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Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - No Business Likes Snow Business

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:12:52 +0000

Another great write up thank you Chris. You are appreciated!

Timmy commented on the post, Finding Common Ground

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:21:41 +0000

Very true words, Lise, thank you. I always try to focus on common ground when possible.

With my own father, this skill came too late and after his death, but I now am able to reflect more fairly on those […]

Timmy commented on the post, Finding Common Ground

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:19:10 +0000

The New England chapter of Braver angels just promoted Lise’s thoughts on Facebook.

Timmy commented on the post, Candidacy for Brattleboro Town Meeting Moderator

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:52:07 +0000

I think David would make an excellent moderator. Thank you for throwing your “hat in the ring.”

Timmy commented on the post, Cannabis is Coming - Will Town Taxpayers be the Losers?

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:33:53 +0000

thanks!

Timmy commented on the post, Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting - New Town Manager

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:26:40 +0000

This should help our ratings!

Timmy commented on the post, Cannabis is Coming - Will Town Taxpayers be the Losers?

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:42:38 +0000

Thanks Chris, and hey can you share that source for the MA local revenue? I haven’t come across that yet.

Timmy wrote a new post, Cannabis is Coming - Will Town Taxpayers be the Losers?

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:48:40 +0000

As some may already know, I was appointed by the Vermont Senate to represent municipalities’ interests on the Cannabis Control Board’s Advisory Committee. While I wouldn’t claim to have the level of “expe […]

Timmy commented on the post, A Ka-Razy RTM

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:28:29 +0000

What’s “Ka-razy” is this description of the events, which doesn’t seem to be related to any reality.
But, you’re welcome I guess?

Timmy wrote a new post, Reform RTM? Maybe, But Let’s Understand It First

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:48:15 +0000

The dramatic front page Reformer article of March 17th, “Representative Town Meeting reform pitched” left me wondering if Kurt Daims and his “common sense” gang had really done their homework around Brattle […]

Timmy commented on the post, Be Prepared . . . to Vote!

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:11:46 +0000

Timmy commented on the post, Brattleboro Selectboard Candidates Forum February 23, 2021 at 6 PM

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:19:19 +0000

Thank you Chris and BCTV for stepping up and making this happen! This is a very important election in many ways.

Timmy commented on the post, Police Chief Comments on Recent Auto Larcenies

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:43:50 +0000

I forgot to make it clear that I’m Tim Wessel, Vice-Chair of the Selectboard – I usually sign such things!

While the idea was simply to pass along the Chief’s messages, I also invite folks to email me directly […]

Timmy wrote a new post, Police Chief Comments on Recent Auto Larcenies

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:23:24 +0000

Hi All, I wanted to just share some communication from our Brattleboro Police Department’s Chief Fitzgerald concerning the recent increase in auto larcenies. This comes at my request to let everyone know rapidly […]

Timmy commented on the post, Democratic Primary Open Thread

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:55:10 +0000

I will stay FAR away from giving my opinion as to the best candidate overall, or name my favorite, but I will say that Mayor Pete is by far the best at debate. He’s always prepared, well studied, and in my opinion […]

Timmy commented on the post, Private Brattleboro Selectboard Communictions During Public Meetings

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:44:57 +0000

Not sure where the “striking back” occurred here, Steven. I see two people who respect each other stating their cases.

As for talking to Jim Condos, I’m all for it! Go for it.

Timmy commented on the post, Private Brattleboro Selectboard Communictions During Public Meetings

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:31:20 +0000

Chris, if you’re using the example that I watched the meeting from a hotel room in Rhode Island and while watching texted Daniel to compliment his suit as evidence of being a “participant”, you’re being […]

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - Climate Still Not An Emergency

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 18:25:24 +0000

“You honestly believe that the thousands- if not tens of thousands – kids that are working to bring awareness and actions are all just parroting some adult’s words?”
Where the heck are you getting that? Cer […]

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - Climate Still Not An Emergency

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:31:58 +0000

That comment is not directed at one young man, it’s directed at all of the youth we’ve seen before us, especially the large group at the original presentation of the declaration (first version). I think the […]

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - Climate Still Not An Emergency

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 01:50:09 +0000

Chris thanks as always for the write up!

