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 "city": "Worcester",
 "state": "MA",
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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": "2026-08-20",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Worcester Housing Authority",
   "headline": "WHA board to vote on contracts, easement, and funding applications",
   "summary": "The Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will review financial statements, approve tenant accounts receivable write-offs, and vote on several contracts and change orders for modernization projects, including elevator maintenance, fire alarm replacements, and plumbing riser replacements. The board will also consider granting a utility easement to National Grid, approving revisions to capital fund plans, and submitting funding applications for the Curtis Innovations 340 Main Street project. Additionally, the board will receive notices about grant awards, a high SEMAP score, and a master plan for Great Brook Valley Gardens.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21012",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12714"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review demolition waivers and certificates of appropriateness",
   "summary": "The Worcester Historical Commission is meeting to decide on several demolition delay waivers and a certificate of appropriateness for properties in historic districts. They will also discuss requests for letters of support for historic tax credit allocations and comment on proposed projects. The meeting includes old and new business items, with decisions to be made on the listed applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20894",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12712"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": " Worcester Redevelopment Authority",
   "headline": "WRA to vote on Union Station lease with Maxwell Silverman's",
   "summary": "The Worcester Redevelopment Authority will hold a virtual meeting to consider authorizing a lease agreement with Maxwell Silverman's Banquet and Conference Center at Union Station for restaurant space and Grand Hall operations. The board will also discuss the Menkiti Group's design submission for the former Denholm building at 484-500 Main Street and receive status reports on several downtown properties and projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21016",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12718"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "License Commission",
   "headline": "License Commission to hear one-day liquor and entertainment requests for six events",
   "summary": "The Worcester License Commission is meeting to consider requests for one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for several events, including church festivals, a night market, and a block party. They will also review requests for changes of managers, alterations of premises, and other license modifications. A status hearing is scheduled for a failure to file amendment paperwork.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20895",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12710"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "MCRWB Executive Committee",
   "headline": "MCRWB Executive Committee to vote on June minutes, review FY27 budget",
   "summary": "The MassHire Central Region Workforce Board (MCRWB) Executive Committee is meeting virtually to vote on the June 26, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on the FY27 budget, grants, programs, and Career Center operations. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20893",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12711"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public Schools Board of Trustees ",
   "headline": "Trustees to discuss executive director search process",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will hold a retreat to review board bylaws, set priorities, and receive an update from the acting executive director. A motion will be considered to create an Executive Search Committee or hire a search firm for the executive director position.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20852",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12670"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees ",
   "headline": "Board to discuss Executive Director search and construction updates",
   "summary": "The Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Board of Trustees will meet to discuss board goals and the search for a new Executive Director. The board will also receive an update on a construction project and vote on the 2026-2027 meeting calendar.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20794",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12589"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "Trust Fund Commission",
   "headline": "Trust Fund Commission to review mid-year status and investment strategies",
   "summary": "The Worcester Trust Fund Commission is meeting to approve minutes, select a chair, hear a mid-year status presentation from Bartholomew & Company, and discuss stagnant fund investment strategies. The agenda is otherwise procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20865",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12699"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services",
   "headline": "Council orders committee to discuss youth tobacco, nicotine and vaping exposure",
   "summary": "The Public Health and Human Services Committee will vote on approving its June 8, 2026 minutes. The main item is an order from multiple councilors requesting a meeting with health, school, and youth advocacy representatives to discuss youth exposure and addiction to tobacco, nicotine, and vaping.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20883",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12702"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission reviews 12 wetland permit applications",
   "summary": "The Worcester Conservation Commission is meeting to review requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent for projects near wetlands, including residential developments, a vegetation management plan, and infrastructure work. They will also discuss enforcement orders, certificates of compliance, and updates to the Wetlands Protection Ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21041",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12719"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking (Meeting Jointly with Standing Committee on Public Works)",
