The next monthly meeting of the West Brattleboro Association (WBA) will be held at the New England House
on Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will start with a review of the treasury and other ongoing items such as progress on the planned welcome signs for the village and whether to continue to pursue Vermont non-profit status. The group will also discuss how much to spend for the holiday party at the New England House on Thursday, December 11 at 6:00 (held in lieu of the regular December business meeting), and will discuss holiday lights and where they might go in the village.
After these agenda items, the group will have a follow-up discussion on the “Revitalizing Southern Vermont’s
Villages – West Brattleboro” report about which the group recently hosted a special meeting. The report, which was made available through the Windham Regional Commission and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation,
includes four key strategies: Support Community Development; Enhance the Streetscape; Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity; and Support Economic Development. The WBA has been an advocate of bettering each of these strategies.
The group will go over aspects of the West Brattleboro Bicycle Pedestrian Scoping Study, which is likely to be discussed at the November 18 Selectboard meeting. The WBA has been an advocate of changes being made on Western Avenue for safety reasons. WBA President Michael Bosworth will also give a brief update on the VERI / Vermont Economic Resiliency Initiative.
The purpose of the Association is to promote the thoughtful and effective evolution of the community of West Brattleboro as a place that is safe, healthy, attractive, and prosperous. Meetings are open to all residents and business owners. Put the monthly meeting on Thursday, November 13th on your
calendar, or plan to attend the annual holiday party on December 11th. Better still, do both!
