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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "06/06/26",
   "headline": "Giving Garden Committee plans next produce distribution and outreach",
   "summary": "The Giving Garden Committee will review the July 25 distribution, discuss logistics for the next one, and explore ways to better reach residents in need, including seniors and families. They will also follow up on signage, a possible blueberry donation, and a refrigerator painting contest with the school.",
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   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "08/06/26",
   "headline": "Zoning board to vote on marijuana facility renewal and blast permit review",
   "summary": "The Whately Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on renewing a special permit for a marijuana product manufacturer at 3 River Road. The board will also review and vote on a peer review proposal for Baystate Blasting’s amended special permit application and approve the minutes from the July 2 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Zoning%20Board%20of%20Appeals/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/ZBA%20Agenda%208.6.26.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "8/06/2026",
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   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "08/11/26",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "08/04/2026",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Water%20Commission/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/Water%20Commisioner%208.4.2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "07/16/26",
   "headline": "Giving Garden Committee reviews distribution, plans next event",
   "summary": "The Giving Garden Committee will review the most recent Saturday distribution, discuss volunteer and donation logistics, and plan the next distribution. They will also follow up on the garden bed program, a refrigerator painting contest, and outreach efforts. The agenda is focused on operational planning and community engagement, with no major policy decisions or financial commitments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Giving%20Garden%20Committee/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/7.16.26%20GG%20Agenda.pdf",
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   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "07/16/26",
   "headline": "Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program Advisory Board to elect chair, review budget",
   "summary": "The board will elect a chairperson for a two-year term, review meeting minutes from January and April 2026, and receive updates on program status and the FY27 budget. The meeting is hybrid at the JW Olver Transit Center in Greenfield and on Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Franklin%20Regional%20Council%20of%20Governments/2026/Agenda/FCCIP%20Agenda%207-16-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "2026.7.16 BTF",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/FCTS/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026.7.16%20BTF%20Amended.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "2026.7.16 BTF",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/FCTS/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026.7.16%20BTF%20Amended.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "07/16/26",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review bog bridging project at Kestrel’s Woods",
   "summary": "The Whately Conservation Commission will discuss additional bog bridging at Kestrel’s Whately Center Woods conservation area. The meeting will also review and approve minutes from the June 17, 2026, meeting and receive updates on WPA violations and enforcement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Conservation%20Commission/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/Conservation%20Commission%20agenda%207-15-26.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "07/14/26",
   "headline": "Water commissioners to review June pumping, chlorination reports and FY26 budget",
   "summary": "The Whately Water Commissioners will meet to review and vote on June 2026 meeting minutes, discuss pumping and chlorination reports, consider abatements, and recap the FY26 budget. Old business includes rules and regulations, solar for the treatment plant, storage at 71 Chestnut Plain Road, and a chlorine pump and tank.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Water%20Commission/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/water%20agenda%207-14-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "2026.07.14 SuperintendencySubCom.Posting.pdf",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Schools%20and%20School%20Committees/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026.07.14%20SuperintendencySubCom.Posting.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "07/13/26",
   "headline": "Historical Commission discusses walking tour plans",
   "summary": "The Whately Historical Commission is meeting virtually to approve minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting and discuss plans for the Whately Center Walking Tour. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Historical%20Commission/WHC%20agenda%207-13-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "07/09/26",
   "headline": "Giving Garden Committee discusses plant swap, pantry ops, and garden program",
   "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Whately Giving Garden Committee. The committee will discuss general program updates, the plant and seed swap, pantry operations, the raised garden bed program, and a refrigerator painting contest. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or spending are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Giving%20Garden%20Committee/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/2026.07.09%20Giving%20Garden%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "07/08/26",
   "headline": "Commission to review paddlers trail, Herlihy updates, and soccer season",