   "headline": "Joint committee to review city’s 2025 pavement management plan",
   "summary": "The Traffic and Parking Committee will meet jointly with the Public Works Committee to discuss the city’s 2025 Pavement Management Plan prepared by Apex Companies, LLC and Cyvl.ai. The meeting will also include a vote to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2026 Traffic and Parking Committee meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20824",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12597"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Public Works (Meeting Jointly with Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking)",
   "headline": "Committee to review Worcester’s 2025 pavement management plan",
   "summary": "The Public Works and Traffic & Parking committees will jointly discuss the city’s 2025 Pavement Management Plan prepared by Apex Companies and Cyvl.ai. Commissioners from Public Works and Transportation & Mobility are invited to present the plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20827",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12596"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12707"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Retirement Board Finance Committee ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12563"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20856",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12672"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Retirement Board ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12556"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "WRTA Advisory Board ",
   "headline": "WRTA board to vote on FY27 administrator goals, discuss ADA grants",
   "summary": "The WRTA Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and vote on FY27 Administrator Goals. The board will also discuss Same Day ADA and grant opportunities, future services, and a 5-year vision plan, plus receive an administrator's update on the lobby tour, Demand Response RFP, and diesel prices.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21043",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12720"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking",
   "headline": "Worcester City Council to vote on UCH-TIF deal, grants, and tow zone",
   "summary": "The Worcester City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a tax increment financing agreement for housing at 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue, acceptance of grants for climate resilience and shared streets, and an ordinance to establish a tow zone on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive. The agenda also includes numerous petitions for traffic calming, sidewalk repairs, and other neighborhood improvements, which will be referred to committees for further review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21045",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12595"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12709"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-08",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Public Safety",
   "headline": "Council to review noise ordinance, possible variance for events",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will discuss the city's excessive and unreasonable noise ordinance, including the feasibility of amending it to allow special noise variances for churches, festivals, or organizations holding certain events. The committee will also receive an informational communication about the Hospital Guard of the Worcester Police Department and approve the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20869",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12700"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-12-25",
   "body": "PRIMEGOV ITEM NOT SHOWING IN THE PUBLIC PAGE",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12586"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking",
   "headline": "Traffic & Parking Committee to consider 10 handicap parking petitions, bus stops, no-parking zones",
   "summary": "The Worcester Traffic and Parking Committee will meet on August 19, 2026, to discuss and vote on a range of traffic-related items. The agenda includes 10 handicap parking petitions (installations, removals, and a relocation), two bus stop requests from the WRTA on Constitution Avenue, and five no-parking signage requests. The committee will also consider speed limit and warning signage, two truck ban/weight restriction proposals, and a request for a center yellow line on Coes Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20857",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12594"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees ",
   "headline": "Board to vote on extending ARPA/CPA grants for Colony on Grove project",
   "summary": "The Worcester Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet virtually to vote on extending conditional grant agreements for the Colony on Grove project (Phase 1 and Phase 2) to September 1, 2026. They will also discuss and vote on an administrative expenditure policy, receive a financial status update, and hear updates and announcements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and welcoming a new trustee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20879",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12705"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "LAKE QUINSIGAMOND COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Commission to consider weed mapping study at Newton Pond",
   "summary": "The Lake Quinsigamond Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to review and possibly take action on a proposal from TRC Companies to perform a weed mapping study at Newton Pond in Shrewsbury. The agenda includes only this item, along with the call to order and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20896",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12713"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on UCH-TIF tax deal for Lakeside and Garland apartments",
   "summary": "The Worcester City Council is meeting to vote on several items, including a tax increment financing agreement for an urban center housing project at 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue, a four-year purchasing contract, and an ordinance amendment on trash collection placement. The council will also hold hearings on utility conduit locations and consider dozens of resident petitions for street and traffic improvements, sidewalk repairs, and other neighborhood requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21008",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12716"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Public Schools Standing Committee on Operations and Governance",
