{
 "city": "Leyden",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rf-leyden/",
 "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": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Police Services Advisory Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Police_Services_Advisory-2026-08-11-Agenda_Revsd.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22610/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board reviews George Lamb Road plan and potential moratoriums",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will discuss a plan request for George Lamb Road and an update for 581 West Leyden Road. The board is also considering moratoriums on AI data centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Planning_Board-8-12-26_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22608/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Building Needs Study Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews town buildings for maintenance and capital improvements",
   "summary": "The Leyden Building Needs Study Committee will assess town buildings to identify general maintenance needs and potential capital improvements. The meeting is held at Leyden Town Hall, DPW and Fire Department at 16 W. Leyden Rd.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Amended_Building_Needs_Study_Committee_Agenda_-8-12-2026_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22596/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "MLP Advisory Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Municipal_Light_Plant_8_13_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22609/"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Board of Health Meeting",
   "headline": "Board of Health reviews July minutes and discusses mold, naloxone, and health updates",
   "summary": "The Leyden Board of Health will review and approve July 2026 meeting minutes and hear updates from the health agent, including the status of remedies at 581 W Leyden Road. The board will also discuss a mold issue in town offices, naloxone cabinet placements, and debrief a July 13 permethrin event. A presentation on nicotine-free generation from a prior meeting will be noted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/BOH_Meeting_Agenda_8-4-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22607/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Library Trustees Meeting",
   "headline": "Library Trustees to discuss FY26 and FY27 budgets and summer reading events",
   "summary": "The Leyden Library Trustees will meet to discuss the FY26 and FY27 budgets, as well as upcoming summer reading events. The meeting includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and scheduling future meetings. No votes or final decisions are noted on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Library_Trustee_-_2026-7-28_-_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22606/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Conservation Committee Agenda",
   "headline": "Cowan culvert project violations on Greenfield Road",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will discuss Order of Conditions violations for the Cowan culvert project on Greenfield Road. They will also read mail, review correspondence, approve minutes, and draft a paragraph for the town's Annual Report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Conservation_Commission_-_2026-07-27_-_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22603/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on Animal Control Officer contract renewal",
   "summary": "The Select Board will discuss and vote on the annual renewal of the Animal Control Officer and dog shelter contract. They will also consider the start date for a Digital Equity grant and continue appointments for fiscal year 2027. Other items include planning an orientation for town officials and receiving updates from the Town Coordinator and Select Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Select_Board-2026-07-27-Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22605/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Council on Aging Meeting",
   "headline": "Council on Aging to discuss foot care cost increase and Leyden Cafe startup",
   "summary": "The Council on Aging will decide whether to absorb a $780/year cost increase for foot care services or split the cost with clients, and will discuss starting a Leyden Cafe.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Council_on_Aging_2026-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22601/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss new housing policy and sign highway permit",
   "summary": "The Leyden Select Board will discuss a new policy on housing, review the town accountant's performance, and consider signing a special permit application for highway work. The board will also continue FY27 appointments and plan orientation for elected officials.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Select_Board-2026-07-20-Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22602/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Assessor's Meeting",
   "headline": "Assessors to consider hardship criteria under Clause 18",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, monthly property and motor vehicle lists, a motor vehicle commitment warrant, review building permits, and consider criteria for Clause 18 hardship applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Board_of_Assessors_2026-07-20_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22600/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Leyden Select Board to finalize FY27 calendar and appointments",
   "summary": "The Leyden Select Board will meet to review and finalize its calendar for fiscal year 2027, continue appointments, and discuss town clerk hiring and training. The meeting includes updates from the Town Coordinator and Select Board members, with a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Select_Board-2026-07-13-Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22599/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Cultural Council to discuss outreach and grant awareness",
   "summary": "The Leyden Cultural Council will meet to discuss ways to increase awareness of council events and to bring grant opportunities to residents through the Massachusetts Cultural Council program. The committee will also consider organizational changes and any unplanned business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Cultural_Council_-_2026-07-07_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22592/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Board_of_Health_-_2026-07-07_-_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22595/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to interview candidate for Town Clerk position",
   "summary": "The Select Board will interview Lucas Haszar for the Town Clerk position and then discuss the role. Public comment is scheduled. No old business is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Select_Board-2026-07-01-Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22594/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Planning Board Meeting & Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Public hearing on setback variance for 215 West Leyden Road",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for 215 West Leyden Road, which requests less than the minimum 50-foot setback from the street. The board will also discuss updates to the Site Plan Review Bylaw, a Dark Sky Bylaw, and the Use Table. A site visit at the property precedes the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Planning_Board_-_2026-07-01_-_Agenda__Public_Hearing.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22593/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Board of Assessor's Meeting",
