The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 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 contracts and 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.
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, OCTOBER 20, 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. APPROVE MINUTES –
4. CHAIR’S REMARKS
5. MANAGER’S COMMENTS
6. SELECTBOARD COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT (6:30 PM)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. VTrans Class 2 Paving Grant – Accept $64,800 Grant
B. Town Agent to Bid at the Tax Sale on 10-29-26 – Appoint Appoint
C. Green Mountain Mummers Parade Permit – Approve
D. Revised Entertainment License Rail and River Tavern – Approve
E. Resolution for Dettman Bridge VCDP Grant Agreement – Authorize
F. Marigold First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit – Approve
G. WWTP – Fournier Rotary Press Tariffs – Approve $95,000 Expenditure
9. REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
A. Second Town Plan Public Hearing and Potential Adoption (6:35 PM)
Presentation by Planning Department Staff
B. Amendments to Chapter 11 Licenses and Permits – Second Reading (6:50 PM)
Presentation by Town Attorney
C. FY27 Budget Update Through August (7:10 PM)
Presentation by Finance Department Staff
D. General Finance Discussion (7:25 PM)
Discussion by the Selectboard
E. NextGen Brattleboro Update (8:10 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
F. Health Order for 6 Reynolds Drive (8:40 PM)
Presentation by Health Officer
G. Farm Tax Stabilization Review Process (8:50 PM)
Presentation by Planning Department Staff
H. Human Services Committee and Process (9:05 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
I. Committee Appointments ( 9:15 PM)
Appointments made by Selectboard
10. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Warrants, Department Reports, and Other Correspondence
11. ADJOURNMENT (9:20 PM)
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MEMORANDUM
To: Selectboard
From: John Potter, Town Manager
Re: Administrative Report
Date: October 16, 2026
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The following will summarize the proposed motions for the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 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:
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CONSENT AGENDA
VTrans Class 2 Paving Grant – Accept $64,800 Grant
Town Agent to Bid at the Tax Sale on 10-29-26 – Appoint
Green Mountain Mummers Parade Permit – Approve
Revised Entertainment License Rail and River Tavern – Approve
Resolution for Dettman Bridge VCDP Grant Agreement – Authorize
Marigold First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit – Approve
WWTP – Fournier Rotary Press Tariffs – Approve $95,000 Expenditure
In a memorandum dated October 8, 2026 DPW Director Dan Tyler requests authorization to accept and appropriate the FY27 VTrans Town Highway Class II Paving Grant. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the Department of Public Works to accept and appropriate the FY27 VTrans Town Highway Class II Paving Grant.
In a memorandum dated October 14, 2026, Assistant Town Attorney Hannah Clarisse discusses the October 29, 2026, Tax Sale and requests that the Selectboard authorize the Town to purchase property at the tax sale through a Town Agent. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the Town to purchase Town property through a Town Agent and appoint Planning Director Sue Fillion as the Town Agent for purposes of purchasing property at the October 29, 2026, Tax Sale.
In a memorandum dated October 16, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses a parade permit application from the Green Mountain Mummers, requesting to hold a parade down Elliot Street from the Sam Elliot Apartments to Pliny Park from 11:45 to 12:15 on October 31, 2026. Participants plan to use the sidewalks and crosswalks; no street closures are required. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a parade permit for the Green Mountain Mummers event on October 31, 2026.
In a memorandum dated October 20, 2026, Town Clerk Hilary Francis discusses a Revised Entertainment License for the Rail and River Tavern. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a Revised Entertainment License for the Rail and River Tavern located at 36 Bridge Street.
In a memorandum dated October 6, 2026, Zoning Administrator Brian Bannon discusses the Dettman Bridge VCDP Grant Agreement Resolution Form PM-1. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize the Town to execute the Vermont Community Development Program Grant Agreement Resolution Form PM-1 and authorize the Town Manager to execute the Grant Agreement with the State for the $1.7 million award for the demolition of the existing Dettman Bridge and the construction of a replacement.
In a memorandum dated October 28, 2026, Assistant Town Clerk Jane Fletcher discusses the First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit applications for Marigold LLC. Town staff have reviewed and recommend approval of these licenses. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will approve a First Class Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit for Marigold LLC.
