Newbury public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission will continue formulating language for Phase 2 of the zoning revision, using updated materials from a member. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date. No final decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Continue formulating language for Phase 2 zoning revision
• Review and approve minutes from November 16, 2023
• Finalize updates to zoning language
• Set next meeting date

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss old and new business, including highway/roads/bridges, town buildings and grounds, policies and ordinances, personnel and committee matters, and financial orders. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific actionable items listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 29 and December 13
• Discussion of highway, roads, and bridges
• Discussion of town buildings and grounds
• Review of policies and ordinances
• Review and signing of financial orders

Selectboard

The Selectboard held an executive session to interview candidates for a vacancy on the Recreation Committee. Following the interviews, the Board voted to appoint Rachael Harness to the committee, though the vote was not unanimous.

• Executive session held under 1 V.S.A. 313 (1)(b) for Recreation Committee interview
• Applicants interviewed: Dani Drown and Rachael Harness
• Rachael Harness appointed to Recreation Committee by non-unanimous vote

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard will meet to discuss highway, roads, and bridges, as well as correspondence and old business. They will also consider new business, financial orders, and a potential executive session. A key item is interviewing a Recreation Committee member.

• Discussion of highway, roads, and bridges with L. Welch/Hwy
• Review of minutes from November 29 and December 7
• Interview for Recreation Committee member appointment
• Potential executive session

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet on December 11, 2023, to review minutes, a treasurer's report, and discuss new and old business. New business includes introducing a committee candidate and new signage. Old business covers the current camping policy, boundary for the parking lot, a profile sign for the summit, and clearing invasive honeysuckle. Upcoming volunteer projects include establishing a new Three Ponds Trail head, completing the Wetlands Trail, and clearing saplings and brush.

• Introduce committee candidate Sarah Storer
• New signage: Format Chief Shirly Hook, Abenaki
• Camping policy: Leave No Trace overnight camping permitted (no digging, no wood cutting, no fire)
• Establish new Three Ponds Trail head
• Clear invasive honeysuckle

Selectboard

The Selectboard held an executive session to interview candidates for a Highway Department vacancy. After interviews, the board unanimously voted to offer the position to Lucas Welch.

• Executive session held under 1 V.S.A. 313(1)(a) for personnel interviews
• Interviews conducted with Lucas Welch and Stuart Coburn
• Unanimous vote to offer Highway Department position to Lucas Welch

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee will meet to discuss the upcoming holiday event, ice rink upkeep, basketball, cheerleading, CVNLL, swim lessons, a budget check-in, and board applicants. The agenda includes public comment and other business.

• Holiday Event planning
• Ice Rink upkeep discussion
• Budget Check-in
• Board Applicants review
• Public Comment period

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held a brief executive session after the regular meeting to discuss a possible legal matter related to the Highway Department. The session lasted five minutes, no action was taken, and the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Executive session held under 1 V.S.A. 313 (1) (e) for possible legal reasons related to the Highway Dept
• Highway Foreman B. Beaulieu invited to join the session
• No action taken during executive session

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard will meet to discuss old business including insurance and the Municipal Assistance Program. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific new business or financial items listed.

• Review of insurance matters
• Discussion of Municipal Assistance Program

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior decisions or discussions. No specific actions or topics are scheduled for this meeting.

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. They will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss old and new business, including a new form/fingerprinting policy under ordinances and the Municipal Technical Assistance Program. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of minutes from 11/8 and 11/10
• Discussion of new form/fingerprinting policy
• Discussion of Municipal Technical Assistance Program
• Future item: Tom Kidder/Forest Management Plan

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear updates on volunteer work, and discuss several forest management projects. They will consider estimates for a summit profile sign, clearing young tree stands, and invasive honeysuckle, as well as plans for new trailheads. The committee will also consider a new candidate for the committee.

• Estimate for profile sign for summit
• Estimate for clearing young tree stands on summit
• Estimate for clearing invasive honeysuckle
• Establish new Three Ponds Trail Head
• Committee candidate: Sarah Storer

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held an emergency meeting to approve first and third class restaurant/bar license applications for the Main St. Pub Co. in Wells River, VT. The board voted to approve the applications, with one member unavailable. The meeting lasted five minutes.

• Approved first and third class restaurant/bar license applications for Main St. Pub Co.
• Emergency meeting held at Town Office at 7:30 a.m.
• Vote: motion by J. Parsons, seconded by A. Roystan, approved
• J. McKelvey unavailable

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. Items for discussion include a forest management plan for Tucker Mountain, snow plowing arrangements, a bike path survey, and participation in the Municipal Technical Assistance Program. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tucker Mt Forest Management Plan
• Snow plowing
• Bike path survey
• Municipal Technical Assistance Program
• Correspondence: visit to Topsham/Clerk; Mr. Gawal/OESU

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal from the Fire Department, a gifting policy for Tucker Mountain, a bike path, and the Municipal Technical Assistance Program. The agenda also includes correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce and VTrans regarding I-91 night closures, and a management plan for Tucker Mountain.

• Fire Department proposal
• Tucker Mountain gifting policy and management plan
• Bike path discussion
• Municipal Technical Assistance Program
• VTrans/I-91 night closure correspondence

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet to discuss and plan upcoming volunteer projects, including establishing a new Three Ponds Trail head, continuing work on the Wetlands Trail, and clearing invasive honeysuckle. They will also review a summit sign estimate and decide on a post mounting system.

• Review estimate for summit sign and decide on wood or aluminum post mounting system
• Plan to establish new Three Ponds Trail head
• Continue Wetlands Trail work on Oct. 28, 29 and Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12
• Report on Oct. 14 volunteer day by John N.
• Estimate for clearing young tree stands on the summit and invasive honeysuckle

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the Oct. 17 meeting with TRORC and continue formulating language for Phase 2 revisions. They will also revise the timeline for Phase 2 revisions. The meeting includes approval of minutes from Sept. 21, 2023.

• Discussion of Oct. 17 meeting with TRORC
• Continue formulating language for Phase 2 revision
• Revise time line for Phase 2 revisions

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard met in executive session for personnel and legal reasons, then voted to authorize the chair to write letters regarding legal representation and a possible transfer of the After School Program to the OESU umbrella. No action was taken on the Assistant to the Selectboard position.

• Executive session under V.S.A. 313 (1B) and (1E) for personnel and legal reasons
• Voted to authorize chair to write Mariah Gray/Chris Taylor about attorney contact
• Voted to authorize chair to write OESU Superintendent Randall Gawal about After School Program transfer

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. Items for discussion include correspondence about ATVs, a management plan for Tucker Mountain, and proposed procedure policies on fingerprinting, accessing violation ticket information, and annual driver's license checks. The board will also consider appointing a new member to the Recreation Committee.

• Correspondence from A. Mattoon regarding ATVs
• Tucker Mountain Management Plan discussion
• Procedure policies on fingerprinting and accessing violation ticket information
• Annual driver's license checks if information is received from the state
• New member appointment to the Recreation Committee

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard met in executive session to discuss legal and personnel issues related to the After School Program. They authorized the Treasurer to follow up with an attorney and the Chair to seek legal clarification on employee notice requirements for program termination. The meeting was procedural and focused on internal actions.

• Executive session held under V.S.A. 313 (1) (B) and (E) for legal and personnel reasons
• Authorized Treasurer to follow up with Attorney Gavin Reid regarding M. Gray and C. Taylor
• Authorized Chair to seek clarification from VLCT on employee notice requirements for program termination

Selectboard

The provided agenda text is illegible due to character encoding errors. It contains structural markers for a meeting but no readable names, topics, or decisions.

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will discuss minutes from September 24, review old and new business including trail maintenance, summit clearing, and volunteer projects, and plan future work such as fire ring installation and trailhead establishment.

• Seeking estimates for clearing view on summit
• Planning profile sign for summit
• Upcoming volunteer projects: fire ring installation, clear stone walls, clear view from Sam's Bench, establish new Three Ponds Trail Head
• Old business includes brush hogging, apple tree planting, firepit reconstruction, hay for sale

Development Review Board

The Newbury, VT Development Review Board meeting on October 5, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several recreation items, including the ice rink, department by-laws, a community event, the budget, and various sports programs like soccer, ultimate frisbee, cheerleading, and basketball. Public comment is included, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 6th.

