Mad River Valley Dog Park Training Series, Session 2 (RESCHEDULED FROM 10/22)
2023-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Dog Park, School Road Behind Brooks Field, near Solar Panels, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
Come to the MRV Dog Park in October with your dog for a free training series with Janine Manninen of Green Mountain Dog Camp to learn tips and tricks for helping to make your dog park experience the best possible! Sessions are on Sunday mornings at 10 am in the “Small Dog” section of the Dog Park.
Session 2 November 12 (rescheduled from 10/22) — Simple Training for the Best Dog Park Experience
To get to the park, go up School Road in Warren, take a right at the top of the hill, and go past the tennis courts and skate park to the solar panels. The Park is located just past the trailhead of the Eaton Forest Trails.

Decorative Mending Workshop
2023-11-12 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Repairs to torn clothes don’t need to be invisible — they can be decorative! Susan Snider will demonstrate techniques for visible mending using patches and embroidery and will assist participants as they mend an item of clothing. Limited to 10 participants; appropriate for teens and adults. Bring a torn item of clothing; you may also wish to bring your own decorative material for patching. Beginners to hand sewing are welcome!

Eleva Chamber Players “The Baroque Effect”
2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Inn at the Round Barn, 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The Eleva Chamber Players will explore the influence of Baroque music through the ages by performing Telemann’s Concerto in F for 3 Violins Respighi’s Ancient Airs & Dances Suite 3, Vivaldi’s Spring from The Four Seasons and Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite in C Major (Op. 29, No. 2). The concerts will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church (8 North Main Street, Waterbury) and on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm at The Inn at Round Barn Farm (1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield). A pre-concert reception will take place before the Round Barn performance. Admission is $25, $20 for Seniors, Students. Tickets are available at https://www.elevachamberplayers.com or at the door.

Empty Bowl Benefit
2023-11-12 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Zenbarn, 179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury, Vermont, 05677, United States
2023 Empty Bowl Event to raise relief funds for flooded farms and families
The Mud Studio, a pottery studio and gallery in Waterbury is pairing up with Blockhouse Studio in Waitsfield to create a flood- relief benefit to be hosted by Zenbarn in Waterbury, Sunday, November 12. All flood-recovery funds raised will benefit NOFA VT’s
Farmer Emergency Relief Fund and the Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund.
Attendees at the 2023 Empty Bowl Benefit get to pick out a bowl to keep from hundreds created by area potters and have it filled with their soup of choice, donated by local restaurants and chefs. A variety of artisan cheeses, crusty bread, and delicious desserts will round out the dinner menu. The bar at Zenbarn will also be serving up drinks for purchase.
Seatings are at 4 and 6 pm, with a fresh restock of bowls at each. Tickets start at a giving level of $35 for adults. Tickets are available at www.themudstudio.com with a limited number available at the door. It is recommended to check ticket availability online prior to arrival at the door. An online auction of local crafts, services, and gift certificates accompanies this event. Patrons can view and bid on items through a link on the ticket website, and view larger items in person at the benefit.

Home Design/Build
2023-11-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
This course has been offered since 1980 and is the heart of our curriculum. It is appropriate for a range of individuals, from the person who wants to “do it all” to the person who simply wants to be informed enough to have meaningful and productive conversations with his or her architect and builder. Students will learn through hands-on construction projects, studio sessions, lectures, slide shows, house tours, and discussion. The Home Design/Build Course will provide individuals with the fundamental skills and resources necessary for creating their dream home – be it new construction or renovation. This course is also a good introduction for those interested in pursuing an architecture or building career. At the end of this intensive course, students typically leave with schematic floor plans, a scale model, and section and elevation drawings. They have gained a new awareness of design, materials, and the process of realizing a home that reflects their values and lifestyle.

