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 "city": "Sussex",
 "state": "New Jersey",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Sussex Board of Elections to review post-election analysis and budget draft",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to discuss the post-election summary analysis, approve meeting minutes and invoices, and address operational matters including a timeline for a new machine warehouse, new computers, and poll worker training. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters. The public may comment on agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1014",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board authorizes $260,625 purchase of wheel loader for fleet management",
   "summary": "At its July 8 meeting, the Sussex County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of resolutions authorizing multiple purchases and contracts. The most significant is the $260,625.14 purchase of a wheel loader for the Office of Fleet Management. Other approvals include radio communication equipment for the Sheriff’s Office ($94,639.60), a $145,627 medication‑assisted treatment contract, a $104,097 grant application for a crisis‑intervention program, and a $126,000 dump body and snow‑plow package.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1013",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Solid Waste Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Solid Waste Advisory Council July 2026 meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1010",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider waiver resolution for Coulson property in Fredon Twp.",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Planning Board will meet on July 6, 2026, primarily to consider and vote on Resolution #2026-05, a waiver request from Jeffrey and Vivian Coulson for property on CR 618 in Fredon Township. The board will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings and receive a division report. Public comment will be taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1012",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Development Review Committee",
   "headline": "Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting cancelled for July 6, 2026",
   "summary": "This meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1011",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Sussex Water Quality committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-1009",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Open Space Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider grant resolutions for multiple Sussex County townships",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from May, discuss correspondence regarding the FY2025 Highlands Conservation Act Grant Funding Opportunity, and consider resolutions for grants for a dozen municipalities including Byram, Fredon, Green, and others. There is no new business on the agenda. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1008",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-1008",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County to vote on $4.2M contract for Dennis Branch Library renovation",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider over two dozen resolutions, including the award of a $4.165 million contract for the Dennis Branch Library addition and renovations, and a $973,450 contract to replace Bridge X-03 on CR 565 in Wantage Township. The board will also vote on appointments to the Planning Board and Mental Health Board, and authorize various grants and purchases. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda items and general topics.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1007",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Board of Taxation",
   "headline": "Board to discuss 2028 reassessments for three towns, hear property tax appeals",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Taxation will discuss 2028 reassessment plans for Fredon Township, Ogdensburg Borough, and Sparta Township. They will also hear rescheduled 2026 regular assessment appeal hearings and consider certification of property tax deductions for senior citizens and veterans. Specific appeal cases are scheduled for properties in Newton, Stanhope, Stillwater, and Vernon.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1005",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Development Review Committee",
   "headline": "Franklin Borough redevelopment of vacant lumber yard into 41-unit apartment building with affordable housing",
   "summary": "The Development Review Committee will consider several preliminary site plans and minor subdivisions. Key items include redeveloping a vacant lumber yard at 390 Rutherford Ave in Franklin Borough into a four-story, 41-unit multifamily building with 10 affordable units, as well as a proposal in Sussex Borough to convert a garage and home into three apartments. Other items involve minor subdivisions in Wantage and Hardyston townships, and a site plan in Hopatcong Borough for new homes and a commercial boat repair use.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1004",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Agriculture Development Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP resolution and Stone Mountain Farms conflict",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will consider a resolution on the Hunts Mill Farm SSAMP determination and review a site visit regarding a conflict at Stone Mountain Farms. The board also will vote on terminating the Joyce Mooney 8-year farmland preservation agreement. Routine items include approving May meeting minutes and hearing reports from Rutgers Cooperative Extension.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1003",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1003",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Sussex elections board to certify June 2 primary results",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote to certify the official results of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election and approve processing of final Vote-by-Mail cured ballots. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 9 meeting. No new business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122026-1002",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Ordinance adopted requiring security screening and metal detectors at commissioner meetings",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 26-07, which mandates mandatory security screening, including metal detectors, for all visitors attending Board of County Commissioners meetings at the Administrative Center. The board will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions covering professional services contracts, grant awards, vehicle purchases, road closures, and infrastructure agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-996",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Solid Waste Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting cancelled for June 9, 2026",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, as per the cancellation notice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-995",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Sussex BOE to process primary election ballots",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Elections will approve minutes from the June 5 meeting and process Vote-by-Mail, cured, and provisional ballots from the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. No new business is on the agenda. A public comment period and executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters