway Historical Commission is meeting to authorize payment of invoices and hold general discussion on commission-related events, site visits, and future projects. No appointments are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://conwayma.gov/files/Historical_Comm_06-26-2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://conwayma.gov/d/54223/"
  }
 ]
}