   "headline": "School Committee to weigh boundary realignment, magnet names, bus distance",
   "summary": "The Standing Committee on Operations and Governance will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a boundary realignment update, a review of magnet school names, magnet scheduling at BMS/BHS, and a proposal to reduce the bus transportation distance from 2 miles to 1.5 miles. The boundary realignment item is recommended to be held, while the other three items are recommended to be filed. Public comment is allowed for two minutes per speaker.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21004",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12715"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Accessibility committee to review policy updates and City Hall fixes",
   "summary": "The Worcester Accessibility Advisory Commission is meeting virtually to discuss updates on accessibility policies, including expanded training and accommodations for parks and youth programs, and to review accessibility improvements at City Hall. The agenda also includes approving past meeting minutes, hearing an application for 69 Grove Street, and noting new members and upcoming elections.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20880",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12706"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations ",
   "headline": "Committee discusses potential review of the Plan E City Charter",
   "summary": "The committee is reviewing a request to hold a public hearing regarding the feasibility of reviewing the current modified Plan E City Charter. The discussion includes informational communications about options for making changes to the City Charter and processes for establishing a charter review commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20873",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12575"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": " Worcester Arts Council",
   "headline": "Worcester Arts Council to review grant final reports and amendments",
   "summary": "The Worcester Arts Council is meeting to review minutes, hear public questions, receive a budget report, and discuss staff updates. The main business is reviewing final reports for several FY25 and FY26 grants and considering grant amendments. The meeting is held online via Teams.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20878",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12704"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "School Committee ",
   "headline": "School Committee to discuss Nelson Place placement reports and superintendent evaluation",
   "summary": "The Worcester School Committee will meet in open session after an executive session on collective bargaining. The agenda includes several petitions from member Ford requesting public, de-identified reports on Nelson Place School placement and transfer decisions, outside-counsel spending, and cybersecurity safeguards. The committee will also conduct the superintendent's evaluation for 2025-2026 and consider various donations, grants, and administrative items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20876",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12701"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Citizen Advisory Council ",
   "headline": "Citizen Advisory Council to interview applicants and discuss recruitment",
   "summary": "The Worcester Citizen Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from the July 7 meeting, interview current applicants, and discuss recruitment and outreach efforts. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20875",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12703"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking",
   "headline": "Committee considers new parking and loading zone ordinance for Main Street",
   "summary": "The Traffic and Parking Committee is reviewing several petitions for signage and lane changes. The body is also considering a City Manager recommendation to establish a commercial loading zone and metered parking on Main Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20803",
   "minutes_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20892",
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12593"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals ",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to weigh 48-unit apartment complex and 207-unit Stafford Street project",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on seven items, including a 48-unit low-rise multi-family development at 149 Plantation Street and a large mixed-use project at 232 Stafford Street with up to 207 dwelling units. The board will also consider a variance for a duplex at 69 Orient Street, an industrial building at 6 Woburn Street, a drive-thru restaurant at 79 Pullman Street, an extension of time for Camp Street properties, and a non-accessory parking lot at 30 Lagrange Street. Other business includes communications, policy discussions, and approval of past meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20854",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12671"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Historical Commission ",
   "headline": "Worcester Historical Commission reviews roof and window repairs at historic properties",
   "summary": "The Worcester Historical Commission meets to decide on repairs and alterations to eight historic properties, including roof replacements, window work, and signage changes. The commission also reviews requests for letters of support for Main Street projects and hears invitations to comment on housing and business development proposals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20843",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12605"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "License Commission",
   "headline": "License Commission to consider 18 items including alcohol and entertainment permits",
   "summary": "The Worcester License Commission will vote on 18 agenda items, including one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for events, common victualer operating hours for two restaurants, and alcohol/entertainment requests for several establishments. A status hearing will address a failure to file amendment paperwork and a request to remove a condition to allow reopening until 2:00 a.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20842",
   "minutes_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21047",
