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McNeill’s Burns; 1 Died

by annikee | Police & Fire

McNeill’s Brewery, local gathering place and pub, was lost to a fire last night during Gallery Walk. One person, not yet identified, died in the blaze which apparently started in the upstairs apartment at 90 Elliot St.

The bar and brewery had been closed since the Covid outbreak.
I have no words, just sadness. RIP

Photos are attached, taken by Deb Valois.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – December 6, 2022

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will continue their journey through the FY24 budget planning season at their next regular meeting. In this installment, they will hear from the DPW, Assessors, and Rec & Parks departments with a special mention of the Living Memorial Park project financing.

The board will approve the contract with new Town Manager John Potter and will discuss ARPA funds, Fossil Free Facility Funds, and more. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation. Another reminder: you can run for office to become a member of the Selectboard. Contact the Town Clerk for details.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda – December 5

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 5:45pm and is expected to enter immediately into executive session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. The Selectboard will reconvene the business part of the meeting at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center at 230 Main Street.

WSESD Board Special Meeting

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1VSA §313 (a)(4) a disciplinary or dismissal action against a public officer or employee

Brattleboro and VT COVID-19 Regional Dashboard Summary – December 2022

by cgrotke | Health

Here’s the December 2022 dashboard summary. We continue semi-regular COVID-19 dashboard numbers from the Vermont Department of Health, and MA and NH counties that surround Brattleboro, as long as they continue providing them.  Scroll down the new comments for the latest.

Vermont and MA have very limited looks at what are going on these days, with weekly snapshots. NH attempt daily updates but doesn’t always give new totals. We continue to try…. : )

Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Board Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Kerry Amidon, Board Chair
II. Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes – November 30, 2022 (to be distributed)

III. Administrative Report
IV. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (10 minutes)
V. Unfinished Business
A. FY ’24 Budget Preparation
• Special Education / Allocation Methods

December 21, 2022 Brattleboro Development Review Board Agenda

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

AGENDA

Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations as warned on October 12, 2015.
2022-159              Windham Solid Waste Management District; Industrial District; request for Site Plan and Local Act 250 Approval to expand a composting facility with fabric building, aeration system, mixing pad, product storage and stormwater control at 327 Old Ferry Road; Tax Map Parcel #00080022.100

Walnut and Terrace Street Sewer Work

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Beginning Monday, December 5, a Town sewer line will be replaced from the intersection of Walnut and Terrace Streets easterly to the bottom of the embankment near the railroad tracks. The replacement of this eight-inch sewer main will not impede the use of water or sewer during the project. The street is expected to be closed at the intersection of Walnut and Terrace from 07:00am on Monday December 5, through Friday December 9 at 5:00pm while Zaluzny Excavation performs the work.

WSESD Special Board Meeting

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(1)(e) Pending or probable civil litigation or a prosecution to which the public body is or may be a party.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(A)(1)(f) Confidential attorney-client communications made for the purpose of providing professional legal services to the body.

John Potter Selected as Brattleboro Town Manager

by Not Signed In | Town News
John R. Potter

Brattleboro, VT—The Brattleboro Selectboard has chosen John R. Potter as the new Town Manager. Mr. Potter will assume his new responsibilities on December 30, 2022.

“On behalf of the Brattleboro Selectboard, I congratulate John Potter on being selected as our new Town Manager” said Ian Goodnow, Selectboard Chair. “We considered many well qualified candidates during our nationwide search. The Selectboard conducted this process with care and diligence, and we are very pleased with the result. We are confident that John Potter has an enthusiasm for good governance and for Brattleboro that he will bring to his new role. We look forward to working with John for the benefit of the people of Brattleboro.”

“I really appreciate the Selectboard offering me an opportunity to serve as Brattleboro’s next Town Manager and look forward to earning the trust of the town. My wife Marie Elena and I are excited to move back to New England and become active members of the Brattleboro community. Brattleboro’s reputation as a thoughtful and progressive community drew us to this special place, and it will be great to work together with the many active community leaders and partners in town.”