{
 "city": "Columbia",
 "state": "North Carolina",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/townofcolumbianc.com/",
 "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": [
  {
   "date": "2026-11-03",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board purchases three vehicles for $34,500",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen reviewed several reports, accepted a resolution opposing proposed limits on landing blue crabs, and noted the purchase of three vehicles costing $34,500. They also recorded a majority desire to install speed bumps on Railroad Street and discussed trash issues at Woodgate Apartments. No new ordinances were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofcolumbianc.com/vertical/sites/%7B482DAAB6-1311-4B5F-962F-67FACA0918A3%7D/uploads/SKMBT_28326010711040.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofcolumbianc.com"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Board of Alderman for July 6",
   "headline": "Board will discuss travel trailer ordinance and water/sewer billing adjustments",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen will consider a proposed ordinance concerning travel trailers. It will also act on routine water and sewer billing adjustments, including upward charges to Erica Glass ($68.00) and Columbia Garage ($93.12) and downward adjustments to several residents totaling over $2,500. Additional reports from law enforcement, the tax collector, and the budget office will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofcolumbianc.com/vertical/sites/%7B482DAAB6-1311-4B5F-962F-67FACA0918A3%7D/uploads/SKMBT_28326070113500.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofcolumbianc.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board votes to rename Scuppernong River bridge after Mayor James W. Cahoon",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda that included minutes of the April 6, 2026 meeting and water/sewer leak adjustments for Silverio Flores ($175.40), Christopher Purvis ($399.99) and Inez Swain ($377.11). The board unanimously adopted a budget amendment increasing the Fire & EMS yearly contribution and set a budget hearing for June 1, 2026. A resolution was passed requesting the North Carolina Department of Transportation rename the US‑64 bridge over the Scuppernong River as the “Mayor James W. Cahoon Bridge.”",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofcolumbianc.com/vertical/sites/%7B482DAAB6-1311-4B5F-962F-67FACA0918A3%7D/uploads/SKMBT_28326060308120.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofcolumbianc.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board approved motion to apply for up to $3 million water‑treatment grant",
   "summary": "The Board voted to proceed with a grant application for wastewater treatment plant improvements, not to exceed $3 million, and also approved a separate grant request for AMI water‑meter replacement. A $1,837 budget amendment increased Fire & EMS spending and fund balance. The town submitted a bridge‑renaming application with a $2,000 fee, and announced the sale of 301 S Road St. on July 17, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofcolumbianc.com/vertical/sites/%7B482DAAB6-1311-4B5F-962F-67FACA0918A3%7D/uploads/SKMBT_28326050510270.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofcolumbianc.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board votes to close 2019 CDBG-NR program",
   "summary": "The Columbia Board of Aldermen unanimously approved closing the 2019 CDBG-NR program and appointed David Davenport to a vacant seat. They also approved the consent agenda, which included water and sewer charge adjustments for several customers. The board adopted a letter of support for Lynda Mastronardo and discussed a development plan for 604 HWY 64 E involving three lots and two residential units.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofcolumbianc.com/vertical/sites/%7B482DAAB6-1311-4B5F-962F-67FACA0918A3%7D/uploads/SKMBT_28326040807540.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofcolumbianc.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board approved moving forward with Bridge Street flood mitigation grant process",
   "summary": "The Board accepted the consent agenda and approved two budget amendments allocating $3,500 for bonds and $2,000 for a camera system. It adopted resolutions to pursue a grant for Bridge Street flood mitigation and to adopt the town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board also approved the Planning Board’s recommendation to subdivide 604 HWY 64 E into three residential lots.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofcolumbianc.com/vertical/sites/%7B482DAAB6-1311-4B5F-962F-67FACA0918A3%7D/uploads/SKMBT_28326030912500.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofcolumbianc.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Board of Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board approves Harbor Towns Ferries project plans",
   "summary": "The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the Harbor Towns Ferries project plans after discussion. They also approved a contract to pay $2,000 per year for five years to the Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Department for a camera system. The board adopted two budget amendments, adding $35,000 to fund 10 and $37,000 to fund 30, and accepted water and sewer downward adjustments totaling $1,998.93.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.townofcolumbianc.com/vertical/sites/%7B482DAAB6-1311-4B5F-962F-67FACA0918A3%7D/uploads/SKMBT_28326021815470.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofcolumbianc.com"
  }
 ]
}