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Building a Better Brattleboro Brainstorm – Idea Board

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

APRIL / MAY 2014

Premise: As a way of gathering ideas and input from a variety of Downtown stakeholders, BaBB has hosted a variety of information gathering and visioning sessions this Spring 2014.

In mid-April, we invited the general public to attend a gathering at McNeil’s Pub we called “Beautify Brattleboro”, a discussion that was centered on enhancing our community through a variety of physical improvements; in mid-May, we invited downtown business owners to attend a Merchant meeting at The Works; and at the end of May we invited folks interested in local Economic Development to attend a roundtable discussion at the Marlboro Graduate Center.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – June 3, 2014

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard plans a regular Tuesday meeting free of FY15 budget discussions for the first time in quite a while, filled instead with the more ordinary business of parade and liquor permits, new bridges, grants, and dog warrants. The outcome of Monday’s special Representative Town Meeting could come up for discussion, and a conversation of what to do with the Police and Fire Facilities project might veer in the direction of the budget, but otherwise the agenda is refreshingly nonbudgemental at first glance.

You can bring up items not otherwise on the agenda during Public Participation if you attend in person. You can also watch on BCTV, and read the full report here the day after.

Jon Potter New Executive Director at Latchis

by Not Signed In | Business

Greetings,

We are very happy to let you know that Jon Potter of Brattleboro will take over duties as Executive Director of the Latchis as of July 1.

Lisa Bloch, President of Latchis Arts and Rick Hashagen, President of Latchis Corp. issued a joint statement, saying “We’re delighted to welcome Jon Potter to lead both the non-profit arts component at the Latchis, and the day-to-day business dealings of the Latchis Hotel and Theatre. His relationship to the arts and artists in the area is a big plus to both halves of our equation.”

Many of you may know Jon as the creative force behind the arts coverage in the Brattleboro Reformer, having served the past 11 years as editor of Ovation, the paper’s weekly arts and entertainment section.

Brattleboro Town Manager Search Citizen Committee Meeting

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Town Manager Search Citizen Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Academy School.  It is anticipated that the Committee will enter into executive session at 6:00pm to discuss a personnel matter.

Jan Anderson
Executive Secretary
Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office
(802) 251-8100

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Informational Meeting – FY15 Budget Revision

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting and Informational Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. The Board will convene the special meeting at 5:00pm in the Selectboard meeting room at the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into executive session at 5:00pm to discuss a personnel matter, and reconvene at the Informational Town Meeting at 6:30pm at the Academy School gymnasium.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting – A Personnel Matter

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the Selectboard meeting room at the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into executive session at 12:00 noon to discuss a personnel matter.

Jan Anderson
Executive Secretary
Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office
(802) 251-8100

Selectboard Meeting Notes: Revised FY15 Budget Moves To Town Meeting Representatives

by cgrotke | Town News

The revised FY15 budget was adopted by the Selectboard, clearing the way for Representative Town Meeting members to weigh in next on June 2. Whether to take funds out of the reserve to further reduce municipal taxes was the only issue the board discussed in any great additional detail, and the decision was a happy surprise for John Allen.

Brattleboro is nearing the selection of a new Town Manager, with a candidate to be selected within the next two or three weeks if all goes as planned, new electric vehicle charging stations will be installed, a PAYT committee was initiated, liquor licenses were approved, and more.

Brattleboro Memorial Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Memorial Day, all Brattleboro town offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2014, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26, 2014. All other violations, including extended parking, will be enforced.

Brattleboro Town Manager Search Citizen Committee

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Town Manager Search Citizen Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 4:45pm in the Selectboard meeting room at the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that the Committee will enter into executive session at 5:00pm to discuss a personnel matter.

Jan Anderson
Executive Secretary
Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office
(802) 251-8100

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting – A Personnel Matter

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Selectboard meeting room at the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into executive session at 6:00pm to discuss a personnel matter.

Jan Anderson
Executive Secretary
Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office
(802) 251-8100

Change at Latchis – Nunziata To Step Down

by Not Signed In | Business

Greetings.

As you may have heard, after ten years at the Latchis I will be stepping down from my position as Executive Director at the end of June. What a wonderful time it has been.

Most of the wonder comes from the support of people like you, who helped us meet every challenge, from annual appeals to capital campaigns, to facing down the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene.

Downtown Brattleboro Visioning Sessions : May 21st

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Dear Property Owners, Business Owners and Brattleboro Residents,

Welcome to Spring! It has been a pleasure to serve as your Downtown Coordinator with Building a Better Brattleboro (BaBB) over the past few months. Since wrapping up the holiday season, we have made strides in re-examining the focus, culture and brand of the organization, as well as to reflect upon the realities of the shifting landscape we live in.

I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Upper Dummerston Closure Change

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Due to equipment issues, the two-day closure of Dummerston Road where it intersects with I-91did not start today, as previously planned. The closure will occur on Monday and Tuesday, May 19 and 20, for daytime hours only, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Cindy Cook
Principal, Adamant Accord, Inc.
Past Vice President, Association for Conflict Resolution

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – May 20, 2014

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard hopes to vote on a final and revised $15,881,866 FY15 budget Tuesday night in preparation for the special June 2 Representative Town Meeting.

They will also take up the issue of a Pay As You Throw committee, liquor permits, grants, and a monthly financial report. If there’s something you’d like to bring up that isn’t on the agenda, you can do so doing Public participation.

The meeting is at the Municipal Center on Main Street, and you can watch it on BCTV and read about it here the next day.