The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 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 5:30pm the Board will convene and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss 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, JULY 7, 2026
SELECTBOARD MEETING ROOM + ZOOM
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:30PM
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.
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Meeting ID: 836 5228 3723
Passcode: 504016
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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. APPROVE MINUTES –
5. MANAGER’S COMMENTS
6. SELECTBOARD COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT (6:25 PM)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Saffron Restaurant First Class Liquor License – Approve
B. Loveheart Larrys LLC First Class Liquor License – Approve
C. Yazzy’s Market Inc. Second Class Liquor License, Tobacco License, and Tobacco
Substitute Endorsement Permit – Approve
D. Kinney Drugs Second Class Liquor License renewal – Approve
E. India Masala House – Ten One-Time Outside Consumption Permits – Approve
F. Records Retention Policy – Approve
G. Recreation and Parks Compact Tractor Replacement – Approve
H. Recreation and Parks Pickup Truck Replacement – Approve
I. Errors and Omissions – Approve
J. WSWMD Contract Renewal
K. DPW Vehicle Purchases: HD2, UD101 and UD113 – Approve
L. Retreat Wells Abandonment
M. Opioid Settlement Funding Grant – Accept and Appropriate
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. Exit 3 Landscape Improvement Proposal (6:35 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
B. ECDC Update (6:55 PM)
Presentation of ECDC
C. United Steelworkers Contract Approval (7:25 PM)
Presentation by HR Staff
D. Town-owned Land Update (7:35 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
E. Vacant Building Ordinance Update (7:55 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
F. FY 27 Tax Rate (8:25 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
H. EMS Sub-Committee Update and Dissolution (8:35 PM)
Presentation by the EMS Sub-Committee
I. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center Letter of Support (8:55 PM)
Discussion by the Selectboard
J. Committee Appointments (9:05 PM)
Appointments Made by Selectboard
10. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants
11. ADJOURNMENT (9:10 PM)
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MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: July 2, 2026
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The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, July
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.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83652283723?pwd=sDpq8cKHtFbdOMRJ9difbjm9JjMvQt.1
Meeting ID: 836 5228 3723
Passcode: 504016
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
Saffron Restaurant First Class Liquor License – Approve
Loveheart Larrys LLC First Class Liquor License – Approve
Yazzy’s Market Inc. Second Class Liquor License, Tobacco License, and Tobacco Substitute
Endorsement Permit – Approve
Kinney Drugs Second Class Liquor License renewal – Approve
India Masala House – Ten One-Time Outside Consumption Permits – Approve
Records Retention Policy – Approve
Recreation and Parks Compact Tractor Replacement – Approve
Recreation and Parks Pickup Truck Replacement – Approve
Errors and Omissions – Approve
WSWMD Contract Renewal
DPW Vehicle Purchases: HD2, UD101 and UD113 – Approve
Retreat Wells Abandonment
Opioid Settlement Funding Grant – Accept and Appropriate
In a memorandum dated July 7, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the First Class Liquor License application for Saffron located at 487 Marlboro Road. Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of this license. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a First Class Liquor License for Saffron, located at 487 Marlboro Road.
In a memorandum dated July 7, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the First Class Liquor License application for Loveheart Larry’s West River Café located at 485 West River Road. Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of this license. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a First Class Liquor License for Loveheart Larry’s West River Café located at 485 West River Road.
In a memorandum dated July 7, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the Second-Class Liquor License, Tobacco License, and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Permit (TSE) Renewal for Yazzy’s Market located at 328 Marlboro Road. Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of these licenses and permits. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a Second-Class Liquor License, Tobacco License, and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Permit (TSE) Renewal for Yazzy’s Market located at 328 Marlboro Road.
In a memorandum dated July 7, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the Second Class Liquor License renewal for KHP Drugs (Kinny Drugs) located at 499 Canal Street. Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of this license. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a Second Class Liquor License renewal for KHP Drugs (Kinny Drugs) located at 499 Canal Street.
In a memorandum dated July 7, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses 10 Outside Consumption Permits for India Masala House located at 7 High Street. These permits will run from July 10 to August 8. Town staff have reviewed and recommend approval of these permits. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve 10 Outside Consumption Permits for India Masala House located at 7 High Street.
In a memorandum dated July 2, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the Town’s Records Retention Policy. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the Town’s Records Retention Policy, as presented.
In a memorandum dated June 24, 2026, Recreation and Parks Director Carol Lolatte discusses the purchase of a compact tractor. This expense is included in the approved FY27 Capital Budget. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will award the contract to Grassland Equipment of Latham, New York for the 2011 Compact Tractor Replacement for $17,308.75
In a memorandum dated June 24, 2026, Recreation and Parks Director Carol Lolatte discusses the purchase of a truck replacement. This purchase was included in the FY27 Capital Budget. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will award the contract to Formula Ford of Rutland, VT for the 2015 Ford F350 replacement for $45,857, which includes a $14,000 trade.
