The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 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 enter 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.
BRATTLEBORO SELECTBOARD
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
SELECTBOARD MEETING ROOM + ZOOM
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:30 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.
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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 LLC – Approve Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption
Permits Application Approvals
B. India Masala House – Approve Outside Consumption Permits for September and October
C. VCDP Grant to Demolish and Replace Dettman Bridge – Accept $1.7 Million Grant
D. Neumo Contract for the Town Clerk’s Office Land Records System – Approve $13,608.00
Renewal Contract
E. Town Plan Hearing – Set Dates
F. 2026 Ford F-250 Compost Program Vehicle – Approve Final $56,662 Purchase
G. Correct Approved Minutes of 06-16-26 – Approve Correction
H. Committee Appointments – Advisory Budget Committee
I. Assignment of New Street Names for E911 Purposes – Approve
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
B. Fire Alarm Ordinance – Second Reading (6:35 PM)
Presentation by Fire Department Staff
C. Fire Department Quarterly Review (6:50 PM)
Presentation by Fire Department Staff
D. EMS Billing Rates (7:10 PM)
Presentation by Fire Department Staff
E. Town Arts Fund (7:30 PM)
Presentation by Town Arts Committee
F. Addressing Downtown Safety Concerns (7:45 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
G. Williams Street One-Way Request (8:15 PM)
Presentation by Ken Roswell
H. Scheduling a Public Meeting about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (8:40 PM)
Discussion by the Selectboard
10. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants
B. Fiscal Year 2025 Completed Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report
C. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Resolutions of Support
11. ADJOURNMENT (9:00 PM)
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MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: August 28, 2026
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The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 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.
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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
*PEASE NOTE THAT THE ZOOM LINK HAS CHANGED.
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
Saffron Restaurant LLC – Approve Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Application
India Masala House – Approve Outside Consumption Permits for September and October
VCDP Grant to Demolish and Replace Dettman Bridge – Accept $1.7 million Grant
Neumo Contract for the Town Clerk’s Office Land Records System – Approve $13,608.00 Renewal Contract
Town Plan Hearing – Set Dates
2026 Ford F-250 Compost Program Vehicle – Approve Final $56,662 Purchase
Correct Approved Minutes of 06-16-26 – Approve Correction
Committee Appointment – Advisory Budget Committee
Assignment of New Street Names for E911 Purposes
In a memorandum dated September 1, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit applications for Saffron Restaurant located at 487 Marlboro Road. Town Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of these licenses and permits. Representatives from Saffron will be in the meeting, should this item be pulled from Consent. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit for Saffron Restaurant located at 487 Marlboro Road.
In a memorandum dated September 1, 2026 Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses several Outside Consumotion Permits for India Masala House located at 7 High Street. Town staff have reviewed and recommend approval of these permits. Representatives from India Masala House will be in the meeting to answer questions, should this item be pulled from Consent. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve several Outside Consumption Permits for September and October for India Masala House located at 7 High Street.
In a memorandum dated August 14, 2026, Zoning Administrator Brian Bannon discusses the Agency of Commerce and Community Development’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief for a grant to demolish the existing Dettman Drive Bridge and build a replacement capable of conveying a 100 year flood. The grant is for the fixed sum of $1.7 million, and the project is estimated to cost $1.96 million with the Town responsible for the excess amount. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will accept a Vermont Community Development Program Grant award of $1.7 million for the demolition of the existing Dettman Bridge and the construction of a replacement.
In a memorandum dated September 1, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the renewal of a contract with Neumo, formally Avenu Insights & Analytics, for digitizing the Town Land Records. The base fee for the first year is $13,608, with a 7% increase each year of the contract. This increase is accounted for in the Town Clerk’s FY27 budget. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a contract with Neumo (formally Avenu Insights & Analytics) to provide land record services to the Town Clerk’s Office.
In a memorandum dated August 13, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses the potential dates to hold an upcoming public hearing for review of the 2026 Town Plan. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will set the public hearing dates of October 6 and October 20, 2026, for the review and potential adoption of the 2026 Town Plan.