I wanted to clarify something for your readers. You said you were “disappointed” that the board had not offered up a supporting statement after “3 tries”… The delays […]

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - Rental Housing, Day Work, Sustainability

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:09:33 +0000

Also, to correct the record on smoking in public parks:
There is no broad prohibition of smoking in Town parks. Smoking is prohibited on playgrounds, sports field benches, and bleachers, as well as at all youth […]

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - Rental Housing, Day Work, Sustainability

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:32:58 +0000

Terrific write-up Chris, thank you.

One correction: During the Sustainability coordinator discussion, I think (and hope) that I reported that 59% of the reps supported the rise from 50k to 100k, not 50%… with […]

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Candidate Interview - Tim Wessel

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 17:49:08 +0000

I agree with you on the $100-$200 lack of solid choices for houses here. This is exactly the problem I’d like to address, if re-elected, with some incentives to home buyers who are looking at maybe an “almost […]

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Candidate Interview - Tim Wessel

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 16:13:36 +0000

Forgot to answer one!
“Does the Long Term Financial Plan and Comprehensive Review of Town Operations, both long-term plans, confine the selectboard in any way? Are you just implementing a pre-made plan? What’s y […]

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes- Dozer Decision Delayed, DPW Starts On Long Path To New Facilities

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:24:54 +0000

Thanks for the great write-up, this meeting was a dozer.

That dog is no buddy of mine!

Timmy commented on the post, The Brattleboro Budget Process and You

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:15:08 +0000

Chris, this is excellent. I try to get the word out on social media and talking about it to basically anyone will listen (and a few who flatly refuse to), but having you summarize the process is a terrific service […]

Timmy commented on the post, Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes - September 18, 2018

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 01:08:59 +0000

You picked the night I had to step in to chair the meeting!
But on second thought, maybe that’s a good thing… since I had a couple screw-ups, so now LESS PEOPLE WILL KNOW THAT!

Sorry but commenting on my own […]

Timmy commented on the post, 2018 Coworking Space in Brattleboro

Fri, 18 May 2018 02:26:58 +0000

Have you connected with David Evans, who started one but shut it down recently? If not I bet his experiences/insight would be valuable.

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - Town Plan Adopted, Fire Truck Financed, Meters Put On Pause

Fri, 18 May 2018 02:21:45 +0000

but yeah I think we’re done with it and the resolution will be drafted, with I think all signatures, including dissenters, but I’m not sure yet. I can let you know if you’re interested.

Interesting revenue suggestions!

Timmy commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - Town Plan Adopted, Fire Truck Financed, Meters Put On Pause

Thu, 17 May 2018 00:52:31 +0000

One correction here – we actually did vote on the new version of the letter as amended. A sentence was struck and it was converted to a resolution which will make clear the result of the vote.
That vote was 3 in […]

Timmy commented on the post, Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Notes - Ladder Truck Ordered, $32.5m Dairy Processing Plant Coming, Skatepark Update

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:03:58 +0000

Municipal broadband discussion has not been forgotten, so I will make sure it comes up, just like I’m leading the discussion on correcting our write-in ballots situation, a Chris Grotke favorite.

For these […]

Timmy commented on the post, Silencing Ourselves

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 21:57:59 +0000

Open Meeting Law states that a QUORUM of any elected public body cannot “meet”, even virtually (meaning via social media or email) to discuss agenda topics. That’s why you’ll never see 3 Selectboard members having […]

Timmy commented on the post, Representative Town Meeting 2018

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 16:27:14 +0000

Holy smokes!

Timmy commented on the post, Representative Town Meeting 2018

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 14:46:59 +0000

Thanks so much Chris!
I’m unable to watch Or listen right now but I can check in and read your summaries. You’re a life saver!

Timmy commented on the post, Welcome To The Newest iBrattleboro

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:13:32 +0000

I like the look – congrats!

Timmy wrote a new post, Thank You John Allen!

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 23:11:40 +0000

Over the past year as I served on the Selectboard, I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know John Allen. When I first joined the board, I fully expected to butt heads with John over many issues, and […]