The Mad River Valley Village

Warren Development Review Board
2024-01-01 18:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Municipal Building, 42 Cemetery Road, Warren, VT, 05674
The Warren Development Review Board meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Warren Municipal Building.
Find the latest DRB documents at : https://www.warrenvt.org/departments/development-review-board/

Fayston Development Review Board
2024-01-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
First Tuesday of the month.
Always check the town website for times and dates
Development Review Board Agendas & Minutes

Raclette Night
2024-01-03 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Apls-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle.

MRB Pub Music Series: Al’s Pals
2024-01-03 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Al’s Pals

Moretown Planning Commission
2024-01-03 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 Après Music
2024-01-04 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Enjoy live music and a hoppin’ après scene throughout the resort. Live music will take place at the locations listed below:3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Green Mountain Lounge with Clint and Friends

Free Live Music & Cabot Fondue Aprés-ski
2024-01-04 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Our live music series rolls on this season every Thursday, aprés-ski from 3:30 until 5:30 along with FREE fondue from Cabot! Thanks to our good friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping support local musicians. Each and every Thursday throughout the ski season will feature a rotation of local musical talents. Check out our event calendar for a complete list of live music. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

January 4 John Lackard
January 11 Rob Pierce and friends
January 18 Al’s Pals
January 25 Running in Circles
February 1 Ragged Company
February 8 Al’s Pals
February 15 Phineas Gage
February 22 Running in Circles
March 7 TBD
March 14 Medicine Tribe Trio
March 21 Al’s Pals
March 28 Rob Pierce and Friends
April 4 TBD

Pub Trivia with the MRV LIbraries
2024-01-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Bring a team and compete for prizes with four rounds of “Ice Ice Baby” themed trivia hosted by the Mad River Valley Libraries. Contact the restaurant in advance at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for a team.

Beyond the Curve
2024-01-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-10 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

Granville Daze
2024-01-05 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Middlebury Snowbowl, 6886 VT Route 125, Hancock, Vermont, 05748, United States
Apres Ski with original music by Granville Daze

Fat-ypus Skis Demo Day
2024-01-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Handmade skis out of Breckenridge, Colorado.
Fat-ypus.com

Women’s Alpine Ski Clinic
2024-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Alpine ski clinics by women, and for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. The price per day includes the clinic and lunch.
Dates: Saturdays – January 6, February 3 & March 2
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Cost: $189/day or $244/day with lift ticket
RESERVE NOW

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2024-01-06 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-01-07 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am Join one of Mad River Glen’s Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interest in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains as well as our resident moose, bear, deer, fisher, coyote, red fox and more! Easy to moderate difficulty. Learn more about our Naturalist Programs.

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Row 34 Oyster Pop Up
2024-01-06 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us at the Lawson’s Finest taproom for a one-night-only Row 34 Oyster pop-up! The menu features Lobster Rolls, oysters, and Caviar all from Row 34.

Blizzard Boogie
2024-01-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 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
2024-01-06 14:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, 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 Ragged Co.3:00 – 6:00 PM at Castlerock Pub with Abby and the Enablers3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Green Mountain Lounge with Rehab Roadhouse Band4:00 – 7:00 PM at Rumble’s Bistro and Bar with Rodney Putnam

Mad River Glen’s 75th Anniversary
2024-01-06 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Mad River Glen’s 75th Anniversary
Greetings Mad River Glen Community,
Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 1949 as we’re hosting a huge bash to celebrate three-quarters of a century of memories at Mad River Glen. This will be an event that should not be missed with dinner, dancing, live music, fireworks and more. A limited number of tickets are now available to purchase through our online store. This event is for adults 21 & over.
We are thrilled to invite you to a grand celebration for Mad River Glen’s 75th Anniversary! Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, festivities and cheer as we mark this significant milestone in our mountain’s history.
Date: January 6, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 10:30
Highlights of the evening:
Live Entertainment: Dance the night away to live music performed by Burlington-based band QUADRA rocking out to a variety of tunes spanning the decades.
Fireworks: Be prepared to be dazzled by a memorable display of lights and colors as we ignite the sky in celebration of our 75th season of skiing.
Gourmet Delights: Indulge in a delectable dinner of catered culinary delights plus elevated legendary Mad River Glen desserts and nostalgic nosh.
Toast to Memories: Stark’s Pub will be serving a special celebratory cocktail along with all of your favorites so we can raise a glass to the memories, friendships, and families that make-up our unique and legendary Mad River Glen community.
Dress Code: Vermont Formal – Come dressed to impress, semi-formal, resort-chic, or casual it’s up to you. Whether you choose to come in your vintage ski gear or contemporary mountain elegance, show off your style as we celebrate three-quarters of a century of skiing.
Tickets: A limited number of tickets are available to purchase through our online store beginning December 4th.
Let’s come together to honor the legacy, embrace the present and toast to the future of Mad River Glen. This milestone belongs to those who came before us as well as each and every one of you who has been along for this incredible journey. We look forward to seeing you on the slopes this winter as we commemorate this historical moment.

Passage
2024-01-07 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Front, 6 Barre Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
A telling of the major arcana of tarot through the medium of rug hooking and the perspective of someone who has lived over 2 decades with a deep connection to the land and it’s inhabitants

Book Discussion
2024-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Read the book in advance and come to the library for a discussion and light refreshments. The January selection is Octavia E. Butler’s “The Parable of the Sower.” This speculative novel, first published in 1993, envisions a dystopian United States between the years 2024-2027. Copies of the book are available to check out from the library. Register for the discussion at warrenlibrary.com.

Fayston Planning Commission
2024-01-08 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)
2024-01-08 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.

Women’s Telemark Tuesday Clinic
2024-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Telemark ski programs by women, for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This program is designed for intermediate telemark skiers and above. Eight 2-hour lessons on Tuesday mornings. Space is limited.
Dates: Tuesdays – January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 27 & March 5
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $229 – 8 Week Session (Valid Pass or Ticket required)
RESERVE NOW

Tuesday Tunes: Zach Nugent
2024-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Vermont’s own Zach Nugent is bringing his nationally touring show to the Lawson’s Finest Taproom. You won’t want to miss this.

Fayston Select Board
2024-01-09 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)
2024-01-09 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 (2nd Tuesday)
2024-01-09 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.