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12604"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LGBTQIA+ AFFAIRS",
   "headline": "Worcester LGBTQIA+ commission to discuss Civilian Review Board disagreement",
   "summary": "The Advisory Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs will hold a remote meeting on August 5, 2026, to discuss a potential resolution opposing the city’s decision not to recommend a Civilian Review Board for LGBTQIA+ community concerns. The meeting will also feature a presentation on the upcoming Worcester Pride Festival.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20821",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12600"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review 12 site plans and two zoning changes",
   "summary": "The Worcester Planning Board will hold a public meeting on August 5, 2026, to review definitive and preliminary site plans for 12 properties, hear two zoning map and ordinance amendments, and consider subdivision and ANR plans. The board will also take public comment on a draft priority habitat map and approve past meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20845",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12582"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (ACSW)",
   "headline": "Advisory Committee on the Status of Women holds monthly virtual meeting August 4",
   "summary": "The Worcester, MA Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (ACSW) will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM as a virtual-only event. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, a presentation on the Boston Woman’s Workforce Council report, and discussions on ACSW goals, projects, and publications from the Worcester Research Bureau.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20823",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12601"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Conservation Commission ",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to review residential and commercial wetland projects",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will determine if various site works, including residential builds and vegetation management, fall under wetland jurisdiction. The body will also review notices of intent for new constructions and a subdivision request for approximately 30 units.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20819",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12599"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board will hear updates on communicable diseases, tobacco and behavioral health.",
   "summary": "The Worcester Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at 25 Meade St. The agenda consists of public health updates, including a communicable diseases briefing on cyclosporiasis, a tobacco prevention update, a presentation on the SAPHE 2.0 program, an ISD update, and a report on behavioral health services. No formal actions or votes are listed in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20763",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12579"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-31",
   "body": "Worcester Ball Park Commission ",
   "headline": "Worcester Ballpark Commission meets July 31 to vote on community event application",
   "summary": "The Worcester Ballpark Commission will hold an in-person meeting on July 31 at 10:00 AM to review and vote on a community day application for the 'At Bat' Wellness Symposium by Thrive Support & Advocacy. The meeting also includes procedural items such as setting the next meeting date and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20791",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12588"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Lake Quinsigamond Commission ",
   "headline": "Commission to review lake weed treatments and regatta applications",
   "summary": "The Lake Quinsigamond Commission will discuss maintenance and event permits for the lake. The body is considering herbicide and hydroraking for Sacred Lotus and the removal of a fallen tree in Flint Pond.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20780",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12584"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION",
   "headline": "HRC to hear about TPS ruling impact and mental health lawsuit",
   "summary": "The Human Rights Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on July 27, 2026, including approval of prior minutes, a statement from Vice Chair Feldman on a pending lawsuit regarding mental health crisis responses, and a presentation by Human Rights Specialist Justo Soto on changes from a US Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and its effects on residents.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20777",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12583"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Green Worcester Advisory Committee ",
   "headline": "Green Worcester Advisory Committee to discuss data centers and climate requirements",
   "summary": "The committee will review a Law Department memo on endorsing statements and receive a presentation on the environmental impact of data centers. Members will also discuss zero-emissions vehicle requirements and updates to the Green Worcester Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20781",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12585"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "License Commission",
   "headline": "License Commission to review one-day event permits and alcohol licenses",
   "summary": "The License Commission is meeting to consider multiple requests for one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for community events. The body will also review permanent alcohol license transfers and operating hour requests for local businesses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20727",
   "minutes_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20862",
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12576"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Worcester Redevelopment Authority ",
   "headline": "Worcester Redevelopment Authority to vote on FY27 agreements and Union Station leases",
   "summary": "The Worcester Redevelopment Authority will consider authorizing two cooperation agreements with the City of Worcester for FY27. The board will also discuss restaurant space proposals and lease agreements for intercity bus services at Union Station.",
   "agenda_url": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20767",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=12581"
  }
 ]
}