{
 "city": "Washington",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/washingtonboro-nj.gov/",
 "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": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to discuss director search",
   "summary": "The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular monthly meeting. Business includes approval of minutes, committee reports, and discussion of the ongoing director search under old business. No new business items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-308",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council introduces ordinance to create local cannabis licensing",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 2026-11, which amends massage and bodywork business licensing and enforcement. Two new ordinances are introduced on first reading: one to establish annual local licensing for cannabis establishments (2026-12) and another amending Chapter 85 (2026-13). The agenda also includes numerous routine resolutions, such as liquor license renewals and grant support.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-309",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to review grant status and bids, discuss 15 Alvin Sloan",
   "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission will consider the status of a grant application and review bids received. Old business includes the grant application, while new business covers bids and a discussion regarding 15 Alvin Sloan. The meeting will also approve minutes from May 18, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-310",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Land Use Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-307",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold executive session on contracts, litigation",
   "summary": "The agenda is largely procedural, including a pledge of allegiance, public comment, and an executive session for contractual and possible litigation. No specific proposals or decisions are listed beyond the executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-304",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-304",
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Special meeting for executive session on contracts and litigation",
   "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Washington Borough Council held on June 1, 2026. The agenda consists of discussions in executive session regarding contract negotiations and possible litigation, with formal action to be taken after the closed session. No other items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-303",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to discuss changing monthly meeting day",
   "summary": "The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular monthly meeting with routine business including approval of minutes and reports. The only substantive discussion is whether to change the monthly meeting from the 4th Thursday to the 4th Monday. No new business or formal actions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-300",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council introduces ordinance tightening massage business licensing rules",
   "summary": "The Borough Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2026-11, which amends Chapter 201 to clarify licensing and enforcement for massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy businesses, including criminal background checks and definitions of prohibited conduct. The council will also consider resolutions for lien redemption (2026-61) and a contract award (2026-62), along with routine items such as minutes approval, claims, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-302",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-302",
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to discuss 2026 budget and tree issues on Sunrise Terrace",
   "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission will review the 2026 budget, consider tree-related concerns at three properties on Sunrise Terrace, and discuss pruning at 80 Alvin Sloan. The commission also received a Tree City USA award package marking 26 years of recognition. Old business includes Arbor Day and grant application status.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-301",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-301",
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Land Use Board",
   "headline": "Land Use Board to review escrow fees and adjourn application",
   "summary": "The Washington Borough Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting with a light agenda. The board will review escrow amounts and discuss a comparison of application and escrow fees. An application by Joseph Morcos at 162 E Washington Avenue has been adjourned to June 8, 2026. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-299",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve seven tax lien redemptions totaling over $69,000",
   "summary": "The Washington Borough Council will consider seven resolutions to redeem tax liens on properties at 39 Kinnaman Ave, 21 N Lincoln Ave, 20 Grand Ave, 33 E Church St, 8 Vannatta St, 56-60 Broad St, and a seventh property (Bizmark LLC). The redemptions involve payments to investors who purchased tax certificates, with total payouts including premiums ranging from $2,735.58 to $46,811.22. The council will also adopt proclamations honoring Fliegauf Jewelers' 100th anniversary and Bonnie Hill for community service.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-298",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-298",
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to discuss changing monthly meeting day",
   "summary": "The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily consisting of routine reports and approvals. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion about moving the monthly meeting from the fourth Thursday to the fourth Monday.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-294",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt amended 2026 budget and EV charging station fees",
   "summary": "The Borough Council will hold public hearings and vote to adopt an amended 2026 municipal budget (Resolutions 2026-49 and 2026-40), reducing anticipated surplus from $850,000 to $758,231.53 and total general appropriations from $9,584,872.31 to $9,493,103.84. Also up for final adoption is Ordinance 2026-09, which establishes regulations and fees for borough-owned electric vehicle charging stations, including a $2/hour rate and a 4-hour maximum. The meeting includes proclamations honoring firefighter Ron Hartrum and Eagle Scout Benjamin Fedon, plus an executive session on a settlement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-295",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-295",
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Commission meeting cancelled for lack of quorum",
   "summary": "The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission has cancelled its April 20, 2025 meeting due to lack of quorum. No business will be conducted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-297",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Tree City USA award for 26th year highlights shade tree commission agenda",
   "summary": "The Washington Shade Tree Commission will review minutes from March, acknowledge receiving a Tree City USA award for the 26th year, discuss Arbor Day plans, and consider tree tag requests for two properties on Sunrise Terrace and a pruning request on Alvin Sloan Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-296",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Borough Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on expanded open container area for April 18 event",
   "summary": "The Borough Council will consider a single resolution granting permission to the Washington Business Improvement District for an expanded open container area in Veterans Park Parking Lot on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-293",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-293",
   "source": "https://www.washingtonboro-nj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}