Planning Commision
Aug
21

Planning Commision

MEETING NOTICE

Planning Commission - Village of North Bennington Wednesday April 17, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Depot Office

AGENDA

The primary purpose of the meeting is to address next steps.

7:00 PM Query for Public Comment; revise agenda if needed

7:05 PM Welcome Our Newest Member!

7:10 PM Rules of Procedure

7:15 PM Review and Approve Previous Meeting Notes

7:20 PM Update on Map Development; "Connections and Extensions"

7:25 PM Review Correspondence with BCRC and our second letter sent to Senators concerning S311; A waiting Response to Letter to Regional River Management

7:30 PM Village Emergency Planning: Fire Station; Awaiting Dam Inspector; Potential Planning Commission Letter to VTrans Concerning Dam Maintenance and Emergency Action Plan; Request Haztnat Response Planning of Vermont

7:45 PM Village Plan -Task List Started and Topics for Plan Update; Deep Dive Assignments

8:20 PM Village Center as a State Designation Area-Renewal Required November 2024; Consider Expansion; Consider Implications of Statute Revisions Being Considered

8:30 PM Conclude Meeting

Note: Any public comments identified as the first item of this agenda will be addressed briefly at the beginning of the relevant agenda item.

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Development Review Board
Apr
16

Development Review Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF NORTH BENNINGTON - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 16, 2024,

at 7:00 PM at the Village Depot Meeting Room, North Bennington, VT. A zoom link is

not included for this meeting - so please join us in person in Room 1 of the Depot.

AGENDA

1) Call Meeting to Order.

2) Query for public comment; revise agenda if needed.

3) Review and approve previous minutes from the March 26, 2024, meeting.

4) Applicants request allowed change of use at 5 Main Street located In a VC district.

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5.1 Permitted Uses in the VC District

11. Medical Clinic. Site plan review required.

14. Professional Office. Site plan review required.

3.14 Site Development Plan Application, Review, and Approval

5) Adjournment.

This hearing is warned in accordance with Section 4464 of the Vermont Planning and

Development Act (24 V.S.A. Chapter 117). Please be advised that participation in this

proceeding is a prerequisite for the right to take any subsequent appeal. All Village

Zoning Bylaws may be viewed at www.villagenorthbennington.org.

To be posted and published Tuesday April 2, 2024, by the Zoning Administrator

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Trustees Meeting
Apr
9

Trustees Meeting

The Village of North Bennington

Board of Trustees

April 9, 2024 – 7:00 PM

Announcement: The Trustees for the Village of North Bennington will hold a

regular monthly meeting for business on April 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will

be held at the Depot, Main & Depot St, and virtually via the Zoom platform (in

accordance with H.681 section 6). Participants may use a computer or telephone to

access the meeting with the following information. The agenda follows.

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7:00 PM Acknowledge public attendance and amend agenda if required.

7:05 PM Organization of Trustees for 2024-25 year as voted at Annual Meeting

7:15 PM Adopt Rules of Procedure

7:20 PM Review and Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, March 12, 2024, meeting.

7:25 PM Highway/Facilities Report

 Paving projects for 2023-24 budget year

 White’s Mill Dam repair update – Prospect Street

 Report on Hall Street project meeting

 Appointment as second representative to REMC

7:40 PM Fire Department

 Appoint Fire Chief and two assistants as required under Charter.

 Discuss appointment of EOC Director (Emergency Operations Center) and EMD

(Emergency Management Director) / REMC representative.

8:00 PM Review Monthly Warrant and Approve Payment of Bills

8:15 PM Treasurer’s Report

8:25 PM Development Review Board – upcoming meeting notice; site visit update

8:30 PM Planning Commission

 Request purchase of NFPA 1720 report.

 Report on contacts with Dam Safety staff.

 Discuss fire station grant potential and need for schematic concepts.

8:45 PM Old Business

 Update LEMP and need for annual adoption – perhaps continue this meeting.

 Approve documents for Water Department standby power generator grant.

8:50 PM New Business

 Letter of support for Paran Recreations weed control project.

 Other business brought forward.

9:00 PM Executive Session – legal matter

9:15 PM Adjournment

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Development Review Board
Mar
26

Development Review Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF NORTH BENNINGTON - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024,

at 7:00 PM at the Village Depot Meeting Room, North Bennington, VT. A zoom link is

not included for this meeting - so please join us in person in Room 1 of the Depot.

AGENDA

1) Call Meeting to Order.

2) Query for public comment; revise agenda if needed.

3) Review and approve previous minutes from the February 20, 2024, meeting.

