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Oct 18 Select Board Meeting & Oct 19 Public Forum on EMS

by RobertOeser | Police & Fire

This study has been described a way to assess the feasibility of a Fire/EMS service within the
Brattleboro Fire Department. It might be noted that $25k of the money set aside for this study was approved as part of the Town Budget on a vote of 100-6 (5 abstentions) by members at a March 19, 2022 Representative Town Meeting. At that time the line item for the appropriation was for a ”strategic plan” to help with “community expectations, concerns, positive feedback, help identifying critical issues, service gaps as well as give … guiding values and principles on how we move forward ….” 2021-2022 Annual Report, p. 48

There was no mention of Fire/EMS at that time.

Vernon Street Closure on Thursday

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Thursday, October 20, the Town of Brattleboro and Green Mountain Power will be working on Vernon Street near the intersection of Vernon Street and Bridge Street.  The work will take place between 9:00am and 11:00am.  During this work, Vernon Street will be closed from Main Street to Royal Road.  Motorists should seek alternate routes.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – October 18, 2022

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will approve the purchase of a simulation machine at their next regular meeting.

They’ll also update the bike section of the Code of Ordinances, hear a presentation on preliminary findings of feasibility of a Fire/EMS service within the Brattleboro Fire Department, and will begin a Charter review process. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meetings Scheduled

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 9:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center. The Board will convene at 9:00am and is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. The Board will reconvene after the executive session and immediately adjourn. No action will be taken.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Domestic Violence Resolution Adopted

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard oct 11 2022

The Brattleboro Selectboard adopted a resolution recognizing freedom from domestic violence as a human right. They heard a presentation and had a discussion about the impact and effects of domestic violence in the community, and talked about making changes to end it. Men were encouraged to get involved.

The board was also zoom-bombed a few times, which hadn’t happened in a while. They bought police equipment, heard about changes to bike regulations, and got more questions about EMS in Brattleboro.

Wrong Aid!

by Dfk-b | Business

Unbelievably, when I attempted to purchase a lighter today at Rite Aid on Canal St., I was told that in order to do so, I needed to present my driver’s license! I don’t know what the f— that is all about, but maybe somehow I ended up in the wrong country? I know for certain, I’m on the wrong planet!

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – October 11, 2022

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will purchase almost $24,000 worth of 9mm pistols at their next regular meeting.

The board will also discuss a domestic violence resolution, extend a loan to Metalarts, begin modification of the Code of Ordinances regarding bicycles,  and more. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Sunday and Monday, October 9 and 10, 2022. All other violations will be enforced.

Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Human Services Review Committee Accepting Applications

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Human Services Review Committee is accepting applications for FY24 Human Services Funding. The Application, as well as Instructions and Guidelines, are posted on the Brattleboro Town website – www.brattleboro.org. The deadline to submit applications to the Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office via e-mail is Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 5:00pm.

The information session regarding Human Services Funding is scheduled on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 5:00pm at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street) in the Selectboard Meeting Room and by an online platform (to be determined and later posted on the Town of Brattleboro’s website).

Brattleboro Selectboard October 4 Meeting Cancelled

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of the Yom Kippur holiday the 10-04-22 public Selectboard Meeting is cancelled. The public meeting has been rescheduled and the Board will meet at 6:15pm on 10-11-22. That meeting will be warned next Friday. However, the Selectboard will be meeting next week on 10-04-22 to meet in executive session only. That meeting will be warned later today.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 9:30am in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center. The Board will convene at 9:30am and is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. The Board will reconvene after the executive session and immediately adjourn. No action will be taken.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 5:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center. The Board will convene at 5:15pm and is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. The Board will reconvene after the executive session and immediately adjourn. No action will be taken.

Guilford Street Tree Removal

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Tuesday, October 4, Nichols Tree Care will be removing trees from Guilford Street in the area between Maple Street and the Small Fry Field.  The work will begin at 10:00 am.  There will be periods of alternating one-lane traffic while this work takes place.  Motorist should plan for delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes.  

Theory Wellness Announces Expansion into Vermont Recreational Cannabis Market with Brattleboro Location

by Not Signed In | Business

Theory Wellness (“Theory” or “the Company”) has announced plans to enter the Vermont recreational cannabis market with a retail location in Brattleboro. The announcement comes on the eve of recreational cannabis sales, expected to begin as early as October 1st. Vermont will soon become the 3rd East Coast state to offer recreational cannabis sales.