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 "city": "Stoughton",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/stoughton.org/",
 "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": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee",
   "headline": "Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee to review 2025 Welcome Survey results",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss the dissemination process and review results of the 2025 Welcome Survey. Members will also discuss next steps for the \"Phase Forward\" summary and brainstorm future areas of focus, such as Town Communication.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-5549",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Community Preservation Committee (CPC)",
   "headline": "Stoughton CPC to elect treasurer and review 2026 Community Preservation Plan updates",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Community Preservation Committee will meet to receive project updates, review administrative reports including a dues invoice and term expirations, elect a new treasurer, and discuss revisions to the 2026 Community Preservation Plan. The meeting is open to public comments on project proposals and will be held in person and virtually.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-5548",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Stoughton Board of Assessors to review abatements and veteran exemptions",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to sign motor vehicle abatements and review meeting minutes. They will also hold an executive session to review veteran exemptions. The meeting includes discussion of old and new business, and scheduling the next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-5552",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Cedar Hill Operations Committee",
   "headline": "Cedar Hill Operations Committee meets to discuss old and new business",
   "summary": "The Cedar Hill Operations Committee is holding a meeting to address old business and new business items. The agenda includes standard procedural sections such as call to order, public comment, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-5551",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Charter Review",
   "headline": "Stoughton Charter Review Committee to discuss elections and quorum definition",
   "summary": "The committee will review minutes from June and July 2026 meetings, receive feedback from Town Counsel on quorum definition, and continue discussion of elections. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-5541",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to elect CPC rep and review sign projects",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Historical Commission will meet online to elect a representative to the Cultural Planning Commission (CPC) and discuss progress on Historical Signs projects. Members will also review plans for future historical preservation initiatives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-5550",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "300th Anniversary Committee",
   "headline": "Stoughton 300th Anniversary Committee reviews upcoming 2026 events",
   "summary": "The committee is meeting to discuss updates for three upcoming anniversary events. The session includes a treasurer report and a review of minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-5547",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss Police Chief and Town Manager in executive session",
   "summary": "The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of the Police Chief and the Town Manager. No other business items are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-5546",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss Pleasant Street and School Street intersection projects",
   "summary": "The Select Board will hear updates on the Pleasant Street and Lincoln Street intersection project and School Street and Pearl Street intersection improvements, with possible votes. They will also discuss the FY27 Fall Town Meeting, hold public hearings on a liquor license change and a utility pole petition, and receive a presentation on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-5545",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Stoughton Conservation Commission to hear sewage and road layout proposals",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed sewage and septic system changes, including repairs and new layouts at properties on Corbett Road, Canton Street, and Central Street. The meeting will also discuss land stewardship reclassification, agricultural licensing for a West Street property, and conservation lands maintenance. No decisions are listed; all items are continuations, requests, or discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-5544",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "300th Anniversary Committee",
   "headline": "Stoughton 300th Anniversary Committee meets to plan upcoming events",
   "summary": "The Stoughton 300th Anniversary Committee is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming events, including a Brockton Rox Night on August 8, 2026, the Stoughton 300th Day on October 3, 2026, and the Stoughton 300th Gala on November 21, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, committee chair updates, and a treasurer report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-5527",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-25",
   "body": "Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee",
   "headline": "New member orientation for Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee",
   "summary": "This meeting is an orientation for new members of the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee, covering introductions, committee history, partnerships, bylaws, website photos, meeting schedules, a town hall tour, and expectations for community engagement events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07252026-5540",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Redevelopment Authority",
   "headline": "Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no actionable items",
   "summary": "This meeting agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-5534",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to hold closed session on litigation strategy",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Board of Health will meet on July 23, 2026, at Town Hall and virtually. The open session includes a call to order and approval of April 30, 2026 executive session minutes. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Kelley v. Board of Health.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-5539",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Energy & Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses special town meeting and summer movie night",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Energy & Sustainability Committee will review minutes, prepare for a possible Summer Movie Night, discuss any actions related to a Special Town Meeting, and hear a summary of the Mass Energy Conference from Molly Cochran. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or financial items listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-5542",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hold public hearings on septic repair, road layout, and grease trap projects",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent: a septic system repair at 107 Corbett Road, a sewer extension on Canton Street, and a grease trap and sewer system at 99 Central Street. The meeting also includes discussion of a final compliance certificate for 1164 Turnpike Street, ATV prohibition signage, and a petition regarding land stewardship at Muddy Pond.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-5538",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Board to hold executive session for non-union personnel negotiations",