In a memorandum dated July 7, 2026, Town Assessor Jenepher Burnell discusses the 2026 Grand List’s Errors and Omissions. Included in the Board’s materials is a spreadsheet listing the errors and omission for 2026. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the Error and Omission changes to the 2026 Grand List as outlined in the attached spreadsheet.
In a memorandum dated June 26, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses the abandonment of the Retreat Wells that served the Town for more than 60 years as the Town’s supplemental and emergency water supply and a possible new contract with Barrie Miller Well and Pump Services. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the Department of Public Works to proceed with the abandonment of three wells at the Retreat Wellfield in accordance with the Vermont Water Supply Rule and to execute the necessary contracts with the Barrie Miller and Pup Services for $41,295.
In a memorandum dated June 25, 2026, Fire Chief Jay Symonds discusses funding that was recently awarded to the Town through the Opioid Settlement Funds and a potential community training program through the Brattleboro Fire Department. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will accept and appropriate $32,157 from the Opioid Settlement Funds to establish a community training program through the Brattleboro Fire Department (BFD).
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
Exit 3 Landscape Improvement Proposal
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated July 2, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a proposal for landscaping improvements near the Exit 3 roundabout.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO SUPPORT A COLLABORATION FOR LANDSCAPING AND GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE EXIT 3 ROUNDABOUT AND AUTHORIZE TOWN STAFF TO WORK WITH THE PROJECT PROPONENTS, VTRANS, AND RELEVANT PARTNERS TO ADVANCE PERMITTING, DESIGN REVIEW, AND IMPLEMENTATION CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND MUNICIPAL STANDARDS.
ECDC Update
Presentation of ECDC
Included in the Board’s materials is a presentation from ECDC. Representatives from ECDC will be in the meeting to discuss their work.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
United Steelworkers Contract Approval
Presentation by HR Staff
In a memorandum dated June 11, 2026, Human Resources Director Sally Cruz Nix discusses a collective bargaining agreement with the Town and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial, and Service Workers International Union (USW).
POTENTIAL MOTION: APPROVE THE JUNE 11, 2026, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BRATTLEBORO AND THE UNITED STEEL, PAPER AND FORESTRY, RUBBER, MANUFACTURING, ENERGY, ALLIED INDUSTRIAL, AND SERVICE WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION (USW) ON BEHALF OF PUBLIC WORKS, RECREATION & PARKS AND CUSTODIANS, LOCAL #944 FOR INCLUSION IN THE1-YEAR,COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Town-owned Land Update
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated June 26, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses the potential for housing development on Town-owned properties.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Vacant Building Ordinance Update
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated June 23, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion provides an update on the Town’s Vacant Building Ordinance.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
FY 27 Tax Rate
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated July 2, 2026, Town Treasurer Leslie Smith discusses the FY27 Tax Rate which implements the decisions made at the April 11, 2026 Town Meeting.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO APPROVE A MUNICIPAL TAX RATE OF$1.7172 PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION WHICH INCLUDES 1.7160 FOR GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS AND 0.0012 FOR THE LOCAL AGREEMENT, AN ADDITIONAL $0.1288 PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION FOR THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AN ADDITIONAL $4.0573 PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION FOR THE MOUNTAIN HOME SPECIAL ASSESSMENT; AND TO RATIFY THE STATE-MANDATED EDUCATION RATES OF $1.8581 PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION FOR HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES AND $1.7793 PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.
EMS Subcommittee Update and Dissolution
Presentation by the EMS Sub-Committee
In a memorandum dated July 2, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the work of the EMS Subcommittee. Included in the Boards materials is a summary of the subcommittee’s work and recommendations.
POTENTIAL MOTIONS: TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EMS SUBCOMMITTEE, AS PRESENTED.
TO FORMALLY DISSOLVE THE EMS SUBCOMMITTEE.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center Letter of Support
Discussion by the Selectboard
In a memorandum dated July 2, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a recent decision at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to close their Birthing Center and a letter of support from the Town on behalf of the Birthing Center.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO DIRECT THE TOWN MANAGER TO WRITE LETTERS OF SUPPORT AND TO WORK AND COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT PARTNERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF OBSTETRIC SERVICES AT THE BIRTHING CENTER AT BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Committee Appointments (9:55 PM)
Appointments made by the Selectboard
In a memorandum dated July 2, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the process for annual committee appointments and reappointments. The Board is asked to consider the applications and consider appointing them to various Boards and Committees.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM. BOARD ACTION: TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.