• Ice rink discussion
• NRD by-laws review
• Community event: soccer/ultimate frisbee
• Budget discussion
• Basketball sign-ups and uniforms

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing correspondence. They will also discuss procedure policies related to fingerprinting, accessing information about violation tickets, and annual driver's license checks. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of procedure policies: fingerprinting, accessing info re: violation tickets, annual driver's license checks
• Review of minutes from 9/13, 9/20, and 9/25 meetings
• Correspondence: Chamber newsletter
• Old business: Fire Department (FD)
• Reviewing and signing orders

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held a special meeting to discuss fire department personnel. The board entered executive session and the West Newbury fire chief resigned during the meeting. The board discussed possible interim chiefs and authorized the chair to contact W. Fischer as a potential interim chief for the West Newbury station.

• Executive session held pursuant to V.S.A. (a) (1)
• B. Ilsley resigned as Chief of the West Newbury fire station
• Board authorized Chair to contact W. Fischer as possible interim Chief
• Discussed various needs/repairs at fire stations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and begin drafting language for Phase 2 of the zoning revision, and set a timeline for the process. The meeting also includes a recap of community forums and approval of prior minutes.

• Begin formulating language for Phase 2 Revision
• Set timeline for Phase 2 Revisions
• Community Forums Recap
• Minutes from 8/17/2023

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss routine town business, including highway garage matters, speed concerns, and fire department issues. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items detailed.

• Highway garage discussion
• Speed-related old business
• Fire department old business

Development Review Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The Development Review Board is not deciding or discussing any listed items; residents should review the minutes for any prior actions.

Planning Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The Planning Commission will review minutes only.

• No agenda items listed

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board has no agenda for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Fire Department. They decided to invite all three fire station chiefs to a meeting on September 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Office. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering the executive session and its outcome.

• Executive session held under V.S.A. 313 (a) (1) for personnel reasons
• Meeting with all three fire station chiefs scheduled for September 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• EMD and Wells River fire station chief attended the session

Selectboard

This is the agenda for the Newbury, VT Selectboard meeting on September 13, 2023. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, bills, and reports, but provides no specific details on any particular decisions or discussions. The document contains no substantive agenda items with concrete actions, dollar amounts, or project names.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of bills
• Reports from officers and committees
• Old and new business

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee will meet to discuss updates on soccer and uniform sorting, review the budget, finalize a Halloween event (pumpkin punt, trunk-or-treat), and discuss the ice rink and bylaws.

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and consider potential funding projects. Items include trail status reports, volunteer activities, and security follow-ups. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review Forest Management Plan if available
• High Meadows Trail Status Report
• Potential funding for tree clearing on summit, invasive honeysuckle eradication, and All Persons' Trail Bridge
• Security camera and sign follow-up
• Firepit reconstruction plans

The committee approved the August 28, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the status of the High Meadows Trail, the completion of the Forest Management Plan, and potential new committee members. No votes were taken on the Forest Management Plan or new member appointments.

• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Department Steering Committee

The committee reviewed architect plans for a new building to serve the fire department, EMS, and town organizations. Members discussed a construction timeline for 2024 and the need for a bid process and financing. No formal votes were recorded, but the committee recommended the Select Board proceed with the project.

• Recommended to Select Board to proceed with 2024 building goal
• Agreed that proposed building size, location, and features are sufficient

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is not available; only minutes are provided for review.

The Planning Commission conducted a community forum to gather public input for the second phase of Town Plan revisions. No formal votes were taken; the session consisted of discussions regarding zoning, lot sizes, and housing.

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board has no agenda for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions.

The board held a public hearing to consider Application 2023-27 from Michael Arnold (dba Hatchbox) regarding expanded hours of operation for a food truck business at 10 Main Street North. The provided text is a notice of hearing and does not record a final decision or vote.

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board has no agenda for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions.

The provided minutes consist of numeric codes and symbols and do not contain legible text, names, or recorded actions. No substantive decisions were made.

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss old business including speed concerns, cemetery surveys, and fire department matters, as well as roads and bridges items such as ATV permits and a railroad bridge follow-up. The agenda is largely a list of topics without detailed proposals or decisions, and includes routine items like minutes approval and correspondence.

• Discussion of speed issues
• Cemetery survey follow-up
• ATV permit discussion
• Railroad bridge follow-up
• Correspondence from VLCT Town Fair and H. Symes

The Board approved two right-of-way permits and level funded allocations for town cemeteries. Additionally, the Board appointed a new member to the Fire Department Steering Committee and approved several payment warrants.

• Appointed John Renfrew to the Fire Department Steering Committee
• Approved right-of-way permit for Ricker Excavation for Tucker Mountain summit access
• Approved right-of-way permit for Grady Johnson on Brock Hill Road
• Approved level funded allocations for each cemetery
• Authorized Board Chair to sign documents pending Atty. Barlow's review
• Accepted Listers communication regarding Avaya Inc. property value
• Approved payment warrants totaling $185,454.45
• Approved minutes from August 16 and August 27, 2023

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee is meeting to review minutes, discuss old and new business, and plan upcoming projects. Items include trail status, invasive species funding, a parade float follow-up, and replacing a committee member. The public is invited to attend in person or via Zoom.

• High Meadows Trail status report and seeding project
• Funding for invasive species eradication
• Replacing Erik Caldarone with applicant deadline of 9/8
• Parking lot signage suggestions from Officer Tyler Davidson
• Picnic table confirmation for Mike Kelly family project

The committee approved the July 31, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed modifications to the High Meadows Trail summit plan, including eliminating a proposed parking lot in favor of compacted earth at the fire pit area. No other formal votes on new business were recorded.

• Approved July 31, 2023, meeting minutes
• Proposed eliminating summit parking lot in favor of compacted earth at fire pit area
• Proposed gravel pull-off for accessible parking at the Profile Sign
• Decided to make Mike Kelly family project picnic table wheelchair accessible at one end

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission is meeting to review minutes, recap a Selectboard hearing, plan community forums, discuss overlay language, and organize a booth for the Wells River Fall Festival. The agenda is mostly routine business and planning items.

• Discussion of overlay language
• Community forums planning and outreach
• Wells River Fall Festival booth planning
• Selectboard hearing recap
• Minutes from 7/20/2023

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting. The board discussed potential zoning changes for the Conservation District and a proposed development moratorium in the Wells River village core due to outdated floodplain maps. Members also coordinated publicity for three upcoming public forums in September.

• Approved minutes of the July 20, 2023 meeting

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss old business items including speed, cemeteries/survey, date of birth for tickets, and energy assessment. They will also consider an access permit for roads and bridges, a fire department design for town buildings, and possibly adopt the Town Plan as new business.

• Access permit for roads and bridges
• Fire department design discussion
• Potential adoption of Town Plan
• Energy assessment update
• Cemetery survey discussion

The Selectboard officially adopted the revised Town Plan and approved a contract for road work at Tucker Mountain summit. The board also granted an access permit on Jefferson Hill Road and agreed to repaint pickleball lines at the elementary school courts.

• Adopted the revised Town Plan
• Approved access permit on Jefferson Hill Road for Terrence Tuchon and Denise Fontaine
• Signed contract with Ricker Excavation for Tucker Mountain summit road work
• Approved painting replacement pickleball lines at Newbury Elementary School tennis court
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2023 meeting
• Postponed civil engineer septic design for proposed fire station until town vote to build

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee will meet to discuss several operational items, including a full review of bylaws, soccer coaching assignments, uniform and equipment ordering, and planning for the Halloween Howl event. The agenda also includes a treasurer update and an executive session.

• Full review of Recreation Department bylaws
• Discussion of coaches for soccer
• Inventory and ordering of shirts/uniforms for kids and coaches
• Review of ball and equipment needs
• Planning for Halloween Howl event

The committee identified soccer coaches for several age groups and assigned Josh to order uniforms. Members planned a kickball event for September 17 and scheduled the Halloween Howl and Trunk or Treat for October 22. The board also reviewed new financial procedures for receipts and credit card use.

• Appointed Paul and Erin Pellegrino, Matt Nusbaum, Harrison Renfrew, and Nicki Helen as soccer coaches
• Assigned Josh to order soccer uniforms
• Scheduled Kickball for September 17 at 11:00am
• Scheduled Halloween Howl and Trunk or Treat for October 22 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
• Scheduled pumpkin hunting for October 21

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is holding its regular meeting with a light agenda. They will review minutes from the previous meeting, hear a request from S. Steinle of TRORC regarding a town plan update, and address correspondence about a noise complaint and communications consolidation. Old business includes recycling, speed in West Newbury Village, and WN Cemetery, with no major decisions listed.

• Request for agenda time: S. Steinle/TRORC/Town Plan Update
• Correspondence: A. Morrison/noise; Consolidate Communications
• Old business: recycling; WRVillage/speed; WN Cemetery
• Town buildings: FD design

The Board approved a grant agreement for road maintenance engineering and a liquor permit for the Uncommon Jam music festival. Members also reviewed the Red Flag Policy and approved a letter acknowledging a state mandate for tax reappraisal.