In a memorandum dated September 1, 2026, Public Works Superintendent Darren Pacheco discusses the ratification of the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 Compost Program vehicle. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will ratify the final purchase price of $56,662 for the 2026 Ford F-250 pickup truck previously approved by the Selectboard in the amount of $52,487.00. The additional $4,175 will be funded through savings from the Solid Waste budget within the General Fund.
In a memorandum dated August 28, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a correction to the Brattleboro Selectboard’s minutes for its June 16, 2026 meeting. By approving the consent agenda, the board will make this correction.
In a memorandum dated August 28, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the appointments of Zsolt Pomazi and Susan Bellville to the Advisory Budget Committee. Included in the Board’s materials are the applicants’ committee applications. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will appoint Zsolt Pomazi and Susan Bellville to the Advisory Budget Committee.
In a memorandum dated September 1, 2026, Planning Technician Steve Hayes discusses the assignment of three new street names at the West Village Apartments. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the naming of three new private road accessing tax map parcel #00235112.000 (currently serving legal E911 addresses 1206 & 1208 Western Avenue) “Hawk Street, Eagle Street, and Dove Street.”
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
Fire Alarm Ordinance – Second Reading (6:35 PM)
Presentation by Fire Department Staff
In a memorandum dated August 24, 2026, Assistant Fire Chief Charles Keir discusses changes to the Brattleboro Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Health, Sanitation, Fire Safety, and Rental Housing. This is a second reading, and the Board is asked to consider the changes to this Chapter and to possibly adopt them.
CHAIR ACTION: TO OPEN AND CLOSE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THIS ITEM. POTENTIAL MOTION: TO APPROVE THE CHANGES TO THE BRATTLEBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 8, HEALTH, SANITATION, FIRE SAFETY, AND RENTAL HOUSING, AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
Fire Department Quarterly Review (6:50 PM)
Presentation by Fire Department Staff
In a memorandum dated September 1, 2026, Fire Chief Jay Symonds discusses the Brattleboro Fire Department’s Quarterly Report for FY26 Quarter 4.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
EMS Billing Rates (7:10 PM)
Presentation by Fire Department Staff
In a memorandum dated August 19, 2026, Fire Chief Jay Symonds discusses an update to the Brattleboro Fire Department’s EMS Billing Policy.
POTENTIAL MOTIONS: 1. TO REPLACE THE EXISTING $1,400 FLAT-RATE FEE WITH A SERVICE-LEVEL FEE SCHEDULE BASED ON HEALTHCARE COMMON PROCEDURE CODING SYSTEM (HCPCS) BILLING CATEGORIES.
2. TO UPDATE EMS BILLING RATES TO THOSE LISTED IN THE MEMORANDUM.
3. TO CONTINUE THE TOWN’S EXISTING EMS BILLING POLICY, INCLUDING APPLICABLE PATIENT PROTECTION AND COLLECTION PRACTICES.
4. TO REVIEW EMS RATES ANNUALLY.
Town Arts Fund (7:30 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated August 28, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a possible transition regarding the administration of the Town Arts Fund from the Arts Council of Windham County to the Town Art’s Committee. Representatives from the Town Arts Committee will be in the meeting to discuss this item with the Board and the public. Included in the Board’s materials are a statement from the Arts Council of Windham County and a presentation from the Brattleboro Arts Committee.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO APPROVE THE TRANSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TOWN ARTS FUND FROM THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WINDHAM COUNTY TO THE TOWN OF BRATTLEBORO WITH THE TOWN ARTS COMMITTEE MAKING ANNUAL GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SELECTBOARD.
Addressing Downtown Safety Concerns (7:45 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated August 28, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a presentation to be made for downtown safety. Representatives from the Police Department will be in the meeting to answer any of the Board’s or the public’s questions.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Williams Street One-Way Request (8:15 PM)
Presentation by Ken Roswell
In a memorandum dated August 26, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses a recent proposal made to the Traffic Safety Committee regarding making Williams Street one-way. Included in the Board’s materials is a memorandum from Brattleboro resident Ken Roswell on this matter. Mr. Roswell will be in the meeting to discuss this proposal with the Selectboard and the public.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS ITEM, TO BE DETERMINED.
Scheduling a Public Meeting about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (8:40 PM)
Discussion by the Selectboard
In a memorandum dated August 28, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses scheduling a public meeting to discuss U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO BE DETERMINED.
