The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 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, the Board will convene at 5:30pm 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.
….
BRATTLEBORO SELECTBOARD
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 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.
If you join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, please use the link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83652283723?pwd=sDpq8cKHtFbdOMRJ9difbjm9JjMvQt.1
Meeting ID: 836 5228 3723
Passcode: 504016
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,83652283723#,,,,*504016# US (New York)
+13017158592,,83652283723#,,,,*504016# US (Washington DC)
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 all times indicated are approximate)
1. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING (6:15 PM)
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
3. CHAIR’S REMARKS
4. APPROVE MINUTES – June 16, 2026
5. MANAGER’S COMMENTS
6. SELECTBOARD COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT (6:25 PM)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Brattleboro Fire Department Car 4 Replacement – Approve $47,361.50 Purchase
B. Brattleboro Police Department Cruiser Replacements – Approve $260,000 Purchase
C. Windham and Windsor Housing Trust Grant Resolution – Accept $540,000 Grant
D. Brattleboro Fire Department Turnout Gear Capital Expenditure – Approve $189,756
Purchase
E. SAMSHA Grant Application – Ratify
F. Wastewater Treatment Plant – Approve $189,756 Press Parts Purchase
G. Downtown Vibrancy Fund Award for the DBA – Accept and Appropriate
H. Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Appoint Nina Heller
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. BMH Birthing Center Resolution of Support (6:35 PM)
Discussion by Selectboard
C. BMH Birthing Center Financial Support (7:05 PM)
Discussion by Selectboard
D. Interaction Update (7:45 PM)
Presentation by Interaction
E. FY26 Monthly Budget Update for May (8:15 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
10. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants and Department Reports
11. ADJOURNMENT (8:30 PM)
…
MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: July 17, 2026
———————————————————————————————————————————–
The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, July
21, 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
CONSENT AGENDA
Brattleboro Fire Department Car 4 Replacement – Approve $47,361.50 Purchase
Brattleboro Police Department Cruiser Replacements – Approve $260,000 Purchase
Windham and Windsor Housing Trust Grant Resolution – Accept $540,000 Grant
Brattleboro Fire Department Turnout Gear Capital Expenditure – Approve $46,662.33 Purchase
SAMSHA Grant Application – Ratify
Wastewater Treatment Plant – Approve $189,756 Press Parts Purchase
Downtown Vibrancy Fund Award for the DBA – Accept and Appropriate
Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Appoint Nina Heller
In a memorandum dated July 21, 2026, Fire Chief Jay Symonds discusses the purchase of the replacement of Car 4, which is assigned to the Fire Inspector and is used daily. The total cost, including vehicle upfitting, is $47,361.50 and will be funded through the FY27 Capital Vehicle Replacement Fund. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox from Key Chevrolet of South Burlington to replace the Department’s 2014 Ford Interceptor (Car 4).
In a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, Police Chief Jeremy Evans discusses the purchase of vehicles 1, 7 and 13. All three vehicles are part of the current capital replacement program. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve the purchase of replacement vehicles 1, 7, and 13, as identified in the approved General Fund Capital Vehicle Replacement plan that will not cost more than the budgeted total of $260,000.
In a memorandum dated July 8, 2026, Grants and Loans Manager/Accountant Kim Ellison discusses the acceptance of the Windham Windsor Housing Trust Scattered Site Grant. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will adopt the resolution: 1) accepting a Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) Scattered Site Grant in the amount of $540,000.00 to support Windham &Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT) to deliver a Home Repair Program, Counseling Advocacy and First Time Homebuyer services; 2) designating Kim Ellison as the person with overall Administrative responsibility for the VCDP activities; and 3) designating John Potter, Town Manager, as the Authorizing Official to execute the Grant Agreement.
In a memorandum dated July 21, 2026, Fire Chief Jay Symonds discusses the purchase of Turnout Gear using the FY27 Turnout Capital Fund. This purchase will replace aging turnout gear and ensure firefighters are equipped with compliant, modern personal protective equipment. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the purchase of 11 sets of Fire-Dex PFAS-free turnout gear from Reynolds, at a total cost of $46,662.33, funded through the FY27 Turnout Gear Capital Fund.
In a memorandum dated July 17, 2026, Assistant Police Chief Adam Petlock discusses the Town’s application for a grant through the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-Based Treatment and Support (STREETS) grant program. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will ratify the Town Manager’s application to SAMHSA for the FY 2026 Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-Based Treatment and Support (STREETS) grant on behalf of the Town of Brattleboro.
In a memorandum dated July 10, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses the replacement of four rotatory press channels for the Town’s wastewater treatment facility. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the purchase of four replacement rotary press channels from Fournier Industries at a total cost of $189,756, utilizing funds within the Utilities Capital Replacement Plan,allocated for FY27.
In an undated memorandum, Downtown Brattleboro Alliance Director Kate Trzaskos discusses the Downtown Vibrancy Fund Award that will go toward marketing and graphic design and increased staffing capacity. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will agree to sign a letter of attestation required for the grant, stating that these funds will not be used to supplement the Town’s regular DBA funding.
In a memorandum dated July 17, 2026, Interim Library Director Lindsay Bellville discusses the departure of a current member of the Library Board of Trustees and the possible appointment of Nina Heller to replace the term. This term will end on the day of Town Meeting 2027. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve Nina Heller to replace a current member of the Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
BMH Birthing Center Resolution of Support
Discussion by Selectboard
In a memorandum dated July 17, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a Resolution of Support for the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center. The Board is asked to consider the Resolution and to possibly sign it.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO SIGN THE SELECTBOARD’S RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BIRTHING CENTER.
BMH Birthing Center Financial Support
Discussion by Selectboard
In a memorandum dated July 17, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses several possible ways to potentially provide financial support to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s Birthing Center. The goal of this would be to help provide additional time for developing a sustainable approach to maintaining the Birthing Center long term.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TBD
Interaction Update
Presentation by Interaction
In a memorandum dated July 17, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the work of Interaction. Representatives from Interaction will be in the meeting to provide an update on their work.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
FY26 Monthly Budget Update for May
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated July 16, 2026, Finance Consultant Bonnie Batchelder discusses the FY26 Monthly Budget Update for May.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION REQUIRED ON THIS ITEM.