• Authorized Board Chair to sign $20,000 grant agreement for Rogers Hill road maintenance engineering
• Approved liquor permit for Uncommon Jam music festival on August 20
• Approved letter to VT Department of Taxes acknowledging state mandate for reappraisal
• Determined Red Flag Policy does not apply to Newbury and will not be adopted
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2023 meeting
• Approved letter of appreciation for stone arch repairs at Wells River Cemetery
• Agreed to apply for an energy assessment of the Town Office
• Approved payment warrants 08A-23 and 08B-23

Board of Abatement

The Board of Abatement elected its leadership and accepted its Rules of Procedure without changes. The board approved a tax abatement for Gwen LaCount following a fire at her residence.

• Elected Alma Roystan as BOA Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Joe Parsons as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted BOA Rules of Procedure as written
• Approved $50.82 tax abatement for Gwen LaCount (2464 Bowen Rd)

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet on July 31, 2023, after postponing the July 24 meeting. The agenda includes discussion of trail status, event planning, invasive species funding, and forest management plan review.

• High Meadows Trail status report
• Tucker Mountain Day review and planning
• Funding for invasive species eradication
• Sam Gawel Memorial bench installation
• Firepit reconstruction plans

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, correspondence, and old business items. Key discussion topics include the Tucker Mountain contract, a posted Town Plan hearing, Camp Farwell, and recycling/redeemables, plus a possible speed study and fire department design.

• Tucker Mt. contract
• Town Plan Hearing posted
• Camp Farwell
• redeemables/recycling
• FD design

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting for its regular July 26, 2023 session. The agenda includes old business items such as the Tucker Mountain contract, a posted Town Plan hearing, Camp Farwell, and recycling/redeemables, plus a possible speed study under roads and bridges. New business and financial items are listed but not detailed, and the agenda is largely a list of discussion topics rather than final decisions.

• Tucker Mt. contract discussion
• Town Plan Hearing posted
• Possible ATV club email correspondence
• Tucker Mt. mulch hay correspondence
• Speed study under roads and bridges

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission is meeting to discuss density and to schedule community forums. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and other routine business.

• Discussion of density
• Scheduling community forums
• Approval of minutes from 7/6/2023 and 7/13/2023

The Planning Commission approved minutes from July 6 and July 13. Members discussed land use density, conservation district lot sizes, and the impact of state housing statutes. The board scheduled three public forums for September to gather community input.

• Approved minutes of July 6, 2023 meeting
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2023 hearing and meeting
• Scheduled community forum for September 6 at West Newbury Hall
• Scheduled community forum for September 14 in Wells River
• Scheduled community forum for September 16 in Newbury Village

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and correspondence. They will discuss old business such as the Tucker Mountain contract, and new business including overtime for Mary. The agenda is largely a list of topics with few details, so most items are only slated for discussion rather than final decisions.

• Tucker Mountain contract discussion
• Speed study for roads
• Fire department design
• Tucker Mountain management plan
• Overtime for Mary

The Board approved a hearing draft of the revised Town Plan and scheduled a public hearing for August 16, 2023. Other actions included approving road access permits and authorizing a generator maintenance contract.

• Approved hearing draft of revised Town Plan (with correction regarding Conservation Commission land purchase authority)
• Approved access permit for Randy Cassidy on Welch Road
• Approved access permit for Steven Fancher on Upper Rogers Road
• Authorized overtime pay for Town Clerk/Treasurer for hours exceeding 40 per week
• Approved $1,500 annual preventive maintenance agreement with Yankee Generator for five generators
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2023 meeting
• Authorized payment warrants totaling $155,327.94

Board of Civil Authority

The Board of Civil Authority will meet to reorganize, review and adopt rules of procedure for tax assessment, and conduct a biennial checklist review. A public hearing is scheduled for a tax appeal by Peter Koopman regarding property at 42 Main Street, North.

• Board reorganization
• Review, readopt, or revise and adopt Rules of Procedure for Tax Assessment
• Biennial checklist review
• Tax Appeal Hearing: Peter Koopman, 42 Main Street, North

The Board elected a Chair and Vice Chair and readopted its Rules of Procedure. The board initiated a tax appeal process for parcel #617.000, including a site inspection and a report review, though the final decision was made in a closed deliberative session.

• Elected Alma Roystan as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Joe Parsons as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Readopted Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Identified voters for challenge during bi-annual purge
• Formed site inspection committee for parcel #617.000
• Scheduled hearing continuation for August 9, 2023

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review proposed edits to the Town Plan that were discussed at a public hearing, incorporate approved changes into the draft, and then transmit the draft to the Selectboard. The meeting is scheduled immediately after a 6 PM hearing at the Newbury Congregational Church Vestry.

• Review Town Plan edits proposed at public hearing
• Incorporate approved edits into Town Plan draft
• Transmit Town Plan draft to Selectboard

The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to discuss Phase 1 revisions to the Town Plan to meet state mandates and maintain program eligibility. The board agreed to several specific text amendments and deferred complex policy discussions to Phase 2. A revised draft will be sent to the Selectboard for a public hearing within 30 days.

• Agreed to change 'should' to 'shall' for recommendations #9 and #10 in conservation and natural resource areas
• Agreed to delete the sentence 'no taxpayer monies are used' from the Tucker Mountain Town Forest description
• Agreed to correct the name of Veteran's Park to Veterans’ Memorial Park
• Agreed to strike the clause 'but it has not been cost-effective to follow' from Jefferson Hill and Stagecoach Road Forest descriptions
• Agreed to replace specific fire department membership numbers with the phrase 'is volunteer-staffed'
• Agreed to delete the Griswold barn from the public buildings list
• Agreed to change 'meets' to 'supports' in goal #1 for public buildings
• Agreed to update the name of VT State University – Randolph Center Campus

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving correspondence, and discussing old and new business. Key items include reviewing bids for Tucker Mountain, considering ATV permit applications, and discussing fire department design and highway crew personnel.

• Review of Tucker Mt. bids
• ATV permit applications
• Fire department design discussion
• Highway crew personnel discussion
• Correspondence from VTrans and VLCT

The Board approved a contract with Rickers Excavation for the Tucker Mountain summit road. Two ATV permits were approved, while one request was denied. The Board also approved several payment warrants.

• Approved contract with Rickers Excavation for Tucker Mountain summit road
• Approved ATV permits for Jeremy Longto and Dale Williams
• Denied ATV permit request from Dean Humphrey
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2023 regular meeting and executive session
• Approved payment warrants for $8,103.88, $4,995.19, and $14,099.07

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee is meeting to review its bylaws and soccer coaches, and to finalize plans for the Capture the Flag event. The agenda also includes an executive session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2023.

• Review of bylaws
• Review of soccer coaches
• Finalize Capture the Flag event
• Executive session

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission will meet on July 6, 2023, to discuss further edits to the Town Plan with Sydney Steinle, receive a report from Frank on the WRV Trustees meeting and TRORC, and prepare for an upcoming hearing. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from June 15, 2023.

• Review of Town Plan edits with Sydney Steinle
• Report on WRV Trustees meeting and TRORC by Frank
• Preparation for upcoming hearing

The Board approved the June 15, 2023 minutes and reviewed a draft of the amended Town Plan. Members agreed to change 'should' to 'shall' in sections regarding water supply protection and development scale to increase the plan's authority. Several items, including agricultural land conversion and housing laws, were deferred to Phase 2 of the revision process.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Confirmed agriculture as an allowable use in all areas
• Agreed to change 'should' to 'shall' regarding water supply protection and limiting new development scale

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet to discuss bids received for the High Meadows Trail (summit road) project. The committee intends to determine the winning bid during this meeting.

• Review of bids for the High Meadows Trail (summit road) project
• Determination of the winning bid for the High Meadows Trail

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee voted unanimously to recommend Ricker for the High Meadows construction contract. This recommendation is conditional upon the Friends of Tucker Mountain allocating additional funds to cover the bid cost.

• Recommended Ricker for the High Meadows construction contract (Unanimous)

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing correspondence, and discussing old and new business. Key items include an ATV permit application, bids for the Tucker Mountain access road, an update on the fire department design, and appointing an ordinance enforcement officer.

• ATV permit application under roads and bridges
• Bids for Tucker Mountain access road
• Fire department design update
• Appointment of ordinance enforcement officer
• Highway personnel policy review

The Board appointed Chuck Schulze as the Town’s Ordinance Enforcement Officer and approved two solar property value changes on the Grand List. They also approved a liquor license for a July 16 event and voted to hire a surveyor for the new fire station lot.