4) Applicants request approval for an extension of permit 23 I 002 NBIB Maple Brook

Farms located at 441 Water Street.

13.3 Zoning Permit Applications and Approvals

ii. The Development Review Board may grant an extension of a zoning permit for a

period of one year from the date of expiration.

5) Adjournment.

This hearing is warned in accordance with Section 4464 of the Vermont Planning and

Development Act (24 V.S.A. Chapter 117). Please be advised that participation in this

proceeding is a prerequisite for the right to take any subsequent appeal. All Village

Zoning Bylaws may be viewed at www.villagenorthbennington.org.

To be posted and published Tuesday 12, 2024, by the Zoning Administrator

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Planning Commision
Mar
20

Planning Commision

MEETING NOTICE

Planning Commission - Village of North Bennington Wednesday March 20, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Depot Office

AGENDA

The primary purpose of the meeting is to address next steps.

7:00PM Query for Public Comment; revise agenda if needed

7:05PM Welcome Our Newest Member!

7:10PM Review and Approve Previous meeting Notes

7:15PM Update on Map Development; “Connections and Extensions”

7:20PM Reivew Correspondence with BCRC, BCRC’s reading od S311, our letter sent to Senators consening S311

7:35PM Review State River Corridor Study to Regional River Management

7:50PM Village EmergencyPlanning - Our Inspection;PotentialPlanning Commission Letter to VTrans Concerning Dam Maintenance and Emergency Action Plan; Request Hazmat ResponsePlanning of Vermont Railroad

8:05PM Village Plan - Task List Started and Topics forPlan Update

8:25PM Village Center as a State Designation Area - Renewal Required November 2024; Consider Expansion

8:30PM Conclude Meeting

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Village Annual Meeting
Mar
19

Village Annual Meeting

WARNING FOR THE ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING

To be held at the Village School Auditorium

The legal voters of the Village of North Bennington, in the Town of

Bennington and the State of Vermont, are hereby notified and warned to

meet at the Village School of North Bennington in said village on Tuesday,

March 19, 2024 at Seven-Thirty in the afternoon to transact the following

business, VIZ:

1) To hear and dispose of the reports of the Village Officers for the year.

2) To see what sum the Village will vote to cover appropriations made at

this meeting and for the current and incidental expenses or authorize

the trustees to borrow the necessary funds for that purpose; authorize

the trustees to spend unanticipated revenue; and also authorize the

trustees to set the tax rate upon completion of the Grand List.

3) To elect a Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, and three

Auditors for the ensuing year; and two trustees for three years.

4) To discuss any other business found proper when met.

Lorine Elwell

Village of North Bennington

January 2024

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Trustees Meeting
Mar
12

Trustees Meeting

The Village of North Bennington

Board of Trustees

March 12, 2024 – 7:00 PM

Announcement: The Trustees for the Village of North Bennington will hold a

regular monthly meeting for business on March 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The meeting

will be held at the Depot, Main & Depot St, and virtually via the Zoom platform (in

accordance with H.681 section 6). Participants may use a computer or telephone to

access the meeting with the following information. The agenda follows.

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7:00 PM Acknowledge public attendance and amend agenda if required.

7:05 PM Review and Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, February 13, 2024, meeting.

7:10 PM Highway/Facilities Report

 Annual VTRANS certifications

 Depot Ceiling repairs

 New Truck – review quotes received.

7:25 PM Green Mountain Hometown Heros - present idea for veteran remembrance banners

7:30 PM Fire Department – new gear request / replacement schedule

7:40 PM Review Monthly Warrant and Approve Payment of Bills

7:45 PM Treasurer’s Report

7:50 PM Development Review Board – upcoming meeting notice

7:55 PM Planning Commission

 Request new member appointment – Hilary Nicole Ivy

 Present research on Paran Dam inspection and maintenance – propose letter to VTrans

8:15 PM Old Business –

 Report on Plans for Annual Meeting – Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Village School

 Review needed REMP appointments for EMD and one other representative

 Update on use of Depot for student art exhibit – John Umphlett

8:30 PM New Business

 Zoom training for LEMP – March 25th 2:00 PM. Open to all interested in emergency

planning.

 Other business brought forward

8:40 PM Executive Session – if needed, otherwise Adjournment

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Development Review Board
Feb
20

Development Review Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF NORTH BENNINGTON - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 20,

2024, at 7:00 PM at the Village Depot Meeting Room, North Bennington, VT. A zoom

link is not included for this meeting - so please join us in person in Room 1 of the Depot.

AGENDA

1) Call Meeting to Order.

2) Query for public comment; revise agenda if needed.

