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The Brattleboro Selectboard will approve a $50,000 annual increase in fees to Golden Cross at their next regular meeting. This will cover a 3rd ambulance and a second full time AEMT provider.
The board will also discuss a “Declaration of Inclusion,” authorize sewer repairs, continue with committee appointments. You can, additionally, bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.
Utilities Division crews will start Fall Flushing of the Town water mains on Friday, September 23 and continue through Friday, October 7. Occasional daytime flushing will continue throughout the week of October 11th through 14th
Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely as flushing causes water discoloration, low water pressure and in some areas, intervals of no water. You may experience a short period of discolored water or air in the water lines after flushing is complete in your area. Running the cold water for a few minutes should clear the lines if this happens.
The Brattleboro Human Services Committee will meet on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 3:30pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center.
AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Minutes –August 18, 2022
3. Public Participation
4. Monthly Report on Pedestrian and Bicycle Incidents – For August
5. Monthly Report on Traffic Data Collection – for August
The Brattleboro Selectboard got into a rather detailed discussion of DV Fiber’s plans to provide high speed internet throughout southeastern Vermont. It stated out as a simple request for some closet space, but expanded into a description of the network and coming plans for service.
The board also approved a grant application for housing assistance and accepted a grant for bike paths.
A light agenda awaits the Brattleboro Selectboard at their first meeting in September – accept grant money for bike lanes, assist Windham & Windsor Trust, and help out DV Fiber.
You can add weight by bringing up other matters not on the agenda during public participation.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Brattleboro Cemetery Committee is established for the purpose of advising the Selectboard in matters of care and maintenance of all Town owned cemeteries.
It establishes policies, rules and regulations for operation of the cemeteries; sets prices for services provided; lays out plots, drives and paths and prices for burial plots. No policy making decision of the Committee is valid unless approved by the Selectboard.
In observance of Labor Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, with the exception of emergency services.
Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Sunday, September 4, and Monday, September 5. All other violations will be enforced.
Agenda items:
Approve Minutes
Shade Tree Ordinance
Fall Maintenance/Planting
Planting Sites
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 29, 2022, at 9:00AM. They are expected to enter immediately into Executive Session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. Invited into the executive session are Interim Town Manager Patrick Moreland, HR Director Sally Nix and Ellis Hankins.
All Town offices within the Brattleboro Municipal Center will be closed on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:00pm for a staff event.
The Brattleboro Board of Listers will met on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 9:30am in Suite 109 at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street).
Jessica Sticklor (she/her/hers)
Executive Assistant
Town of Brattleboro
Arbor Climb will be pruning trees on Main Street beginning on Monday, August 29. The work is scheduled to take place between 6:00am – 8:30am on Monday, Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31.
During this work there will be no parking on Main Street during these hours.
The Brattleboro Selectboard doesn’t want to review what led to an abrupt change in EMS services in town last spring.
As much as some citizens would like to know, the board resists. No lookin’ back. No way. Don’t want to even think about it.
The next animal control officer will serve 40 hours a week, a fancy new B&B got a liquor license, the Town will work on plans for permanent downtown public restrooms, and the board expressed gratitude for the monthly EMS update and all the fine work being done.
AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Minutes – June 16, 2022
3. Public Participation
4. Monthly Report on Pedestrian and Bicycle Incidents – For June and July
5. Monthly Report on Traffic Data Collection – for June and July
6. Street and Sidewalk Safety Policy Safety Action Requests
The next August meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard will bring discussions of public restrooms, an EMS update, a request to have the Animal Control Officer work 40 hours a week, and more. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.
PRESS RELEASE
On Friday, August 12, the west side of the High Grove Parking Lot will be closed while Nichols Tree Care works to remove overgrowth from the top of the retaining wall.
The permit parking area is anticipated to be open and available by 10:00 am but the other spaces will be closed longer. Vehicles with valid permits for the High Grove lot may park elsewhere in the lot as long as the valid permit is displayed.
The first installment of the 2022 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due on August 15, 2022. Payments made after August 15, 2022 will have an additional 1% interest added to the unpaid balance.
The Town of Brattleboro utility bills are also due on August 15, 2022. Payments made after August 15, 2022 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.
The Town of Brattleboro urges everyone to drink plenty of water, wear light clothing and stay out of the heat as much as possible during this current heat wave.
People who need some cool air can visit the Brooks Memorial Library (224 Main Street) or the Central Fire Station (103 Elliot Street).
The Brattleboro Selectboard continued their careful consideration of abortion rights. They heard testimony about the possible town resolution from the Town Lawyer and a State Representative in addition to members of the public. In the end it was decided to do nothing, the safest option for now.
Brattleboro will be getting energy saving incentives and rebates as part of a special program with Efficiency Vermont. They especially want to hear from renters!