• Appointed Chuck Schulze as Town Ordinance Enforcement Officer
• Amended Grand List value for Newbury Leighton Solar, LLC from 0 to $352,200
• Amended Grand List value for Newbury Community Solar from 0 to $293,500
• Approved agricultural access permit for Alan Leete on Maple Hill
• Approved liquor license for Three Bears Country Barn to host Vermont Views Winery on July 16
• Voted to hire a surveyor for the new fire station lot
• Approved revised Highway Personnel Policy
• Approved updated policies on fingerprinting

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held an executive session for personnel reasons related to the Highway Department. The board authorized the Highway Foreman to speak with an interested job applicant. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other business discussed.

• Executive session held under VS.A. (a) (1) for personnel reasons
• Highway Foreman authorized to talk with an interested applicant
• Highway Foreman and C. Schulze invited to join session

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing a request from Tom Kidder about bids for the Tucker Mountain access road, and reviewing correspondence. They will discuss an ATV permit application, updates on the fire department design and the Park 'N' Ride, a highway personnel policy, and possibly appoint an ordinance enforcement officer. The agenda is mostly procedural with several action items.

• ATV permit application under roads and bridges
• Tom Kidder requests agenda time for Tucker Mountain access road bids
• Appointment of Ordinance Enforcement Officer
• Highway Personnel Policy review
• Fire department design update and Park 'N' Ride discussion

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will review minutes, discuss the High Meadows Trail bid opening on June 28, and plan upcoming events including Tucker Mountain Day on July 1 and the West Newbury Parade and 5K Tucker Run on August 12. They will also address invasive species eradication funding, a joint celebration with Friends of Tucker, and picnic table and memorial bench installations.

• High Meadows Trail bid opening on June 28
• Tucker Mountain Day planning for July 1
• West Newbury Parade and 5K Tucker Run on August 12
• Funding for invasive species eradication
• Sam Gawel Memorial bench installation

The committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023, meeting. Members discussed preparations for Tucker Mountain Day and the West Newbury Parade, and noted the installation of the Sam Gawel Memorial bench. The Kelly Family Picnic Table project was postponed until next year for material research.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Postponed Kelly Family Picnic Table project until next year
• Installed Sam Gawel Memorial bench on Upper Putnam Trail

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss routine town business, including a truck bid, an ATV permit application, and updates on the fire department design and Park 'N' Ride. They will also consider a highway personnel policy and leave time for a new employee. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Truck bid under old business
• ATV permit application for roads and bridges
• Fire department design update
• Park 'N' Ride update
• Highway personnel policy review

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss several administrative and operational items, including a truck bid under old business, an ATV permit application for roads and bridges, and a highway personnel policy. The agenda also includes updates on fire department design and the Park 'N' Ride, as well as leave time for a new employee. No final decisions are noted; most items are listed for discussion or review.

• Truck bid review
• ATV permit application
• Highway Personnel Policy
• Fire department design update
• Park 'N' Ride discussion

The Selectboard established the town tax rate at .275 and the highway tax rate at .38. The board also approved several contracts for town office heating and road paving.

• Set Town tax rate at .275 and highway tax rate at .38
• Approved $82.23 per ton paving bid from Blaktop, Inc.
• Approved $7,762.25 for Town Office heat pumps and $2,151.50 for Highway Garage heat pumps
• Accepted $1,200 bid from Larry Scott for old highway department pick-up
• Approved letter to owners of unlicensed dogs
• Authorized payment warrants for $11,180.79, $11,105.16, and $22,285.95
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2023 regular meeting
• Authorized garbage disposal and surveillance signage at Park & Ride

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will review a baseball and dance recap, receive a budget update, and discuss a Women’s Club meeting. They will also plan a community-wide capture-the-flag game with food fundraising, monthly pick-up games, a community event, and review bylaws. An executive session is scheduled.

• Budget update
• Community-wide capture-the-flag game with food fundraising
• Monthly pick-up games based on season
• Bylaws review
• Executive session

The board unanimously appointed a new Treasurer. Members discussed recaps for baseball and dance programs, planned a community capture the flag event for August 13, and reviewed soccer clinic proposals.

• Appointed Erin Pellegrino as Treasurer (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss edits to the Town Plan with consultant Sydney Steinle and prepare for a public hearing. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Town Plan edits with Sydney Steinle
• Preparation for upcoming public hearing

The Planning Commission approved the June 8 meeting minutes and discussed revisions to the Town Plan, including updates to community facilities and retail limitations. The board coordinated logistics for a public hearing scheduled for July 13.

• Approved minutes of the June 8, 2023 meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for July 6 at Baldwin Library
• Agreed to provide Zoom capability for future hearings

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss routine town business, including an ATV permit application, a highway personnel policy, and potential raises for ASP personnel. They will also review invoices from the Sheriff's Department and correspondence regarding the town plan and other matters. The agenda is largely procedural with several items for discussion.

• ATV permit application under Roads and Bridges/Highway
• Highway Personnel Policy under Policies and Ordinances
• ASP personnel/raises under Personnel and Committee
• Invoices from Sheriff's Dept. under New Business
• December Selectboard meetings under New Business

Selectboard

This is the unofficial record of a selectboard executive session held after a regular meeting to review a highway employee's annual evaluation. The board voted unanimously to enter the session, discussed the foreman's raise, and approved a $1.43 per-hour pay increase. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on this personnel matter.

• Executive session held under V.S.A. a (1) to review highway employee's annual evaluation
• Board voted unanimously to enter executive session at 9:12 p.m.
• M. Collins and C. Schulze invited to join the session
• Foreman's raise approved: $1.43 increase, motioned by J. McKelvey, seconded by A. Roystan
• Meeting ended at 9:33 p.m.

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss routine town business, including an ATV permit application, a highway personnel policy, and potential raises for ASP personnel. They will also review invoices from the Sheriff's Department and correspondence regarding the town plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or large contracts listed.

• ATV permit application under Roads and Bridges
• Highway Personnel Policy under Policies and Ordinances
• ASP personnel raises and possible assessor sharing
• Invoices from Sheriff's Department
• December Selectboard meetings scheduling

The Board authorized the purchase of a tractor and mower for $150,250 and approved a roadside mowing contract. They also granted two right-of-way permits and approved pay raises and a new hire for the After-School Program. Paving bids for Wallace Hill and Leighton Hill Roads were opened, with a recommendation pending.

• Authorized $150,250 purchase of tractor and mower from United Ag & Turf of New England
• Approved roadside mowing contract with Murdo Limlaw
• Approved access permit for Corey Hale on Corey Hill Road
• Approved right-of-way permit for Bainbridge property on Wallace Hill Road
• Approved pay raises for several After-School Program employees
• Hired Abigail Emerson for the After-School Program
• Approved written response to Orange County Sheriff’s Department regarding unrequested invoices
• Approved written response to a resident regarding the Town Constable

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee is meeting to review minutes, discuss contractor visits, plan Tucker Mountain Day and the West Newbury Parade/5K run on 8/12, and address forest management plan deadlines. Old business includes invasive species funding and the forest management plan due 6/23, while new business covers east entrance gravel, road maintenance, and a joint celebration. The committee will also consider a picnic table offer and a memorial bench installation.

• Forest Management Plan due 6/23
• Funding for invasive species eradication
• East entrance gravel and grading, Tucker Mtn. Road maintenance
• West Newbury Parade and 5K Tucker Run on 8/12
• Picnic table offer on summit from Mike Kelly and Family; Sam Gawel Memorial bench installation

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission is holding an emergency meeting to discuss proposed edits to the Town Plan, submitted by Sydney Steindle on June 2. The agenda also includes a report from Frank on the TRORC (Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission). The meeting is open to visitors and will address any changes to the agenda.

• Review of Town Plan edits proposed by Sydney Steindle (June 2)
• TRORC report from Frank
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2023

The Planning Commission reviewed and refined edits for a first-phase Town Plan revision to meet state compliance. The board authorized the Two Rivers O'auquechee Regional Commission to amend the draft based on these discussions. A public hearing on the draft is scheduled for July 13.

• Approved minutes of the May 18, 2023 meeting
• Authorized Sydney Steinle to amend the Town Plan draft as discussed
• Agreed to incorporate language requiring state, county, or hardware-secure facilities to be sited on or accessed from paved state highways and abut a growth center
• Agreed that the policy prohibiting 'undue burden on municipal facilities' should apply to all areas in town
• Agreed that Industrial District expansion should be sited along paved state highways

Selectboard

The Selectboard approved a one-day liquor permit for a craft beer event and authorized several payment warrants. The board also discussed the design of the new fire station and an ongoing court case regarding a juvenile treatment center.

