The Selectboard reviewed payroll, accounts payable, and the treasurer's report, discussing strategies for managing town funds, including potential shifts from CDs to high-yield money market accounts for better interest earnings. The meeting included a moment of silence in honor of a former selectboard member. Additionally, the Fire Chief presented on the status and future financial sustainability of the ALS paramedic program, outlining the history of the service and the requirements for the 2027 transition.
Aug 13, 2026·
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Town of Brentwood Municipal Budget Committee Site Visit Minutes
The committee conducted a site visit at the Highway Department to review equipment inventory and operational needs. Key topics included the potential purchase of a new tractor with a side cutter and loader bucket, strategies for extending the lifespan of the current fleet, and plans for future vehicle replacements in FY2028. The committee also discussed infrastructure improvements, including a request to insulate the garage in FY2027, an evaluation of heating options for the new shed, and plans to pave Mill Road in FY2027 with partial developer funding.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
Brentwood Selectboard Selectboard Meeting
The meeting included a review and approval of various accounts payable invoices, payroll taxes, and a manifest. The board approved multiple veterans' tax credits, service-connected disability tax credits, an elderly exemption, a blind exemption, and a land use change tax assessment. The board also granted a waiver regarding a septic system design for a residential property, following a discussion on local soil ordinances and groundwater protection. Additionally, the Director of Parks and Recreation submitted a formal resignation.
Jan 13, 2026·Board meeting
Selectboard Minutes
The Selectboard meeting included several key actions and discussions. The Board approved the payroll and A/P manifest, as well as the consent agenda. An abatement request for a property in the River Run Development was approved, involving billing adjustments between the developer and the property owner. The Board approved an expenditure up to $3,601.50 for a replacement revenue-grade meter for the town's solar facility, including a 5-year cellular plan and Powerdash Pro subscription, with a follow-up needed on annual payment options. The Board approved the Budget Committee's recommended 2026 estimated revenue figure of $2,256,030 and the corresponding tax cap amount of $7,516,583. Several warrant articles were reviewed for discussion at a subsequent meeting, including funding for Fire/Rescue Vehicle Replacement, establishing a Fire Prevention/Inspection Revolving Fund, and establishing a new Firefighter/EMT position. Other warrant articles reviewed involved increasing the tax credit for service-connected disability, adding funds to the Master Plan Expendable Trust Fund, and adding significant amounts to various Capital Reserve Funds, including those for Information Systems Hardware, Revaluation, Town Buildings Maintenance, Fire Vehicles, Public Safety Radios, Municipal Building construction/renovation, Highway Vehicles/Equipment, and Town Owned Bridges. The Board also approved encumbering funds for ordered voting equipment, survey costs related to the Stevens property donation, and a survey for the Poor Farm Cemetery. Committee updates included discussions on Data Collection Guidelines for the revaluation, the agreement with the River Run Development regarding Mill Road improvements, and the need for a road paving warrant article. The Board also reviewed the School Budget, signed the assessing contract, and noted discrepancies in the welfare and code enforcement budgets.
