The Mad River Valley Village

Home Design/Build
2023-12-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-28 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
2023-12-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-28 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.

Farm and River Camps (Preschool too!)
2023-12-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-29 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-28 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.

Holiday Fair
2023-12-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
Join us for a Cocoa Bar and Music performed by youth musicians on Friday, December 1 from 5 – 7 PM! Now in its 129th year, the Holiday Fair at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier will take place on Friday, December 1 from 5-7 PM, and Saturday, December 2 from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Vermont North Ski Shop Ladies Night
2023-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Vermont North Ski Shop, 48 Sugarbush Access Rd, Warren, VT
Celebrate the start to the ski season with ladies Night at Vermont North Ski Shop;
SALE – 20% OFF STOREWIDE – Door prizes and appetizers. Everyone who purchases $100 will be entered in to win a pair of HOTRONIC heated socks size of your choice-$445 value!

BAKED BEADS POP-UP JEWELRY & SCARF SALE • 3-for-$20!
2023-12-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Baked Beads, 6973 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Everything priced at 3-for-$20 — 60-75% off previous seasons’ styles of earrings, necklaces, bracelets & scarves!
Friday and Saturday December 1-2 from 10AM-5PM

World Wine Dinner Series
2023-11-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Pitcher Inn, 275 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Five Pacific Northwest wines complementing a five-course dinner. Celebrate Oregon and Washington reds and whites while enjoying regional fare from the area’s unique terroir.

Open Mic Night
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
As the days grow shorter and colder here in Vermont, we often find ourselves retreating to our respective dens. How about an alternative? Gather with us at The Local for our first 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.

Live Music Thursdays at The Filling Station
2023-11-30 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

Beers & Brats
2023-11-29 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!

Musical Munchkins Holiday winter classes for Toddlers & Preschoolers
2023-11-29 10:00 - 2024-01-24 10:45 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Our winter session weaves a tapestry of Holiday and winter songs movement games, puppets, flannel board stories, songbooks, instruments: Jingle Bells, glockenspiels, xylophones, Triangles, Woods, lollipop drums, and of course our Gathering drums that will keep your little ones singing, playing, dancing and having a great time while learning so much. After music class, you can enjoy art activities and browse Inklings Children’s Book Store’s beautiful selection of books for toddlers and preschoolers.

Holiday Winter Baby music classes for 4mos- 14 mos (non walkers)
2023-11-29 09:00 - 2024-01-24 09:45 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Musical Munchkins Baby music class. Babies are musical in the womb, so it’s never too early to begin your musical education with your baby. You will learn delightful musical ways to play with your baby, make friends, and nurture your baby’s sensory development and natural musicianship. Babies love the gentle bouncing, instrument plays with shakers, drums, bells, glockenspiels, prop play, peek-a-boo games, tickling rhymes, baby massages, and dancing included in our specialized 45-minute class. Please bring a small blanket for your baby to lie down on.
includes uploaded digital music of songs we will be singing in class.
For information, fees & registration go to , www.musicalmunchkins.net

Waitsfield Development Review Board (4th Tuesday)
2023-11-28 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.

Warren Select Board (2nd Tuesday)
2023-11-28 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.

Fayston Select Board
2023-11-28 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/

Tuesday Tunes: John Lackard Blues Duo
2023-11-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Regular Taproom favorite John Lackard brings his blues and rock n’ roll back to the stage.

Weekly Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books!
2023-11-28 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.
