The Mad River Valley Village

MRV Women in Business Meeting
2023-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Inn at Round Barn Farm, 1661 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The next meeting of the MRV Women in Business group will meet on Tuesday May 16th at the Inn at the Round Barn>
The Mad River Valley Women in Business group is a network of women business leaders in our community who have come together to unite, support, connect and grow. The group began in 2021 as we were in the midst of big changes within our local economy. There was a surge of new businesses starting, an influx of people moving into the community exacerbating an already difficult housing market, existing establishments were turning over and chamber membership was growing. Much of this change is being driven by women in our community. There is a strong desire within the MRV Chamber ‘s leadership to develop and support a vehicle for women to work together to support one another, access information and resources, achieve business goals and promote the greater good in the MRV. We strongly encourage you to attend our next meeting.

Waitsfield Planning Commission (3rd Tuesday)
2023-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Duties
The Waitsfield Planning Commission transitioned from a 9-member board to a 7-member board in 2006 to coincide with the formation of a Development Review Board. The DRB has taken on the development review duties that were carried out by the 9-member Planning Commission, which will allow the new Planning Commission to focus solely on its long-range planning, legislative, and other duties. The 9-member board will dissolve when it completes it development review caseload.
The Planning Commission is authorized to carry out the following duties (see 24 V.S.A. Section 4325):
(1) Prepare a plan and amendments thereof for consideration by the legislative body and to review any amendments thereof initiated by others as set forth in subchapter 5 of 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117;
(2) Prepare and present to the legislative body proposed bylaws and make recommendations to the legislative body on proposed amendments to such bylaws as set forth in subchapter 6 of 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117;
(3) Administer bylaws adopted under this chapter, except to the extent that those functions are performed by a development review board;
(4) Undertake capacity studies and make recommendations on matters of land development, urban renewal, transportation, economic and social development, urban beautification and design improvements, historic and scenic preservation, the conservation of energy and the development of renewable energy resources and wetland protection. Data gathered by the planning commission that is relevant to the geographic information system established under 3 V.S.A. § 20 shall be compatible with, useful to, and shared with that system;
(5) Prepare and present to the legislative body recommended building, plumbing, fire, electrical, housing, and related codes and enforcement procedures, and construction specifications for streets and related public improvements;
(6) Prepare and present a recommended capital budget and program for a period of five years, as set forth in 24 V.S.A. 4440, for action by the legislative body, as set forth under 24 V.S.A. 4443;
(7) Hold public meetings;
(8) Require from other departments and agencies of the municipality such available information as relates to the work of the planning commission;
(9) In the performance of its functions, enter upon land to make examinations and surveys;
(10) Participate in a regional planning program;
(11) Retain staff and consultant assistance in carrying out its duties and powers;
(12) Undertake comprehensive planning, including related preliminary planning and engineering studies;
(13) Perform such other acts or functions as it may deem necessary or appropriate to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by, and the intent and purposes of, this chapter.

Members and Terms
Planning Commission members are appointed for four-year terms. The initial terms were staggered so that no more than three positions will expire at any one time.

Members
When
Appointed
Term
Expires

Robert Cook
2017
Mar. 2025

Alice Peal
2019
Mar. 2026

Kevin Anderson
2020
Mar. 2024

Brian Voigt
2014
Mar. 2026

Steve Shea
2015
Mar. 2023

Emma Hanson
2021
Mar. 2026

AnnMarie Harmon
2018
Mar. 2024

Meetings
The Planning Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd 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.

Moretown Planning Commission (3rd Wednesday)
2023-05-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Moretown Town Hall, 1147 Rte 100B, 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

Moretown Development Review Board
2023-05-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Moretown Town Hall, 1147 Rte 100B, 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

Harwood Union Jazz Band Year-End Performance
2023-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Join us at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom for Harwood Union Jazz Band’s year-end performance.

Waitsfield Select Board (4th Monday)
2023-05-22 18:30 - 22:00 | 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 2022 Meeting Calendar (March 2022 – February 2023)
Interested in watching Waitsfield Select Board meeting videos from MRVTV? Click here.

Warren Planning Commission (4th Monday)
2023-05-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Town of Warren, 42 Cemetery Rd., Warren, VT, 05674, United States
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.
The Warren Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Selectboard and is responsible for both long range planning functions and short range development regulation. Long range planning functions include periodic update of the Town Plan, drafting land use and development regulations to implement that plan, and offering policy recommendations on matters related to Warren’s growth and development. The Commission is provided staff support from the Zoning & Planning Office by Ruth Robbins as Planning Coordinator.
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.

Fayston Select Board (4th Tuesday)
2023-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Waitsfield Development Review Board (4th Tuesday)
2023-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Free Wine Tasting at The Local
2023-06-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-06-02 16:30 - 18:30 | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
Mosey on in to try some of our rotating featured wines! We’ll give you the story of the wine you’re sampling and answer any questions you might have. It’s a great time to catch up with your neighbors & friends!