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2023
• Approved liquor permit for The Three Bears Country Barn for June 3 event
• Approved payment warrants 05B-23 and 05C-23

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss several ongoing items, including the VPI oral arguments from May 23, a solar array project, and the fire department design. They will also review a highway personnel policy and handle routine business such as approving minutes and signing orders.

• Discussion of VPI oral arguments from May 23
• Solar array project update
• Fire department design review
• Highway personnel policy review
• Public comment from Chris Spear

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board has no agenda for this meeting. Residents should review the minutes for any prior actions.

The Development Review Board held a hearing regarding Application 2023-09 for a 30 ft. by 38 ft. pole barn at 1177 Peach Brook Road. The board closed the hearing and entered private deliberation; no final decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Closed hearing on Application 2023-09 for conditional use approval of a pole barn

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The committee will review minutes from May 8, discuss the Friends of Tucker-Susan group, and follow up on recent community service day and a site visit. New business includes planning for the West Newbury Parade, a 5K run on August 12, and potential summer volunteer dates. Other business covers funding for invasive species eradication.

• Review of Oxbow Community Service Day on May 19
• Larry Godfrey visit on May 23 at 10:00 AM for West Parking plans
• Planning for Tucker Mountain Day and West Newbury Parade and 5K Run on August 12
• Possible summer volunteer dates listed from May 27 to August 27
• Funding for invasive eradication discussed under other business

The committee approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed completed trail work from the Oxbow Community Service Day and discussed planning for Tucker Mountain Day and the August 12 Newbury Parade and 5K Tucker Run.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a consultation on the Town Plan with Sydney Steinle and discuss dissemination of a town-wide survey. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a report from the TROORC representative.

• Consultation on Town Plan with Sydney Steinle
• Dissemination of Town Wide Survey
• Minutes from 4/20/2023
• TROORC Report from Frank

The Planning Commission decided to seek a Determination of Energy Compliance and regional approval for the Town Plan. The Board agreed to meet twice monthly to address revisions before the current plan expires in August.

• Approved minutes of the April 20, 2023 meeting
• Agreed by consensus to request a Determination of Energy Compliance
• Agreed by consensus to request regional approval of the Town Plan
• Declined to include a health chapter in the plan at this time
• Agreed to meet twice monthly for plan revisions
• Approved adding a thank-you comment to the survey news advisory
• Set June 5 as the roll-out date for survey results

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard met in executive session to discuss personnel matters related to Town Office staff. They also discussed the Highway Personnel Policy, specifically clarifying how "carried over" leave time is handled when someone leaves the Highway Department. No decisions were made during this session.

• Executive session held for personnel reasons under V.S.A. 313 a 1
• M. Collins to continue discussions with possible Town Clerk assistants
• Highway Personnel Policy discussed regarding carried-over leave time
• No decisions made at this time

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss old business including Blue Mountain baseball, town buildings and grounds (fire department design), and a highway personnel policy. The agenda is largely procedural with several items listed for discussion but no specific decisions or dollar amounts provided.

• Blue Mt baseball (old business)
• Fire department design (town buildings and grounds)
• Highway personnel policy (policies and ordinances)

The Selectboard approved design work for a new fire station and authorized the transfer of Wells River Cemetery assets. The Board also approved a contract with Green Valley Excavation and granted a Grand List extension for the Listers.

• Approved design work by architect Tim Ouellette for the new fire station
• Authorized Board Chair to sign Wells River Cemetery Association asset transfer agreement and send articles of dissolution to Secretary of State
• Approved reimbursement of this season’s Little League fees to Wells River families
• Approved contract for services with Green Valley Excavation
• Approved right of way permit for Mark Martel on Chalmers Hill Road to cut trees
• Granted Listers’ request for a Grand List extension
• Approved minutes of the May 10, 2023 meeting

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is holding its regular meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. Old business includes a discussion of Blue Mountain baseball, town buildings and grounds covers fire department design, and policies include a highway personnel policy. No major decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Blue Mt baseball under old business
• Fire department design under town buildings and grounds
• Highway personnel policy under policies and ordinances

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items including the coach hiring process for each sport, a semi-formal dance held on May 6, a revisit of bylaws, board vacancies, and uniforms with names. The agenda also includes an executive session.

• Coach hiring process for each sport
• Semi-formal dance held on May 6
• Bylaw revisit
• Board vacancies
• Uniforms with names

The committee coordinated logistics for a June 3rd semi-formal dance and discussed methods for recruiting sports coaches. Members also noted that Tim Ross will step down from the board in June.

• Scheduled 5/6 semi-formal dance for June 3rd from 6:00-8:00
• Determined soccer and basketball coach recruitment will occur via Facebook and email
• Scheduled bylaw review for the July meeting
• Noted Tim Ross will step down in June and transfer financial records to the committee

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, correspondence, and old business. Key discussion items include funding for Blue Mountain baseball, fire department design, a highway personnel policy, and appointments to the Recreation Committee and an assistant to the Selectboard.

• Discussion of funding for Blue Mt baseball
• Fire department design review
• Highway personnel policy review
• Reappointments to Recreation Committee
• Appointing assistant to the Selectboard

The Selectboard appointed Chuck Schulze as Administrative Assistant and reappointed two members to the Recreation Committee. The Board approved a liquor permit for the Uncommon Jam music festival and a legal response regarding a proposed juvenile treatment center. A request for Little League fee reimbursements for Wells River families was tabled.

• Approved minutes from April 26 and May 7, 2023
• Reappointed Cheryl Hanley and Danielle Drown to 3-year terms on the Recreation Committee
• Appointed Chuck Schulze as Board Administrative Assistant
• Approved liquor permit for 'Uncommon Jam' music festival on August 20, 2023
• Approved Atty. Jim Barlow's draft response to an amicus brief regarding a proposed juvenile treatment center
• Tabled Little League fee reimbursement request for Wells River families
• Approved payment warrants including School payments of $610,343.38 and $665,453.46

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will discuss trail scouting, outhouse updates, and preparations for upcoming community events including Oxbow High School Service Day and the Tucker Mountain Day. The meeting also covers old business like the Cohase Chamber pre-hike and new business such as the West Newbury Parade and 5K run.

• Review of Friends of Tucker StoryWalk project
• Wetlands Trail scouting and construction updates
• Outhouse update
• Oxbow Community Service Day on 5/19 with trail maintenance projects
• West Newbury Parade and Tucker Mountain 5K run on 8/12

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee approved the April 24 meeting minutes and reviewed the treasurer's report showing a $24,730 fund balance. They discussed updates on the StoryWalk installation, historical Quest stops, and a wetland trail scouting hike. Plans were made for Oxbow Community Service Day on May 19 and the West Newbury Parade and 5K Tucker Run on August 12. No formal votes were taken on substantive decisions beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved minutes of April 24, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted $1,930 in contracted services expenses and $293.57 in administrative supplies
• Discussed StoryWalk installation with NES Woodworking group (date not set)
• Planned Oxbow Community Service Day activities for May 19
• Scheduled West Newbury Parade and 5K Tucker Run for August 12 with pollinator theme
• Decided American Chestnut planting is not appropriate for Tucker Mountain
• Noted potential trail rerouting near middle pond due to flooding

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held an emergency meeting to discuss a letter from Senator Jane Kitchel to Governor Scott requesting reconsideration of the proposed site in Newbury for the Juvenile Treatment Facility. The board expressed appreciation for the letter and unanimously approved a press release to be sent out the following day.

• Letter from Senator Jane Kitchel to Governor Scott regarding Juvenile Treatment Facility site
• Unanimous approval of a press release on the facility site

Development Review Board

The Newbury Development Review Board meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Development Review Board held a public hearing on May 4, 2023 for Application 2023-06 by George and Janet Kelletts to operate a wholesale salvage automobile business at 400 Industrial Park Drive. The hearing included applicant presentations, public comments, and board questions. The board closed the hearing at 5:45 pm and moved into private deliberation; no vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Hearing held for Application 2023-06 (wholesale salvage auto business at 400 Industrial Park Drive)
• No vote or decision taken; board moved to private deliberation

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes old business about Blue Mountain baseball, a highway personnel policy under policies and ordinances, and reappointments to committees and boards. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Minutes from 4/19 and 4/20 meetings
• Old business: Blue Mt. baseball
• Highway Personnel Policy discussion
• Reappointments to committees and boards

Planning Commission

The provided agenda text for the Newbury, VT Planning Commission meeting on 2023-04-20 is unreadable, consisting of placeholder characters and numbers. No actual agenda items can be identified. This appears to be a procedural or data error, and no decisions or discussions can be reported.

