The first regular meeting of the new Brattleboro Selectboard will feature discussions of possible opioid lawsuit settlements, tax increment financing, loose ends from Representative Town meeting, and more. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during Public Participation.
Agenda Items
Approve Minutes
Public Participation
Spring Planting
Spring Maintenance
I. CALL TO ORDER
Because this is the annual reorganization meeting, it is customary for the Superintendent to act as Chair until the Board elects their own Chair.
Superintendent Mark Speno called the meeting to order at 6:04pm.
Mr. Speno congratulated EN, RMA, and KP on their elections to the WSESD Board.
Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music are thrilled to announce an upcoming performance by the renowned singer-songwriter, Carsie Blanton, on April 30th at 7pm. Blanton, known for her “anthems for a world worth saving,” will bring her unique blend of sultry pop and punk-tinged Americana to the stage in what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
With a style that has been described as “an equal dose of moxie and mischief,” Carsie Blanton has earned a loyal following around the world. Her music has been featured on NPR’s Mountain Stage, and she has shared stages with the likes of Paul Simon, The Weepies, and Shawn Colvin.
Agenda
I Call to order
II Election of committee chair
III Approval of minutes of March 23, 2023
IV 1% Requests
CALL TO ORDER—6:02 p.m. – Meeting called to order by Superintendent Speno.
A. Nominations/Election of Board Chair Anne Beekman
The Chair continued the meeting from this point.
B. Nominations/Election of Board Vice-Chair Kerry Amidon
C. Nominations/Election of Board Clerk Kerry Amidon
The contractor has begun working on environmental protections and controls on the west side of VT 142, preparing the retaining wall to be covered. They anticipate tree clearing operations to begin tomorrow. Tree removal will result in brief periods of full closure on VT 142 for the safety of the traveling public.
Work continues on the bridge abutment on the Vermont side where the MSE wall construction is scheduled to begin.
Next Stage Arts is excited to welcome Sara Juli, a celebrated solo-performance artist, for a three-day artist-in-residence program. During her residency, Juli will develop her latest work, “Naughty,” a piece commissioned by the Strand Theatre in Rockland, ME.
The residency will culminate in two free lecture/demonstration showings on April 29th, at 11:00am and 2:00pm. This showing of the piece in development will include an audience discussion with the artist on process, feedback, and dialogue.
“Naughty” is a performance piece that explores the impacts of trauma on the brain stemming from sexual assault as a child. Interweaving regressed thinking with a conflicted inner voice, coupled with finding the humor in the tragic, the work breaks down victimhood to ultimately reclaim the mind.
The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards:
ADA Committee
Arts Committee
Citizen Police Communications Committee (CPCC)
Design Review Board (Alternate)
When the composition of the Supreme Court moved to the right religious fundamentalists and all kinds of right wing zealots felt empowered to reshape the world into their image of correctness. Abortion is now more difficult to obtain and all kinds of personal assaults on freedom, mostly on women, are taking place.
It would seem reasonable to think that humans would evolve in a more enlightened direction as time passes. But there is a significant segment of the population that has gained control of the political agenda and figured out how to give an inordinate amount of power to the minority.
One of the more deadly attacks by the right has been on the LGBTQ community. According to an NBC news report, “More than 100 bills targeting LGBTQ rights and queer life — from transgender health care to drag shows — have been filed in 22 states for 2023 so far, leading advocates to expect this year will set a new record for anti-LGBTQ legislation.
PUTNEY, VT— 3/28/2023 — Palaver Strings, the innovative and dynamic ensemble known for their genre-bending performances, is set to take the stage at Next Stage Arts on April 27th for an unforgettable concert with special guests clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and percussionist Brian Shankar Adler.
Azmeh, a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, and Adler, who has collaborated with a diverse range of musicians including Vijay Iyer and Esperanza Spalding, bring their unique talents and musical styles to the table for what promises to be a truly special performance.
6:00 Call to Order
6:00 – 6:05 Announcements
6:05 – 6:10 Minutes of March 6, 2023
Discussion of Edits, Motion to Approve
6:10 – 7:35 Proposed Changes in Land Use Regulatory Language
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair KY called the meeting to order at 6:07pm.
KY read the hybrid meeting statement.
KY changed the agenda to move “IX. Fiscal Report” to right after “IV. Administrative Report.”
Monday, March 27, 2023
6:00 am Vermont State House – Medicaid 101 and Blueprint for Health 1/20/2023
8:00 am The David Pakman Show – The David Pakman Show – Weekly Broadcast
9:00 am Energy Week with George Harvey – This Week’s Energy News
Link for the video for the 2023 Brattleboro Town Meeting: All 7 hours, 59 minutes, and 45 seconds:
For the Brattleboro RTM ballot votes, here are the results:
Article 7 – Living Memorial Park Generational Improvements:
Yes: 98
No: 19
Article 8 – Phase One Water System Improvements
Yes: 117
No: 0
March 27 Baked Ziti w/Meat Sauce
Yellow Squash
Garlic Roll
Apple Slices
A. Call to Order (5:15)
B. Approve Minutes of February 28, 2023 (5:15 – 5:30)
C. Public Comments (5:30 – 5:40)
D. Announcements (5:40 – 5:50)
E. Old Business (5:50 – 6:10)
1. Ongoing Updates (5:50 – 6:00)
For Immediate Release:
The Brattleboro Town Clerk’s Office will close at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. They will remain closed for the rest of the day.
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street) and over Zoom.
