{
 "city": "Greenfield",
 "state": "Massachusetts",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-greenfield-ma.gov/",
 "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": [],
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve $600,000 borrowing for Inflow and Infiltration System repairs",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will consider a $600,000 borrowing request to repair the Inflow and Infiltration Systems as part of the FY 2027 capital budget. It will also vote on $100,000 borrowing and $100,000 capital stabilization for repairs to the Poet Seat Tower and allocate $322,000 for the FY 2027 Community Preservation Committee budget. Additional actions include adopting several ordinance amendments and approving memoranda of agreement with labor unions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Agendas/City_Council_Agenda279_2026-07-15.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council approves $70,024,736 FY2027 General Fund budget",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, including a $70,024,736 allocation for the General Fund and separate appropriations for Water, Sewer, and Community Preservation programs. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Community Preservation funding and a revote on FY2027 Enterprise Capital Fund appropriations. Additional items cover specific project grants such as the 176 Main Street Affordable Housing Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Agendas/City_Council_Corrected_Agenda_2026-06-17.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to consider FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget of $70,024,736 and a 28-item Capital Budget. The meeting includes updates on the Shelburne Road closure and new recycling carts, as well as a public hearing on road funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Agendas/City_Council_Amended_Agenda_2026-05-20.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Minutes/City_Council_Minutes_2026-05-20.pdf",
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Emergency City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council considers $250,000 for Police Department emergency generator",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss borrowing funds for a backup power generator. The body will also consider a previously tabled order regarding employee health insurance plan changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Emergency_Organizational_Special/Agendas/City_Council_Emergency_Agenda_2026-04-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Emergency_Organizational_Special/Minutes/City_Council_Emergency_Minutes_2026-04-21.pdf",
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approves multi‑million capital budget and key appointments",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will vote on filling a councilor vacancy, re‑appoint a registrar, adopt a state insurance law amendment, and approve a large capital budget that includes road work, a new police generator, and other infrastructure projects. The council will also consider a zoning amendment proposal affecting dimensional provisions and accessory uses. Additional items include a resolution supporting Baystate Franklin nurses and a budget transfer from the General Fund.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Agendas/City_Council_Agenda_2026-04-15.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Minutes/City_Council_Minutes_2026-04-15.pdf",
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Greenfield City Council to discuss FY2027 budgets and recycling transition",
   "summary": "The City Council will receive updates on the Fiscal Year 2027 school and city budgets, including health insurance options and federal earmark requests. The body will also hear reports on the automated recycling transition and the Hope Street Lot.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Agendas/City_Council_Agenda_2026-03-18.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Minutes/City_Council_Minutes_2026-03-18.pdf",
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Executive Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Executive%20Minutes%20Released/Executive%20Session_Patrially_Redacted_Minutes_2026-02-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will amend zoning ordinance to add accessory dwelling unit rules",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will consider a series of ordinance amendments, including changes to the zoning code for accessory dwelling units. It will also adopt a budget‑related motion, approve small invoice payments, and confirm mayoral appointments to local commissions. Additional code updates cover hybrid meetings, precinct meetings, recreation, vacancies, alcoholic beverages, curfew, and farming.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Agendas/City_Council_Amended_Agenda_2026-02-25.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Minutes/City_Council_Minutes_2026-02-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to hear on FCTS new building project and school updates",
   "summary": "The City Council will receive updates on school district operations and a presentation regarding a new building project for Franklin County Technical School. The Mayor will also discuss the Hope Street Lot and the city budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Agendas/City_Council_Agenda_2026-01-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Minutes/City_Council_Minutes_2026-01-21.pdf",
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "City Council Organizational Meeting",
   "headline": "Greenfield City Council to elect officers and waive procedural rules",
   "summary": "The Greenfield City Council will hold an organizational meeting to elect a President and Vice-President and suspend procedural rules to allow agenda items to be taken out of order. The meeting will be held in person at the Fire Department Station Training Room on 41 Main Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Emergency_Organizational_Special/Agendas/City_Council_Organizational_Agenda_2026-01-06.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/Document_Center/Government/City_Council/Minutes/City_Council_Organizational_Minutes_2026-01-06.pdf",
   "source": "https://greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_minutes.php"
  }
 ]
}