The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale, NH Selectboard on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:30pm at 11 Main Street, Hinsdale, NH.
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 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 pending civil litigation to which the Town may be a party. 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
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
11 MAIN STREET, HINSDALE, NH
SPECIAL MEETING – 6:30 PM
The physical location for this meeting will be 11 Main Street, Hinsdale, NH.
Selectboard Meeting materials can be found on the Town’s website, Brattleboro.gov/Selectboard.
AGENDA
(please note that all times are approximate)
1. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING (6:30 PM)
A. Joint Meeting with the Hinsdale Selectboard about Hinsdale Island and the Anna Marsh
and Charles Hunt Bridges – Discussion
2. ADJOURNMENT (7:00 PM)
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BRATTLEBORO SELECTBOARD
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 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.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87972169260?pwd=kaMPDwTj5HlkoUg6ZS4PklrlUmYpXr.1
Meeting ID: 879 7216 9260
Passcode: 810636
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. High and Green Street Intersection Improvements – Award $30,240 Bid
B. 2026 Paving Contract – Award $360,915.60 Bid
C. BJA COSSUP Grant – Authorize Application
D. Security Camera Replacement at Police Station – Authorize $50,000 purchase
E. Kelley Settlement — Ratify
8. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. Establish Human Services Committee (6:35 PM) Discussion by Selectboard
B. Announce Committee Vacancies (6:40 PM) Presentation by Selectboard
C. FY26 Monthly Budget Update for February (6:45 PM) Presentation by Town Staff
D. Solid Waste Update and Ordinance Change – First Reading (6:50 PM) Presentation by Town Staff
E. Stormwater Utility Initiative (7:20 PM) Presentation by DPW and Planning Staff
F. Procurement Policy (7:40 PM) Presentation by Town Staff
G. Vermont’s General Assistance Motel Program – Policy Consideration (7:55 PM) Discussion by Selectboard
H. Town Meeting Requested EMS Study (8:35 PM) Presentation by Fire Department Staff
I. Committee Appointments (9:05 PM) Appointments made by Selectboard
9. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants and Department Reports
10. ADJOURNMENT (9:10 PM)
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MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: April 17, 2026
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The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, April
21, 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: 879 7216 9260
Passcode: 810636
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
CONSENT AGENDA
High and Green Street Intersection Improvements – Award $30,240 Bid
2026 Paving Contract – Award $360,915.60 Bid
BJA COSSUP Grant – Authorize Up to $1.3 Million Application
Security Camera Replacement at Police Station – Authorize $50,000 purchase
Kelly Settlement – Ratify
In a memorandum dated April 13, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses the bid award for the High and Green Street Intersection Reconfiguration Project. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will award the High and Green Street Intersection Reconfiguration Project contract to Slate Rock Timber in the amount of $30,240.
In a memorandum dated April 13, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses the paving contract for the Oak Grove Corridor. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the award of the Oak Grove Corridor Paving Project to Bazin Brothers Trucking Inc., for a total bid price of $360,915.60.
In a memorandum dated April 17, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the benefits of applying for a DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Grant of up to $1.3 million. This program is used to develop, implement, or expand comprehensive programs as a response to overdose deaths, illicit opioids and other substances of abuse. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize staff to apply for a DOJ, BJA COSSUP Grant of up to $1.3 million over 36 months to support the development and enhancement of coordinated public safety, deflection, behavioral health, and intervention infrastructure through a state/regional collaborative model led by the Town.
In a memorandum dated April 13, 2026, Police Chief Jeremy Evans requests authorization for the expenditure of the approved FY27 Capital funding for security cameras. The Police Department requested $50,000 in the Capital Plan to begin replacing and upgrading these cameras. After review, the Department determined that the system provided by Verkada is the most reasonable alternative. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the expenditure of the approved FY27 Capital funding for security cameras at the Police Station (62 Black Mountain Road) effective July 1, 2026.
In a memorandum dated April 17, 2026, Town Manager John Potter requests that the Board ratify and consent to the settlement of a legal matter. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will ratify and consent to the settlement of the matter Kelley v. Eaton based on the advice of counsel and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT), provided that Town funds for any settlement shall not exceed the deductible amount.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
Establish Human Services Committee (6:35 PM)
Discussion by Selectboard
In a memorandum dated April 17, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the creation of a Town Human Services Committee.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ESTABLISH A TOWN HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF SEVEN MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SELECTBOARD REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF HUMAN SERVICES FUNDS IN THE TOWN BUDGET.
Announce Committee Vacancies (6:40 PM)
Presentation by Selectboard
In a memorandum dated April 17, 2026, Town Manager John Potter requests that the Board announce vacancies for Town Boards and Committees, including the newly formed Human Services Committee and Advisory Budget Committee.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUESTED FOR THIS ITEM.
SELECTBOARD ACTION: TO ANNOUNCE TOWN BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES.
FY26 Monthly Budget Update for February (6:45 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated (date) Finance Consultant Bonnie Batchelder discusses the FY26 Monthly Budget Update for February.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Solid Waste Update and Ordinance Change – First Reading (6:50 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated April 13, 2026, Assistant Director of Public Works Pete Lynch updates the board on solid waste contracting and requests ratification of a new contract term. He also discusses proposed changes to the Brattleboro Code of Ordinances Chapter 7 Ordinance Regulating Solid Waste. This is a first reading. The Board is asked to consider the proposed changes and potentially provide recommendations.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO RATIFY THE DECISION TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR THE MANUAL CURBSIDE PICK-UP AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING FOR A TERM TO END JUNE 30, 2027.
Stormwater Utility Initiative (7:10 PM)
Presentation by DPW and Planning Staff
In a memorandum dated April 17, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a potential Stormwater Utility initiative. Representatives from the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department will be in the meeting to discuss this.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Procurement Policy (7:40 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
Included in the Board’s materials is a memorandum regarding revisions to the Town’s Procurement Policy.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ADOPT THE PROCUREMENT POLICY, AS PRESENTED.
Vermont General Assistance Motel Program – Policy Consideration (7:55 PM)
Discussion by Selectboard
Included in the Board’s materials are two memorandums regarding the State of Vermont’s General Assistance Motel Program.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO DIRECT THE TOWN MANAGER TO COMMUNICATE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION THAT IT IS THE SENTIMENT OF THE BRATTLEBORO SELECTBOARD TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF AVAILABLE MOTEL PLACEMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAM, AND THAT ANY FURTHER MUNICIPAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE STATE REGARDING PLACEMENT AVAILABILITY AT PROPERTIES IN BRATTLEBORO BE CONSISTENT WITH THIS SENTIMENT.
Town Meeting Requested EMS Study (8:35 PM)
Presentation by Fire Department Staff
In memorandum dated April 13, 2026, Fire Chief Jay Symonds discusses the Town’s EMS service and compares the Town’s service with Third-Party EMS Providers.
POTENTIAL MOTIONS:
1. TO FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE AP TRITON EMS FEASIBILITY STUDY AS THE TOWN’S MOST RECENT INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS.
2. TO RELY ON ONGOING OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTING TO MONITOR EMS PERFORMANCE, COSTS, AND REIMBURSEMENTS.
3. TO DIRECT STAFF RESOURCES TOWARD SYSTEM STABILIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING WORKFORCE RETENTION, TRAINING, AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES, RATHER THAN DUPLICATE ANALYSIS.
Committee Appointments (9:05 PM)
Appointments made by Selectboard
The Board is asked to make appointments to various Town Boards and Committees. Included in the Board’s materials are a list of committee vacancies and possible appointments as well as the committee applications from potential appointees.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TBA, APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS APPOINTEES TO COMMITTEES.
