The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 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 and real estate. 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 208
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, APRIL 7, 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. CHAIR’S REMARKS
4. MANAGER’S COMMENTS
5. SELECTBOARD COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
6. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT (6:25 PM)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Budget Amendment and Additional Funding for Williams Street Retaining Wall Project – Approve $156,662.03 Amendment
B. West River Café Annual Entertainment License – Approve
C. India Masala House Annual Entertainment License – Approve
D. Echo Restaurant and Lounge Third Class Liquor License Renewal – Approve
E. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk-a-Thon Parade Permit Application– Approve
F. Green Street School 5K Run Parade Permit Application – Approve
G. 2026 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck – Authorize $52,487 Purchase
H. 2025 Isuzu NPR Series Truck with Kahn Compactor – Approve $161,497 Purchase
I. Windham Regional Commission Annual Commissioner Report and Appointments – Appoint Sue Fillion and Ralph Meima
J. 2026 VTrans Road and Bridge Standards – Adopt Standards
K. VTrans Structures Grant – Authorize up to $200,000 Grant Application
L. VTrans Class II Paving – Authorize up to $200,000 Application
M. Gallery Walk Permit – Approve
N. Selectboard Retreat Planning – Approve
O. Water System Metering Device Replacement – Authorize Purchase
8. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. Announce Committee Vacancies (6:35 PM)
Presentation by Selectboard
B. Exit 1 Bridges Project (6:40 PM)
Presentation by VTrans Staff
C. DPW Update (7:00 PM)
Presentation by DPW Staff
D. Procurement Policy (7:30 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
9. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants
10. ADJOURNMENT (7:50 PM)
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MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: April 3, 2026
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The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, April
7, 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: 852 2325 2040
Passcode: 602388
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
Budget Amendment and Additional Funding for Williams Street Retaining Wall Project – Approve $156,662.03 Amendment
West River Café Annual Entertainment License – Approve
India Masala House Annual Entertainment License – Approve
Echo Restaurant and Lounge Third Class Liquor License Renewal – Approve
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk-a-Thon Parade Permit Application– Approve
Green Street School 5K Run Parade Permit Application – Approve
2026 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck – Authorize $52,487 Purchase
2025 Isuzu NPR Series Truck with Kahn Compactor – Approve $161,497 Purchase
Windham Regional Commission Annual Commissioner Report and Appointments – Appoint Sue Fillion and Ralph Meima
2026 VTrans Road and Bridge Standards – Adopt Standards
VTrans Structures Grant – Authorize up to $200,000 Grant Application VTrans Class II Paving – Authorize up to $200,000 Application
VTrans Class II Paving – Authorize up to $200,000 Application
Gallery Walk Permit – Approve
Selectboard Retreat Planning – Approve
Water System Metering Device Replacement – Authorize Purchase
In a memorandum dated March 27, 2026, Zoning Administrator Brian Bannon discusses an award modification for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the Williams Street Retaining Wall project. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will accept a Hazard mitigation Grant Program modification award, an increase to $482,340 from the original $325,678, for the reconstruction of the Williams Street Retaining Wall.
In a memorandum dated April 7, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the entertainment license application for West River Café located at 485 West River Road. Town Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of this license. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve an Annual Entertainment License for West River Café, located at 485 West River Road.
In a memorandum dated April 7, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the Annual Entertainment License application for India Masala House, located at 7 High Street. Town Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of this license. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve an annual Entertainment License for India Masala House, located at 7 High Street.
In a memorandum dated April 7, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the Third-Class Liquor License Renewal for Echo’s Restaurant and Lounge, located at 69-72 Main Street. Town Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of this license. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a Third-Class Liquor Licenses for Echo’s Restaurant and Lounge, located at 69-73 Main Street.
In a memorandum dated April 3, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a parade permit application for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s parade to take place on September 20, 2026. No street closures are required. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a parade permit for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a parade to take place on September 20, 2026.
