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 "city": "Upper Merion",
 "state": "PA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/umtownship.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": "2026-08-31",
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-09",
   "body": "Pension Advisory Board / Health & Welfare Board of Trustees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092026-518",
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   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews 2,100 sq ft commercial building at 158 Allendale Road",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Township Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a Preliminary/Final Land Development Application for a 2,100 square foot commercial building located at 158 Allendale Road. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes from previous meetings and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-531",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Community Center Complex Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Upper Merion Community Center Advisory Board meets Aug 18 for routine reports",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Township Community Center Complex Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 7:15 PM. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including the approval of previous minutes and staff reports. No specific decisions, contracts, or new business items are listed in the provided text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-526",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Farmers Market Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Farmers Market Board plans Apple Fest, Chili Cook-Off, grant",
   "summary": "The Farmers Market Advisory Board is meeting to discuss upcoming events and operations. They will plan the Apple Fest and Chili-Cook Off, consider a grant opportunity for gardening and canning lessons, and address trash can issues. The agenda also includes approval of the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-528",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review markers, mural, and 1713 committee report",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Township Historical Commission is meeting to discuss several ongoing projects, including the status of the 250 Tuesday initiative, historical markers with QR codes, a mural update, and the 1713 Establishment Committee report. The commission will also review its by-laws and handle routine administrative items. Public comment is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-530",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Sanitary & Stormwater Authority",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-529",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Economic & Community Development Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-527",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to consider multiple data center land development plans in King of Prussia",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Board of Supervisors will consider several preliminary land development applications for large data centers in King of Prussia, along with extension requests for related applications. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering budget transfers, a citizen appointment, a lease renewal, and other administrative items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-523",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "General Authority",
   "headline": "Upper Merion General Authority meets Aug. 12; agenda is routine",
   "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Upper Merion Township General Authority. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: approval of minutes, reports from staff and the solicitor, and public comment periods. No specific action items, contracts, or resolutions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-525",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Transportation Authority",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-524",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review two large data center proposals",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review two land development applications for data centers. The first is a 1,677,800 sq ft data center at 411 Swedeland Road in the Limited Industrial district, and the second is a 450,000 sq ft data center at 600 River Road in the Heavy Industrial district. The meeting includes reports, discussions, new business, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-517",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Parks board to hear tennis court project update and reports",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes from June 9, 2026, and receive reports from township staff and committee liaisons. Key items include a tennis court project update and reports from the Board of Supervisors, Park and Shade Tree, and Community Center Complex Advisory Board. No new business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-522",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Library Board of Directors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-521",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board to hear group home special exception, pool variances, variance extension",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting on August 5, 2026, to hear three applications. These include a special exception request for a group home, two variance requests for a swimming pool, and a request to extend a previously approved variance. The board will decide on these matters after public input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-520",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08052026-520",
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-519",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews three large data center applications",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Township Planning Commission will discuss three land development applications for data centers located in the Suburban Metropolitan 1 (SM-1) Zoning District. The agenda includes applications for facilities ranging from approximately 187,946 square feet to 1,971,766 square feet. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda, which lists these items for reports and discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-516",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews three data center proposals totaling over 2.5 million sq ft",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss three land development applications for data centers in the Suburban Metropolitan 1 (SM-1) zoning district. The proposals are for properties on Renaissance Blvd and Horizon Dr, with total square footage exceeding 2.5 million. The commission will also hear public comment and address new business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-502",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Community Center Complex Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-513",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-513",
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Farmers Market Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Farmers Market Board to discuss student volunteer vendor assistance",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Township Farmers Market Advisory Board is meeting to approve the June 16, 2026 minutes and discuss new business regarding student volunteers assisting vendors. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major decisions or proposals listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-511",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review mural, markers, flag project",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Township Historical Commission is meeting to approve June minutes and hear updates on several projects, including the March to Valley Forge mural, historical markers with QR codes, and a community flag creation. The commission will also discuss the 1713 establishment update and by-laws status. This is a regular business meeting with reports and discussions rather than major decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-512",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Sanitary & Stormwater Authority",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-510",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Economic & Community Development Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-509",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-508",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-496",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Parks board to hear tennis court project update and director's report",
   "summary": "The Upper Merion Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve June minutes and receive reports from the Board of Supervisors, the Park & Recreation Director, and subcommittees. The agenda includes a tennis court project update and reports on parks, shade trees, and the Community Center Complex. No new business or public votes are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-506",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Public Safety Citizens Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-515",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-515",
   "source": "https://www.umtownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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