   "summary": "The Select Board will meet in person and virtually, beginning with a call to order and pledge of allegiance, followed by an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel. No other business items are listed on this agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-5543",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07232026-5543",
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Stoughton School Committee",
   "headline": "School Building Committee to vote on new proposals and invoice approvals",
   "summary": "The Elementary School Building Committee will vote on new proposals, RTAs, and amendments, and consider authorizing subcommittee approval of invoices and CCDs. The committee will also review project updates including budget, procurement, schedule, and MSBA updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-5537",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to hold executive session on non-union personnel negotiations",
   "summary": "The Select Board will call the meeting to order and then immediately enter an executive session to discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with non-union personnel. No other business is listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-5536",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202026-5536",
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Stoughton Board of Assessors to review motor vehicle abatements and reorganize",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors is meeting to sign motor vehicle abatement requests, review meeting minutes, and reorganize the board. An executive session is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-5535",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear continued cases on clear-cutting, church parking, and new industrial building",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Planning Board will hold a work session with Berkley Investment on the 150 York Street project, continued public hearings on a special permit for non-permitted clear cutting at 1700 Turnpike Street and a site plan review for a 22,500 SF church at 1076 Central Street, and a new public hearing for a 22,280 SF industrial building at 281-305 Canton Street. The board will also discuss a proposed new zoning bylaw for a Planned Residential Overlay Development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-5531",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning board to hear four special permit cases including short-term rentals and a fast-food restaurant",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four special permit applications: two for short-term rental units, one for a fast-order food establishment, and one for keeping chickens. The board will also deliberate on three previously heard special permit cases and consider reorganization.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-5533",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Stoughton TV - Stoughton Media Access Corporation",
   "headline": "SMAC board to review bills, manager comments, and private corporate matters",
   "summary": "This is a routine business meeting of the Stoughton Media Access Corporation Board of Directors. The board will hear public comments, review and approve prior meeting minutes, receive an interim manager's report, and discuss confidential internal corporate matters in a private session. No major policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-5532",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to consider special municipal employee designation for assessor Paul Giannakoulis",
   "summary": "The Select Board will consider designating Paul Giannakoulis, a member of the Board of Assessors, as a special municipal employee and granting an exemption under 20(d). The board will also discuss a request to temporarily relocate Alberto DiStefano Square. Consent agenda items include approval of June 9, 2026 minutes and acceptance of a donation from the Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Animal Control. An executive session is scheduled for strategy on non-union personnel negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-5530",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-5530",
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Charter Review",
   "headline": "Charter Review Committee meets to discuss quorum definition and election changes",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Charter Review Committee will hold its July 13, 2026 meeting to review past minutes, address citizen comments, and discuss potential changes to quorum rules and election procedures. The meeting includes a remote option via Google Meet and may be recorded for broadcast.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-5505",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "300th Anniversary Committee",
   "headline": "Stoughton 300th Anniversary Committee plans upcoming events",
   "summary": "The Stoughton 300th Anniversary Committee is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming events, including Brockton Rox Night, Stoughton 300th Day, and the Stoughton 300th Gala. The agenda also includes approval of past meeting minutes, a treasurer report, and a recap of the 4th of July Celebration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-5529",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance committee to transfer $70,000 between town departments",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Finance and Taxation Committee will meet to approve routine transfers of appropriated funds between departments. Two transfers totaling $70,000 are listed for discussion and a vote.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5528",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee",
   "headline": "Committee plans orientation for four new School Committee appointees",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee will meet virtually to plan new member orientation for four School Committee appointees, review the Halloran Park Seating Project status, and discuss community programming including a town orientation video and a post-Juneteenth event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5165",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Library trustees to set holiday closing schedule, review 5-year strategic plan",
   "summary": "The Stoughton Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to approve minutes from June 9, 2026, set the closing schedule for New Year's Eve and the day after New Year's Day, and review a draft of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-5525",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Cedar Hill Operations Committee",
   "headline": "Cedar Hill Golf Course committee to elect new officers and review operations",
   "summary": "The Cedar Hill Operations Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive reports from the superintendent and chairperson, and conduct old and new business including the election of new officers. The next meeting date is not yet set.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-5523",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.stoughton.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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}