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Brattleboro Fall 2021 Flushing Schedule

by Not Signed In | Town News

FALL WATER MAIN FLUSHING TO START 

Utilities Division crews will start Fall Flushing of the Town water mains on Thursday September 23, 2021, at 10:00 p.m. and continue through Saturday October 9, 2021 

Some users have recently noticed discoloration of their water. Unprecedented rainfall has added color from dissolved organics in the source water. Additional organics accumulated in the distribution system is the cause of the discoloration. The water is safe to drink. Public Works tests the water throughout the distribution system daily. Flushing the water mains will improve the situation. Brattleboro is currently constructing a new water treatment facility which will improve our ability to treat the water supply during unusual conditions in the future. 

Please note that water main flushing will occur at night and during the day. 

Another Shopping Day at Swap Shop

by rbrem | Other

SHOPPING ONLY DAY at Swap Shop at WSWMD on Old Ferry Road, Brattleboro is here again! Saturday, September 4, 8:30 am to noon. ALL ITEMS ARE FREE

SCHEDULE & HOURS:
Shopping Days- 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month
Donation Days- 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month
If a month contains 5 weeks, the Swap will be closed

Brattleboro Labor Day Closures

by Not Signed In | Town News

 In observance of Labor Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, with the exception of emergency services. 

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Sunday, September 5, and Monday, September 6. All other violations will be enforced. 

Brattleboro Planning Commission Agenda for Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

by planning | Town Plan

The Brattleboro Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Hanna Cosman Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street). The public is encouraged to participate in the meeting over Zoom. The Municipal Center will be open to the public with limited seating spaced six feet apart and face coverings will be required in the meeting. The agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.”

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda – Employment

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 5:30pm. The Selectboard will be participating in this meeting via Zoom and also encourages the public to participate via Zoom. The physical location of this meeting will be the Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street). There will be limited public seating. Seats will be spaced six feet apart. Everyone in the room will be required to wear face coverings. The Board will convene at 5:30pm and is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee and to discuss labor relations with employees. The Board will reconvene after the executive session and immediately adjourn. No action will be taken.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda – Community Safety Review Update

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street). The public is encouraged to participate in the meeting over Zoom. The Municipal Center will be open to the public with limited seating spaced six feet apart and face coverings will be required in the meeting. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.”  ASL interpreters will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members.

Whetstone Pathway Bridge Re-opens

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Whetstone Pathway Bridge connecting the Whetstone Pathway and the Preston Lot on Flat Street has been reopened.  The retaining wall has been replaced and the bridge has been reset.  There is more restoration work on the bridge and electrical work on the Pathway remaining.  

Thanks to the local residents, patrons and staff of the Brattleboro Food Co-Op for your patience and understanding during this closure.  

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Rescheduled

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the previously scheduled Tuesday, September 7, 2021, Brattleboro Selectboard Regular Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 6:15pm. 

The physical location of the meeting will be the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street).Due to continued concerns over the spread of COVID-19 in our area, the public is encouraged to attend the meeting on Zoom. Consistent with the Town’s standard practice, the Zoom link for this meeting will be printed at the top of the agenda. 

September 15, 2020 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.
 2021-130                   Paul Tokmakian for Grand Idea LLC; Residential Neighborhood District; request for Conditional Use approval of an accessory use at the Inn on Putney Road to hold outdoor events at 192 Putney Road; Tax Map Parcel #220078.100 continued from August 18, 2021

Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Agenda Subcommittee Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Town News

The members of the Agenda Subcommittee are hereby notified and warned to meet in the Hannah Cosman Room of the Brattleboro Municipal Center at 8:00 AM to consider the articles listed below.   

Approval of minutes from August 11  (5 minutes)
Amendments to terms of reference    (5 minutes)
Initial discussion: a joint committee of townspeople, TMM and selectperson re RTM agenda  (10 minutes)
Comments on Spoon’s resignation (15 minutes)

Vietnam Moving Wall Coming to Brattleboro

by cohnpr | Town News

Lenny Derby, Vermont Chapter president of Vietnam Veterans of America, discussed plans to bring the Vietnam Moving Wall to Brattleboro from September 16-20, 2021 at a recent meeting of Brattleboro Rotary Club. The presentation can be seen on the Brattleboro Community TV show, “Brattleboro Rotary Club Speaker Series.

Summit Circle Road Treatment Scheduled

by Not Signed In | Town News

Wednesday, August 25 and Thursday, August 26, All States Asphalt (a contractor of the Town) will be applying a chip seal surface treatment to Summit Circle. Weather permitting, work is expected to happen between 7 am and 5 pm. On street parking will not be permitted during work hours. 

Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Survey Report Summary

by cgrotke | Town News

You might enjoy reading this:

“…A survey titled ‘Brattleboro Town Meeting: Your Opinion’ was conducted starting July 9, in order to get feedback on what annual representative town meeting (RTM) attendees and participants think about their experience with the Brattleboro RTM. 

The objective of this survey is to hear opinions about what people want changed or want preserved in our town meeting process, so that the RTM Steering committee can be better informed and can take this opinion into account, in our work.

The RTM proposal that was adopted for the Steering committee states: “…to review the rules, procedures and structure of Representative Town Meeting for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the body…”

2021 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due

by Not Signed In | Town News

The first installment of the 2021 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due on August 23, 2021.  Payments made after August 23, 2021 will have an additional 1% interest added to the unpaid balance.

The Town of Brattleboro utility bills are also due on August 23, 2021. Payments made after August 23, 2021 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.

Selectboard Special Meeting Notes: Masks Redux

by cgrotke | Town News
brattleboro selectboard august 17 2021

The Brattleboro Selectboard approved a new rule requiring face covering indoors, subject to the approval of Dr. Levine and the Vermont Department of Health. If Levine doesn’t approve, the board strongly recommends, rather than requires, the face coverings. This is all in response to a rapid rise in regional COVID cases, more Delta variant, and a fluctuating CDC rating of viral transmission.

In a related action, the board recommended to everyone who is able, please get vaccinated.