The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 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 5:00pm the Board will meet in the Selectboard Meeting Room to conduct Committee Interviews with candidates for the Arts Committee. The Board will also convene at 5:35pm and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss contracts. 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, JUNE 16, 2026
SELECTBOARD MEETING ROOM + ZOOM
EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5:00 PM
COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS – 5:35 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.
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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
Please note that the Zoom link has changed.
(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. Zero Turn Mower Replacement – Approve $19,308.60 Contract
B. Buddy Walk Parade Permit – Approve
C. Brattleboro Goes Forth Parade Permit – Approve
D. Soapbox Derby Parade Permit – Approve
E. Red Clover Rovers Fun Race Parade Permit – Approve
F. Express Fuel Services Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Permit Application – Approve
G. Rail and River Tavern LLC First and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit – Approve
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. FY27 Utility Budget – Approve (6:35 PM)
Presentation by DPW Staff
B. Utility Bill Appeal – 18 Highlawn Road (6:50 PM)
Presentation by DPW Staff
C. FY26 Monthly Budget Update for April (7:15 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
D. Selectboard 2026-2028 Priorities (7:30 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
E. 2027 Legislative Priorities (7:45 PM)
Discussion by Selectboard
F. Town Human Services Committee Recommendation (8:00 PM)
Presentation by Town Human Services Committee
H. BPFFA Contract Approval (?) (8:20 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
I. UFPO Contract Approval (?) (8:35 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
J. Committee Appointments (8:50 PM)
Appointments made by the Selectboard
10. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants and Department Reports
11. ADJOURNMENT (9:05 PM)
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MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: June 12, 2026
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The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, June
16, 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
Zero Turn Mower Replacement – Approve $19,308.60 Contract
Buddy Walk Parade Permit – Approve
Brattleboro Goes Forth Parade Permit – Approve
Soapbox Derby Parade Permit – Approve
Red Clover Rovers Fun Race Parade Permit – Approve
Express Fuel Services Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Permit Application – Approve
Rail and River Tavern LLC First and Third Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit – Approve
In a memorandum dated June 5, 2026, Recreation and Parks Director Carol Lolatte discusses the purchase of a replacement Zero Turn Mower and recommends awarding the contract to United Ag & Turn – John Deere. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will award the contract to United Ag & Turn – John Deere for the 2013 Zero Turn Mower Replacement for $19,308.60.
In a memorandum dated June 12, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the Parade permit application for the Buddy Walk. No street closures are required. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a parade permit for the Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
In a memorandum dated June 12, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the parade permit application for Brattleboro Goes Fourth 4th of July parade down Main Street. Street closures are required for this event. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a parade permit for the Brattleboro Goes Fourth 4th of July Parade to take place on July 4, 2026.
In a memorandum dated June 12, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a parade permit request to hold a soapbox derby on August 8th, 2026. This was an annual event until 2017, and the organizers would like to continue it. This will take place on the industrial street at the upper cul-de-sac at the Exit 1 Industrial Park. Racers will race down to the GS Precision parking lot. This industrial street will be closed at that time. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a parade permit for the Kornguth Soapbox Derby to be held on August 8, 2026.
In a memorandum dated June 12, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a parade permit request from the Red Clover Rovers to hold their Fun Race on July 4, 2026. Participants will use sidewalks and crosswalks, and no road closures will be required. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a parade permit for the Red Clover Rovers Fun Race on July 4, 2026.
In a memorandum dated June 16, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses a Tobacco License and Tobacco Endorsement Permit (TSEP) application from Elyas & Son Inc Express Fuel Service. Staff have reviewed this application and recommend approval. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the Tobacco License and TSEP for Elyas & Son Inc Express Fuel Service, located at 37 Putney Road.
In a memorandum dated June 16, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses the First and Third Clas Liquor Licenses and Outside Consumption Permit applications for Rail and River Tavern. Staff have reviewed and recommend approval of these licenses once they have acquired the required sign permits from the Planning Department and upon receiving their Certificate of Occupancy from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the First and Third Class Liquor Licenses and Outside Consumption Permit for Rail and River Tavern, located at 36 Bridge Street, contingent on the business acquiring sign permits from the Brattleboro Planning Department and receiving their Certificate of Occupancy from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
FY27 Utility Budget – Approve (6:35 PM)
Presentation by DPW Staff
In a memorandum dated June 5, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses the FY27 Utility Budget.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT AND ADOPT THE FY27 UTILITY BUDGET, AS PRESENTED.
Utility Bill Appeal – 18 Highlawn Road (6:50 PM)
Presentation by DPW Staff
In a memorandum dated June 5, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses a Utility Bill appeal from 18 Highlawn Road. After the occupant received a water bill that indicated unusually high consumption, Town Staff investigated and did not find any evidence of a meter malfunction, meter reading error, billing error, leak, or other administrative error.
POTENTIAL MOTION: STAFF ASKS THE BOARD TO CONSIDER THE CUSTOMER’S REQUEST AND DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ADJUSTMENT IS APPROPRIATE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
FY26 Monthly Budget Update for April (7:15 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated May 27, 2026, Finance Consultant Bonnie Batchelder discusses the
Financial Report for April.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Selectboard 2026-2028 Priorities (7:30 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated June 9, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses the Selectboard’s 2026-2028 Priorities.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE 2026-2028 SELECTBOARD PRIORITIES, AS PRESENTED.
2027 Legislative Priorities (7:45 PM)
Discussion by Selectboard
In a memorandum dated June 12, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the Selectboard’s potential 2027 Legislative Priorities.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE SELECTBOARD’S 2027 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, AS PRESENTED.
Town Human Services Committee Recommendation (8:00 PM)
Presentation by Town Human Services Committee
In a memorandum dated May 26, 2026, the Town Human Services Committee presents their updated recommendations after Annual Town Meeting decreased this year’s allocation.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE’S REVISED ALLOCATIONS, AS PRESENTED.
BPFFA Contract Approval (8:20 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated June 10, 2026, Human Resources Director Sally Cruz Nix discusses a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Brattleboro Professional Firefighters Association.
POTENTIAL MOTION: APPROVE THE MARCH 27, 2026, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BRATTLEBORO AND THE BRATTLEBORO PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 4439 FOR INCLUSION IN THE 3-YEAR, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029.
UFPO Contract Approval (8:35 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated June 10, 2026, Human Resources Director Sally Cruz Nix discusses a one year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Federation of Police Officers. Included in the Board’s materials is a copy of that MOU and the wage scale.
POTENTIAL MOTION: APPROVE THE MAY 15, 2026, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BRATTLEBORO AND THE UNITED FEDERATION OF POLICE OFFICERS, LOCAL 412 FOR INCLUSION IN THE 1-YEAR, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Committee Appointments (8:50 PM)
Appointments made by the Selectboard
In a memorandum dated June 12, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the process for annual committee appointments and reappointments. Before the Selectboard meeting, at 5:00pm, the Board will hold committee interviews with applicants for the Town Arts Committee since the number of applicants exceeds the number of available seats. 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.
