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   "headline": "Planning Commission to hear special exception permit requests",
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   "headline": "City Council to consider first reading of ordinance transferring Roanoke Valley Greenway commission",
   "summary": "The council will take a first reading of an ordinance that authorizes the City Manager to finalize and execute a new intergovernmental agreement moving the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission to the Roanoke Valley‑Alleghany Regional Commission. A separate ordinance will have its first reading to repeal the existing agreement for the commission. Several appropriation requests will also be considered, including funding for lighting at Salem RidgeYaks Baseball Club, a federal transportation grant for the Western Roanoke River Greenway Mill Lane connector, and state revenue‑sharing funds for Franklin Street improvements.",
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   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on a special exception permit for 213 Rutledge Circle",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will discuss several items, including a second‑reading ordinance to amend zoning standards for townhouses, a public hearing on a special exception permit for a two‑family dwelling at 213 Rutledge Circle, and multiple resolutions covering SMART SCALE funding, I‑81 widening, remote participation, fiscal agent contracts, opioid settlement planning, and fund appropriations. The council will also consider appointments to boards and commissions before adjourning.",
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   "headline": "City Council to consider Fiscal Year 2027 budget and fee schedule",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting the budget and fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for townhouse separation standards. Council will also receive the abstract of votes from the April 21, 2026, special election.",
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   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss zoning, fees, and grant funding",
   "summary": "The Salem Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular session to discuss code changes, a Community Development Block Grant, and the stormwater utility fee. The regular session includes a public hearing on a special exception permit for 213 Rutledge Circle and the cancellation of the June meeting.",
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   "headline": "Salem City Council to hold public hearings on FY2027 budget and tax rates",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget and real estate tax rate. The body will also consider resolutions to set tax rates and approve the Salem City Schools budget.",
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   "date": "2026-04-27",
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   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ingress/egress easement on Tax Map #150-2-4. The body will also consider the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budgets for the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority.",
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   "summary": "The Salem City Council will hold a special budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM at City Hall.",
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   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from ABoone Real Estate Inc. to amend Chapter 106, Article III, Section 106-304.17(G)(4) of the Salem City Code, which governs separation between townhouse groupings. The commission will also consider the minutes from the March 11, 2026 work session and regular meeting, and review site plan and subdivision plat approvals.",
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   "summary": "The Salem City Council will hold a public hearing on a special exception permit request from Williamhart LLC to allow a two‑family dwelling at 740 North Mill Road. The council will also receive the City Manager’s presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and consider a resolution setting the allocation percentage for personal property tax relief for the 2026 tax year. Additionally, the council will consider appropriating capital reserve funds for LED lighting at Salem Stadium.",
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   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider two-family dwelling at 740 North Mill Road",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception permit for a two-family dwelling. The body will also review site plan and subdivision plat approvals and the 2025 Annual Report.",
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   "date": "2026-03-09",
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   "headline": "Council to consider appropriating additional funds for grants contingency",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will review and vote on several financial appropriations, including extra funds for a grants contingency and budget amendments for school-related funds. The meeting also includes presentations on the Roanoke Regional Partnership and FEMA flood map revisions. A discussion on the city's electric power purchasing process will be held during the work session.",
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   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on $275,000 contribution for Salem Museum roof repairs",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will discuss FY 2027 budget priorities and consider several actions. Items include adopting a second‑reading zoning amendment to rezone a McDonald’s property at 101 Electric Road, holding a public hearing on the sale of a 0.134‑acre tract (Tax Map #122-8-6), and authorizing a $275,000 contribution for roof and HVAC repairs to the Salem Museum. The council will also consider a resolution to condemn a sewer easement and a payment adjustment for the Salem Health Department.",
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   "headline": "Salem council to vote on zoning changes and grant fund appropriations",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will consider rezoning requests for two properties on Electric Road, approve a contract with AEP Energy Partners, and appropriate grant funds for various infrastructure projects.",
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   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning 1000 Electric Road for a gasoline station",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will take a second‑reading vote on an amendment to the zoning ordinance to rezone 1000 Electric Road from Residential Business District to Highway Business District for a gasoline station. The council will also consider Resolution 1517 opposing Virginia General Assembly House Bill 804 and a $715.05 donation request from the Salem Band Boosters. In the work session, officials will discuss the Public Safety Drone Program, and a closed session will address a prospective business expansion.",
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   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider rezoning of 101 Electric Road",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a McDonald's Corporation property. The body will also elect its 2026 officers and consider amendments to its bylaws.",
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   "headline": "Council to hear rezoning of 1000 Electric Road for a gasoline station",
   "summary": "The Salem City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinance amendments: a rezoning of 1000 Electric Road from Residential Business District to Highway Business District to permit a gasoline station, and an amendment to Chapter 66 of the City Code concerning signs. The council will also consider a resolution to approve a 5% salary supplement for Constitutional Officers and will consider appointments to various boards and commissions.",
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