3) Review and approve previous minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting.

4) Appeal dated 1/17/24 against 95 Honeysuckle Ln permits 24VR40-001 & 24VR40-004

issued 1-5-24 due to Use - structures allegedly being used for commercial/retail.

Relief requested by the appellant.

4.1 Permitted Uses in VR Districts

7. Customary home occupations

Site plan review of any customary home occupation by the Development Review

Board is required.

5) Adjournment.

This hearing is warned in accordance with Section 4464 of the Vermont Planning and

Development Act (24 V.S.A. Chapter 117). Please be advised that participation in this

proceeding is a prerequisite for the right to take any subsequent appeal. All Village

Zoning Bylaws may be viewed at www.villagenorthbennington.org.

To be posted and published Tuesday, 6, 2024, by the Zoning Administrator

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Trustees Meeting
Feb
13

Trustees Meeting

The Village of North Bennington

Board of Trustees

February 13, 2024 – 7:00 PM

Announcement: The Trustees for the Village of North Bennington will hold a

regular monthly meeting for business on February 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The meeting

will be held at the Depot, Main & Depot St, and virtually via the Zoom platform (in

accordance with H.681 section 6). Participants may use a computer or telephone to

access the meeting with the following information. The agenda follows.

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7:00 PM Acknowledge public attendance and amend agenda if required.

7:05 PM Review and Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, January 9, 2024, meeting.

7:10 PM Highway/Facilities Report

 Report on receipt of 2024 VTrans Grant in Aid award and BCRC technical assistance

 New annual reporting required for State Complete Streets Compliance program

 Bank Street sidewalk update

7:25 Review Monthly Warrant and Approve Payment of Bills

7:35 PM Treasurer’s Report

7:45 PM Development Review Board – meeting notice

7:50 PM Planning Commission – Draft Bylaw is on the website; starting review of Village Plan

7:55 PM Old Business –

 Report on Plans for Annual Meeting – Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Village School

auditorium

 Review and approve request for membership in VMERS, defined pension plan Group A

with an effective date of 7/1/2024. Full-time employees of the Highway Department and

North Bennington Water Department are eligible to join.

8:10 PM New Business

 Report on introductory meeting of the newly formed REMC held this evening at 6:00 PM

at the Bennington Fire Station.

8:30 PM Executive Session – if needed, otherwise Adjournment

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Planning Commision
Jan
17

Planning Commision

MEETING NOTICE

Planning Commission – Village of North Bennington

Wednesday January 17, 2024

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Depot Office

AGENDA

The primary purpose of the meeting is to address next steps.

7:00 PM Query for Public Comment; revise agenda if needed

7:05 PM Review and Approve Previous Meeting Notes

7:10 PM Review of Draft Regulations from November Meeting (Tiny Homes, Shipping

Containers, Solar Installation Screening per Enhanced Energy Plan)

7:20 PM Review of Flood Hazard and Shoreland Sections with Goal of Simplification

7:30 PM Challenges for Map Development (underlying district boundaries; potential

revisions)

7:40 PM Fee Schedule Overhaul

8:00 PM Next Steps: Two Different Approaches, Proceeding with the Land Use Regulation

Adoption Process or Beginning to Update the Village Plan with the Goal of

Simultaneous Adoption

8:20 PM Attend Upcoming Bennington Town Meetings Concerning Their Town Plan (See

BCRC Letter)

8:30 PM Conclude Meeting

Note: Any public comments identified as the first item of this agenda will be addressed briefly at

the beginning of the relevant agenda item.

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Development Review Board
Jan
16

Development Review Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF NORTH BENNINGTON - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16,

2024, at 7:00 PM at the Village Depot Meeting Room, North Bennington, VT. A zoom

link is not included for this meeting - so please join us in person in Room 1 of the Depot.

AGENDA

1) Call Meeting to Order.

2) Query for public comment; revise agenda if needed.

3) Review and approve previous minutes from the November 14, 2023, meeting.

4) 66 Main Street – VR20 - Application Seeks approval for a Home Occupation.

This review is subject to those provisions in Sections 4.1.7 - 3.13 and 3.14 of the

Village’s Zoning Bylaws.

4.1 Permitted Uses in VR Districts

7. Customary home occupations

Site plan review of any customary home occupation by the Development Review

Board is required.

3.13 Conditional Use Regulations

3.14 Site Development Plan Application, Review, and Approval

5) Adjournment.

This hearing is warned in accordance with Section 4464 of the Vermont Planning and

Development Act (24 V.S.A. Chapter 117). Please be advised that participation in this

proceeding is a prerequisite for the right to take any subsequent appeal. All Village

Zoning Bylaws may be viewed at www.villagenorthbennington.org.

