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Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda

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The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street). Prior to the business part of the meeting, at 5:15pm,  the Selectboard will conduct a committee interview with a  candidate for the Development Review Board. The Board will then make appointments to the Development Review Board during the business part of the meeting. Following Committee Appointments, the Selectboard is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss contracts, real estate and the evaluation of a public employee. After exiting the executive session, the Board is expected to immediately adjourn. No action will be taken in executive session.

Brattleboro Transportation Center Top Level Closing For Repairs

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The top level (Level 4) of the Brattleboro Transportation Center will be closed for repairs from Monday, July 17 at 6:00am through Friday, July 28 at approximately 5:00pm. During this project there will be no parking available on Levels 4A and 4B. All other parking spots will be open as marked.

Please have all vehicles removed from Level 4 by 9:30 pm on Sunday, July 16. Any vehicles parked in this area after that will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Brattleboro Storm Update

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As we approach the weekend, the Town of Brattleboro would like to provide several updates regarding the possibility of rain across the next four days.

On July 13, the Town’s Emergency Management Team received an update from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The National Weather Service anticipates possible storms in Brattleboro starting Thursday evening through Friday night and again on Sunday. However, the group indicated the risk of major flooding or significant loss of infrastructure in Brattleboro is low.

Brattleboro Road Status Reports Online

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Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in widespread minor to moderate damage to town roadways. Currently, all roads are passable. In the event of road closures due to future rain, up to date closures can be viewed at https://www.mapsonline.net/brattleborovt/index.html. Crews will be completing assessments, prioritizing, and making repairs in the coming days. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Department of Public Works at 802-254-4255.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – July 11, 2023

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The results of the Brattleboro Selectboard board retreat will be discussed at their next Tuesday meeting. Hint: they have established their five top goals of the year to be good transportation center parking, the town pool, the community safety plan, safety zones, and housing.

Tax rates and utility rates will be set, housing and land use will be discussed, and you can bring up any other items not on the agenda if the Chair allows under Public Participation.

Brattleboro Selectboard Summer Schedule

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In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the July 4, 2023 Selectboard meeting has been cancelled.

Please find the Selectboard summer schedule below:
• July 4-Cancelled
• July 11 – Special Meeting
• July 18 – Cancelled

Brattleboro Paving and Sidewalk Work

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Starting July 5, Brattleboro Public Works will be conducting preliminary work for an anticipated paving project on Flat Street, Frost Street, Elm Street, and Lynde Place.  The work will include sidewalk and ramp repairs, repairs to the drainage and sewer infrastructure, and some curb repairs. There will be periods of alternating one-lane traffic, road closures, and restricted traffic during this project.  Motorists should plan for delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. The preliminary work will conclude near the end of August.  

Brattleboro Independence Day Closures

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In observance of the July 4th holiday, all Town offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. All other violations will be enforced.

Citizens Police Communications Committee Meeting Agenda

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1.) Call to Order and Review Minutes from May 24th 2023 and approve and go over Roberts Rules briefly.
2.)Discuss Complaints and Compliments from May 24th 2023 meeting any additional questions from last months review of Complaints and Compliments to determine final or continued decisions.
3.) Go over any New Complaints and Compliments from BPD.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – EMS and Kitten Update

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The Brattleboro Selectboard approves union and non-union pay raises and contracts for town employees at Tuesday’s meeting, they will talk finances and financial software, and they will approve enterprise fund budgets and a rate decrease for those who use water.

I’ll skip that stuff and give you a kitten update, then join the board for their discussion of EMS after 7 pm.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting June 20, 2023 – Agenda and Notes

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Brattleboro employees will get raises and taxpayers will get a 5% reduction in water bills at the next regular meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard.

Parking and Utility budgets will be approved, the monthly EMS update will be given, and the public’s chance to weigh in at the 2nd meeting in June regarding EMS services will be on the agenda as well.  You might also be able to bring up other items not on the agenda.

Elm Street Traffic Change For Repairs

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On Friday, June 16, the Highway Division will be working on Elm Street near intersection with Canal Street. The work is scheduled between the hours of 11:00am – 2:00pm. During this project, the road will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic. Motorists should seek alternate routes.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Department of Public Works at 802-254-4255 or email Darren Pacheco at dpacheco@brattleboro.org.

Brattleboro Juneteenth Closings

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In observance of Juneteenth, all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Sunday, June 18 and Monday, June 19, 2023. All other violations will be enforced.

Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on Sunday, June 18 and Monday, June 19, 2023.

Brattleboro Traffic Safety Meeting Agenda

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1. Minutes – March 16 and April 20, 2023
2. Public Participation
3. Monthly Report on Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Incidents– For April and May
4. Monthly Report on Traffic Data Collection – For April and May
5. Safety Action Requests
(a) Parking/Crosswalk Concerns near the Harmony Lot – David Erickson
(b) Increase in Traffic on Spruce and Sycamore Streets – Nancy Wohl

Brattleboro Committee and Board Vacancies

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

Agricultural Advisory Board
ADA Advisory Board
Arts Committee
Brattleboro Housing Partnerships Board of Commissioners
Cemetery Committee
Citizen Police Communications Committee

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – June 6, 2023

by cgrotke | Town News

At their first regular June meeting, the Brattleboro Selectboard will hire two outside security firms to patrol parts of downtown.

They will also discuss utility budgets, financial software, traffic safety, and committee vacancies.  You might be able to bring up other items not on the agenda if the Chair allows.