The board approved the March 30, 2023, meeting minutes and discussed strategies to disseminate community survey results. Members reviewed survey priorities and discussed potential updates to the Town Plan regarding zoning, conservation, and housing.

• Approved minutes of the March 30, 2023 meeting

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held an early meeting to conduct interviews for a Highway Department vacancy and a possible Assistant to the Selectboard Chair. They went into executive session and offered Nathan Blake a Highway Department position, conditional on obtaining a CDL and passing a drug/alcohol screening. No action was taken on the assistant position.

• Offered Nathan Blake a Highway Department position with conditions: CDL and drug/alcohol screening
• Interviewed J. O’Meara and C. Schulze for Assistant to the Selectboard Chair
• Executive sessions held per V.S.A. a (1)

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held an executive session to discuss annual evaluations for Highway Department personnel, inviting the Highway Foreman and Assistant to join. After the session, the board set raises, and the Foreman will review the evaluations with highway employees. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other agenda items.

• Executive session for personnel reasons related to Highway Department annual evaluations
• Highway Foreman and Assistant invited to join the session
• Selectboard set raises following the session
• Foreman to review evaluations with Highway employees
• Meeting ended at 8:40 p.m.

Selectboard

The Selectboard approved an access permit for Halls Pond Road and the minutes from previous meetings. The board tabled the final review of the Highway Personnel Policy and discussed potential Little League fee reimbursements for Wells River families.

• Approved minutes of March 29, 2023 regular meeting and executive session
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2023 regular meeting and executive session
• Approved access permit on Halls Pond Road pending insurance certificate
• Tabled final review of Highway Personnel Policy

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard will review minutes, correspondence, and old business, including a contract with Chris Bruce. They will discuss ATV permit applications, a fire department bid, a draft Wells River cemetery deed, and a highway personnel policy. New business includes LEMP and a planning grant, and they may enter executive session to discuss a legal/Sheriff contract.

• ATV permit applications
• Fire department bid
• Draft Wells River cemetery deed
• Highway Personnel Policy
• Legal/Sheriff contract (executive session)

The Board approved several service contracts, including cemetery maintenance and animal pound services. It also authorized a grant for updating the Town Plan and voted to participate in the state opioid settlement disbursements.

• Approved one-year contract with Chris Bruce for Wells River Cemetery mowing
• Renewed ATV agricultural permit for Steve Cole
• Approved updated Local Emergency Management Plan
• Approved Municipal Planning Grant for up to $14,594 to update Town Plan
• Voted to participate in Vermont opioid settlement disbursements
• Hired Brenda Highland for land record digitization (up to 15 hours at $25/hr)
• Renewed contract with Newbury Veterinary Clinic for small animal pound services ($1,500/year)
• Approved payment warrants totaling $187,652.79

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held executive sessions to interview Highway Department candidates and discuss a possible Sheriff contract. They authorized the Highway Foreman to offer a position to Michael Hackett and will continue Sheriff contract talks next meeting. No formal action was taken during the interviews.

• Authorized Highway Foreman to offer M. Hackett a Highway Dept. position
• Will continue discussion of possible Sheriff contract next meeting
• Will conduct interviews for Administrative Assistant to Selectboard
• Requested N. Blake to meet with Board again

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee will meet to receive an update on the Wells River Action Program, recap the Easter Egg Hunt, and discuss Little League schedules and Opening Day. Other items include ice rink takedown, an equipment swap, common area cleanup, and a potential shift of future meetings to Wednesdays.

• Wells River Action Program update
• Easter Egg Hunt recap
• Little League Opening Day and schedule updates
• Ice rink takedown
• Equipment swap

The committee reviewed updates for the Wells River Action Program and Little League schedules. Members discussed the upcoming Common clean up on April 15th and noted a conflict with the Woman's Club regarding the Girls Softball Field.

• Scheduled Common clean up for Saturday, April 15th
• Set Little League Opening Day for April 29th at T/C Fields
• Determined Little League game days by age group

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held a special meeting to discuss legal matters related to VPI and an appeal to the Supreme Court. They entered executive session and then voted to authorize Town Attorney Jim Barlow to request permission to file a reply brief to Vermont Legal Aid's amicus brief.

• Executive session for legal purposes related to VPI and Supreme Court appeal
• Unanimous vote to authorize Atty. Barlow to request filing a reply brief to Vermont Legal Aid's amicus

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the High Meadows Trail project, a memorial gift policy, and the renewal of the TMTFMC Management Plan. They will also consider proposals from the Friends of Tucker and plan for Tucker Mountain Day on July 1, 2023.

• Approve NPS/Peter Jensen proposal for trail consultants
• Continue review of TMTFMC Management Plan renewal
• Update on High Meadows Trail project
• Memorial gift policy discussion
• Tucker Mountain Day planning for July 1, 2023

The committee approved an amended Forest Management Plan and a Memorial Policy, both of which will be sent to the selectboard for final approval. The committee also authorized the rental of a porta potty for Tucker Mountain Day. No bids have been received yet for the High Meadows Trail Project.

• Approved minutes of 4/3/23 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Policy as presented (unanimous)
• Approved amended Forest Management Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Approved rental of porta potty from Wind River Environmental for July and August at $178 per month (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a town-wide survey, review and edit the Town Plan, and consult with TRORC representative Sydney Steinle. They will also hear a TRORC report from Frank and approve minutes from the February 16 meeting.

• Discussion of Town Wide Survey
• Town Plan reviews and edits
• Consultation with Sydney Steinle, TRORC
• TRORC report from Frank
• Minutes from 2/16/2023

The Planning Commission discussed updates to the Newbury Town Plan, focusing on tightening language to protect against state land-use challenges and improving the housing and economic development sections. The board reviewed preliminary resident survey results and the scope of a Municipal Planning Grant.

• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2023 meeting

Selectboard

The Selectboard approved a vehicle purchase agreement with Claremont Ford and authorized pay increases for the Zoning Administrator and minutes taker. The Board also agreed to a joint paving bid partnership with Wells River Village and approved several financial reports and payment warrants.

• Approved motor vehicle purchase agreement with Claremont Ford for $48,679
• Approved plan to partner with Wells River Village on paving project bids
• Approved $2.00/hour pay increase for Zoning Administrator
• Approved pay increase for minutes taker to $80 per meeting
• Increased municipal employee mileage reimbursement to $.55/mile
• Approved annual Certificate of Compliance with Town Road and Bridge Standards
• Approved annual financial report for submission to VTrans
• Tabled decision on Orange County Sheriff patrol contract

Selectboard

This is a brief, procedural agenda item. The Newbury Selectboard held an executive session to discuss a communication from the Town Attorney, then authorized the Chair to instruct the attorney to proceed with filing a brief. The meeting was short and involved only two board members, with one absent.

• Executive session held under V.S.A. (1) (f) regarding Town Attorney communication
• Board authorized Chair to notify attorney to proceed with filing the Brief

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet to continue reviewing the renewal of the TMTFMC Management Plan, discuss a memorial gift policy, and receive updates on the High Meadows Trail project. The committee will also plan for Tucker Mountain Day on July 1, 2023, and consider combining it with a StoryWalk ribbon cutting. Other items include trail maintenance, wetland trail construction, and a potential community service project for spring work.

• Continue review of TMTFMC Management Plan renewal
• Update on High Meadows Trail project
• Tucker Mountain Day on July 1, 2023, possibly combined with StoryWalk ribbon cutting
• Potential community service project for spring trail maintenance and wetland trail construction
• Discussion of moving future meetings to 2nd and 4th Mondays

The committee approved the minutes from the March 6 meeting and agreed to change its meeting schedule. Members discussed updates on the All Persons Trail design proposal and the High Meadows Trail bidding process. The TMTFMC Management Plan renewal remains under review for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of 3/6/23 meeting
• Changed meeting schedule from 1st and 3rd Mondays to 2nd and 4th Mondays
• Postponed memorial gift policy until next meeting

Selectboard

The Selectboard met to interview a highway department applicant but lacked a quorum, so no formal executive session or decision occurred. Later, the board held an executive session on personnel matters related to the Recreation Committee and Highway Department, with no action taken.

• Interviewed R. Schaed for Hwy Department position
• No quorum prevented executive session for interview
• Executive session held for personnel reasons (Recreation Committee, Highway Department)
• No decisions or actions taken at meeting

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is holding its regular meeting with a largely open agenda. Items include old business, roads and bridges, a possible fire department bid, and a property discussion. The board will also review orders and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Orange County Sheriff to address the board
• Fire department bid under town buildings and grounds
• M. Griswold property discussion
• Executive session on personnel for municipal officers, selectboard, and highway

The Selectboard appointed new fire chiefs for Newbury Village, West Newbury, and Wells River. The board also authorized a $2,500 zoning fine and approved several business license renewals.

