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New Brattleboro Area Lions Club

by j hall | Town News

LIONS CHARTER NEW CLUB IN BRATTLEBORO

A new Lions club has been established in Brattleboro! The Brattleboro Area Lions Club will meet on the first and third Mondays of every month at 6:30 P.M. at the Austine School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. For more information or to get involved, please contact Jim Zoller at 802-579-6899

Lions club members work together to identify needs in their community and address those needs. The new Lions Club will conduct fundraising events to support programs for deaf, hearing-impaired, blind, and sight-impaired individuals. There are plans to get involved with other charitable organizations and fundraising projects.

Cannistraci Hair Cuts

by npartrick | Business

I would like to let the loyal patrons of Canistracci’s know of the change in ownership. Mark has retired. Jason & Rachael have brought their talents to the shop, now know as ‘Main Street Hair Shop’ It is always good to see a local business continue operations. Good luck J&R

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meetings

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold special meetings on May 15, 2014 at 12:00 noon and May 16, 2014 at 8:00am am in the Selectboard meeting room at the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into executive session at both meetings to discuss personnel matters. The Town regrets that this warning is not made with the full time required under the statute.

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

Selectboard Special Meeting Notes: FY15 Budget Decisions and Police-Fire Options

by cgrotke | Town News

Two sets of budget numbers were prepared at the request of the Brattleboro Selectboard since their last FY15 budget meeting. One involves specific cuts the Selectboard was considering; the other takes a look at a 1% across-the-board cut for all departments.

At Tuesday’s somewhat heated meeting, the board considered and voted on which cuts to include in their revised budget for presentation to town meeting representatives on June 2, ending up with a combination of the two approaches. Members of the public also weighed in, sometimes with great passion. Accusations were thrown, apologies offered, and and ideas were suggested.

By the end, the board had a list of requests for the Interim Town Manager to include in a revised budget that they hope to adopt and have ready for representatives in June.

Brattleboro Committee Vacancies

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards:

Agricultural Advisory Board
Arts Committee
BASIC (Brattleboro Area Skatepark Is Coming)
BCTV (Brattleboro Community Television)
Brattleboro Housing Authority
CPCC (Citizen Police Communications Committee)

Union Hill Closing Thursday

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

NOTICE OF STREET CLOSING

Union Hill will be closed to through traffic on Thursday, May 15, 2014, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. The street closing will allow Utilities Division personnel time to perform water main repair work near the intersection with Williams Street.

Beech Street and Union Hill residents will be able to access their properties from Western Avenue.

Essential Digital Tools for Non Profits: A Workshop

by Brooks Memorial Library | Business

Join Rob Fish, Nonprofit Advisor and Community Organizer for the Vermont Digital Economy Project Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) in a workshop, Essential Digital Tools for Non Profits on Tuesday 13 May at 7 pm at Brooks Library.

This event provides an overview of the project and services offered, as well as introduction to various tools non profits can use to further their missions. Created by the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) in response to the 2011 floods, the Vermont Digital Economy Project’s mission is to construct more resilient communities, by helping Vermont communities, businesses, and nonprofits better use online tools as a way to speed flood recovery, spur economic development and job growth, and improve community resilience to disasters.

Clean Energy Development Fund Public Hearing

by Ezie | Town News

The Clean Energy Development Board will be holding a public hearing to receive comments regarding the $2.6 million that the Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) received (see press release below) for clean energy development activities in or for the benefit of Windham County.  The public is also welcome to provide comment on the deployment of the $2.6 million to be spent state-wide by the CEDF and on the performance of the Clean Energy Development Fund Manager.  Here are the details of the public hearing:

When: Wednesday, May 14 2014 at 5:30 PM

Where: Brattleboro Union High School.  In the “multi-purpose” room

I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Upper Dummerston To Close Again

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Good Afternoon:

We will need to close Upper Dummerston Road for two days: Friday, May 16 and Monday, May 19; the road will be open over the weekend. The closure will be for daytime hours only, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Due to the complex and evolving nature of the project, schedule changes are necessary from time to time. We will continue to keep you updated, and appreciate your patience.

West Brattleboro Bicycle/Pedestrian Scoping Study Presentation

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Good Afternoon,

The West Brattleboro Bicycle/Pedestrian Scoping Study alternatives presentation will take place on Tuesday MAY 13, 2014 at 6PM at the ACADEMY SCHOOL. The meeting location was changed because of a special selectboard budget meeting on the same evening.

Please see the enclosed press release/ flyer for the upcoming meeting. If you have any questions please contact Highway & Utilities Superintendent Hannah O’Connell or Director Stephen Barrett.

Rhonda Taylor, Mother of MacAdam Mason, Issues Statement Upon Passage of H.225 – Taser Bill

by Norsehorse | State News

This week the Vermont House of Representatives voted unanimously to concur with the Senate proposal of Amendment of H.225 – the Taser bill.

Barring any technical problems that might pop up during vetting of the bill by his staff (which is a common disclaimer with any bill that hits his desk), it was reported by his staff that Governor Peter Shumlin intends to sign the bill into law.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting – FY15 Budget and PAYT

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in the Selectboard meeting room at the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into executive session at 5:45pm to discuss personnel and contractual matters, and reconvene the special meeting at 6:15pm.

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

Brattleboro VT 4th Quarter Taxes & Utilities

by Not Signed In | Town News

The fourth installment of the 2013 Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due on May 15, 2014 by 5:00 PM. Payments made after May 15, 2014 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.

The utility billing is also due on May 15, 2014 by 5:00 PM. Payments made after May 15, 2014 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.

The West River Trail Is Open

by Not Signed In | Town News

Friends of the West River Trail has re-routed the section of the trail between the southern trailhead near the Marina Restaurant and the I-91 bridge. The new section of trail passes under the interstate on the hill just below the bridge abutment, offering a great vantage point to watch the bridge construction.

From the southern trailhead, the trail extends for 3.5 miles north to Rice Farm Road in Dummerston and is open to the public for walking, bicycling, fishing, and nature study. Wildflowers are abundant, and now is a great time to enjoy the trail!