   "headline": "Leyden Board of Assessors to review building permits, approve monthly tax lists, and meet with property owner",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from June 8, approve the Real Estate & Personal Property and Motor Vehicle monthly lists for June, and review building permits and upcoming fiscal year needs. A scheduled appointment at 6:00 PM is with Jennifer Van Pelt regarding 350 Brattleboro Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Board_of_Assessors_2026-06-29_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Board_of_Assessors_2026-06-29_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22581/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Town clerk interviews and FY27 wage approvals top agenda",
   "summary": "The Select Board will conduct three interviews for the Town Clerk position, review and potentially approve the FY27 wage and stipend schedule from the treasurer, and discuss the town coordinator's annual review. The meeting also includes a first reading of a proposed mailbox policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Select_Board-2026-06-29-Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22591/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Recreation Committee to discuss shed construction and upcoming events",
   "summary": "The Leyden Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss a concert/potluck, plan upcoming events including Joys of Nature and a Lucy Prince Film, and consider construction of a shed. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Recreation_Committee_-_2026-06-23_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22588/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Open Space and Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Open Space and Recreation Committee to review listening session notes and plan timeline",
   "summary": "The Open Space and Recreation Committee will meet on June 23, 2026, to review notes from the March 23, 2026 Listening Session, plan future meeting dates (July 21, no August, September 15), and discuss the plan section and update timeline for the draft. No old topics are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Open_Space_and_Recreation_Committee_-_2026-06-23_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22584/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss hiring attorney for building code violations at 581 West Leyden Road",
   "summary": "The Select Board will consider hiring an attorney to address building code violations at 581 West Leyden Road. They will also conduct interviews for the Town Clerk position and perform annual review of Bill Brooks. The meeting includes routine items such as signing bimonthly warrants and approving prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Select_Board-2026-06-22-Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22590/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Leyden Emergency Management Committee",
   "headline": "Leyden Emergency Committee to discuss FY27 budget, CEMP, and radio updates",
   "summary": "The Leyden Emergency Management Committee will review its FY27 budget, update the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and National Flood Insurance Program status, and discuss emergency communications including RAVE/911. The committee will also receive updates from the Emergency Management Director and MEMA, and consider a regionalization grant with Bernardston.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Emergency_Management_Committee_-_2026-06-18_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22587/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Franklin Conservation District",
   "headline": "Franklin Conservation District board to review grants and projects",
   "summary": "The Franklin Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to approve March meeting minutes and receive updates on current and upcoming District Innovation grants. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Franklin_Conservation_District_-_2026-06-18_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22585/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Planning Board, Select Board, Board of Health & Con Com",
   "headline": "Joint boards discuss bringing 581 West Leyden Road into compliance",
   "summary": "The Planning Board, joined by the Select Board, Board of Health, and Conservation Commission, will discuss a strategy to bring the property at 581 West Leyden Road into compliance with town and state laws. The FRCOG Building Commissioner will be present. The discussion will include potential timelines for the property owner.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Planning_Board_Select_Board_Board_of_Health__Conservation_Commission_-_2026-06-17_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22586/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Council on Aging reviews June lunch, discusses officer turnover",
   "summary": "The Council on Aging will meet to approve May minutes, review the June community lunch program including volunteer feedback and July menu planning, discuss a potential guest speaker, and prepare for the July 1 officer transition. The meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Leyden Town Offices.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Cultural_Council_-_2026-06-16_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22583/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Select Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss Digital Equity grant, interview town clerk candidate",
   "summary": "The Select Board will conduct the annual review of the Tax Collector and Treasurer, discuss and potentially sign a Digital Equity grant extension contract, interview a candidate for the Town Clerk position, and continue FY27 appointments. The meeting also includes routine updates, public comment, and agenda planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Select_Board-2026-06-15-Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22582/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review OOC for West Leyden Road and culvert violations on Greenfield Road",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will discuss an Order of Conditions (OOC) for the West Leyden Road project and Order of Conditions violations for the Cowan culvert project on Greenfield Road. The meeting also includes reading mail, reviewing correspondence, and approving minutes. No other substantive items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Conservation_Commission_-_2026-06-15_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22580/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Public hearing on special permit for 68 Katelyn Hill Road",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for 68 Katelyn Hill Road, then may take action on it. The board will also continue its discussion of 581 West Leyden Road and consider updates to the Site Plan Review Bylaw and a Dark Sky Bylaw.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Planning_Board_-_2026-06-10_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22572/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on FY27 salaries, stipends, and health insurance amortization",
   "summary": "The Select Board will vote on salaries and stipends for fiscal year 2027, discuss and vote on amortizing health insurance costs from the HCGIT, and review the Police and Fire IMAs. They will also sign a PILOT letter for Greenfield and an ADA grant support letter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofleyden.com/files/Select_Board_-_2026-06-08_-_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofleyden.com/d/22579/"
  }
 ]
}