1. Review of agenda 2. Update on equipment recommendations for meeting audio equipment 3. Discussion of MTAP participation and ARPA funds (TRORC joining) 4. Set next meeting date/time 5. Adjourn … [Read more...] about Cancelled! 01/16/2024 ARPA Funding Committee Meeting Agenda
News & Alerts
01/19/2024 Board of Civil Authority Meeting
WARNING-BCA Meeting January 19, 2024 – 5:00 pm The meeting will be held both in-person and via conference call to follow Vermont's Open Meeting Law. The meeting can be accessed at the scheduled time by calling 802-210-4472 and then … [Read more...] about 01/19/2024 Board of Civil Authority Meeting
Tuesday night, January 9th, through Wednesday, January 10th Storm Information
There is the potential for power outages tonight (Tuesday, January 9th) into tomorrow with wind and wet snow. Visit National Weather Service site for more information. Tips for pre-outage planning for residents are: You can see … [Read more...] about Tuesday night, January 9th, through Wednesday, January 10th Storm Information
Duclos Rd Reclassification Report of Findings & Order
The public has a right to petition this decision within fourteen days of its publication in the December 14, 2023 issue of The White River Valley Herald. … [Read more...] about Duclos Rd Reclassification Report of Findings & Order
Tips To Stay Safe During Winter Storms
Winter storm season is here, and GMP is encouraging customers to plan ahead, just as we're looking ahead and preparing through storm hardening and undergrounding lines and expanding access to home energy solutions. Last winter saw a record number of … [Read more...] about Tips To Stay Safe During Winter Storms
11/07/2023 Reclassification of Wilson Road and part of Duclos Road from Class 3 to Class 4 Roads Site Visits & Public Hearing Notice
Reclassification of Class 3 to Class 4 Roads Site Visits & Public Hearing Notice Town of Braintree, VT The Selectboard of the Town of Braintree will hold site visits and a public hearing on the proposed reclassification of Wilson Road and … [Read more...] about 11/07/2023 Reclassification of Wilson Road and part of Duclos Road from Class 3 to Class 4 Roads Site Visits & Public Hearing Notice
First Installment of Taxes due October 15th, a Sunday, so no delinquency if paid by end of Monday the 16th.
The first installment of the Braintree Property Taxes are due October 15th. That happens to be Sunday. Fret not, as you are not delinquent if you do not pay by October 15th. We are in the office Thursday and Friday this week and back again on Monday. … [Read more...] about First Installment of Taxes due October 15th, a Sunday, so no delinquency if paid by end of Monday the 16th.
Vacant Selectboard Position
The Town of Braintree is soliciting a person interested in filling a now vacant Selectboard position. The vacant position expires at the 2024 Town Meeting so the ideal candidate would be one that is also interested in running for the next 3-year … [Read more...] about Vacant Selectboard Position
Draft Revised Town Plan 05/18/2023
09/05/2026 Town Plan Public Hearing Notice
Town Plan Public Hearing Notice Town of Braintree, VT The Selectboard of the Town of Braintree will hold a hearing on the proposed revision of the Braintree Town Plan on September 5th, 2023, at 5:30 PM at the Town Office, located at 932 VT-12A, … [Read more...] about 09/05/2026 Town Plan Public Hearing Notice
BEGAP Application is Now Live
BEGAP Application is Now Live The Department of Economic Development (DED) officially opened the application for the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP). The $20M BEGAP grant program is to help Vermont businesses, nonprofits, and … [Read more...] about BEGAP Application is Now Live
September 6, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warning
Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program Updates
The Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (VHAP) has announced program changes as of August 1, 2023. VHAP has adjusted its original maximum assistance limit per household from $30,000 to $40,000. In addition, households that have previously … [Read more...] about Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program Updates
Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (VHAP) has announced program changes
The Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (VHAP) has announced program changes as of August 1, 2023. VHAP has adjusted its original maximum assistance limit per household from $30,000 to $40,000. In addition, households that have previously … [Read more...] about Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (VHAP) has announced program changes
07/27/2023 DEC PRESS RELEASE: Property Concerns with Rivers and Streams After Recent Flooding
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release – July 27, 2023 Press Contact: Maggie Gendron, Deputy SecretaryAgency of Natural ResourcesMaggie.Gendron@vermont.gov Property Concerns with Rivers and Streams After Recent Flooding Montpelier, Vt. – Recent … [Read more...] about 07/27/2023 DEC PRESS RELEASE: Property Concerns with Rivers and Streams After Recent Flooding
07/27/2023 VT DEC Press Release: Property Concerns with Rivers and Streams After Recent Flooding
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release – July 27, 2023 Press Contact: Maggie Gendron, Deputy SecretaryAgency of Natural ResourcesMaggie.Gendron@vermont.gov Property Concerns with Rivers and Streams After Recent Flooding Montpelier, Vt. – Recent … [Read more...] about 07/27/2023 VT DEC Press Release: Property Concerns with Rivers and Streams After Recent Flooding
Thresher Road Closure Beginning 08/14/2023 for approximately a month
The Town of Braintree’s Thresher Brook Road will be closed for a month starting on August 14, 2023. The Road Closure will begin just above the intersection with Woodchuck Hollow Road. There will be no through traffic at all during this month. … [Read more...] about Thresher Road Closure Beginning 08/14/2023 for approximately a month
Duclos Road Closed Monday, 07/31/23 starting at 9 a.m.