To be posted and published Tuesday, January 2, 2024, by the Zoning Administrator

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Trustees Meeting
Jan
9

Trustees Meeting

The Village of North Bennington

Board of Trustees

January 9, 2024 – 7:00 PM

Announcement: The Trustees for the Village of North Bennington will hold a

regular monthly meeting for business on January 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The meeting

will be held at the Depot, Main & Depot St, and virtually via the Zoom platform (in

accordance with H.681 section 6). Participants may use a computer or telephone to

access the meeting with the following information. The agenda follows.

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7:00 PM Acknowledge public attendance and amend agenda if required.

7:05 PM Review and Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, December 12 2023 meeting.

7:10 PM Highway/Facilities Report

 Review / accept bid for West & Water Street intersection scoping

 Review 2024/25 draft budget line items

 Discuss list of potential projects and costs

 Review budget draft for Parks and Recreation

 Review budget draft for Depot

7:45 PM Fire Department – Review 2024/25 draft budget line items

7:55 PM Review draft budget for allocation to other agencies

 Sage City Symphony report

8:00 PM Review Monthly Warrant and Approve Payment of Bills

8:10 PM Treasurer’s Report

8:20 PM New Business

 Plan for Annual Meeting – time and place

8:30 PM Old Business - if any, to be announced at meeting commencement

8:35 PM Executive Session – Pending employment legal matter.

9:00 PM Adjournment

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Village Trustee Meeting
Dec
12

Village Trustee Meeting

The Village of North Bennington

Board of Trustees

December 12, 2023 – 6:30 PM

Announcement: The Trustees for the Village of North Bennington will hold a

regular monthly meeting for business on December 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM. The

meeting will be held at the Depot, Main & Depot St, and virtually via the Zoom

platform (in accordance with H.681 section 6). Participants may use a computer or

telephone to access the meeting with the following information. The agenda follows.

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6:30 PM Acknowledge public attendance and amend agenda if required.

6:35 PM Presentations from Agencies receiving Village funding:

6:35 PM – Sage City Symphony

6:40 PM - Park McCullough House

6:45 PM – Vermont Arts Exchange

6:50 PM – Paran Recreation

6:55 PM – North Bennington Roundtable

7:00 PM – John G McCullough Free Library

7:05 PM – any other agency attending

7:10 PM Review and Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, November 7 2023 meeting, Monday

November 20, 2023 Special meeting and Tuesday December 5, 2023 Special Meeting

7:15 PM Review Monthly Warrant and Approve Payment of Bills

7:20 PM Highway/Facilities Report

Update on budget line items and potential project costs

Winter readiness update

Update on Vegetation Control project at Prospect and Sage St bridges and 2024 Budget

7:35 PM Fire Department - Update on budget line items

7:50 PM Treasurer’s Report

8:00 PM Planning Commission – potential schedule for Zoning Bylaw public comment meeting

8:05 PM New Business

Citizen Comments – Alisa Del Tufo comments regarding ZA and DRB processes

8:15 PM Old Business Discussion of Ordinance 13 – Discharge of Firearms.

Citizens’ request amending the ordinance to include a prohibition on discharging firearms

anywhere in the Village versus current regulation prohibiting discharge within 500 feet of

a residence.

8:30 PM Follow up on other 2024/2025 budget questions or concerns.

8:45 PM Executive Session – discuss salary and compensation for 2024/25 Budget.

9:00 PM Adjournment

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Special Village Trustee Meeting
Dec
5

Special Village Trustee Meeting

The Village of North Bennington

Board of Trustees

December 5, 2023 – Special Meeting - 7:00 PM

Announcement: The Trustees for the Village of North Bennington will hold a

special meeting on December 5, 2023 at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held virtually

via the Zoom platform (in accordance with H.681 section 6) or in person at the

Depot. Participants may use a computer or telephone to access the meeting with the

following information. The agenda follows.

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7:00 PM Address public attendees. Amend agenda if needed.

7:05 PM – Executive Session requested by Board of Water Commissioners

7:15 PM Highway Department

 Review replacement schedule for equipment. Adjust items / replacement as

necessary.

 Review road and culvert projects and rank them in order of importance.

 Discuss schedule for sidewalk installation or upgrade.

7:45 PM Fire Department

 Review and discuss a replacement schedule for gear and equipment.

 Review and discuss training requirements.

 Discuss potential facilities upgrade or repair needs.

