{
 "city": "Heath",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rf-heath/",
 "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": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Heath MLB meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/MLB_2026-08-13_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18930/"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Conservation Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Heath Conservation Commission to vote on wetland impact report for Shapiro parcel",
   "summary": "The Heath Conservation Commission will meet to review and vote on a wetland impact evaluation report for the Shapiro Conservation Parcel/Burnt Hill-Catamount Trail. The meeting will also include approval of past minutes, a consultant’s report, and the chairman’s report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/2026-07-30_CC_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18915/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Board of Assessor's Meeting",
   "headline": "Assessors to review and possibly amend Clause 18 criteria",
   "summary": "The Heath Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, real estate and motor vehicle lists, and the third motor vehicle commitment for 2026. They will also review current Clause 18 criteria with a possible vote to amend, review Clause 18A deferral information, and receive an update on the Davenport land purchase involving two parcels.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/2026-07-29_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18909/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on salt shed retaining wall contract",
   "summary": "The Select Board will consider and vote on a contract with W. R. Hillman, LLC for the Heath Salt Shed Retaining Wall, including a commencement date. They will also discuss National Grid's 3-phase project, EMS regionalization updates, and approve FY '27 agreements for solid waste and animal control services. A new IRS mileage reimbursement rate of 76 cents per mile will be voted on.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-07-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18873/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Conservation Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review wetland report for Shapiro Parcel",
   "summary": "The Heath Conservation Commission will meet to review and vote on a wetland impact evaluation for the Shapiro Parcel/Burnt Hill-Catamount Trail, along with approving past minutes and receiving the consultant's and chair's reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/2026-07-28_CC_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18914/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation",
   "headline": "Parks & Rec to discuss resurfacing basketball court, park cleanup, and play structure",
   "summary": "The Heath Parks & Recreation Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss several park maintenance and improvement items. Key topics include resurfacing the center basketball/pickleball court, cleaning up Community Park, and adding a play structure at Community Park using the Stabilization Account. The committee will also consider a one-year moratorium on grant writing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/PR_2026-07-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18899/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on FY '27 appointments, raises, and new contracts",
   "summary": "The Select Board will consider several votes including FY '27 appointments, a 2.8% COLA for the MLP Manager and Senior Program Coordinator, a revised restoration plan for Burnt Hill-Catamount Trail, a revised license for the Heath Historical Society, and a new three-year CodeRED contract. The meeting also includes a public comment period and updates on the ADA self-evaluation and town nurse position.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-07-14_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18872/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Heath MLB Meeting",
   "headline": "Heath MLB to review drop policy, fiber project costs, and finances",
   "summary": "The Heath Municipal Light Board will discuss and vote on several operational and financial items, including a drop policy review, updates on the WGE/Whip City Fiber status, and National Grid upgrade attachment costs. The board will also review project finances, including invoices, budget, and depreciation account status.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/MLB_2026-07-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18901/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Board of Health Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to discuss Epipen purchase and town nurse candidates",
   "summary": "The Heath Board of Health will meet via Zoom to review minutes, receive a regional health agent update, and discuss several new business items including a nurse's report, an Epipen purchase, the FY26 and FY27 budget, town nurse position candidates, and a shoe spraying event scheduled for August 1. Ongoing business includes reports from the CPHS Oversight Board, PVMCD, and MAPHCO.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/Agenda_2026_07-08_BOH_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18900/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Heath Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Heath Planning Board to approve prior meeting minutes",
   "summary": "This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items. The board will consider approving minutes from the June 24 public hearing and planning board meeting, take public comment, and adjourn.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/PB_Agenda_07-01-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18898/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss ADA plan, landfill, and FY '27 appointments",
   "summary": "The Heath Select Board will consider FY '27 appointments, continue discussion on an ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan, and review a wetlands permit for the Tri-Town Landfill. They will also vote on a restoration plan for Burnt Hill-Catamount Trail and a license for the Heath Historical Society to use town property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-06-30_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-06-30_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18871/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Board of Health Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to discuss Epipen purchase and Town Nurse candidates",
   "summary": "The Heath Board of Health will meet via Zoom to review and approve past meeting minutes, receive a Regional Health Agent update, and discuss new business including a nurses report, the FY26 budget, Epipen purchase, Town Nurse position candidates, and National Grid Smart Meter installation. Ongoing business includes updates from the CPHS Oversight Board, PVMCD, and MAPHCO.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/BOH_2026-06-17_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18896/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Heath Select Board to discuss Town Nurse position, approve job description",
   "summary": "The Select Board will consider approving a job description for the Town Nurse position and discuss next steps. Other items include making FY '27 appointments, reviewing retail power supply pricing, and discussing the ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-06-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-06-16_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18870/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Health Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health to discuss and possibly vote on Town Nurse position",
