Governor Phil Scott’s FY2019 Budget Address
On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Governor Phil Scott presented his budget proposal to Vermont’s General Assembly. Read the full text of his address below.
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Town of Brattleboro Notice of Availability of Auditors’ Reports
NOTICE is hereby given that the Brattleboro Town and Town School District Auditors’ Reports for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, are available upon request and may be picked up at the Brattleboro Town Clerk’s office, 230 Main Street, Brattleboro, Vermont.
Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 5:30pm in the Tyler Conference Room at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda – FY19 Budget, Town Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center. An ASL interpreter will be present for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members.
Selectboard Meeting Notes: FY19 Budget Finale – Tax Increase of 3.6 Cents
At their special meeting Tuesday night, the Brattleboro Selectboard finalized the FY19 budget. They agreed on the amount of fund balance to tap, set a final property tax rate, and reviewed draft warnings for Town Meeting on March 6 and Representative Town Meeting on March 24.
Ask-a-Cop: Can I Find Out Why I Got A Ticket and How He Knew I Was Speeding?
“I just have a quick question regarding traffic violations.
Marijuana Legalized In Vermont, Sort Of
Vermont has just become the first state to eliminate penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults. Governor Phil Scott signed H. 511 today.
Brattleboro Street Closures for Tree Removal
The Town of Brattleboro has authorized Renaud Tree Care to temporarily close two streets to remove hazardous trees, as follows:
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda – FY19 Budget
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center. ASL interpreters will be present for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Citizen Police Communications Committee will meet on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 5:30pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room.
Governor Phil Scott Desperately Searching For Excuse To NOT Sign New Marijuana Legalization Bill!
Vermont Governor Phil Scott is still desperately searching for an excuse to NOT sign the new marijuana legalization Bill in Vermont.
Parking Lot Snow Removal in Brattleboro Wednesday Evening
The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect.
Selectboard Meeting Notes – The Passing of Timothy O’Connor
Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Selectboard began on a rather sad note, with John Allen explaining that Tim O’Connor had passed away earlier in the day.
With both Kate O’Connor and Tim Wessel absent for family matters, the small board raced through their agenda and ending before 7 pm.
VT Alert Upgrade
Vermont Alert (www.vtalert.gov) has gone through a significant upgrade to further improve its alerting capabilities for Vermonters. As part of the upgrade, you must re-register for the new system if you still want to receive alerts and notifications. The Town of Brattleboro also has the capabilities of sending local emergency messages to residents by way of phone, email and text message. If you have not previously registered, you are encouraged to go to www.vtalert.gov and register. VT Alert is the notification system for emergencies, Amber Alerts, weather, road conditions, and more.
Merciless Indian Savages
Quote: “He has…endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.”
Vermont Governor Phil Scott Has 5 Days From Jan. 10, 2018 To Sign the New Marijuana Bill – Will He Do It?
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has 5 days, from Jan. 10, 2018, to sign the new Marijuana Bill – will he do it?
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – January 16, 2018
During their next regular meeting the Brattleboro Selectboard will begin filling in the warnings for Representative Town Meeting 2018. Numerous items will be considered to be placed before representatives, including tax exemptions and appointments.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 8:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
Brattleboro Central Fire Station Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Construction on the renovated and expanded Central Fire Station is complete. A ribbon cutting and open house had originally been scheduled for next Friday, January 19. However, due to a calendar conflict, the event has been rescheduled to be held on Friday, February 9. The Town of Brattleboro and the Fire Department personnel are proud of the new station and invite the public to tour the facilities, meet the firefighters, and attend the Ribbon Cutting ceremony, as follows:
Central Fire Station Open House Date Change
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