April 5 Brattleboro DRB Special Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations.
News & Information
News and information sections, from near to far
Vote Brattleboro as Strongest Town
Brattleboro is facing Dunnellen, New Jersey in the first round bracket of the Strongest Town Contest, with voters from across the continent deciding which will advance to the Elite Eight round of this March Madness-style tournament.
The Strongest Town Contest spotlights and celebrates communities that are continuously becoming more resilient and prosperous through bottom-up action.
Vote for Brattleboro at https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2023/3/20/stc2023-r1-dunellen-brattleboro
Noticed Around Brattleboro – Spring 2023
Time for the regular “add your own” observation column. What’s going on around Brattleboro this spring?
Renaissance Jewelry is having a big sale and seemingly going out of business after quite a while on Main Street.
Rt 30 work is starting up again – some new guardrails installed near the edge of town. The bigger observation is that flaggers are going to become a job of the past, replaced by robotics.
Brattleboro Downtown District Snow Removal
The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect.
Snow and ice will be removed from the streets in the downtown area this evening.
Parked vehicles in the downtown district must be removed by 11:00pm or they will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Brattleboro Board of Listers Meeting
The Brattleboro Board of Listers will meet on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 9:00am in the Assessor’s Office (Suite 101) at the Municipal Center (230 Mian Street).
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – March 21, 2023
The Brattleboro Selectboard will set aside over $2 million of the $2.7 million in ARPA funding for EMS related projects and potential start-up costs, leaving a much smaller amount for the public to discuss how to spend. This comes after promises of community outreach and public input to best determine the ways to spend the funds. Related, the monthly EMS update has been relegated to the Consent Agenda.
The board will also discuss how to spend the $300k in community safety funds. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.
Brattleboro Development Review Board Cancellation
Due to the winter storm, which has caused power outages in the community, the March 15, 2023 Development Review Board meeting is cancelled. It will be re-warned for Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
Brattleboro Winter Storm Update
The winter storm continued overnight with additional snow and downed trees. There is an estimated 9% of Brattleboro without power but surrounding towns have as many as 90% of residents without electricity, as of this briefing. Green Mountain Power has been working hard overnight to clear roads and re-establish service.
Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
1. Minutes – February 16, 2023
2. Public Participation
3. Monthly Report on Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Incidents– For February
4. Monthly Report on Traffic Data Collection – For February
5. Other Business
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – March 14, 2023
The Brattleboro Selectboard will decide on a way to make decisions about EMS services at their next regular meeting, with decisions expected by September.
The board will also hear some ideas on how to spend some of the ARPA funds, endorse a walking and biking action plan, and more. You can bring up other issues not on the agenda during public participation.
Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Informational Forum and District Caucuses
Brattleboro Town Selectboard will hold 2 pre-town meeting information forums.
Wednesday, March 15 at Academy School beginning at 7:00 PM,Representative Town
Meeting articles will be discussed, including the budget.
Wednesday, March 22 at Academy School beginning at 7:00 PM, Representative Town
Meeting Bond Vote articles will be discussed.
Former Brattleboro Town Manager Peter Elwell Joins Groundworks Staff as Interim Deputy Executive Director
Executive Director Josh Davis and the Groundworks Collaborative Board of Directors are pleased to announce that former Brattleboro Town Manager Peter Elwell has joined the Groundworks staff as Interim Deputy Executive Director. Elwell’s appointment is timely as he will assist Davis and the Groundworks team as they continue to navigate a period of significant transition coming out of the pandemic. Additionally, Davis will be taking intermittent leave over the next few months to support his family through a significant health issue.
“Personally, it’s clear that I need to take some time to support my family; and we are grateful to have Peter stepping into active Groundworks staff work during this critically important time for the organization,” said Davis, who noted the substantive upcoming changes to the emergency motel program converging with Groundworks’ continued innovation to address basic needs in the community.
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
1. CONVENE MEETING
2. CONFIRM MEETING OFFICIALLY WARNED
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. To Discuss Contracts and Labor Relations with Employees
4. ADJOURNMENT
Brattleboro Committee Vacancies
The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards:
ADA Committee
Arts Committee
Citizen Police Communications Committee (CPCC)
Design Review Board (Alternate)
Development Review Board (Alternate)
Fence Viewers
Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market for March 4th is Cancelled
Sad to say, but we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow’s farmers market at the Winston Prouty Campus. The forecast for this storm with lots of snow and continuing well into the market day is just about the worst kind of timing!
We had been fortunate enough to avoid this scenario so far, but many of our vendors have already made the decision that they wouldn’t be taking the risk, and we don’t want you to take the risk of going out in that weather either.
Helpful Information for Brattleboro March 7 Town Meeting Day
Below is information that might be helpful to know for March 7th local elections. The Windham Southeast School District Annual Election of School Directors will be held in addition to the Annual Town Meeting Day elections.
The polling place for all three districts in Brattleboro is the American Legion, 32 Linden St., from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm.
Masks are no longer required to enter the American Legion for voting, but they are certainly welcome and will be provided along with hand sanitizer.
Upper Dummerston Tree Removal
PRESS RELEASE
On Thursday, March 2, the Town of Brattleboro Highway Division will be removing 3 hazardous trees on Upper Dummerston Rd, Senator Gannett Drive and the intersection with East Orchard Street. The work is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and continue through approximately 11:00 am. There will be periods of one lane traffic and periods where the road will be completely closed for up to 20 minutes at a time. Motorists should seek alternate routes and expect delays.
Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: March 6, 2023 at 6:00 pm
6:10- 7:10 Bylaw Modernization Grant – Discuss and make decisions on Commissioner-flagged items, especially the following:
• Height
• Minimum lot size
• Side setback
• Winston Prouty Campus zoning districts
Brattleboro Conservation Commission February 28 Agenda
A. Call to Order (5:15)
B. Introductions with new BCC appointees (5:15 – 5:25)
C. Approve Minutes of January 24 (5:25 – 5:30)
D. Public Comments (5:30 – 5:40)
E. Announcements (5:40 – 5:50)
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Town Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 5:00pm in the Community Meeting Room at the Brooks Memorial Library.
The Brattleboro Tree Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 4:15pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street).
