Selectboard “threads the needle” on broadband
The Selectboard considered a proposal to extend broadband access to the majority of the 239 households in Charlotte currently without access, and found a way to move forward, despite complications.
Jr Lewis garage rebuild complicates challenging annual budget review process
The Selectboard met in a Special Session Monday evening to work on the Town municipal budget, address several personnel matters and update progress on replacing the Town Garage, which was destroyed recently in a fire.
How is local governance working in Charlotte?
This report provides a summary of telephone interviews conducted during the first few weeks of November 2021. A selection of Charlotte community leaders, town staff members, and regional and local planners from nearby towns offered their insights and opinions.
The Selectboard interviews DRB applicants
The Selectboard began the process of interviewing applicants for the town’s new Development Review Board during its regular meeting on November 22.
Selectboard ratifies decision on library employee salaries
At the Selectboard’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 8, the board unanimously ratified a previous decision concerning employee salaries at the Charlotte Library.
Selectboard drafts, holds letter opposing redistricting proposal
After some discussion at their Monday, Nov. 1, special meeting, the Selectboard did not take any action on a proposal for the board to sign a letter to the Vermont Legislative Apportionment Board about a potential redistricting of the town.
Not much will change with DRB job descriptions
The Selectboard met to discuss the implementation and establishment of the town’s Development Review Board at a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 1.
Selectboard discusses creating press policy
At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 25, the Selectboard discussed, but did not agree on, a potential policy for communicating with the press.
Town explores possibility of a community center
Recreation director gives presentation to Selectboard
State Apportionment Board proposes relocating town’s representation
The selectboard may meet either at a special meeting or during their next regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 8 to discuss the state’s Legislative Apportionment Board proposal that could relocate the town’s state representation.
Selectboard approves forming DRB
Vice Chair votes against motion, says change is “too fast”
Charlotters debate DRB before Monday vote
Is a DRB a good move for the town? The News hears from both sides
Selectboard approves library salary readjustments
At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 18, the selectboard voted to adjust the salaries of three employees at the Charlotte Library. But after the discussion and motion there seemed to be more questions than answers.
Selectboard to decide on Development Review Board at Oct. 25 meeting
Unwarned motion to adopt a DRB catches board members off guard
The News serves FOIA request on the town
Town officials go silent in response to questions about town policies
Town Report will continue being printed – for now
Despite rising printing costs, town resists the urge to go digital.
Selectboard holds four executive sessions during meeting
Employee salaries and “potential litigation” discussions held from public view
Selectboard debates financial policies and procedures, decides nothing
While purchasing policies and procedures were debated at a special Selectboard meeting on Monday, Oct. 4 at Town Hall, no official decisions were made.
Krasnow deflects questions, accuses The Charlotte News of sensationalism
After multiple emails and phone calls by Charlotte News editor Mara Brooks and Investigative Reporter Shaw Israel Izikson, Selectboard Chair Matthew Krasnow answered questions about business conducted at the board’s regular meeting on Sept. 27.
Krasnow resigns
At the regular Selectboard meeting on Monday, Sept. 27, Chair Matt Krasnow announced that he would be resigning as chair but will remain on the board as a member.