Design/Build for Public Spaces
2023-11-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
You will engage in the hands-on process of designing and building a full-scale community project alongside a nonprofit partner or local community member. Class kicks off with a client meeting where students address a structural need. From there, the team will work within a budget, propose and develop a design, schedule the work, and ultimately build the structure throughout the duration of this two-week class.
A flagship Yestermorrow course that has yielded whimsical structures like the infamous Snail bus stop structure, a mobile farm stand for Shelburne Farms, and a trail shelter for the Mad River Path and more. Students are given the creative freedom to design a project that meets the unique needs of their client. As a result, this course often produces unique and whimsical structures – a building style that Yestermorrow is known for.
This year, we will be building a structure for the new Warren Dog Park. Make your mark on the community, and provide shelter for your neighbors for years to come.

Climate and Ecology Book Discussion
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Join the Friends of the Mad River and the Warren Public Library for a discussion of the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Copies of the book are available to check out from the library. Snacks will be provided. Register at warrenlibrary.com.

Fayston Planning Commission
2023-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
Planning Commission Agendas, Document Packets & Minutes

Waitsfield Select Board – (2nd Monday)
2023-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The Select Board’s regular meetings are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, at the Waitsfield Town Office (4144 Main Street), and start at 6:30 p.m. Please check the meeting schedule to confirm dates and times; the Board may change or add dates and times as needed.
Questions for the Select Board may be directed to Town Administrator Annie Decker-Dell’Isola (townadmin@gmavt.net)
Current Meeting Agenda
Select Board 2023 Meeting Calendar (March 2023 – February 2024)
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Weekly Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books!
2023-11-14 09:30 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Weekly Storytime at Inklings! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30am for a read aloud under the cherry blossom tree.
And what goes better with books than a delicious snack?! Bring any item from Three Mountain Cafe and get 10% off your second book purchase.

Fayston Select Board
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
MEETING DATES & TIMES
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Robert Vasseur Municipal Building
and via Zoom
Meeting ID: 338 889 0421
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HELPFUL LINKS AND DOCUMENTS
Minutes and Agendas for the Selectboard can be found HERE.
Video of Selectboard meetings can be watched HERE.
Historical Town Meeting Reports and Audits can be found HERE.
Town Ordinances, Policies and Permits can be found HERE.
https://faystonvt.com/departments-documents/selectboard/

Warren Select Board (2nd Tuesday)
2023-11-14 18:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Municipal Building, 42 Cemetery Road, Warren, VT, 05674
The Board meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Warren Municipal Building, at 42 Cemetery Road, From time to time special or emergency meetings may be held on an alternative date. Regular meetings may also be held on an alternative date at the discretion of the Selectboard.
The Warren Selectboard is responsible for the general supervision of the affairs of the town and “shall cause to be performed all duties required of the town not committed by law to the care of any particular officer.” 24 V.S.A. § 872 More specifically, the Selectboard is charged with the following duties:

May enact ordinances & rules regulating land use and nuisances;
Warns all annual Town meetings and specifies the business to be conducted at the meeting, including proposing an annual budget;
Sets the tax rate to raise the specific amount of funds voted at the Annual Town Meeting;
Hires, fires, and directs almost all Town employees, sets salaries if voters do not do so at town meeting, and establishes and enforces personnel policies;
Authorizes all Town expenditures by signing orders for the Treasurer to draw Town funds;.
Is responsible for laying out, classifying, and discontinuing Town roads;
Is responsible for all animal control;
Is authorized to borrow money for periods of less than a year in anticipation of taxes;
Fills all Town vacancies until an election is held;
Appoints many Town Officer positions, such as Fence Viewers, Inspector of Lumber, Tree Warden, and others;
Appoints and removes planning commissioners, unless the town has voted to elect them;
Serves as ex-officio planning commission members in “rural towns.” 24 V.S.A. § 4322. (A “rural town” is a town with a population of less than 2,500 or a town with a population of at least 2,500 but less than 5,000 which has voted by Australian ballot to be considered a rural town. 24 V.S.A. § 4303(10).);
Adopts the town plan unless the town votes to adopt it by Australian ballot (24 V.S.A. § 4385);
Regulates and issues certificates for junkyards. 24 V.S.A. §§ 2241–2242;
Purchases all insurance for the Town;
Requires certain town officers to obtain a bond and sets the amount necessary. 24 V.S.A. § 832;
Members serve as members of the Board of Civil Authority; and
Has other miscellaneous regulatory powers.

