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Selectboard Meeting Notes – Summer Public EMS Discussions Wrapping Up

by cgrotke | Town News
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The Brattleboro Selectboard held their August public EMS discussion at their regular meeting on Tuesday. The board is happy with their progress though one member said that the public doesn’t understand what decisions are to be made,. They will make their EMS decision in late September. Two more public meetings will be held prior.

The Town Manager said the EMS project web page has had over 1600 page views since May. (This site averaged 7,750 pages viewed per day in August for comparison). The board had questions about the Fire Department’s large overtime budget and the public had questions about downtown cameras and sheltering people without homes this winter. 

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting – Agenda and Notes – August 15, 2023

by cgrotke | Town News

Brattleboro’s Town Manager will suggest changes to the budget process at the next regular meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard. One proposed change to the schedule is intended to increase public participation.

EMS discussions continue, with one more chance for the public to weigh in on aspects of pending EMS decisions. The board will also hear a financial report and will spend nearly $60,000 for a Pool Engineering Feasibility Study.  You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro 2023 Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due

by Not Signed In | Town News

The first installment of the 2023 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due by 5 p.m. on August 15, 2023. Payments made after August 15, 2023 will have an additional 1% interest added to the unpaid balance.

The Town of Brattleboro utility bills are also due by 5 p.m. on August 15, 2023. Payments made after August 15, 2023 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.

Brattleboro’s Charter Revision Commission to Meet

by Not Signed In | Town News

Brattleboro, VT – Brattleboro’s Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, August 10 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room in the Municipal Center, 230 Main Street.

The meeting agenda includes an overview of the 2011 charter changes and the history of Representative Town Meeting. The commission will also set the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings

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The Brattleboro Trustees of Public Funds will meet on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 4:30pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.

The Brattleboro Charter Review Commission will meet on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room.

Cedar Street Closure

by Not Signed In | Town News

At this time Brattleboro Emergency Services will have Cedar Street closed between the intersection with Sycamore Street and Linden ST (Route 30).  Motorists should plan alternate routes for the remainder of the day.  

Elm Street and Lynde Place Closure

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Tuesday, August 1 and Wednesday, August 2, Green Mountain Power will be working at the intersection of Elm Street and Lynde Place.  Elm Street and Lynde Place will be closed at that time.  The work is scheduled between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00pm. Motorists should seek alternate routes.

Bonnyvale Road Closing for Culverts

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Thursday, July 27 and Friday July 28, the Town has contracted A.S. Clark, to replace three culverts on Bonnyvale Road. Between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Bonnyvale Road will be closed between 986 Bonnyvale Rd (near Miller Road) and 1066 Bonnyvale Road (near the power lines.)  Emergency Services (and residents of 986-1066 Bonnyvale Road) will be able to access all addresses but there could be delays and detours involved.  

Maple Street Lights Off

by Not Signed In | Town News

Beginning on July 24, the street lights on Maple Street between Austine Drive and Guilford Street will be out or service through August 4, as Green Mountain Power works in the area.  Please plan accordingly if you use this area after dark, especially for walking or bicycling.

Brattleboro Selecboard Special Meeting Agenda and Notes

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will be holding their July moments of public participation for anyone wishing to provide feedback and comments on the EMS plan.

They will also approve new land use regulations, and hear a report on plans for improvements to Living Memorial Park.  You can sometimes bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation, if the Chair allows.

Brattleboro EMS Request for Information

by RobertOeser | Town News

The town proposed a Request for Information (RFI) process on May 12, 2023 to identify potential EMS providers for Brattleboro. Vendors can provide input on the RFP’s structure, criteria, and requirements.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be developed based on feedback from the RFI responses, which the Select Board will review on July 25. Rescue Inc. enters Brattleboro EMS chat, Brattleboro Reformer, July 14, 2023.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street). Prior to the business part of the meeting, at 5:15pm,  the Selectboard will conduct a committee interview with a  candidate for the Development Review Board. The Board will then make appointments to the Development Review Board during the business part of the meeting. Following Committee Appointments, the Selectboard is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss contracts, real estate and the evaluation of a public employee. After exiting the executive session, the Board is expected to immediately adjourn. No action will be taken in executive session.

Brattleboro Transportation Center Top Level Closing For Repairs

by Not Signed In | Town News

The top level (Level 4) of the Brattleboro Transportation Center will be closed for repairs from Monday, July 17 at 6:00am through Friday, July 28 at approximately 5:00pm. During this project there will be no parking available on Levels 4A and 4B. All other parking spots will be open as marked.

Please have all vehicles removed from Level 4 by 9:30 pm on Sunday, July 16. Any vehicles parked in this area after that will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Brattleboro Storm Update

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As we approach the weekend, the Town of Brattleboro would like to provide several updates regarding the possibility of rain across the next four days.

On July 13, the Town’s Emergency Management Team received an update from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The National Weather Service anticipates possible storms in Brattleboro starting Thursday evening through Friday night and again on Sunday. However, the group indicated the risk of major flooding or significant loss of infrastructure in Brattleboro is low.