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 "city": "Whitpain",
 "state": "PA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/whitpaintownship.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": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Township awards $408,623.94 road paving contract and appoints new police chief",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will vote on several contracts, including a $408,623.94 award for 2026 road milling and paving and a three-year recycling data agreement. The body will also appoint Mark Freeman as Chief of Police effective October 12, 2026, and approve a zoning amendment for a property on Jolly Road. Additionally, the Board will discuss the future closure of the Penllyn Blue Bell Pike bridge for maintenance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-763",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-762",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board hears 3 new variance requests, 1 continuance",
   "summary": "The Whitpain Township Zoning Hearing Board will consider three new cases: two requests for non-green area variances and one for a rear yard variance. The board will also hear a request to continue a special exception case for a floodplain property to September 17, 2026, and will continue a previously continued case from July 16, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-761",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $195K change order for Community Center site work",
   "summary": "The Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors will consider several contracts, change orders, and land-use items at its August 18, 2026 meeting. Key actions include approving a $195,000 change order for the Community Center Site Construction project, a $71,585 change order for the Skippack Pike and School Road intersection project, and a resolution for a minor subdivision at 243 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike. The board will also introduce an ordinance to prohibit parking at all times on certain locations along Oak Street and discuss upcoming zoning hearing board cases.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-760",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-759",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning ordinance amendments",
   "summary": "The Whitpain Township Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review a proposed zoning ordinance amendment (Ordinance #4-269) that updates notice provisions, violations and fines, adds new uses, and refines definitions. The commission will also approve minutes and discuss pertinent planning issues. Public comment requires in-person attendance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-757",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to award $408,624 paving contract, release escrow, add parking ban",
   "summary": "The Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors will consider action items including releasing escrow funds for the Wickerfield Estates project, awarding a milling and paving contract, and advertising a parking ordinance. They will also hear a traffic safety presentation and review a draft agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-758",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-758",
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-756",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-756",
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board reviews four new cases including a special exception for MEH Investments LP",
   "summary": "The Whitpain Township Zoning Hearing Board will review four new applications on July 16, 2026. The agenda includes requests for side yard variances, a special exception for use at 831 Dekalb Pk, and a signage variance. Public comment is only permitted in person, while remote viewing is available via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-755",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-752",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-753",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-754",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-754",
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Arts & Culture Commission",
   "headline": "Arts & Culture Commission reviews spring photography contest and plans summer festival",
   "summary": "The Whitpain Township Arts & Culture Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on July 1, 2026, to approve the minutes from March 25, 2026. The agenda includes a review of the Spring Photography Contest and a discussion of future projects, specifically the Summer Community Festival. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided agenda text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-748",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Human Relations Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-751",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-750",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Park and Open Space Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-747",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-749",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-749",
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Environmental Advisory Council",
   "headline": "Whitpain EAC meets June 10 to approve May minutes and review project reports",
   "summary": "The Whitpain Township Environmental Advisory Council will hold a hybrid meeting on June 10, 2026. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including roll call, approval of the May 13, 2026 minutes, and general project reports. No specific ordinances, contracts, or new business items are listed in the provided text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-746",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-746",
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-743",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-743",
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Shade Tree Commission",
   "headline": "Invasive species ordinance sent to other commissions for review",
   "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission will review updates on the 2026 Native Tree Give Away, including lessons learned and thank-you letters sent to local groups. The meeting covers project status for Whitpain Park, specifically fencing at Prophecy Creek and planting plans at Erb Mills and Center Square. The commission will also discuss the status of the invasive species ordinance, which was shared with the Environmental Advisory and Planning & Zoning commissions on May 27 with a response requested by June 30.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-744",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-745",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-745",
   "source": "https://www.whitpaintownship.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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