The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom. Prior to the regular meeting at 5:15pm, the Board will convene and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss contracts, labor relations agreements with employees and the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.” Closed captioning will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. The backup materials for this meeting will be available on the town website by the end of the day.
Jessica Sticklor (she/her/hers)
Executive Assistant
Town of Brattleboro
230 Main Street, Suite 20
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251 – 8115
* Please note that all correspondence with Town staff is part of the public record and may be shared with others.
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BRATTLEBORO SELECTBOARD
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
SELECTBOARD MEETING ROOM + ZOOM
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:15 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 6:15 PM
The physical location for this meeting will be the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center at 230 Main Street. Selectboard Meeting materials can be found on the Town’s website, Brattleboro.gov/Selectboard.
If you join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, please use the link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84862348950?pwd=2o1IQvaSlC4LU0lAR5rM5SxQWnUDMA.1
Meeting ID: 848 6234 8950
Passcode: 840380
The meeting also will be carried live on BCTV.
Cable TV: Channel 1079
Streaming Online: https://www.brattleborotv.org/live/gov-ed-channel/
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/brattleborotv
AGENDA
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
(please note that all times indicated are approximate)
1. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING (6:15 PM)
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES January 27, February 2, and February 17, 2026
4. CHAIR’S REMARKS
5. MANAGER’S COMMENTS
6. SELECTBOARD COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT (6:25 PM)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Smoke n Munch Six Month Tobacco License Review
B. Winston Prouty Limited Event Permit for Bingo Night– Approve
C. Royal Diner First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit – Approve Renewal Applications
D. Additional Winter Salt Purchases – Ratify $12,612.20 and $10,795.20 Purchases
E. Farm Stabilization – One Year Extension
F. Grant-Funded Capital Improvements at Brooks Memorial Library to GPI Construction, Inc. – Award $1,082,134 Contract
G. Annual Cemetery Care – Award $18,500 Bid
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. Annual (Open) Town Meeting Warning (6:35 PM)
B. Open Town Meeting Dependent Care Stipend – Discussion (7:05 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
C. Human Services Committee – Make Appointments (7:25 PM)
D. Portable Solar Presentation (7:45 PM)
Presentation by Sustainability Coordinator
E. 2026-27 Selectboard Rules of Procedure – Discussion (8:15 PM)
10. ADJOURNMENT (8:35 PM)
11. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants
CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants and Department Reports
11. ADJOURNMENT ( PM)
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MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: March 6, 2026
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The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The Board will convene the meeting at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. All times listed below are approximate, and interested parties should monitor the meeting if they do not want to miss an agenda item.
If you join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, please use this link:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223252040?pwd=f0zpzRIYterkWvZ53MAfbuxuMv3Dvm.1
Meeting ID: 848 6234 8950
Passcode: 840380
The meeting also will be carried live on BCTV.
Cable TV: Channel 1079
Streaming Online: https://www.brattleborotv.org/live/gov-ed-channel/
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/brattleborotv
The meeting also will be carried live on BCTV:
On Cable TV: Channel 1079
Streaming Online: https://www.brattleborotv.org/channel-1079-livestream
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/brattleborotv
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Smoke n Munch Six Month Tobacco License Review
Winston Prouty Limited Event Permit for Bingo Night– Approve
Royal Diner First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit – Approve Renewal Application
Additional Winter Salt Purchases – Ratify $12,612.20 and $10,795.20 Purchases
Farm Stabilization – One Year Extension
Grant-Funded Capital Improvements at Brooks Memorial Library to GPI Construction, Inc. – Award $1,082,134 Contract
Annual Cemetery Care – Award $18,500 Bid
In a memorandum dated March 10, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the stipulations that the Selectboard placed on the Tobacco License for Smoke n Munch located at 707 Putney Road at the February 9, 2026, Selectboard Meeting. Based on DLL feedback, Smoke n Munch has had no violations in the past six months, and they have met the conditions set by the Selectboard on February 9th. No action needs to be taken at this meeting, although the Selectboard could pull this item from the consent agenda if they wish to consider it further.
In a memorandum dated February 10, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses a Limited Event Permit application for Winston Prouty’s bingo fundraising event to take place on March 18, 2026. The event is scheduled for March 18 and will be open to the public from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, but they are requesting a permit from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm for delivery of alcohol, set-up and clean-up time. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the Limited Event Permit for Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development’s bingo fundraising event scheduled for March 18, 2026.