   "summary": "The Recreation Commission will review and vote on meeting minutes from January, discuss the Connecticut River Paddlers Trail site tour and breakdown, receive Herlihy updates, and address the Belanger Memorial and soccer season. Old business includes a baseball recap. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Herlihy Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Recreation%20Commission/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/07.08.26%20recreation%20agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "07/08/26",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/FCTS/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/7-8-2026%20BTF.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "07/07/26",
   "headline": "South County EMS Board to reorganize, hire staff, set schedule",
   "summary": "The South County EMS Board of Oversight will reorganize, welcome a new chief, and discuss hiring staff. The board will also set its meeting schedule through October and review minutes from prior meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/South%20County%20EMS%20Board%20of%20Oversight/2026/Agenda/07.07.2026%20SCEMS%20BOO%20Meeting%20Notice-FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "07/07/26",
   "headline": "Board of Health discusses explosives storage and beaver situation",
   "summary": "The Whately Board of Health will meet to discuss the storage of explosives at the Baystate Blasting site and the board's role, as well as an update on the beaver situation on Route 5/10. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from May 26 and May 29, 2026, and updates from the Franklin Health Department. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2026 unless needed sooner.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Board%20of%20Health/Agendas/2026/Agenda/Whately%20BOH%20agenda%207-7-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "07/02/26",
   "headline": "Public hearing on two-family dwelling at 9 River Road",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Chris Green's proposal to build a two-family detached dwelling at 9 River Road, with related site improvements. The board will also review and vote on minutes from the June 4 meeting. An application from Baystate Blasting for an amended special permit has been continued to August 6.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Selectboard/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/ZBA%20Agenda%2007.2.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "06/30/26",
   "headline": "Planning Board to vote on Whately Comprehensive Plan, discuss cannabis social consumption",
   "summary": "The Whately Planning Board will review and possibly vote on the town's Comprehensive Plan. They will also discuss allowing social consumption of cannabis as a new commercial use and a proposal for food trucks at 268 State Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Planning%20Board/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/Planning%20Board%20Agenda%206.30.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "06/18/26",
   "headline": "Foothills Health District exec committee discusses FY27 budget",
   "summary": "The Foothills Health District Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the FY27 budget and payroll options in executive session, along with updates on permit software and board chair transition. The agenda is largely procedural with no final decisions scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Board%20of%20Health/Agendas/2026/Agenda/FHD%20e-board%20agenda%206-18-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "06/17/26",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Conservation%20Commission/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Minutes/Conservation%20Commission%20minutes%206-17-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "06/17/26",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hold public hearing on invasive plant control at 98 Chestnut Plain Road",
   "summary": "The Whately Conservation Commission will continue a public hearing on a Notice of Intent to control invasive plants at 98 Chestnut Plain Road. The commission will also hear a presentation on invasive plant management at Smith College’s MacLeish Station, discuss a Wetlands Protection Act violation at 182 Chestnut Plain Road, and consider a potential violation involving a beaver dam breach near Routes 5&10 and Christian Lane. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Conservation%20Commission/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/Conservation%20Commission%20agenda%206-17-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "06/15/26",
   "headline": "Engineering assessment at 268 State Road to be discussed",
   "summary": "The Whately Affordable Housing Trust will discuss the status and progress of an engineering assessment at 268 State Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Housing%20Trust/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Housing%20Trust%20Agenda%206-15-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "06/15/26",
   "headline": "Housing Committee to discuss engineering assessment at 268 State Road",
   "summary": "The Housing Committee is meeting to discuss the status and progress of an engineering assessment at 268 State Road. The committee will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Housing%20Committee/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/Housing%20Committee%20Agenda%2006-15-2026.pdf",
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   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "06/11/26",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Center%20School%20Committee%20II/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/Center%20School%20Committee%20II%206.11.2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "06/11/26",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/Schools%20and%20School%20Committees/Agenda%20And%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/FRS.Posting.061126%20(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://www.whately.org/minutes___agendas/index.php"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "06/10/26",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/FCTS/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/6-10-2026%20FC.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "06/10/26",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whately.org/Documents/Boards%20And%20Committees/FCTS/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/2026/Agenda/6-10-2026%20SC.pdf",
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