Hartford public meetings in 2021

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is meeting to consider adding an exception to the town's face covering rule. The only substantive item on the agenda is a motion regarding this exception; the rest of the meeting is procedural.

• Consideration of additional exception to Hartford Face Covering Rule (motion)

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review and approve past meeting minutes, discuss participation options, and receive updates on the Window Dressers program and the Climate Action Plan (CAP). They will also consider re-establishing subcommittees or working groups to focus on specific initiatives.

• Review and approve draft minutes from past meetings
• Discussion on full-time HEC participation vs. volunteer
• Window Dressers plan update; first dedicated meeting on 1/6/22
• CAP update on Building and Energy, Transportation and Land Use
• Proposal to bring back subcommittees/working groups

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, along with old and new business. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Old Business
• New Business

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from November 17 and 24, review its official charge, and make announcements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of the HHPC's Charge
• Approval of minutes from November 17 and 24 meetings
• Hybrid public meeting script
• Next meeting scheduled for January 19

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board will review minutes from November and discuss several business items, including a possible new member, advertising for the Tree Warden position, and updates on grants and tree identification. They will also address the emerald ash borer found in Veteran's Park and consider treatment options for ash trees at Hartford High School. The board will plan for 2022, including electing officers and scheduling meetings.

• Possible new member Meg Riege
• Advertising for Tree Warden position
• Emerald ash borer found in Veteran's Park; treatment options for ash trees at HHS
• Quechee Green tree replacement status
• Election of officers for 2022

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will vote on the final FY2023 budget, a decision on Gates Street, a tree warden appointment, VCDP policies, and a mask mandate. The budget, if approved, would raise taxes by $495,315 and set a tax rate of 1.0562. The meeting also includes appointments to the Energy Commission and Town and School District Committee, plus a consent agenda for payroll, minutes, and warrants.

• Final FY2023 general fund budget of $19,039,964.40, with $14,919,637.40 raised by taxes
• Gates Street decision motion
• Mask mandate motion
• Appointment of Jesse Pollard to Hartford Energy Commission (3-year term)
• Appointment of Nikki Boyle to Town and School District Committee (2-year term)

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

This is the 2021 annual report of the Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion (HCOREI), summarizing the committee's activities over the past year. It notes the adoption of an updated charge, new members, a new chair, and the formation of four working groups. The report is informational and does not include specific decisions or proposals for the upcoming meeting.

• Adopted an update to the committee's charge
• Welcomed new members Ally Tufenkjian and Havah Walther; John Hall elected chair
• One open seat on the committee
• Co-hosted Juneteenth event and tabled at Hartford Community Coalition Block Party
• Policy working group prepared a recommendation for the selectboard on policy management

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four applications: a sketch plan for a multi-family dwelling and shelter/day use facility by Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, The Haven, and Twin Pines Housing Trust; a lot line adjustment on Wildlife Road; a demolition of two structures on Gates Street; and a subdivision amendment to remove a sprinkler requirement on Bliss Road. Administrative matters include minutes, permits, and public comment.

• Sketch plan for multi-family dwelling and shelter/day use facility on Hartford Avenue, White River Junction
• Lot line adjustment between 1469 and 1481 Wildlife Road (Application #21-12)
• Demolition of two structures at 160 Gates Street, White River Junction (Application #21-11, continued)
• Subdivision amendment to remove sprinkler system requirement on Bliss Road (Application #21-13)
• Public hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. at Hartford Town Hall

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will vote on a student liaison membership change and the annual town report, and will discuss feedback on the revised Strategic Equity Plan timeline. The agenda also includes discussion of a school district welcoming packet and new business.

• Motion to recommend student liaison membership change to charge
• Motion on annual town report
• Feedback on revised Strategic Equity Plan timeline
• Discussion of school district welcoming packet

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special budget meeting to review the proposed FY2023 budget, with presentations from the Department of Public Works on highway, water, wastewater, and solid waste funds, and a separate presentation on parking meters. The board is also considering approval of the second half of a liquor license for the American Legion. No votes are scheduled on the budget, which is for information only.

• Highway budget proposed at $3,180,878.69, up $442,448.69 from FY2022
• Proposed addition of two highway equipment operators and two seasonal maintenance staff
• Quechee Main Street culvert project: $300,000 in FY2023, total estimated $600,000, requesting $100,000 additional
• Parking meter equipment estimated at $200,000, with no current funding source
• Liquor license approval for Hartford Post 26, American Legion Inc., 27 Farmvu, White River Junction

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review minutes, discuss the Window Dressers plan including volunteer roles, location, customer recruitment, and fundraising, and hear about the EV Ambassador Program. They will also plan the December newsletter and set the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Window Dressers plan update: volunteer roles, location, customer recruiting, grants/fundraising
• EV Ambassador Program discussion
• December HEC Herald ideas
• HEC 2022 meeting calendar
• Review and approve draft minutes

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board of Trustees reviewed the town budget, COVID-19 protocols, and library operations. They approved paying a staff member for working on Veterans Day and closing on Thursdays before Christmas and New Year's. The board also discussed the director's plan to step down and initial interest from another member to take over.