In a memorandum dated April 3, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the Parade Permit application for the Green Street School’s 5K Run to take place on May 2, 2026. No street closures are required. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a parade permit for the Green Street School’s 5K Run.
In a memorandum dated March 27, 2026, Public Works Assistant Director Pete Lynch discuses the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck. As part of the approved action, the Selectboard authorized the use of up to $91,500 from the Revolving Loan Fund for equipment purchases associated with implementation of the recycling cart repair and compost support section of the program. The Revolving Loan Fund currently has a total of $1,060,000 and the purchase of this pickup truck and the Isuzu NPR truck (requested in another memo) would leave $846,016. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck in the total amount of $52,487.00 to support the Town’s municipally operated compost and recycling program.
In a memorandum dated March 27, 2026, Public Works Assistant Director Pete Lynch discusses the purchase of a 2025 Isuzu NPR Truck. As part of the approved action, the Selectboard authorized the use of up to $170,000 from the Revolving Loan Fund for the purchase of this equipment. The Revolving Loan Fund currently has a total of $1,060,000 and the purchase of this truck and a pickup truck (requested in another memo and mentioned in the above item) would leave $846,016. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the purchase of a 2025 Isuzu NPR Chassis with a nine-yard Kann rear load compactor body from Environmental Equipment Sales and Service in the total amount of $161,497.00.
In a memorandum dated March 23, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses her annual Windham Regional Commission Report and requests that she and Ralph Meima be reappointed for a one-year term on the Windham Regional Commission. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will reappoint Sue Fillion and Ralph Meima as Commissioners to the Windham Regional Commission for a term of one-year.
In a memorandum dated March 16, 2026, Public Works Director Dan Tyler discusses the 2026 Town Road and Bridge Standards. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the 2026 Town Road and Bridge Standards and sign the 2026 Road and Bridge Standards document.
In a memorandum dated March 18, 2026, Public Works Director Dan Tyler discusses the FY27 VTrans Town Highway Structures Grant and requests authorization to apply. DPW Staff selected two locations on Ackley Road to use these funds. The amount offered is up to $200,000. A 10% match is required. By approving the Consent agenda, the Board will authorize the Department of Public Works to apply for the FY27 VTrans Town Highway Structures Grant.
In a memorandum dated March 24, 2026, Public Works Director Dan Tyler discusses the FY27 VTrans Town Highway Class II Paving Grant. The amount offered through the program is up to $200,000 and a 20% match is required. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the Department of Public Works to apply to the FY27 VTrans Town Highway Class II Paving Grant.
In a memorandum dated April 3, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses this year’s Open Meeting Permit for Gallery Walk, an event sponsored by the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance, that meets every first Friday from May to December each year. Included in the Board’s materials is last year’s Gallery Walk Permit for reference. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the 2026 Gallery Walk Permit.
In a memorandum dated April 3, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses the 2026 Annual Selectboard Retreat. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will schedule the Selectboard Retreat for April 30, 2026, from 12:30-5:30pm for the discussions, as presented.
In a memorandum dated March 27, 2026, Assistant Director of Public Works Pete Lynch discusses the purchase of a replacement Water System Metering device. The funding was budgeted for in FY26 and exists within the Utilities Capital Budget line for Meter Replacement. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the purchase of one handheld water meter reading device, two tablets, and 300 meter transmitter units (MXU) in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
Announce Committee Vacancies (6:35 PM)
Presentation by Selectboard
The Board is asked to announce the open seats on several Town Boards and Committees.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
BOARD ACTION: ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE VACANCIES.
Exit 1 Bridges Project (6:40 PM)
Presentation by VTrans Staff
Representatives from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) will be in the meeting to present an update on the Exit 1 Bridges Project.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
DPW Update (7:00 PM)
Presentation by DPW Staff
In a memorandum dated April 3, 2026, Department of Public Works Director Dan Tyler provides an update on the Department’s current and upcoming projects and their work within the community.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Update
FYI:
“D. Procurement Policy (7:30 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff”
Removed from the agenda.