The Brattleboro Selectboard has again implemented a mask mandate for indoor public spaces around town, including bars and restaurants.
They also voted to invite the public to attend their meetings at Central Fire Station rather than from across town at the Municipal Center.
I just wanted to pop in to thank Chris for continuing to run the Historical events. I read them almost daily and enjoy them very much. I’m young enough that some of the “olde tyme” terms are unknown to me, so I look them up, adding to the vast array of almost useless knowledge I carry around in my head. When I looked up ‘peripatetic’ today, it struck me that a thank you was in order, so thank you!
This committee historically reviewed three budgets: the Brattleboro Town, the Brattleboro Town Schoolboard, and BUHS. Franz explained the review process was done slightly differently based upon the size of the budget and the work done by the board. The School Budget Review historically concentrated on an explanation of the complex educational funding formula, and the size of the BUHS budget made it very difficult to review every budget line item. The review committee looked at the overall line items on the budget, and not every line item as was scrutinized. Franz recommended Dick DeGray as a citizen capable of dissecting a complex school budget to the precise line item.
Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes
2. FY23 Budget Planning & Development
3. Recommendation to Board to Approve Warrants and Payrolls
The Town of Brattleboro is looking for feedback as we redesign our website. If you are interested in being a part of a focus group to discuss items such as website navigation, content, and design please submit your name to Sue Fillion, Planning Director at sfillion@brattleboro.org or call 802-251-8112. The focus group will be 1.5 hours long and take place during the month of December. Participants will be able to participate on Zoom or in person at the Municipal Center. Focus group participants will receive a small stipend for their time.
The Brattleboro Town Clerk’s office will be closing from 9:30am to 10:30am on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 for a staff meeting. All other offices in the Municipal Center will remain open during normal business hours.
There is still room in several of HatchSpace’s holiday gift making classes. These classes are suitable for beginners and are a great way to learn some basic woodworking skills. Register now before classes fill up.
All these classes are suitable for beginners.
Monday, November 22, 2021
5:15 am Sustainable Woodstock – Green Drinks Series – Weatherizing Your Home
6:00 am Yestermorrow Fall Speaker Series – Building Hope, Building Careers 11/3/21
7:00 am Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts – MGFA Presents: Jackie Abrams and Karen Kamenetzky
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
Addiction, trauma, abuse – Don Cuerdon helps folks to heal and recover. He also talks about the early days of the ever-popular West Hill Shop and lots about cycling!
BURLINGTON, Vt. — U.S. Rep. Peter Welch on Monday announced he is running for U.S. Senate. Welch called on Vermonters to join him in fighting for a progressive agenda in the Senate.
“We are at a pivotal moment,” Welch said. “Vermont families are struggling through multiple crises: a global pandemic, the consequences of climate change, and a racial reckoning generations in the making. The result of this election will determine control of the Senate and with it, what we can accomplish for Vermont families. If Vermonters elect me to the U.S. Senate, I will be ready to fight for progressive change on day one.”
After nearly 25 years of designing and building electric violins, violas and cellos, Tucker Barrett is now dedicating his time to the repair and restoration of vintage and contemporary acoustic and electric guitars.
Trained and apprenticed under Ken Parker at Stuyvesant Music on 48th Street in NYC, Tucker has been privileged to build custom guitars for such musicians as Pete Townsend, Andy Summers, Lou Reed, and Nile Rodgers, as well as many other professional and amateur musicians. He has also repaired, maintained and set up guitars for many top groups such as the Pretenders, Foreigner, The Cars, The Police, and Joan Armatrading.
In Observance of Thanksgiving all Town Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, and Friday, November 26, 2021, with the exception of emergency services.
Brooks Memorial Library will close at 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. They will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, but will remain open during normal business hours on Friday, November 26, 2021.
Trash and recycling WILL NOT be picked up on Thursday, November 25, 2021. All trash and recycling pick-up will be delayed by one day all week.
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 6:15pm over Zoom. The Municipal Center (230 Main Street) will be open to the public with limited seating spaced six feet apart and face coverings will be required. The public is encouraged to participate in the meeting over Zoom. 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.
The Brattleboro Citizens Police Communications Committee will meet on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 5:30pm at the Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room.
The Brattleboro Human Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 1:00pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
The Brattleboro Women’s Chorus will perform their fall “HeartSong Singalong” via Zoom on Sunday, November 21 at 4 pm.
The chorus will be singing songs led by Director Becky Graber. Some of the songs are very easy to join along with, and Becky will teach a song or two to all. Singalong-goers can register online via Zoom and pay for a ticket using the links on our website.
After over a year of exclusively singing on Zoom, this fall the chorus was able to sing in-person as well and recorded song tracks that we will sing with during the Singalong. Singers will be muted during the event, so feel free to sing along in the comfort of your homes, if you wish. Lyrics will be posted in the chat.
The Brattleboro Town Clerks Office will be closing at 2:15pm on Thursday, November 18, 2021, and at 1:30pm on Friday, November 19, 2021. All other offices in the Municipal Center will remain open during normal business hours.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 p.m. – David Schoales, Board Chair
II. Executive Session – 1VSA §313(a)(3) – Appointment or Employment or Evaluation of a Public Officer or Employee
The LAST SHOPPING DAY at WSWMD on Old Ferry Road, Brattleboro will be on Saturday, November 20, 8:30 am to noon….then we’ll be closed until the spring. ALL ITEMS ARE FREE. Photos are posted on Facebook’s Brattleboro, Vermont group page. Some available items are 2 drawer file cabinet, lamps, dresser, crib, high chair, small vacuum, sewing machines, Christmas tree stands, jumper cables, jelly jars, chairs, kitchenware.
SCHEDULE & HOURS:(CLOSED FOR WINTER SEASON AFTER SHOPPING DAY ON NOVEMBER 20)
Shopping Days- 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month
Donation Days- 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month
At the first regular meeting in-person at Central Fire Station the Brattleboro Selectboard discussed funding requests for the downtown organization and SeVEDS, then looked deeply at planned capital improvements, including new plans for Living Memorial Park on the horizon.
The board also contemplated using infrastructure funds to replace all the sidewalks in town.
The next BCTV Board of Directors meeting will be November 17th at 6:15 PM via Zoom. Meetings are regularly held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:15, and are open to the public.
To receive the coordinates for the board meeting, email info@brattleborotv.org before 5 PM on the day of the meeting.
https://www.brattleborotv.org/board