8:15 PM Parks and General Expenses

 Review and discuss any upgrades or repairs to recreation facilities or to parks

 Review and discuss general requirements including Zoning, legal, internet,

communications, depot repair and maintenance.

8:45 PM – Executive Session if needed to discuss salary and wages.

9:00PM Adjournment

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SPEECIAL Village Trustee Meeting
Nov
27

SPEECIAL Village Trustee Meeting

The Village of North Bennington

Board of Trustees

November 27, 2023 – Special Meeting - 6:00 PM

Announcement: The Trustees for the Village of North Bennington will hold a

special meeting on November 27, 2023 at 6:00PM. The meeting will be held virtually

via the Zoom platform (in accordance with H.681 section 6) or in person at the

Depot. Participants may use a computer or telephone to access the meeting with the

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6:00 PM Address public attendees.

6:05 PM Highway Department - Discuss purchase of CAT 306 mini excavator and a

trailer using funds from sale of equipment. The equipment had been purchased through

the surplus program, used for various jobs, and recently auctioned.

6:20 PM Erin McKenny - Bennington College requests use of the Depot Room 2 for

temporary art display by Bennington College students.

6:30 PM Adjournment

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Planning Commission
Nov
15

Planning Commission

MEETING NOTICE

Planning Commission – Village of North Bennington

Wednesday November 15, 2023

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Depot Office

AGENDA

The primary purpose of the meeting is to address next steps.

7:00 PM Query for public comment; revise agenda if needed

7:05 PM Review and approve previous meeting notes; Enter emails into record.

7:10 PM Update on Engineering Firm’s Review of Draft Regulations

7:10 PM Update on Map Development for Sections 8, 11, and 13

7:20 PM Review Trustee Update Meeting

7:25 PM Tiny Homes, Shipping Containers, Solar Installation Screening, Enhanced Energy

Plan

8:00 PM Identification of party responsible for ordinance enforcement

8:10 PM Fee Schedule Overhaul

8:30 PM Conclude Meeting

Note: Any public comments identified as the first item of this agenda will be addressed briefly at

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Development Review Board Meeting
Nov
14

Development Review Board Meeting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF NORTH BENNINGTON - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14

2023, at 7:00 PM at the Village Depot Meeting Room, North Bennington, VT. A zoom

link is not included for this meeting - so please join us in person in Room 1 of the Depot.

AGENDA

1) Call Meeting to Order.

2) Query for public comment; revise agenda if needed.

3) Review and approve previous minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting.

4) 12 Main Street - Application Seeks an extension to a 1-year Change in Use Permit

13.3 Zoning Permit Applications and Approvals

c. Effective Date

ii. The Development Review Board may grant an extension of a zoning

permit for a period of one year from the date of expiration.

6) Adjournment.

This hearing is warned in accordance with Section 4464 of the Vermont Planning and

Development Act (24 V.S.A. Chapter 117). Please be advised that participation in this

proceeding is a prerequisite for the right to take any subsequent appeal. All Village

Zoning Bylaws may be viewed at www.villagenorthbennington.org.

To be posted and published Tuesday, November 1, 2023, by the Zoning Administrator

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Village Trustee Meeting
Nov
7

Village Trustee Meeting

The Village of North Bennington

Board of Trustees

November 7, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Announcement: The Trustees for the Village of North Bennington will hold a

regular monthly meeting for business on November 7, 2023 at 7:00PM. The meeting

will be held at Room 2 of the Depot, Main & Depot St, and virtually via the Zoom

platform (in accordance with H.681 section 6). Participants may use a computer or

telephone to access the meeting with the following information. The agenda follows.

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7:00 PM Acknowledge public attendance and amend agenda if required.

7:05 PM Review and Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, October 10, 2023 meeting and Friday

October 20, 2023 Special meeting.

7:10 PM Review Monthly Warrant and Approve Payment of Bills

7:20 PM Highway/Facilities Report

 Project updates: paving, Hall Street

 report on traffic calming actions with BCRC

 Update on Vegetation Control project at Prospect and Sage St bridges

 Report on sale of surplus equipment and new equipment needs

7:35 PM Fire Department - Update on Fire house chimney - Ray Mullineaux

7:50 PM Treasurer’s Report

8:00 PM Planning Commission – discussion of progress on revised Zoning Bylaw

8:20 PM New Business

 Report on citizen complaints regarding Cannabis growing and use of Water Department

land

 Budget Planning Schedule

8:40 PM Old Business

 Update on records retention project and present Records Retention Policy

 Ordinance 13 – Discharge of Firearms to be discussed at the December meeting

8:50 PM Executive Session

9:00 PM Adjournment

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