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Selectboard Meeting Notes – Public Says Downtown Brattleboro Has Never Been This Bad

by cgrotke | Town News
youth council map of brattleboro hot spots

The Brattleboro Selectboard got an earful from people in town that definitely do not feel safe downtown. Things have reached new levels of awfulness for people of all ages. The board is considering making downtown a “safety zone” to take care of this problem once and for all. What that means exactly remains to be determined. But progress is being made! And the Youth Council created a cool map.

The board also learned that come September, people in the hotel and motel program will begin to be kicked out of their lodgings and will require sheltering of some sort.

Brattleboro Property Taxes and Utility Bills Due Aug. 15

by Not Signed In | Town News

The first installment of the 2024 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due by 5 p.m. on August 15, 2024. Payments made after August 15, 2024 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, 2024. Payments made after August 15, 2024 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.

Payments can be mailed to the Town of Brattleboro, 230 Main Street, Suite 111, Brattleboro, VT 05301. An official postmark of August 15, 2024 will be considered as an on-time payment.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – August 6, 2025

by cgrotke | Town News

Brattleboro will take possession of the new park at 250 Birge Street during their first regular meeting in August. The floodplain has been restored and the work is complete.

Emergency housing, water treatment plant construction, and “safety zones” will also be discussed. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro Planning Commission: Revised August 5, 2024 Agenda

by planning | Town Plan

6:15 – 6:45 Request for Land Use Regulation Amendment
Review of letter received from SIT requesting consideration of rezoning two parcels (tax map parcel 00070223.000 and 00070268.210) to allow for mixed use development with housing development. Discuss staff input, additional information needed and determine next steps.
6:45 – 7:25 2026 Town Plan
Update on recent activity since the July meeting. Review and comment on summary of the Planning Commission and staff SWOT analysis performed at the June 3 meeting.

Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: August 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm

by planning | Town Plan

Update on recent activity since the July meeting. Review and comment on summary of the Planning Commission and staff SWOT analysis performed at the June 3 meeting.

6:55 – 7:25 Downtown Bike Parking
Decide the process we will use to assess bicycle parking in the downtown / UC district and to formulate recommendations for the Town. Review a proposed work plan for this project and review the 2018-2021 Downtown Brattleboro Bike Parking Inventory.

Brattleboro Overgrown Vegetation Warning

by Not Signed In | Town News

Please be advised. Property owners are responsible for trimming and maintaining vegetation on their property if it may interfere with the public right of way. Overgrown vegetation creates an unsafe situation for pedestrians who may have to walk in the roadway to get by. It also impacts the sight distance for vehicular traffic. Please inspect and trim your vegetation accordingly. The town ordinance reads as follows:

August 21, 2024 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.
2024-62                Stephanie Abrams; Residential Neighborhood 3600 District; request for Waiver of Dimensional Standards Approval to construct 10’ tall fence at 117 Pine Street; Tax Map Parcel #00325467.000

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting – Agenda and Notes July 23, 2024

by cgrotke | Town News

Community Safety will be one of the major topics at the next Brattleboro Selectboard meeting. The Town will give an update on current and future community safety initiatives, including a Brattleboro Police data project and convening a “Brattleboro Collaborative.”

EMS billing policies will change.  The Town will buy a new sand and salt shed, HVAC system, improvements at Living Memorial Park, a new Fire Bucket Truck replacement, and more! You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Western Avenue Sidewalk Project

by Not Signed In | Town News

Beginning Monday, July 15, 2024, DMI Excavation, a contractor hired by the Town, will be replacing the southern section of sidewalk on Western Avenue between Edward Heights and Greenleaf Street.  This project is expected to take several weeks. 

Crews will be working Monday through Friday between 6:30am and 6:30pm daily. There will be no on-street parking during this project and motorists should expect heavy delays in the area and seek alternate routes. Bicyclist and pedestrian traffic should use caution within the work zone and also seek alternate routes. Temporary walking paths will be established where necessary.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Rising Parking Costs and Property Taxes

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard july 9 2024

A hot July evening, and the Brattleboro Selectboard approved new property tax rates. , The Town’s Finance Director told the board 75% of the increase is because of education. Dick Degray called it an unsustainable increase.

The new parking ordinance had a first reading. The costs to business owners and employees on Main Street was a concern to some and an outright horror to others.

The board made a list of things to discuss with legislators, adjusted rules for political signs, and discussed parking enforcement at the Vermont Country Deli.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting – July 9, 2024 – Agenda and Notes

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard has some spelling-challenged items to take care of at their next meeting. They plan to approve the 2025 “Fical” Year property tax rate and hear about a new proposed “pollical” sign policy.

The board will also discuss changes to the parking ordinance,  things they’d like to have the State of Vermont help with (transportation funding, the Grand List, community development, municipal revenue, and public safety and public health,) and their own goals for the year – community safety, child safety zones, and enhanced state revenue sharing. 

You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Charter Review Commission will meet on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Suite 212) and over Zoom.

The Brattleboro Tree Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:15 in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Suite 211).

Brattleboro Utility Work on Greenhill Parkway

by Not Signed In | Town News

Beginning on Monday, July 8, the Utilities Division will be replacing the sewer main on Greenhill Parkway and Strawberry Lane.  Crews will be working between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  Residents will be able to access their driveways but on street parking will be limited during this project.  The work is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete.  

Brattleboro Independence Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of the July 4th holiday, all Town offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Thursday, July 4, 2024. All other violations will be enforced.

Brattleboro Selectboard July Meetings Shift

by Not Signed In | Town News

The July 2, and July 16 Regular Selectboard Meetings have been cancelled due to the July 4th holiday.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on July 9 and on July 23 for the month of July. They will return to their regular schedule (first and third Tuesdays) next month

Brattleboro DRB July 17 Agenda

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town News

 2024-62                Stephanie Abrams; Residential Neighborhood 3600 District; request for Waiver of Dimensional Standards Approval to construct 10’ tall fence at 117 Pine Street; Tax Map Parcel #00325467.000

2024-71                David Timmons & Robin Bitters; Residential Neighborhood 5400 District; request for Waiver of Dimensional Standards Approval to construct a 41′ x 42′ 2-story home, located in part in the front yard setback in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and in response to site conditions at 101 Chestnut Hill; Tax Map Parcel #00265205.000

Brattleboro Line Striping Thursday Night

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, a contractor hired by the Town of Brattleboro will be painting road markings on many of the roads throughout town. The contractor will be painting 4” white fog lines and 4” double yellow lines. The work will begin at 9:00pm Thursday night, continuing through the morning hours of Friday June 28, 2024.  Traffic will be restricted and motorists are reminded to use caution as road paint could still be wet.