The Board meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Warren Municipal Building, at 42 Cemetery Road, From time to time special or emergency meetings may be held on an alternative date. Regular meetings may also be held on an alternative date at the discretion of the Selectboard.
By law, the Selectboard meetings are open to the public, and the Warren residents are encouraged to attend. Regular meeting agendas are required by law to be posted at least 48 hours in advance of a regular meeting.
Meeting agendas are posted on this website in three places: The Warren Post Office, Warren Municipal Building, Warren Library & the Warren Website. Meetings are also posted on the Calendar.
Selectboard Conflict of Interest Policy
The_Selectboard_Role_in_the_Municipal_Organization (6)
Quick Guide to the Open Meeting Law
Selectboard Rules of Procedure
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Waitsfield Development Review Board (2nd Tuesday)
2023-11-14 19:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
MEETINGS
The DRB meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 7:00 PM, at the Waitsfield Town Office. Members are urged to let staff know as early as possible if they will be unable to attend a scheduled meeting so arrangements can be made to ensure a quorum.
Agendas and Minutes
Meeting Calendar (2023)

DUTIES
The Waitsfield Development Review Board was established in 2007 by a resolution that transferred the development review functions of both the Planning Commission and the former Zoning Board of Adjustment to the new DRB. The DRB’s responsibilities are laid out in both the Vermont State Statutes, the Waitsfield Zoning Bylaws, and the Waitsfield Subdivision Regulations.
The DRB performs an important and difficult job, which is carried out by volunteers appointed by the Selectboard. It is through this review of individual applications that the community’s vision, goals, policies, and priorities–as expressed in the Waitsfield Town Plan and codified in our development regulations–are implemented. At the same time, DRB members and others participating in the process must respect due process, the rights of applicants, and the rights of the public to participate.
The DRB has the following duties (see 24 V.S.A. Section 4460):
(1) Review of right-of-way or easement for land development without frontage as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4412(3); (2) Review of land development or use within an historic district or with respect to historic landmarks as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(1)(F)
(3) Review of land development or use within a design control district as authorized in 24 V.S. A. 4414(1)(E);
(4) Review of proposed conditional uses as authorized in 24 V.S. A. 4414(3);
(5) Review of planned unit developments as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4417;
(6) Review of requests for waivers as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(9);
(7) Site plan review as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4416;
(8) Review of proposed subdivisions as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4418;
(9) Review of wireless telecommunications facilities as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(12);
(10) Appeals from a decision of the administrative officer pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4465;
(11) Review of requests for variances pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4469; and
(12) Any other reviews required by the bylaws.

Yestermorrow Fall 2023 Speaker Series: Yestermorrow’s Sustainable Sites Initiatives and Case Studies
2023-11-15 00:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Yestermorrow’s Design/Build Curriculum would not be complete without including Best Management Practices of Site Construction. This speaker series shows the renewed interest that Yestermorrow has in teaching critical steps to people, helping them become better stewards of the land. Wrapping up the Fall 2023 Speaker Series, Britton will explain the Yestermorrow curriculum in its planning stages. He will discuss the motivation behind this education, intended for those who work in fields of landscaping and excavation. He will illustrate specific examples on our campus and nearby in the Mad River Valley that present educational and ecological design challenges and opportunities. This summer has reminded us how climate change directly impacts our local communities. As we continue to expand the built environment, we must focus on repairing our land, which is reeling from over-use and misuse. We can start by reducing erosion from roofs, driveways, roads, culverts, and trails with the slowing, spreading, and sinking of water.
Join us in person in the Yestermorrow main studio or remotely via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116999168
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Britton Rogers, Yestermorrow Executive Director
With a Bachelor of Architecture from UT Austin, Britton practiced architecture and environmental design in several firms. After licensing and LEED accreditation, Britton wanted more for the built environment, which led him to pursue a Certificate in Sustainable Building and Design at Yestermorrow, and a Master of Environmental Design from Yale. He examined urban and landscape history, including the reuse of abandoned buildings and toxic industrial landscapes. After graduating, Britton stayed at Yale to teach advanced design and urban history. In his practice today, Britton focuses on renovations and restorations, as well as designs for gardens and landscapes. He also writes about and photographs urban landscapes, infrastructure, and industrial relics. In addition to his practice and teaching, Britton serves on the board of directors of several community- and ecologically-focused non-profit organizations in Vermont and Connecticut​.

