Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Gretchen Schissel’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Waterbury Selectboard Regular Meeting
The Selectboard discussed various administrative and community topics. The Fire Department provided an update on call volume and operational status. The organization CReW presented data on flood recovery efforts, and the board engaged in discussions about future resilience planning. Town Manager updates included the initiation of the '27 budget process and status reports on several town projects. The board adopted a resolution for Land Use Review Board Tier 1B designation and passed an amendment to their Rules of Procedure. Discussions were held regarding improvements to the Steele Room's audiovisual systems, the creation of a 'Resilient Pathways' steering committee, and the potential transition of Town Clerk and Treasurer roles from elected to appointed positions. Additionally, the board approved a new private road name, Hearthstone Circle.
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The board received an introduction of the new Town Manager and heard reports from the School Board regarding educational challenges, the Tree Board concerning pruning and inventory, and the Conservation Committee about natural resource inventories. Updates were provided on the Makersphere lease, FEMA buyouts, sheriff data, and financial plans. The board approved new private road names and engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the Better Connections demonstration project, resulting in decisions to remove specific elements such as bollards, tactile warning pads, and vegetation obscuring stop signs.
Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Waterbury Town Meeting Study Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed the presentation given to the Select Board regarding the current draft of their report and discussed timelines for future submissions. Key presentations included an analysis of the impact of changing the time and date of town meetings, drawing on examples from similarly sized towns, and an exploration of options to improve technology and audio accessibility at town meetings. The committee also performed a review and discussion of the report format, along with structural and non-structural improvement options, concluding with a straw poll on various proposals.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Waterbury Select Board Special Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the Better Connections Demonstration Project, specifically focusing on the continuation, modification, or removal of five installed elements at the Waterbury Center Triangle. Public testimony addressed concerns regarding traffic flow, road width, intersection safety, pedestrian crosswalks, the placement of stop signs, and the overall impact of the demonstration elements on neighborhood walkability and speed control. Participants offered various suggestions, including the installation of speed tables, the relocation of a utility pole, and potential improvements to crosswalk and parking configurations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
