April 29, 2024 Cemetery Committee Meeting

The East Montpelier Cemetery Committee will hold a meeting Monday, April, 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the East Montpelier Fire Station.

April 29, 2024 Cemetery Committee Meeting Agenda

May 2, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting

The East Montpelier Planning Commission will hold a meeting Thursday, May 2, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building. The meeting will be held in-person with a remote attendance option offered via Zoom conference services. See below for remote participation options for this meeting. If you have questions regarding participation options for this meeting, please contact Planning Commission Chair Zach Sullivan (zsullivan@gmail.com; 413-207-1716).

Documents of interest for the meeting:

May 2, 2024 PC Agenda

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(Cancelled)May 1, 2024 BCA Meeting

The East Montpelier Board of Civil Authority will hold a meeting Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. The meeting will be held in-person with a remote attendance option offered via Zoom conference services. See below for remote participation options for this meeting. If you have questions regarding participation options for this meeting, please contact Town Clerk Rosie Laquerre (clerk@eastmontpeliervt.org; 802-223-3313 x 201).

May 1, 2024 BCA Agenda

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January 25, 2024 BCA Minutes
L DeForge Abatement Req-1

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April 23, 2024 Energy Committee Meeting

The East Montpelier Energy Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building. The meeting will be held in-person with a remote attendance option offered via Zoom conference services. See below for remote participation options for this meeting. If you have questions regarding participation options for this meeting, please contact Town Administrator Jennifer Devine (manager@eastmontpeliervt.org; 802-223-3313 x 204).

April 23, 2024 Energy Committee Agenda

Documents of interest for the meeting:

March 26, 2024 Energy Committee Minutes

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April 22, 2024 Selectboard Meeting

The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. The meeting will be held in-person with a remote attendance option offered via Zoom conference services. See below for remote participation options for this meeting. If you have questions regarding participation options for this meeting, please contact Town Administrator Jennifer Devine (manager@eastmontpeliervt.org; 802-223-3313 x 204).

April 22, 2024 SB Agenda
April 22, 2024 SB Annotated Agenda

Documents of Interest:

April 1, 2024 SB Minutes Draft

2024 LEMP Municipal Adoption Form
2024 East Montpelier LEMP
Energy Committee Charge Statement
S. Minor Recreation Board Letter of Interest
Liquor 2024, Second Class-Fontaine Meadows
Liquor 2024, Second Class-Dudleys
Tobacco 2024-Dudleys
Tobacco Substitute 2024-Dudleys
Liquor 2024, First Class-Fox Market
Liquor 2024, Second Class-Fox Market
Liquor 2024, Outdoor-Fox Market
WEC 2024 Voting Form
WEC -Board Candidate Policy Statements

EM Inclement Weather Policy-Draft

Zoning Activity Report (20240329-20240418)
April 22 2024 Selectboard Expense Warrant

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April 18, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting

The East Montpelier Planning Commission will hold a meeting Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building. The meeting will be held in-person with a remote attendance option offered via Zoom conference services. See below for remote participation options for this meeting. If you have questions regarding participation options for this meeting, please contact Planning Commission Chair Zach Sullivan (zsullivan@gmail.com; 413-207-1716).

April 18, 2024 PC Agenda

Documents of interest for the meeting:

March 21, 2024 PC Minutes – Draft
Zoning Activity Report (032224-040224)

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May 7, 2024 DRB Meeting

The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the town office building. The meeting will be held in-person with a remote attendance option offered via Zoom conference services. See below for remote participation options for this meeting. If you have questions regarding participation options for this meeting, please contact the Zoning Administrator (zoning@eastmontpeliervt.org; 802-223-3313 x 205).

May 7, 2024 DRB Warning
May 7, 2024 DRB Agenda
May 7, 2024 DRB Minutes Draft

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April 2, 2024 DRB Minutes Draft
April 2, 2024 DRB Minutes Final

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East Montpelier Jobs & Recruiting

Please email your interest to the Town Administrator at: manager@eastmontpeliervt.org.

The Selectboard appoints committee members. Listers are elected.