• Appointed John Renfrew, Ben Ilsley, and Jeff Morin as Fire Chiefs
• Authorized $2,500 fine for zoning violation in South Newbury
• Approved liquor and tobacco license renewals for Newbury Village Store and Global Montello Group
• Approved liquor license renewal for Three Bears Store
• Authorized Highway Foreman to reserve a truck at Claremont Ford
• Approved access permit on Belmont property on Chalmers Hill Road
• Authorized closure of Wallace Hill Road to through traffic as necessary
• Tabled request for Selectboard to allow amicus brief filing regarding VPI appeal

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss the Easter Egg Hunt and Opening Day for Little League Softball/Baseball, including coaches and numbers. The agenda also includes an executive session, citizen concerns, and incident reports. The meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2023, at 6pm at the Newbury Town Offices.

• Easter Egg Hunt planning
• Opening Day for Little League Softball/Baseball, including coaches and numbers
• Executive session
• Citizen concerns
• Incident reports

The committee reviewed a $2,000 funding request from the Wells River Action Program for playground installation, which requires Selectboard approval. The board also coordinated staffing for Opening Day and organized coaches and uniforms for youth baseball and softball.

• Tabled $2,000 playground funding request pending Selectboard approval
• Scheduled Easter Egg Hunt for April 8th at the Common
• Scheduled Opening Day for April 29th
• Approved purchase of a new pitching machine
• Approved purchase of a new lining machine
• Approved ordering uniforms for T-Ball, Machine Pitch, Minors Baseball, Minors Softball, Majors Softball, and Coaches

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is holding its regular meeting with a focus on reorganization, reviewing bid proposals, and following up on old business such as a support letter for the Upper Valley Land Trust and the Sheriff's office. The agenda is largely procedural, with several open items for discussion and potential action.

• Reorganization of the Selectboard
• Bid proposals from T. Kidder
• Support letter for Upper Valley Land Trust
• Follow-up on Sheriff's office
• Fire department bid for town buildings

The Board conducted its annual post-Town Meeting reorganization, including the re-appointment of the Chair and the appointment of various town officers. The Board also approved a bid invitation for a new road to the summit of Tucker Mountain and adopted a resource use policy for the area.

• Re-appointed Alma Roystan as Chair and Clerk of the Board
• Approved bid invitation for new road to Tucker Mountain summit (unanimous)
• Adopted the Tucker Mountain Resource Use Policy
• Authorized Board Chair to write letter of support for Huntington farm conservation easement
• Approved 'Authorized Persons Only' and 'No Public Bathrooms' signs for Town Office and Garage
• Authorized Joseph Parsons to sign Northeast Kingdom Recycling Facilities certification application
• Adopted the Rules of Procedure for Newbury
• Tabled appointments of Fire Chiefs

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard met on March 8, 2023, and held two executive sessions for personnel reasons related to municipal officers and the Highway Department. No formal action was taken in either session. The Highway Foreman and Treasurer/Clerk were invited to join, and they will keep the Board advised on the matters discussed.

• Executive session on personnel (Municipal Officers/Selectboard) from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
• Executive session on personnel (Highway Dept. and Municipal Officers) from after regular meeting to 8:55 p.m.
• Highway Foreman B. Beaulieu and Treasurer/Clerk M. Collins joined the second session
• No action taken in either executive session

Town Meeting

This is the official ballot for Newbury's 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Voters will elect town officers and decide on several articles, including raising $640,350 for general expenses and $829,000 for highways, as well as tax collection schedules and a $6,000 appropriation for the Orange East Senior Center.

• Article 4: Raise $640,350 for general town expenses
• Article 5: Raise $829,000 for highway purposes
• Article 6: Appropriate $6,000 to Orange East Senior Center
• Article 7: Transfer $100,000 from an unspecified fund
• Elections for Moderator, Selectboard, Town Clerk, Lister, and Auditor

Town Meeting

Voters will meet to elect several town officers and vote on various tax authorizations. The agenda includes decisions on municipal, education, highway, and senior center funding.

• Election of Moderator, Selectperson, Town Clerk, Listers, and Auditors
• Authorization of $640,350 for general town expenses
• Authorization of $829,000 for highway purposes
• Appropriation of $6,000.00 to support the Orange East Senior Center
• Transfer of $100,000 from school tax account to highway equipment reserve fund

Town Meeting

Newbury's annual Town Meeting ballot asks voters to approve tax collection schedules, raise $640,350 for general expenses and $829,000 for highways, transfer $100,000 for highway equipment, and appropriate $6,000 to the Orange East Senior Center. Voters also elect town officers and weigh a non-binding statement opposing a proposed juvenile detention facility at 487 Stevens Place.

• Article 4: raise $640,350 for general town expenses
• Article 5: raise $829,000 for highway purposes
• Article 7: transfer $100,000 from school tax account to highway equipment reserve fund
• Article 8: statement opposing juvenile detention facility at 487 Stevens Place
• Article 2: property tax due Aug 10, 2023, 8% penalty and 1% monthly interest

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The committee will review minutes from the February 20 meeting and receive an update on Friends of Tucker. Discussion includes the High Meadows Trail project, the management plan renewal, and spring trail maintenance tasks.

• Review of High Meadows Trail project
• TMTFMC Management Plan renewal review
• Spring Trail Maintenance including wetlands trail construction and water-bars
• Tucker Mountain Road limb clearing
• Friends of Tucker input regarding August 12 Tucker 5K Run

The committee approved a request from the Newbury Historical Society for a Quest project. Members also discussed the bidding process for the High Meadows trail construction and reviewed updates to the town forest management plan.

• Approved minutes of 2/20/22 meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Newbury Historical Society request for Quest project (unanimous)

Town Meeting

The Selectboard is holding a special informational meeting to discuss articles on the Town Meeting Warning. Voting will be conducted via Australian balloting rather than an in-person meeting on March 7, 2023.

• Discussion of Town Meeting Warning articles
• Transition to Australian balloting for voting

Selectboard

This meeting has no agenda available. The Selectboard is not deciding or discussing any listed items; residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Selectboard held a special information meeting to discuss articles for the March 7 Town Meeting. No votes were taken as all matters are scheduled for Australian ballot. The session included public discussion on taxes, a proposed juvenile detention facility, and fire station plans.

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard held an executive session for personnel reasons, inviting the Highway Foreman to join. They voted to invite a highway applicant to an interview on March 15, 2023, and an applicant for a possible Selectboard position to the March 8, 2023 meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other public business discussed.

• Executive session held for personnel reasons
• Highway applicant invited to interview on March 15, 2023
• Applicant for possible Selectboard position invited to March 8, 2023 meeting

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a use policy for Tucker Mountain, an ATV application, and a letter of support for the Upper Valley Land Trust regarding Huntington Farm. They will also consider adopting a Hazard Mitigation Plan and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Tucker Mountain use policy discussion
• ATV application under roads and bridges
• Letter of support for Upper Valley Land Trust/Huntington Farm
• Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Executive session on personnel/possible administrative assistant

The Selectboard held an executive session for personnel reasons. The board voted to schedule interviews for a highway applicant and a potential Selectboard member.

• Approved invitation of highway applicant to interview on March 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved invitation of Selectboard position applicant to March 8, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss routine operational items including a material donation for a field, sign-ups, night skate, the 2022 financial report, shoveling schedule, spring uniforms, and a dance recap. No major policy decisions or large contracts are on the agenda.

• Material donation for a field
• Sign-ups date
• Night skate event
• Financial report from 2022
• Spring uniform sizing kit

The committee reported spending $11,157.85 of a $14,000 budget in 2022. A budget of $13,000 was approved for the current year. The Night Skate event was cancelled.

• Confirmed $13,000 budget approval for the current year
• Cancelled Night Skate for the season
• Scheduled sign-ups for March 6th from 6:00-8:00pm at NES Cafeteria

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet on February 20 to discuss updates from Friends of Tucker, follow up on old business including a memorial gift policy and trail projects, and begin reviewing the management plan renewal. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review of minutes from 2-6-23
• Update on High Meadows Trail project with Bob Beaulieau
• Snowshoe hike planned for 2/26 with rain date 5/3
• Oxbow Community Day on May 19 for 10-15 kids
• Begin review of TMTFMC Management Plan renewal

The committee approved the minutes from the February 6, 2022 meeting. Members discussed potential grants for an All Persons trail and a fire ring replacement, and reviewed updates on the High Meadows Trail project. The committee initiated a review of the Management Plan renewal.