are also scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1000",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1000",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Board to process vote-by-mail from June 2 primary election",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from prior meetings and discuss processing of vote-by-mail ballots from the June 2, 2026 primary election. The board will also hear public comments and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-994",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06052026-994",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Board meets on Primary Election Day to discuss voting and VBM processing",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting on June 2, 2026, the day of the Primary Election. The board will consider approving minutes from prior executive sessions and board meetings, discuss Election Day activities and vote-by-mail (VBM) processing for the June 2 Primary, and receive office updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-993",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-993",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to adopt updated Sussex County Farmland Preservation Plan",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Planning Board will approve the minutes from its May 4 and May 18 meetings. It will consider four appeal and waiver resolutions for specific parcels in Sussex, Hampton, Fredon, and Wantage townships. The board will also review and adopt an updated Sussex County Farmland Preservation Plan. The meeting concludes with public comments before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-992",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-992",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Development Review Committee",
   "headline": "Development Review Committee meeting cancelled, next meeting June 15",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for June 1, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on June 15, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-990",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Open Space Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews and ranks grant submissions from 13 municipalities",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee met on May 28, 2026, in person and remotely. The agenda included approval of the April 23, 2026 minutes and a correspondence item regarding the NJDEP State Wildlife Action Plan. The primary new business item was a review and ranking of grant submissions from Byram, Fredon, Green, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Newton, Sparta, Sussex County, Vernon, Wantage, Frankford, Franklin, and Stillwater.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-985",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-985",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Board of Taxation",
   "headline": "Board hears 2026 assessment appeals for 20 Sussex municipalities",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Taxation will hold a regular meeting to hear property assessment appeals for 20 municipalities. The appeals are scheduled over two days (May 28 and June 3, 2026) with specific municipalities assigned to each time slot. The board will also approve minutes from the April 15 meeting and handle any old or other business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-989",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Ordinance introduced to regulate visitors at county building; multiple grants and contracts approved",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will vote on introducing Ordinance 26-07, which sets rules for visitors attending board meetings at the county administrative building. The board also considers nearly two dozen resolutions authorizing grants for senior services, job access transportation, energy assistance, and contracts for engineering, software, body cameras, and fleet fuel. Salary increases for non-union employees and new job titles are also proposed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-988",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Vote-by-Mail processing for June 2, 2026 primary election",
   "summary": "The Board will approve the minutes from the May 19 and May 22, 2026 meetings. It will discuss vote‑by‑mail processing for the June 2, 2026 primary election, receive election updates, and then enter an executive session on personnel, legal, and security matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-987",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-22",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Board to vote on consultant agreement at emergency meeting",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding an emergency meeting to consider approving an agreement for a consultant, effective immediately. No other business is listed. The meeting includes a public comment period and may move into executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222026-986",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05222026-986",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Elections",
   "headline": "Board to discuss vote-by-mail processing for June primary",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from its May 12 meeting and discuss vote-by-mail processing for the June 2, 2026 primary election. The board will also receive election updates, hold a public comment period, and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-983",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-983",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Development Review Committee",
   "headline": "40-unit multifamily with affordable housing proposed in Sparta",
   "summary": "The Development Review Committee is reviewing three applications: a minor subdivision for lot line adjustment in Stillwater Township, a preliminary site plan for a 40-unit multifamily building (including 6 affordable units) in Sparta Township, and a preliminary site plan for a 146-foot telecommunications tower in Vernon Township. All items are up for discussion or decision at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-991",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-991",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Agriculture Development Board",
   "headline": "County board to consider farmland preservation application for Van Wingerden property",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will consider commercial farm certifications, a farmland preservation application, and updates on Right to Farm cases. They will also hear a presentation on an Agricultural & Economic Development Center and review a site visit for White Horse Estate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-982",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-982",
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board adopts $132.2M 2026 Sussex County budget",
   "summary": "The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will adopt the 2026 County Budget, appropriating $132,242,833.89 and authorizing $108,695,401.00 in tax revenue. Several bond ordinances will be finalized, including $1.2 million for Sussex County Community College and $2.823 million for other capital improvements. Additional resolutions will address health‑service contracts, grant applications, and temporary road closures. Contract awards for traffic equipment, modular retaining‑wall blocks, and other services will also be approved.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-981",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.sussex.nj.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}