Moretown Planning Commission
2023-12-20 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

Open Mic Night
2023-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you a space to share it with others.
Please RSVP whether you are planning to perform, spectate, or spectate until you work up the courage to perform! We will have a special wine & beer by the glass menu as well as a limited food menu for the evening.

Solstice Stargazing
2023-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Recreation Fields, 79 School Street, Moretown, Vermont, 05660, United States
Drop in anytime and explore the sky on the longest night of the year with Joel Greene from the Vermont Astronomical Society. Telescopes, binoculars and hot chocolate will be provided, please make sure to dress to be comfortable outside.

Moretown Development Review Board
2023-12-21 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

Inklings Children’s Books – 2 DAY SALE!
2023-12-22 09:00 - 2023-12-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, United States
It’s time for Inklings Jolabokaflod two-day sale.
Jolabokaflod is the Icelandic tradition of reading a book on Christmas Eve usually, in front of the fire with something chocolatey.
On Friday and Saturday, December 22 and 23, Inklings will be having its first annual Jolabokaflod Sale, offering 10% off purchases store-wide. QUAYL’S CHOCOLATES will be joining us on December 22 from noon to 2:00 p.m. with her homemade chocolate.MADIGAN LINNANE will be joining us on December 23 at noon to play some holiday favorites for the children.

Live Après Music
2023-12-22 14:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Enjoy live music and a hoppin’ après scene throughout the resort. Live music will take place featuring the Detonators.

Christmas Carol Sing-Along
2023-12-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Join Kind Bud and his acoustic guitar for a Family Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Sing 20 Traditional Christmas Carols with Kind Bud. Caroling books will be provided so everyone can join in.

Blizzard Boogie
2023-12-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Sugarbush brings the Blizzard, DJ Patrick Quimby brings the boogie. Fun, family friendly dance party in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard from 1pm-4pm. Lot of cool prizes and give-a-ways.

Live Après Music
2023-12-23 14:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Enjoy live music and a hoppin’ après scene throughout the resort. Live music will take place at the locations listed below:2:30 – 5:30 PM at the Wunderbar with Jimmy Goodwin3:00 – 6:00 PM at Castlerock Pub with Amerikana Blue3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Green Mountain Lounge with Ragged Co.4:00 – 7:00 PM at Rumble’s Bistro and Bar with Hoh Down

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
2023-12-23 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Rochester School Auditorium, 222 South Main St, Rochester, Vermont, 05767, United States
The White River Players present “The Night Before Night Before Christmas,” an eagerly anticipated annual holiday event.
This year’s theme is Tales From the Forest: A Community of TreesTells Its Stories. This charming original story takes you on a journey through a forest where the trees themselves tell their own unique stories interspersed with seasonal musical interludes.
A bit magical, a bit historical, and altogether entertaining, Tales From the Forest will be a family favorite this holiday season.
The event is free, but please bring a donation to benefit the Rochester Federated Church Food Shelf.

Christmas Eve Dinner
2023-12-24 05:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tucker Hill Inn, 65 Marble Hill Road, Waitsfield, 05673
A special 3 course menu. Reservations are required.

Christmas Eve service in Gate House Lodge
2023-12-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Join us at our non-denominational Christmas Eve service in Gate House Lodge at Lincoln Peak.

Live Après Music and Raffle
2023-12-24 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Enjoy live music and a hoppin’ après scene throughout the resort. Live music will take place at the locations listed below:5:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Rumble’s Bistro & Bar with Hoh and Womack

Closed: Christmas Day
2023-12-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
In celebration of the festive season, we would like to inform you that we will be closed on Christmas Day. During this special season, we cherish the warmth and company of friends and family. As our staff prepares for the exciting season ahead, we deeply appreciate the significance of this time spent together. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you again when we reopen tomorrow, December 26th.
Wishing you and yours a joyous and Merry Christmas filled with warmth and happiness!

Trivia Night
2023-12-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Show off how smart you are and win prizes while dining and imbibing!!

Waitsfield Select Board – (4th Monday)
2023-12-25 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)
Interested in watching Waitsfield Select Board meeting videos from MRVTV? Click here.

Mini Golf
2023-12-26 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Gate House Lodge, Lincoln Peak
Play some free mini golf in the Gate House Lodge! Located in the Sleeper Room, all are welcome to participate at our indoor mini golf course.

Marko the Magician
2023-12-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Gate House Lodge, Lincoln Peak
Marko’s shows are designed for fun; no one is ever embarrassed or compromised. Marko believes the participants in his shows are the stars, he makes them shine.

Live Après Music
2023-12-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Enjoy live music and a hoppin’ après scene throughout the resort. Live music will take place at the locations listed below:1:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard with Chicky Stoltz

Tuesday Tunes: Madigan Linnane
2023-12-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Madigan Linnane is an emerging musician with roots in The Mad River Valley. Her thoughtful lyrics, drawn from emotional life experiences, combined with a modern folk/pop/indie musical style create songs that appeal to broad audiences.
Over the last several years she has delighted listeners with performances in coffee shops, restaurants, country clubs, farmer’s markets and a variety of private events. A versatile musician performing a mix of originals and covers, Madigan plays acoustic guitar, ukulele and piano but is best known for her velvety, tender vocal style and original songwriting. Madigan took first place in Padavano’s Place 2018 Singer-Songwriter contest by performing 3 original songs including her Christmas song, Snow Falls. Victor Infante of the Worcester Telegram wrote that she “…has a way of focusing on the joy her persona finds in other people’s delight, a perspective that skirts the consumerism of the season.”

Fayston Select Board
2023-12-26 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
Password: [REDACTED]

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)
2023-12-26 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
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Quick Guide to the Open Meeting Law
Selectboard Rules of Procedure
Interested in watching Warren Select Board meeting videos from MRVTV? Click here.

Waitsfield Development Review Board (4th Tuesday)
2023-12-26 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.

Ice Carving Demonstration
2023-12-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Warren, 05674, United States
Join us and Wicked Good Ice for a ice carving demonstration in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard.

Beers & Brats
2023-12-27 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!

Live Après Music
2023-12-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Enjoy live music and a hoppin’ après scene throughout the resort. Live music will take place at the locations listed below:1:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard with Brendan Guidys

Vermont Institute of Natural Science Meet and Greet
2023-12-27 16:00 (America/New_York) | Gate House Lodge, Lincoln Peak
Stop by and learn defining characteristics that make a bird a raptor and their adaptations for life as a predator on the wing. Touchable artifacts and educational, informational materials round out this experience.

Family Stargazing Night with Vaughn
2023-12-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Join us to explore the night sky and learn about the constellations’ folk lore.Weather permitting. Limited amounts of binoculars are available. We encourage you to bring your own binoculars or telescope if you have them! For more information contact Vaughn Keenholdvkeenhold@sugarbush.com

Caricature Artist
2023-12-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Get a goofy caricature sketch done free of you and your family in your ski gear!