• Approved minutes of 2/6/22 meeting
• Initiated review of TMTFMC Management Plan renewal to include summit mowing for special events

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission will meet to consider a proposal for a town-wide survey and review key sections of the Town Plan for revision. They will also hear a report from the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) and handle routine business.

• Proposal for Town Wide Survey
• Review Key Sections of Town Plan for Revision
• TRORC Report

The board approved the January 19, 2023 meeting minutes and reviewed a draft public survey for the Town Plan revision. Members divided the responsibility for reviewing and editing all sections of the Town Plan, with a focus on seven specific chapters.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Assigned Town Plan review sections to Dennis (Housing), Larry (Energy, Agriculture & Forestry), Valerie (Demographics, Public Safety, Education/Vocational Training), Susan (Utilities & Facilities, Employment, Economic Development), and Frank (Transportation, Extraction, Land Use, and Section 4)
• Scheduled next meetings for March 30 and April 20

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing old business, and considering an ATV application for roads and bridges. They will also discuss how to proceed with possible funding for the fire department and highway, and review and sign orders.

• ATV application for roads and bridges
• Discussion on possible funding for fire department and highway
• Review and signing of orders

The Selectboard voted to take no action on the Declaration of Inclusion due to implementation concerns. The board also issued an ATV permit for agricultural use and agreed to support a local retirement residence expansion.

• Voted to take no action on the Declaration of Inclusion
• Issued permit to Greg Hodge to operate an ATV on town roads for agricultural purposes
• Voted to send a letter of support to the Frances Atkinson Residence for the Retired capital campaign
• Approved minutes of the February 8, 2023 regular and executive sessions

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing correspondence, and discussing old and new business items. Key topics include an informational meeting for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, road and bridge vacancies and an ATV application, and a new contract with Woodsville ambulance service.

• Discussion of Woodsville ambulance contract
• Informational meeting posted for Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Road and bridge vacancy ads
• ATV application
• Orange County Sheriff report correspondence

The Selectboard approved the annual contract for Woodsville Ambulance Service and granted a road use permit for an ATV. The board also authorized the use of the Newbury Center Town House for a July gathering and approved several payment warrants.

• Approved Woodsville Ambulance Service contract for $103,185
• Approved ATV permit for Jeff McKelvey
• Issued permit to Jeremiah Ingalls Singers to use Newbury Center Town House (no fee, $100 deposit)
• Approved payment warrants 02A-23 and 02B-23
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting
• Denied action on ATV permit for Chip Speer due to application error

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving prior minutes, receiving updates from Friends of Tucker, and planning upcoming winter activities. They will also begin reviewing the Facility Use Agreement and renewing the committee's management plan. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review of Facility Use Agreement
• Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Plan renewal
• Update on High Meadows Trail
• Upcoming snowshoe hikes on Feb 18, 19, 25, 26
• Memorial gift policy on hold

The committee approved the January 23, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed updates for the Story Walk, All Persons Trail, and the High Meadows Trail budget. The committee also initiated a process to renew the TMTFMC Management Plan.

• Approved minutes from 1/23/23
• Proposed $52K budget for High Meadows Trail
• Initiated TMTFMC Management Plan renewal

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, following up on correspondence, and discussing road, equipment, and personnel matters. A key item is new business on the Town Meeting warning and possibly Australian voting, with an informational meeting to be scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Follow-up with N. Cohen and letter sent to VLCT
• Discussion of pay rates for personnel
• Town Meeting warning and Australian voting discussion
• Requests for agenda time from Tom Kidder

The Board decided to conduct all Town Meeting Day voting via mailed Australian ballots. The Board also approved contracts for audit services and tax map maintenance and expanded the Planning Commission.

• Voted to use mailed Australian ballots for Town Meeting Day
• Approved $10,000 audit services contract with Sullivan & Powers
• Approved $2,350 tax map maintenance proposal from Cartographics
• Increased Planning Commission membership from three to five members
• Appointed Valerie Gilson Gowac and Susan Culp to the Planning Commission
• Issued ATV permit to Doug Lapore for agricultural use on Town roads
• Appointed Alma Roystan to handle overweight trucking permits for the year
• Tabled decision on Tucker Mountain Road seasonal gates

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet on January 23 to review and potentially approve a memorial gift policy, discuss upcoming winter activities, and plan for future policy reviews and management plan renewal. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approve memorial gift policy (final draft)
• Family Snow Day on Jan 28
• Snow Moon Hike, Ski, Snowshoe on Feb 5
• Snowshoe Hikes on Feb 18, 19, 25, 26
• Update on Gates and All Trails progress

The committee approved the Community Resource Policy with an edit limiting collection to Newbury residents, property owners, and their guests. The policy will now be sent to the Selectboard for final approval.

• Approved minutes from 1/9/2023
• Approved Community Resource Policy as edited (sent to Selectboard for final review)

Planning Commission

The Newbury Planning Commission is meeting to review key sections of the Town Plan for revision, meet new member candidates, and hear a report from the TRORC. The agenda also includes approving minutes from September 15, 2022, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review key sections of Town Plan for revision
• Meet new member candidates
• TRORC report
• Minutes from 9/15/2022
• Set next meeting date

The Planning Commission recommended that the Selectboard appoint Susan Culp and Valerie Gilson Gowac to the commission. The board also reviewed preliminary comments from TRORC regarding Town Plan revisions and discussed state legislation on zoning and flood plains.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2022
• Recommended appointment of Susan Culp and Valerie Gilson Gowac to the Planning Commission

Recreation Committee

The Newbury Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss ice rink events, conduct its official yearly budget review, and plan for the upcoming baseball and softball season, including uniform needs and coach recruitment. The committee will also address common clean-up and fingerprint updates. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21st.

• Official yearly budget review
• Softball Majors uniforms needed if team forms
• Coach advertisement for baseball/softball to be posted in January/February
• Ice rink events discussion
• Fingerprint update

Selectboard

This is a record of a Selectboard executive session held for personnel reasons concerning the Highway Department and After School Programs. The Board voted to authorize the Highway Foreman to speak with a job applicant and approved hourly pay increases for the Foreman and Treasurer, with final rates to be set next week. No action was taken on the After School Programs.

• Executive session held under 1 V.S.A. 313 (a) for personnel matters
• Board authorized Highway Foreman to talk with a prospective applicant for a Highway Department vacancy
• Voted increases in hourly pay for Highway Foreman and Town Treasurer
• No action taken on After School Programs

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to discuss routine business, including reviewing and potentially updating policies on fingerprinting and background checks. The agenda also includes standard items such as approving minutes, correspondence, and financial orders.

• Review of fingerprinting/background checks policies
• Approval of minutes from 1/11 meeting
• Correspondence from Attorney Barlow
• Review and signing of orders

The provided minutes consist of numerical codes and symbols rather than legible text. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in a readable format.

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard met in executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters, with the town attorney and treasurer present. They authorized the attorney to contact C4N's attorney regarding the VPI appeal. The regular meeting followed, but no other business is recorded.

• Executive session held for legal and personnel reasons
• Town Attorney J. Barlow and Treasurer M. Collins invited to join
• Board authorized Attorney Barlow to contact C4N Attorney Low regarding VPI appeal

Selectboard

The Newbury Selectboard is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing correspondence, and discussing updates on the Hazard Mitigation Plan and Tucker Mountain road gates. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discussion of Tucker Mountain road gates
• Review of correspondence from VLCT and AARP

The Selectboard approved the distribution of approximately $2,800 from the Bayley Fund, splitting the amount equally between Newbury Village and Newbury Elementary School. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and signed two payment warrants.

• Approved minutes from 12/28/22 regular and executive sessions
• Approved $1,400 allocation from Bayley Fund to Newbury Village
• Approved $1,400 allocation from Bayley Fund to Newbury Elementary School
• Signed Order Warrant # 01A23 for $13,221.76
• Signed Order Warrant # 01B23 for $48,269.02

Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee

The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee is meeting to review draft policies, discuss trail conditions and activities, and receive updates on the Friends of Tucker capital campaign. The agenda includes old and new business items such as memorial gift policy, facility use agreement, and management plan renewal, plus discussion of road and gate concerns.

• Review of updated Community Resource Policy draft
• Capital campaign update from Friends of Tucker
• Discussion of memorial gift policy and future policies
• Trail conditions report and All Trails progress
• Discussion of Tucker Mountain Road and gate concerns

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Development Review Board conducted a hearing for Application 2022-73 regarding a conditional use permit for I-91 Auto Recycling, LLC to operate a junk yard. The applicant presented plans for vehicle storage, fluid reclamation, and noise mitigation. The board closed the hearing and entered private deliberation; no final decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Closed hearing on Application 2022-73 for I-91 Auto Recycling, LLC