Duclos Road will be closed on Monday, 07/31/23 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon at 450 Duclos Road property so the Highway Crew can replace a culvert … [Read more...] about Duclos Road Closed Monday, 07/31/23 starting at 9 a.m.
Orange County Damage Needs To Be Reported to 2-1-1 before the County Can Be Added To The Disaster Recovery Declaration!
This message is for Orange County towns. Apologies if you are getting it and not from Orange County. Any residents with damage to their property should report these damages to 2-1-1 as soon as possible. FEMA provides aid … [Read more...] about Orange County Damage Needs To Be Reported to 2-1-1 before the County Can Be Added To The Disaster Recovery Declaration!
Open Highway Crew Member Position
Highway Crew Member The Town of Braintree is seeking individuals to work in the Highway Department. The job includes road maintenance, equipment operation and repair, and vehicle maintenance and repair. Applicants must have a valid driver’s … [Read more...] about Open Highway Crew Member Position
Duclos Road Closings Week of 07/03-07/07
The Town on Wednesday, July 5th, from 9 a.m. - noon will be closing Duclos Road just passed the address of 549 Duclos Road to replace a culvert. The Town will again be closing Duclos Road on Monday, July 10th, from 9 a.m. - noon just before … [Read more...] about Duclos Road Closings Week of 07/03-07/07
07/26/2023 Town of Braintree Special Town Meeting
June Roadwork Being Conducted by the Town Highway Crew
Please be aware and on the look out for the Braintree Highway Crew working on the Town Roads. The Crew will be out ditching the roads and putting down some gravel. The Crew will also be doing roadside mowing. … [Read more...] about June Roadwork Being Conducted by the Town Highway Crew
GREEN UP DAY!
When: May 6, 2023, 9 AM to 5 PM This Saturday, May 6th is Green Up Day! Braintree residents may pick up green trash bags in advance at the Town Office during regular business hours through Friday. On Saturday morning, bags will be … [Read more...] about GREEN UP DAY!
Broadband Information
Missing Middle Housing
Across the United States, small- to mid-sized housing that’s affordable for middle-income households is in short supply. The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development is teaming up with AARP Vermont and Vermont Natural Resources Council … [Read more...] about Missing Middle Housing
FCC Offers Free or Reduced-cost Internet
ACT No 246, Section 12 Weight Limit Notice
2023 Town Meeting Day Warning
Draft of Braintree Town Plan – January 15, 2023
Citizens responses and questions to the draft of the Town Plan can email them to: braintreepc@gmail.com … [Read more...] about Draft of Braintree Town Plan – January 15, 2023
Town Office Closed the First Week of January
The Braintree Town Clerk's office will be closed the first week of January. The last date we will be open is December 28, 2022. Please plan accordingly. Call with questions - 802-728-9787 x3 be sure to leave a message. … [Read more...] about Town Office Closed the First Week of January
Town Advising Residents to Refrain from traveling on the roads after 4 p.m. today.
The Braintree Town Selectboard and Highway Crew are advising all citizens to refrain from traveling on the roads after 4 p.m. Flash freeze is likely to occur in central Vermont between 6-7pm. A burst of snow is expected with the flash freeze. Roads … [Read more...] about Town Advising Residents to Refrain from traveling on the roads after 4 p.m. today.