We are Recruiting for the Following:
1. Central VT Solid Waste District Representative
2. Central VT Solid Waste Back up Representative
3. Development Review Board (DRB) Member
4. Planning Commission Member
5. Wrightsville Beach Board of Directors Rep- Board only meets about 6 times annually.
6. Lister (March 2025)
7. Road Crew (Spring 2025)
8. Rec Board Chair/Member
9. Emergency Management Director

Emergency Management Director (EMD) Job Description
The Emergency Management Director (EMD) is an appointed individual in each town or city who has direct responsibility for the organization, administration, and coordination of the local organization for emergency management, subject  to the direction and control of the executive officer or legislative branch. Generally, the Emergency Management Director:
• manages the local emergency management organization, including the identification of the resources and organization that would be used to support incident command;
• facilitates Emergency Management meetings with municipal stakeholders to discuss current emergency management plans, organization, equipment, training, and exercises;
• manages the creation and maintenance of the Local Emergency Management Plan;
• manages the maintenance of the local Emergency Operations Center;
• coordinates citizen preparedness initiatives;
• coordinates volunteer recruitment;
• participates as a voting member in the Regional Emergency Management Committee
• participates in the creation of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan;
• participates in the Emergency Manager Certification program offered by Vermont Emergency Management;
• if necessary, appoints an Emergency Management Coordinator or other support staff to assist in executing any of these responsibilities.
During an incident, the EMD will generally be coordinating information flow between the municipality and the state, coordinating resource acquisition on behalf of the Incident Commander, and maintaining a common operating picture for the incident occurring within the town.
After an incident, the EMD will generally be coordinating information flow between the municipality and the state, documenting incident damages, assisting the municipality in returning back to normal, and, if the incident

April 11, 2024 Capital Improvement Committee Meeting

The East Montpelier Capital Improvement Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m at the town office building. The meeting will be held in-person with a remote attendance option offered via Zoom conference services. See below for remote participation options for this meeting. If you have questions regarding participation options for this meeting, please contact Town Treasurer Michele Pallas (treasurer@eastmontpeliervt.org; 802-223-3313 x 207).

April 11, 2024 CIC Agenda

Documents of Interest:
CIC Minutes November 14, 2023

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Bear Coexistence PSA from Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has begun to receive reports of bears coming out of their dens as the weather warms. Now is the time to take these proactive steps to help prevent bears from looking for food in your yards and neighborhoods:

• Bear Safety Video: Talk with a Game Warden

• Take down your birdfeeder. Between mid-March and December, birdfeeders should not be used. You can attract birds by planting bird-friendly native plants instead. Check out Audubon’s Native Plants for Birds Program: https://www.audubon.org/native-plants

• Make your garbage inaccessible. Store garbage in a secure structure and a bear-resistant container. Learn how to make your garbage can bear proof here: Modify Your Trash Container to Resist Bears

• Dispose of garbage frequently. If you have pick-up services, wait until the morning to put your garbage out.

• Demand bear resistant dumpsters for your community. Dumpsters need tight fitting, reinforced lids with secure latches. Learn which garbage haulers offer bear resistant dumpsters here: https://anrweb.vermont.gov/DEC/_DEC/SolidWasteTransporters.aspx

• Follow steps for composting in bear country. Compost needs to be 3 parts brown materials to 1 part kitchen scraps, turned frequently, and kept in a sturdy tumbler or bin: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/node/260

• Use electric fencing to keep chickens and bees safe. Fences need to be 4,000-6,000 volts, tested regularly and baited: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/node/1996

• Clean your grill after every use. For added effectiveness, keep your grill in a secure outbuilding between uses after cleaning.

• Make bears feel uncomfortable in your yard. Yell, bang pots and pans, or use other noise devices from inside your home. Never shoot a bear to scare it. Even BBs can seriously injure bears.

• Please report your bear encounters to Vermont Fish & Wildlife. These reports allow us to help you prevent future bear incidents. They also give us information to help all Vermonters better coexist with bears: https://anrweb.vt.gov/FWD/FW/WildlifeBearReport.aspx

• Critter Gitter Sensors are helpful in scaring bears away. Google them for more information.

Following these steps can save bears’ lives, and help protect you, your neighbors, and your property. Please do your part to be a good neighbor and help keep Vermont’s bears wild!
If you have questions, contact the Vermont Fish and Wildlife department at 802-828-1000, or fwinformation@vermont.gov.

Bear Issues? Report your black bear sightings and learn more about living with bears at this web page.
Help Keep Vermont’s Bears Wild: Report Bear Incidents to Vt Fish & Wildlife Department Website | Agency of Natural Resources
More questions? Contact Game Warden Dustin Circe at 802-793-6629

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March 27, 2024 Bear Safety Education Event

Dustin Circe, Game Warden, will be leading an educational event about black bears on March 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. with a remote attendance option offered via Zoom conference services.

The recording of the event will be posted once available.