Town Plan section
A. Call to Order
B. Announcements
C. Approve March 23, 2021 and April 27, 2021 Meeting Minutes
D. Public Comments
E. Old Business
1. Phototoxic Invasive Species Video Update – Guest: Jennifer Latham
2. Approve final Japanese Stiltgrass Letter
3. Schedule West River wildflower presentation
The first floor (lower level) of the Brattleboro Transportation Center (parking garage) will be closed for three weeks from Sunday, May 16 through Saturday, June 5, 2021, in order to make repairs to that floor of the structure. The Flat Street entrance/exit to the Transportation Center will be closed to all traffic. Vehicles will be allowed to enter and exit through the Elliot Street entrance only. All vehicles must be removed from the first floor of the BTC by 9:00pm on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
AGENDA
A. Meeting Called to Order
B. Announcements
C. Public Comment
D. Approve Minutes of April 9, 2021 (5 minutes)
E. Opportunity to comment to USDA
6:00-6:05 Call to order Public Hearing
6:05-7:00 Public Hearing on proposed land use amendments
1. Staff Presentation on proposed land use amendments
2. Public Comment
6:55-7:00 Adjourn Public Hearing
7:00 – 7:05 Open Public Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
On the record review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations. Pursuant to 24 VSA §§ 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.
2021-50 Groundworks Collaborative Foundation, Inc; Service Center District; request for Site Plan Approval to demolish existing structure, retain existing masonry fireplace. construct new 2-story, wood-framed, saltbox-style building for social services use at 60 South Main Street; Tax Map Parcel #325266.000
AGENDA
A. Call to order (6:00 p.m.)
1. Agenda review
2. Announcements
B. Approve minutes of March 22, 2021 (6:05 p.m.)
C. Possible discussion with guest (6:10 p.m.)
D. Discuss main takeaways from independent studies/summaries)) (6:30 pm)
F. Present / Consider our Final Products (6:50 pm)
1. roughly drafted siting spectrum
2. siting criteria checklist/points concept
The Brattleboro Planning Commission’s regular scheduled May 3, 2021 meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, May 10, 2021.
A. Call to Order
B. Announcements
C. Approve March 23, 2021 Meeting Minutes
D. Public Comments
E. Old Business
1. Wildflowers along West River Trail – Possible presentation in Spring/early Summer
2. Phototoxic Invasive Species Video Update
3. Japanese Stiltgrass Letter
4. West River Park – Japanese Knotweed Management Discussion
The RTM Steering Committee will meet on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7:00pm using zoom (with no physical location due to the ongoing social distancing requirements of COVID-19). The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.”
Utilities Division crews will start Spring Flushing of the Town water mains on Thursday April 22, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. and continue through Saturday May 8, 2021
NOTE: Some daytime flushing will continue throughout the weeks of May 10th and 17th
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.
Please note that water main flushing will occur at night and during the day.
AGENDA
1. Minutes – February 18, 2021
2. Public Participation
3. Monthly Report on Pedestrian and Bicycle Incidents
4. Monthly Report on Traffic Data Collection
5. Updates/Continued Discussion on Ongoing Matters
(a) Route 9 Bike Lane Scoping Study
AGENDA
A. Meeting Called to Order
B. Announcements
C. Public Comment
D. Approve Minutes of March 12, 2021 (5 minutes)
6:00-6:05 Meeting Called to Order
6:05-6:10 Welcome and Introductions
6:10-6:15 Announcements
6:15-6:20 Approve Minutes of March 1, 20201
On Friday, April 2, Utilities Crews will be working to repair a water main on Melrose St between the intersection with Western Ave and 39 Melrose ST. The work will begin at 7:00 am. The road will remain closed through Tuesday, April 6.
Motorists should plan to use alternate routes during this time period.
2021-31 B & C Management – Vermont, Inc. for Stephen & Wynetta John and Catherine & Rich John; Service Center District; request for Site Plan Approval to change use to 34 unit multi-family dwelling with site improvements at 1043 Putney Road; Tax Map Parcel #70718.000
Please join us for the second public meeting for the Route 9 Bicycle Scoping Study. This presentation and discussion will be focused around the alternatives along the corridor which have been developed and analyzed based on the feedback collected during the first public meeting. Share your ideas and thoughts on the future of mobility, safety, and accommodations for all modes of travel along this corridor.
Date: March 29, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm
On Wednesday, March 17 the Preston Lot will be closed beginning at 6:00 am and will remain closed until approximately 3:00 pm. Crews will be working to remove the Whetstone Pathway Bridge in preparation for repairing the failing retaining wall along the Whetstone Brook.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Public Works at 254-4255
On Wednesday, March 17, Utilities Crews will be working in the junction of lower Main Street and Canal Street. The work will begin at 9:00 pm and continue through approximately 6:00 am Thursday morning, March 18. Traffic will be restricted in that area during the scheduled time while the Utilities Division works to repair a water main leak.
Motorists should plan to use alternate routes during this time period.
Effective immediately, the Whetstone Pathway Bridge connecting the Whetstone Pathway and the Preston Lot on Flat Street is closed.
A section of the retaining wall beneath the Whetstone Pathway Bridge has failed. The Department of Public Works is working with engineers, contractors and the State’s Stream Alteration Engineer to develop a plan for repairing the retaining wall. The bridge will be closed until the repairs are made and the safety of the bridge is restored.
AGENDA
A. Meeting Called to Order
B. Announcements
C. Public Comment
D. Approve Minutes of January 12, 2021 and February 12, 2021 (5 minutes)
E. Approve Committee Bylaws (5 minutes)