Town of Braintree Seeking Assistant to the Town Clerk and Selectboard
The Town of Braintree is seeking applications for a new position: Assistant to the Town Clerk and Selectboard. This is a great position for a highly organized, reliable person who is also a good communicator and interested in learning about local and … [Read more...] about Town of Braintree Seeking Assistant to the Town Clerk and Selectboard
Cleaning Person/Service Needed
The Town of Braintree is seeking a cleaning person/service to clean the Town Office once a week and the Town Hall before and after events. If interested, please contact Janice Russell, Administrative Assistance, with hourly rate and references at … [Read more...] about Cleaning Person/Service Needed
Voting for Justice of the Peace
Braintree Voters - With the State sending out ballots and no local caucuses nominating Justice of the Peace (JP), I thought that there would automatically be a place for JP write-in's on the ballot that was sent to you. That was not the case. We are … [Read more...] about Voting for Justice of the Peace
10/05/2022 Cemetery Meeting Cancelled
The 10/05/2022 Cemetery Meeting has been cancelled due to Covid. … [Read more...] about 10/05/2022 Cemetery Meeting Cancelled
General Election Ballot’s Have Been Mailed Out
November General Election: The Secretary of State's office has mailed November General Election ballots to all active registered voters in the state. Look for those in the upcoming days. You may vote the absentee ballots or bring them with you to … [Read more...] about General Election Ballot’s Have Been Mailed Out
Town Clerk Office Closing
Braintree Town Office Closing The Braintree Town Clerk's office will be closed the first week of October thru Columbus Day, reopening October 11th. If you have questions please call 802-728-9787 x3 and leave a message or … [Read more...] about Town Clerk Office Closing
November 8th General Election Update
All November General Election Ballots should be mailed out by the Vermont Secretary of State's Office by September 22nd. … [Read more...] about November 8th General Election Update
Route 12 Bridge Work Update
Construction Update Braintree BF 0241(51)DATE: August 12, 2022 TRAFFIC IMPACT: Vermont Route 12 is expected to remain closed to all traffic at Bridge No. 47 over Ayers Brook in Braintree approximately 5 miles north of the intersection … [Read more...] about Route 12 Bridge Work Update
Primary Election Voting Location is Braintree Town Hall
The Primary Election Voting for the Town of Braintree will be held at the Braintree Town Hall at 5379 VT RT 12A from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. This is not the Town Office but the Town Hall in the West Braintree Village. … [Read more...] about Primary Election Voting Location is Braintree Town Hall
Town Clerk’s Office will be closed July 25th-July 27th
The Braintree Town Clerks office will need to be closed M, T, W of this week and closed for vacation next week! If you need an absentee ballot, please leave a message or send an email. All absentee ballots will be processed this Thursday, July 28th, … [Read more...] about Town Clerk’s Office will be closed July 25th-July 27th
All Local Traffic to access East Braintree should use LaBounty, Peth, Brainstorm and Farnsworth Brook Roads.
Braintree Town Office Closures
The Braintree Town Clerk's office will be closed Monday afternoon, 7/18. Hours are the same for the rest of the week. Also, as a reminder, the clerk's office will be closed the first week of August. If you plan to vote by absentee … [Read more...] about Braintree Town Office Closures
Bridge Work and Road Closure on RT 12, East Braintree, VT
Starting on Tuesday, July 5th, the bridge on RT 12 over Ayers Brook in East Braintree, VT will be down to one lane. The Bridge/Route 12 will be closed to all traffic beginning Tuesday, July 19th - August 17, 2022. Local traffic is asked to please … [Read more...] about Bridge Work and Road Closure on RT 12, East Braintree, VT
Town of Braintree #ZP 18-14-A Bent Hill Brewery Permit
DRB – Bent Hill Brewery Decision
Open Highway Crew Position
Highway Crew Member: The Town of Braintree is seeking an individual to work in the Highway Department. The job includes road maintenance, equipment operation and repair, and vehicle maintenance and repair. Applicants must have a valid driver’s … [Read more...] about Open Highway Crew Position
ROAD CLOSURES
ROAD CLOSURES: Portions of Riford Brook and Rochester Hollow Roads will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, June 7th, for Culvert Replacements from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about ROAD CLOSURES
05/31/2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Listers Agenda
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BRAINTREE BOARD OF LISTERS TO LODGE THE GRAND LIST Braintree Town Office, 932 VT Route 12A, Braintree, Vermont May 31, 2022 5:00pm Call to order. Public Comment. Lodging of the Grand List. Adjournment. … [Read more...] about 05/31/2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Listers Agenda
Braintree, VT Front Porch Forum