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Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – October 15, 2024

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will decide on a plan for trash, compost, and recycling at their next meeting. Two options will be presented. They will also be discussing a new downtown police station, the quarterly fire department report, human services and more. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room and over Zoom.

The Brattleboro Human Services Review Committee will meet in the Wantastiquet Meeting Room on October 17, 2024 at 5:30pm.

Jessica Sticklor (she/her/hers)

Executive Assistant

Town of Brattleboro

Brattleboro Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Sunday and Monday, October 13 and 14, 2024. All other violations will be enforced.

Brattleboro Paving of Sawdust Alley

by Not Signed In | Town News

Beginning Monday, October 14, DMI Paving (a contractor of the town) will be paving Sawdust Alley, (Holden Street, Baker Street and lower Birge Street.) This work is expected to take most of the week to complete, weather permitting. Crews will be working between 7:00am and 7:00pm.  There will be no on-street parking during this project and motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Human Services Committee will hold a Q and A session on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:30pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street) and over zoom.

The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room and over Zoom.

Brattleboro RTM Human Services Committee Q & A Meeting

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro RTM Human Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 4:30pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (and over Zoom) for their annual Q and A session with potential applicants. Anyone wishing to apply for Human Services funding this year is highly encouraged to attend. You can find the agenda for this meeting (which includes the Zoom link) posted on the Town website, Brattleboro.gov. Please contact Jessica Sticklor at jsticklor@brattleboro.gov if you have any questions.

Community Workshops on Nuclear Waste Management in the U.S.

by jaspergilardi | Town News

Good Energy Collective, the organization I work for, would like to invite Brattleboro residents to a series of paid workshops we’re hosting for residents of the towns neighboring the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant site. The workshops are part of a two-year Department of Energy (DOE) project to define a consent-based siting process for spent nuclear fuel in the U.S.—a process that DOE hopes to use to site one or more interim facilities that will store all of the nation’s commercial spent nuclear fuel until a permanent storage solution becomes available. 

We are looking for 50 interested community members to participate in the workshops, which will be held on:

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – October 2024

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will continue their attempts to legislate downtown safety by discussing and implementing a campaign for “Acceptable Community Conduct” at their first meeting of October 2024. 

They will be discussing swimming pool renovations at Living Memorial Park and how much the project is expected to cost. Staff are suggesting that this project possibly be put off to future budget years.  The Planning Department will also give the board an update out housing permits and projects. You can bring up other items not already on the agenda during public participation.

Noticed Around Brattleboro – Fall 2024

by cgrotke | Town News

Your regular space for things you notice as you walk, bike, skate, or even drive around Brattleboro that are worth noting. Add things in the comments all season long, such as:

The “Marketplace” sign on the River Garden has been taken down.
Construction vehicles are pretty much gone from the Humane Society lot now.  

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (230 Main Street, room 212).

The Brattleboro Tree Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:15pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room (230 Main Street, room 211).

Elliot Street Closure For Sewer Repairs

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Utilities Division will be making an emergency repair to the sewer line on Elliot Street, near #50 Elliot Street on Wednesday, September 25.  Beginning at 7:00, Elliot Street will have ONE-WAY traffic eastbound from Church Place toward Main Street.  Traffic will not be allowed to enter Elliot Street from Main Street.  Parking will be inaccessible in that area. This work is expected to take several hours.  

Turning Point Open House Delayed Due to COVID

by Not Signed In | Town News

Hello from Turning Point of Windham County,

We regret to inform you that we must POSTPONE our Open House and Candlelight Vigil scheduled for this Thursday, September 26th, due to several staff members testing positive for COVID-19. We will send out a new invitation as soon as possible.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Big Sticks and Ass Kicking Approved As Motel Program Winds Up

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard sept 17 2024

A divided Brattleboro Selectboard voted in favor of expanding an ordinance of acceptable behavior that criminalizes aspects of life for those who may be unhoused.  The decision came despite pleas to have professionals review the changes.

The board then added hundreds of thousands of dollars to this year’s budget to fund additional downtown policing. They estimate $200 a year increases for most taxpayers to cover this expense. It was cheered on by a pro-policing faction that wanted big sticks and ass kicking, and criticized by those who were watching all their work for alternative community safety options go down the drain.

Finally, the board praised Turning Point for exceptional work with addiction and recovery, on a budget less than the annual cost of the new police expansion.

Hinesburg Road Closure

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Monday, September 23, the Highway Division will be replacing a failed culvert on Hinesburg Road. The closure will be near the intersection of Hinesburg Road and Nichols Drive.  Residents and Emergency Services will be able to access addresses up to 1250 Hinesburg Rd via Hinesburg Road.  Addresses 1279 Hinesburg Road to the Guilford Town line will need to use the marked detour, via Goodenough Road. Please plan accordingly and avoid the area if possible. 

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – September 17, 2024

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will learn at their next meeting that their downtown safety decisions come with a substantial price tag – the starting cost is close to $800,000 per year for additional downtown policing. 

The board will get an update on programs and news from Turning Point, and would like to again spend from the Community Safety Fund – this time to help pay for an “acceptable community conduct” campaign.  You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.