Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from David Danforth’s organization
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Barre Town Selectboard Meeting Minutes
The meeting included reports from the Aldrich Public Library Executive Director on facility improvements, grant funding, and community programming, as well as a departmental report from the Cemetery Sexton regarding lot sales, maintenance activities, and a transition in leadership. The Board ratified the 2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Barre Town EMS. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved various accounts payable warrants, authorized multiple fireworks permits, and approved a catering permit for Mill River Brewing, LLC. Updates were also provided regarding the town audit schedule, culvert replacement status, Fall Fest outcomes, and various infrastructure and equipment developments.
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The commission reviewed operational reports regarding cemetery maintenance, including monument cleaning, foundation work, columbaria project progress, and garage facility updates. Significant discussion took place concerning schematic layout adjustments for Section New-C at Wilson Cemetery and the size requirements for a proposed monument in Maplewood Cemetery. The commission also explored the feasibility of converting the Wilson Cemetery vault into office space, provided updates on the columbaria park foundation, and discussed the establishment of guidelines for the monument cleaning reimbursement program.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Barre Town Selectboard Meeting Minutes
The board received reports from the Barre Area Development Corporation regarding economic development, marketing, and infrastructure projects, and a report from the Public Works department on paving, infrastructure maintenance, and fleet updates. The board approved the unbudgeted purchase of a sophisticated utility line locator, awarded contracts for the East Cobble Hill culvert replacement and the East Barre EMS parking lot paving project, and appointed the Town Manager as the voting delegate for the upcoming annual league meetings. Additionally, the board discussed various municipal updates, including upcoming event announcements, and entered into an executive session to discuss contracts and labor agreements.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Barre Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The commission held a discussion on the zoning bylaw update, focusing on housing-related issues, site plan review, and neighborhood character, while establishing a framework for presenting amendments. Key topics included multifamily housing unit limits, density bonuses for infill development, and the project schedule for upcoming public hearings. Additionally, the commission reviewed a request from the Vermont Land Trust regarding potential land conservation and the associated implications for solar arrays and agricultural land use. They also addressed the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission regional plan, received an update from the Energy Committee regarding window inserts and lighting inventory projects, and discussed potential improvements to meeting structure and productivity.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