In a memorandum dated March 5, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption renewal permit application for the Royal Diner located at 487 Marlborough Road. While the diner has closed, the owners would like to retain their license in case it is re-opened. Town staff have reviewed and recommend approval for this item. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption permit application for the Royal Diner located at 487 Marlborough Road.
In a memorandum dated February 23, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses the Town’s current needs for an increased amount of road salt due to frequent storms and challenges securing road salt during the 2025-26 winter season. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will ratify the following expenditures: $12,612.20 for trucking services provided by Adam’s Trucking and $10,795.20 for salt purchased from Barrett Trucking Co.
In a memorandum dated March 10, 2026, Town Assessor Jenepher Burnell discusses a request to grant one-year extensions on the Farm Tax Stabilization agreements for several properties. She informs the Board that the Town is currently working to draft new procedures for the program. They plan to be ready with this before March 31, 2027. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a one-year extension expiring on March 31, 2027 for Jay and Janet Bailey (Fair Winds Farm), Jesse Kayan and Caitlin Burlett (Wild Carrot Farm), Helen Robb (Robb Farm), Thurber Farm, Jacob Hamilton (Hamilton Farm), Earth Bridge Community Land Trust (land leased to Wair Winds Farm and Wild Carrot Farm) and to approve retroactively the extension of Earth Bridge Community Land Trust for the 2025 tax year.
In a memorandum dated February 27, 2026, Library Director Starr LaTronica requests authorization to accept a bid for a contract, and approve notice to proceed for grant-funded Capital Improvements at Brooks Memorial Library, to GPI Construction, Inc. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the award of a $1,082,134 contract to GPI Construction, Inc for exterior excavation and construction of public seating areas and improved ADA approaches at Brooks Memorial Library as part of the capital improvements included in a grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Vermont Department of Libraries. We further authorize a Notice to Proceed, contingent upon the receipt of required documents approval by Town Counsel and the Owner’s Representative.
In a memorandum dated February 19, 2026, Recreation and Parks Director Carol Lolatte discusses the contract for Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance for FY26 and FY27 and recommends accepting the one bid the Town received from Team Awesome Property. Team Awesome Property had the contract for the 2024 and 2025 seasons and did an excellent job. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will award the Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Contract to Team Awesome Property Services, LLC of Halifax, VT for $18,500.00.
POTENTIAL MOTION TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. Annual (Open) Town Meeting Warning (6:35 PM)
In a memorandum dated March 6, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the process to warn and conduct an Open Town Meeting now that Representative Town Meeting has been rescinded. The Board is asked to adopt the Open Town Meeting Warning with several changes from the previously warned Representative Town Meeting Warning.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ADOPT THE WARNING FOR THE APRIL 11, 2026, ANNUAL (OPEN) TOWN MEETING, AS PRESENTED.
Open Town Meeting Dependent Care Stipend – Discussion (7:05 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated March 6, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the Town’s past practice of offering a Dependent Care Stipend to RTM members and requests that the Board consider enacting a similar system for the new Open Town Meeting.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO OFFER A DEPENDENT CARE STIPEND FOR OPEN TOWN MEETING ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026, AT 8:30AM AND FOR THE OPEN TOWN MEETING INFORMATION SESSION ON APRIL 8, 2026, AT 5:45PM TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS IT AND FITS THE CRITERIA ON THE DEPENDENT CARE STIPEND FORM.
Human Services Committee – Make Appointments (7:25 PM)
In a memorandum dated March 6, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the process to appoint a new Human Services Committee, since Representative Town Meeting has been rescinded.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ESTABLISH A HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE AND APPOINT THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO SERVE ON IT FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE MONTHS: DAVID MINER (CHAIR), SARAH TURBOW (VICE-CHAIR), ROBIN MORGAN, ZACH WIGHAM, TOM OXHOLM, ALISA ARROYO, AND AVERY THOMPSON.
Portable Solar Presentation (7:45 PM)
Presentation By Staff
In a presentation dated February 25, 2026, Sustainability Coordinator Stephen Dotson provides and update on the ICLEI/MIF Project (Portable Solar and Community Energy Projects) that was previously approved by the Selectboard.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
2026-27 Selectboard Rules of Procedure – Discussion (8:15 PM)
Ina memorandum dated March 6, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the proposed 2026-27 Selectboard Rules of Procedure. The Board is asked to discuss the proposed rules and possibly adopt them.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO APPROVE THE 2026-27 SELECTBOARD RULES OF PROCEDURE, AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