Artist’s Talk – Design Made Visible: Pottery, Fibers, Wood & Glass on the Table
2023-06-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-06-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Gallery at Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street, #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673

“June is Bustin’ Out All Over” Pub Trivia with the MRV Libraries
2023-06-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Bring your team to Déco Restaurant at Hostel Tevere to compete in four rounds of trivia hosted by the Mad River Libraries. We’ll have questions about weddings, Pride Month, Juneteenth, and all things June-ish. We recommend you contact the restaurant at (802) 496-9222 to reserve a table.

My Mother’s Three Mothers
2023-06-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-06-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-06-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
A woman’s search for her birth mother sends shock waves of secrets, shame, choices, & consequences through generations.
Inspired by a true story, Erin Galligan Baldwin’s new play asks “Who owns your story?”
Open Door Theatre’s 2019 staged reading received rave reviews and standing ovations as the play’s themes and events deeply touched audiences.
Lost Nation Theater is thrilled to present the show’s world premiere production, directed by Kathleen Keenan.
This play features mature themes.
Covid Safety Protocols: LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible. LNT strongly encourages audience members to wear masks which performers deeply appreciate, but masks are not required.
WHEN: Thursday- Sunday, May 25th – June 11th
TIME: 7:30pm Thursday–Saturdays; 2pm Sundays
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater
COST: $10–30 in person (depending on day/ticket type)
INFO: www.lostnationtheater.org
LNT SPONSORS: Capitol Copy, The City of Montpelier, National Life Group, Vermont Mutual Insurance, Eternity, The World, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, Montpelier Community Fund, The Estate of Ted Richards
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater, named “One of the Best Regional Theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, and Best in Vermont – VT Magazine, won Broadway World’s 2020 Theater of the Decade Award, and the 2019’s Regional Theatre of the Year Award, Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England Award, & NETC’s Outstanding Theater Award.

The play features mature themes.
Curtain is 7:30pm Thu/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun: May 25–June 11.

Tennis Clinics at The Bridges
2023-06-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-06-03 00:00 - 23:59 | The Bridges Resort, 202 Bridges Circle, Warren, 05674
Improve your tennis, join one of our clinics taught by experienced, highly trained tennis pros.
Mondays – Doubles Strategy
Wednesdays – Intermediate Clinic
Thursdays – Kids Clinic and Junior Clinic
Fridays – Advanced Clinic
Saturday – WOW Clinic (all levels)
Sunday – WOW Clinic (all levels)

Reflections by ‘f7’ Photo Group
2023-06-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Festival Gallery at Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield, 05673
March 22- April 27: Reflections by‘f7’ Photo Group
Reception: March 23, 5-7pm
Artist talk: March 23
Open Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 pm

Design Made Visible: Pottery, Fibers, Wood & Glass on the Table
2023-06-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Gallery at Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street, #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Reception: May 4, 5-7 pm
Artist talk: May 4
Open Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 pm

Design Made Visible
2023-06-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
‘Design Made Visible’ is a multi-disciplinary exhibition exploring the ‘table’ as metaphor, May 3-June 22 at Mad River Valley Arts. Open Tues-Sat 1-5pm.

David Feurzeig plays our Free Concert on the Green!
2023-06-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
All are welcome David Feurzeig plays piano at every town in Vermont (also the Camp Meade free concert on the Green)! Come watch the magic happen. Doors at 5:00pm and music begins at 5:30pm.

Mountain Gardeners’ Plant Sale
2023-06-03 09:00 - 13:00 | In Green Space along Slow Road in front of Shaws, 27 Mad River Canoe Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673 27 Mad River Canoe Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
One of the highlights of our year is the Plant Sale. The sale helps to fund a Harwood Union Scholarship. This year the plant sale will be held on June 3rd from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Waitsfield across from Shaw’s Market. This is a great opportunity to purchase locally grown plants for your garden. So, mark your calendars, rain or shine to come down on June 3rd.
The Mountain Gardeners are located in the Mad River Valley of Vermont with members from the towns of Waitsfield, Warren, Fayston, Moretown and Duxbury.
Objectives
The Mountain Gardeners support educational and civic projects for both members and the community.

Waitsfield Farmers Market
2023-06-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Welcome to the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market. We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.
Local produce, plant starts, fruit trees, bushes, maple, honey, flowers, seedlings, eggs, meats, cheeses, fish, crafts, art, clothes, bread, baked goods, liquors, and prepared foods all by Vermonters.
Established in 1993, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market for decades has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses who provide the highest quality products to market. Every Saturday, rain or shine, May-October, you’ll find us on the green!
Every Saturday, Rain or Shine from 9 am to 1 pm
May 13th – October 14th, 2023
Our market can be found on the Mad River Green in Waitsfield, Vermont.

Joslin Memorial Library’s Birthday Celebration
2023-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
All are invited to celebrate the library’s 110th birthday by stepping back in time to 1913 and interacting with the townsfolk that made it happen. Refreshments provided.