In a memorandum dated October 14, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses the tariff’s associated with the previously approved purchase of a Rotary Press. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize an additional expenditure of up to $94,878 for tariffs associated with the previously approved purchase of four replacement rotary press channels from Fournier Industries.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
REGULAR BUSINESS (6:35 PM)
Second Town Plan Public Hearing and Potential Adoption (6:35 PM)
Presentation by Planning Department Staff
In a memorandum dated October 13, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses the process for adopting the Town Plan, as well as the work that has gone into this current update of the Town Plan. Included in the Selectboard’s materials are the DRAFT Town Plan and a report from the Planning Commission on this topic.
SELECTBOARD ACTION: TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS TOPIC. POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ADOPT THE 2026 DRAFT TOWN PLAN AND REQUEST THAT THE WINDHAM REGIONAL COMMISSION APPROVE THE TOWN PLAN.
Amendments to Chapter 11 Licenses and Permits – Second Reading (6:50 PM)
Presentation by Town Attorney In a memorandum dated October 16, 2026, Assistant Town Attorney Hannah Clarisse discusses potential changes to Chapter 11 of the Brattleboro Code of Ordinances, Licenses and Permits. This is a second reading, and the Board may approve the changes at this meeting.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO APPROVE THE CHANGES TO THE BRATTLEBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 11, LICENSES AND PERMITS AS PRESENTED.
FY27 Budget Update Through August (7:10 PM)
Presentation by Finance Department Staff
In a memorandum dated October 16, 2026 Finance Director SerahRose Bissell discusses the FY27 Budget Update through August.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
General Finance Discussion (7:25 PM)
Discussion by the Selectboard
In a memorandum dated October 16, 2026, Town Manager John Potter indicates the Board’s desire to conduct a general discussion on financial matters.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
NextGen Brattleboro Update (8:10 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated October 16, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses NextGen Brattleboro a group of organizations, businesses, community leaders, and residents working on the Town’s long-term economic vitality and affordability for future generations.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Health Order for 6 Reynolds Drive (8:40 PM)
Presentation by Health Officer
In a memorandum dated October 20, 2026, Assistant Fire Chief Charles Keir, in his role as Town Health Officer, discusses a Health Order for 6 Reynolds Drive. Included in the Board’s materials are several pieces of evidence collected by the Brattleboro Fire Department on this matter.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TO ISSUE THE FOLLOWING HEALTH ORDER FOR 6 REYNOLDS DRIVE, OWNED BY COMMUNITY RESTORATION CORPS, INC: COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST OF THE VERMONT DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY INDICATING THE BUILDING IS “UNSAFE TO ENTER.” (SEE LETTER DIVISION FIRE SAFETY DATED JANUARY 14, 2026) AND SECURE PROPERTY TO ENSURE NO FURTHER ENTRY, OTHER THAN BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS TO MAKE REPAIRS.
Farm Tax Stabilization Review Process (8:50 PM)
Presentation by Planning Department Staff
In a memorandum dated October 13, 2026, Planning Director Sue Fillion discusses the history of the Farm Tax Stabilization program in Brattleboro and a working group tasked with reviewing the existing program, state laws, and other municipal farmland tax stabilization programs, as well as evaluating potential updates, and providing recommendations for consideration.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Human Services Committee and Process (9:05 PM)
Presentation by Town Staff
In a memorandum dated October 16, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the Human Services Committee and the possible process for operation of this committee during the FY28 budget development process.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Committee Appointments ( 9:15 PM)
Appointments made by Selectboard
In a memorandum dated October 16, 2026, Town Manager John Potter discusses the committee appointment process and requests that the Board make appointments to uncontested seats. He also explains that while there are seats available on the Human Services Committee and the Hazard Mitigation committee, the Board plans to make appointments for those committees at a later date.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NO MOTION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
Worth highlighting
“In a memorandum dated October 14, 2026, DPW Director Dan Tyler discusses the tariff’s associated with the previously approved purchase of a Rotary Press. By approving the Consent Agenda, the Board will authorize an additional expenditure of up to $94,878 for tariffs associated with the previously approved purchase of four replacement rotary press channels from Fournier Industries.”
$100k extra to be paid in local taxes for tariffs. Worth remembering when there’s no money for human services or something else we need later on…
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Also, I don’t see a monorail in the Town Plan. : )