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GunSense Vermont Celebrates First Recipient Of Its Leadership & Courage Award At The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center; Guest Speaker: U.S. Representative Becca Balint

by LSBS | Other

BRATTLEBORO, VT—August 28, 2023— GunSense Vermont, the leading non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization for common-sense gun safety measures, will host a public reception to award the inaugural “Leadership & Courage Award” to Brattleboro resident and author Ann Braden who founded GunSense Vermont following the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. The event will take place at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center on Wednesday, September 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Conor Casey, Executive Director, GunSense Vermont says, “Ann Braden’s dedication has been instrumental in propelling GunSense Vermont’s mission forward and advocating for the safety and well-being of our community. As founder, she has been a driving force in shaping the organization’s mission and fostering its impact on reducing gun violence. There is no one more deserving of GunSense Vermont’s inaugural “Leadership & Courage Award” than Ann.”

Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: September 6, 2022 at 6:00 pm

by planning | Town Plan

6:10 – 6:40 Bike Parking Standards
Guest: Jonathan Weber, Local Motion
Information and presentation on what Brattleboro’s Land Use Regulations currently contains with regard to bike parking, and what updates could be considered.

6:40 – 7:35 Short Term Rentals
Discussion of short term rentals and review of ways that municipalities are managing short term rentals.

Brattleboro Notice of Water Service Interruption

by Not Signed In | Town News

Crews are working to repair damage to a fire hydrant and water main on Maple Street at Canal Street as a result of an accident. During this emergency repair work, several residences in the area were without water while the water flow was controlled. The water is now restored throughout Town. The entire water system was stirred up causing discoloration in some sections of Town. 

You may experience discolored water or air in the water lines for several hours now that the repair is complete. Running the cold water should clear the lines if this happens.  

Green Street Closure

by Not Signed In | Town News

PRESS RELEASE

On Monday, August 28, the Utilities Division will be installing a manhole at the intersection of Green Street, Garden Drive and Church Street.  During this project, Church Street will be closed and Green Street will be closed from Bullock Street to High Street.  Residents will be able to access their homes and may choose to utilize Retting Place for access, also.  The work is scheduled between the hours of 6:30 am and 4:00 pm. Motorists should seek alternate routes.

Elm Street Water Main Repair

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Thursday, August 24, the Utilities Division will be repairing a water main at the intersection of Elm Street and Lynde Place.  Elm Street between Flat Street and Elliot ST and Lynde Place will be closed during this repair.  The work is scheduled between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00pm. Motorists should seek alternate routes.

Brattleboro Food Co-op General Manager Leaving

by cgrotke | Business

News from the Co-op… General Manager moving on.

“Dear BFC Shareholders,

I have unexpected news to share. Lee Bradford, our General Manager for the last 15 months, will be leaving his position at the Co-op at the end of August. As he stated clearly in his communication to Co-op staff he is “not leaving the Co-op because of any concerns, questions, regrets, or challenges.” He has indicated that an unforeseen opportunity emerged, one that he feels most strongly compelled to accept for “both professional and several deeply personal reasons.”

Tree Removal on Walnut Street

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Wednesday, August 23, Renaud Tree Care will be removing hazardous trees at the east end of Walnut Street.  This work will begin at 7:00 am and is expected to be completed by 5:00 pm.  During this project, Walnut Street will be closed between the 3-way intersection of Terrace, Tyler and Walnut Streets, down to the area of St Michael’s Catholic Church.  Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.  

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 5:15pm. They will convene in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street) and are expected to enter immediately into executive session to discuss contracts. Invited into the executive session are Town Manager John Potter and Assistant Town Manager Patrick Moreland.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Summer Public EMS Discussions Wrapping Up

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard aug 15 2023

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

by Not Signed In | Town News

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.

August 16, 2023 Brattleboro Development Review Board Agenda

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

AGENDA

Training for Board members
Hearing 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.
 2023-84                G & L Enterprise, LLC; Residential Neighborhood District; request for Subdivision Approval to create a new 1.5 acre parcel off of Marlboro Road; Tax Map Parcel #200003.000