   "summary": "The Heath Board of Health is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the Town Nurse position. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/BOH_2026-06-09_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18894/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "MLB meeting",
   "headline": "Heath Municipal Light Board to vote on National Grid agreement, drop policy, and website review",
   "summary": "The Heath Municipal Light Board will vote on a National Grid upgrade project attachment cost status, a drop policy review, and a website project. The board will also discuss Whip City Fiber operations, finances, and a WiredWest update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/MLB_2026-06-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18892/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Board of Assessor's Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to approve FY2027 real estate and personal property tax warrants",
   "summary": "The Heath Board of Assessors will meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 real estate and personal property tax warrants, as well as monthly lists for motor vehicles and real estate. The board will also consider an executive session under MGL 30A to discuss compliance with legal requirements. Other items may be added as needed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/2026-06-03_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18911/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss conservation restriction, town nurse, and bridge projects",
   "summary": "The Heath Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a conservation restriction for the Behl-Amst property, a job description for a town nurse position, and a contract for invasive species management at the Tri-Town Landfill. They will also continue discussions on the Route 8A culvert/bridge project, ADA self-evaluation, and town building maintenance. The meeting includes appointments, a consent agenda, and updates on various town matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-06-02_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18869/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Finance Committee meeting",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on using Reserve Fund for firefighter obligation",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on whether to use the Reserve Fund to pay for Heath's financial obligation to an injured firefighter. The meeting will also include a review of the previous meeting's minutes and a discussion on the financial operation of the MLB.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/FC_2026-05-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18891/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Heath Select Board to vote on conservation restriction, hire town nurse",
   "summary": "The Select Board will consider approving a conservation restriction for the Behl-Am tract, vote on hiring a town nurse, and discuss the town office assistant position. Other items include the FY27 budget, a new kiosk location, and a bridge project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-05-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-05-19_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18868/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Board of Health Meeting",
   "headline": "Heath Board of Health to vote on town nurse job description, discuss regional health updates",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will meet to vote on finalizing the job description for the Town Nurse position and receive updates from the Regional Health Agent on Route 8A properties and Title IV. Other business includes reviewing the FY26 budget, discussing influenza vaccine, and approving prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/BOH_2026_05-13_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18887/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-09",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss Annual Town Meeting business",
   "summary": "The Select Board will meet to discuss items related to the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, which may result in voted decisions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items listed beyond general discussion and potential new business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-05-09_Agenda_ATM.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-05-09_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18884/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Heath MLB meeting",
   "headline": "Heath Municipal Light Board meets May 7 to review fiber project and finances",
   "summary": "The Heath Municipal Light Board (MLB) will hold a virtual-only meeting on May 7, 2026, to review and vote on minutes, updates from the MLP manager, fiber project status, and financial matters including depreciation and budget. The board will also discuss communications with other town bodies and an annual election update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/MLB_2026-05-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18877/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Heath Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Heath Planning Board to set moratorium hearing on large battery storage systems",
   "summary": "The Heath Planning Board will discuss scheduling a public hearing on a moratorium for large-scale battery storage systems. They will also review Maria Topinzers' application timeline and a parks kiosk update. The board will approve April 2026 meeting minutes and open the floor for public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/PB_Agenda_05_06_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18878/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to finalize handouts for Annual Town Meeting",
   "summary": "The Select Board will discuss and approve final handouts for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. They will also review next steps for filling Office Assistant and Boards' Clerk positions, and consider purchasing a surplus police cruiser from Colrain. Other items include a culvert/bridge project on Route 8A, highway department updates, and questions about a Wild & Scenic designation for the Deerfield River.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-05-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-05-05_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18851/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to review town meeting handouts, lease, and surplus police cruiser",
   "summary": "The Select Board will discuss and potentially decide on several items, including approving handouts for the Annual Town Meeting, executing a one-year lease with Hilltown Youth Performing Arts, and reviewing next steps for office assistant and boards' clerk positions. They will also consider a memorandum of understanding and bill of sale for a surplus police cruiser from the Town of Colrain.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-04-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/SB_2026-04-28_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18850/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to discuss town nurse job description",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will review a job description for a Town Nurse position and discuss a shoe spraying event. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofheath.org/files/BOH_2026_04-22_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofheath.org/d/18865/"
  }
 ]
}