Beers & Brats
2023-11-15 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us for 5th Quarter Butchery Beer Brats and $5 pints of Little Sip IPA, all day long!

Moretown Planning Commission
2023-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Office, 79 School Street, Moretown, VT, 05660
Meeting Schedule

Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (beginning February 2020)
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Moretown Town Office – 79 School Street

PC Members

David Stapleton – Chair (d.stapleton@comcast.net)
Karen Horn – Vice Chair (khorn@vlct.org)
John Schmeltzer (metsch@comcast.net)
Deborah Carroll (deborahcarroll59@gmail.com)
Clark Amadon (clark@amadononline.net)

UPDATING THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Notices of hearings appear in the right sidebar (below on mobile). Documents in review and a record of these documents and revisions will appear in the respective Announcements. Some historical (revised) documents may also appear below.
UPDATING THE TOWN PLAN
The Moretown Planning Commission last updated the Town Plan in January 2016 with support of a state Municipal Planning Grant.
Moretown Housing snapshot: https://housingdata.org/profile/snapshot
DOCUMENTS

LHMP formal approval letter from FEMA
Moretown Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (approved)
Moretown Town Plan – Part 2 SB approved January 4-2016
Moretown Town Plan – Part 1 SB approved January 4-2016
Policies – Moretown Town Plan (2015-11-03)
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan part 2
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan part 1

Live Music Thursdays at The Filling Station
2023-11-16 06:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Filling Station, Rt 2, Middlesex, Vermont, 05068, United States
Join us for The Filling Station’s Thursday night music series! Check out the line-up:

8/17 – Ali T
8/24 – Tom Bisson
8/31 – The Rough Suspects – Acoustic Duo

Moretown Development Review Board
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Office, 79 School Street, Moretown, VT, 05660
Meeting Schedule

Date: Held on 3rd Thursday of the month as warned
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Town Office –79 School Street (adjacent to the Moretown School).

DRB Members

John Riley – Chair
Jim O’Neill
David Russo
Paula Mastroberardino-Woods
Greg Nagurney
Craig Oshkello (alternate)

DRB Decisions

Moretown Holdings, LLC (2020)
Butsch
Butsch dissenting opinion
TopNotch Properties/Junipers Fare
Moretown Holdings, LLC
Trek Communities, LLC
Living Tree Alliance
Sainsbury
Jolly Associates
Manchester
H & H Real Estate

Spring Hill School Bid & Boogie Fundraiser
2023-11-17 00:00 (America/New_York)
Spring Hill School’s 24rd annual Bid & Boogie fundraiser is coming up soon!
THE BID: The online auction is open November 17 through 10:00am on Sunday, December 3rd. Winning items will be picked up at Spring Hill School on Sunday, December 3rd from 3:00pm- 6:00pm. Special thanks to our sponsors and the many local businesses, artisans and families who donated to the auction. Shop local for a great cause!
THE BOOGIE: Stay tuned for more information about The Valley’s best dance party (and Spring Hill School’s 40th birthday bash), spring 2024!

Spring Hill School Bid & Boogie Fundraiser
2023-11-17 00:00 (America/New_York)
Spring Hill School’s 24rd annual Bid & Boogie fundraiser is here!
THE BID: The online auction is open November 17 through 10:00am on Sunday, December 3rd. Winning items will be picked up at Spring Hill School on Sunday, December 3rd from 3:00pm- 6:00pm. Special thanks to our sponsors and the many local businesses, artisans and families who donated to the auction. Shop local for a great cause!
THE BOOGIE: Stay tuned for more information about The Valley’s best dance party (and Spring Hill School’s 40th birthday bash), spring 2024!

Farm and River Camps (Preschool too!)
2023-11-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of the homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games. In the afternoon, participants explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Preschoolers will be welcome this week. Please inquire about paying per diem if a child can not attend for the week.

Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-11-18 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com
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