• Year-to-date expenditures $10,158.51 (21.92% of budget), balance $36,182.49
• Masking required for all patrons due to rising COVID-19 cases
• Community Room use limited; no new meetings or programming
• Police notified after car damaged library parking lot and driveway
• Board approved paying Sandie for Veterans Day and closing on Thursdays before Christmas and New Year's

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will consider a motion to recommend that the town contract with a consultant for a Community Safety Review, prompted by multiple police use-of-force incidents including the fatal shooting of Joseph John Howard. The committee will also vote on a student liaison membership change and hear updates from working groups. The agenda includes a recommendation to fund the review through unassigned funds from the 2020-21 budget or the FY2022-23 budget.

• Motion to recommend contracting a consultant for a Community Safety Review
• Recommendation to fund review via unassigned funds from 2020-21 or FY2022-23 budget
• Discussion of police use-of-force incidents, including fatal shooting of Joseph John Howard
• Motion to change student liaison membership to charge
• Updates from RHRR, Education, and Strategic Equity Plan working groups

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to discuss updates on the Quechee Rotunda project, including public notice and tree removal, and a maple sugaring grant at DBS. They will also cover the Tree of the Month, a recap of the Shade Tree Seminar, ideas for tree-related publicity, the Tree Warden replacement, recruitment for a new board member, and identifying trees on public lands.

• Update on Quechee Rotunda project: notice to public and tree removal
• Update on maple sugaring grant at DBS
• Tree of the Month selection
• Recap of Shade Tree Seminar
• Tree Warden replacement update

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will hear the FY21 audit presentation and a financial update, consider re-appointments to the Tree Board and Design Review, and new appointments to the Conservation Commission and Zoning Board. The board will also discuss a contract for an executive search consultant in executive session. The agenda includes routine items like public comment, consent agenda, and reports.

• FY21 audit presentation and motion
• Financial update for Q1 FY22 (as of 9/30/2021)
• Re-appointments: Clare Forseth (Tree Board), Anita Hamalainen (Design Review)
• New appointments: Ted Levin (Conservation Commission), Stephanie Gile (Zoning Board)
• Executive session on executive search consultant contract

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister City Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing activities with its French sister city, Cenon. Items include follow-up on a September Zoom meeting, a photo update, a logo contest, and a new high school connection. The committee will also consider requesting funding in the town budget and updating information for the Hartford Town Report.

• Follow-up on Cenon-sponsored Zoom meeting of Sister Cities on September 26
• Photo update from Hartford to Cenon
• Hartford-Cenon Sister City logo contest update
• New high school connection with Cenon lycée and technical school
• Request for funding in the town budget

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve previous minutes, appoint a delegate to the Climate Action Steering Team, and discuss potential ballot articles to recommend to the Selectboard for the March 2022 Town Meeting. They will also begin reviewing amendments to the committee's charge and set 2022 meeting dates.

• Appoint CAC delegate to Climate Action Steering Team
• Discuss potential ballot articles for March 2022 Town Meeting
• First review of amendments to CAC charge
• Review and approve Oct. 13 meeting minutes
• Set 2022 meeting dates and times

Board of Civil Authority

The Hartford Board of Civil Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend action on the 2022 legislative apportionment proposal, as well as consider the use and installation of a secure ballot drop box. The board will also handle other business and adjourn.

• Discuss possible use and installation of secure ballot drop box
• Review and discuss 2022 legislative apportionment proposal
• BCA recommendation to the Legislative Apportionment Board

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will discuss commissioning an independent review of the Hartford Police Department's use-of-force policies and practices, following multiple incidents this year including the fatal shooting of Joseph John Howard. The committee will also consider funding options for a Community Safety Review and Needs Assessment Report, and will address other agenda items such as welcoming a student liaison and a retrospective on a policy recommendation to the Selectboard.

• Review of HPD use-of-force policies after fatal shooting of Joseph John Howard
• Potential allocation of wellness coordinator funds for a Community Safety Review
• Possible use of unused FY2021-22 officer salaries to fund the review
• Discussion of HCOREI representatives as panel participants in schools
• Strategic Equity Plan working group check-in

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss the Climate Action Plan with guests, plan a winter 2022 timber harvest, and address multiple Town Forest items including a potential partnership with the Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association. They will also review budgets, conservation area inspections, and outreach efforts.

• Climate Action Plan discussion with guests Dana Clawson and Erik Krauss
• Winter 2022 Timber Harvest planning
• Formal relationship with Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association for Town Forest
• FY 2022/2023 HCC Budget Update
• Maanawaka Conservation Area annual inspection and posting

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will consider applying for two Vermont state grants: one to hire a consultant to update the Housing Chapter of the Town Plan, and another to join a consortium of seven towns to review zoning regulations for more housing opportunities. The meeting is a workshop, so these are discussion and decision items, not final votes.

• Consider 2022 Vermont Municipal Planning Grant to update Housing Chapter of Town Plan
• Consider 2022 Bylaw Modernization Grant with Randolph, Bethel, Rochester, Woodstock, Strafford, Thetford
• Grant would fund Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission zoning review
• Housing grant includes Steering Committee and two community forums

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee is meeting to review the October 16th planting at the Clifford Park Food Forest and discuss next steps. They will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Resilient Hartford budget. The meeting includes approval of the September 22nd minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of 10/16 Guild Planting at Clifford Park Food Forest
• Discussion of next steps for Clifford Park Food Forest
• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Resilient Hartford budget discussion
• Approval of September 22nd meeting minutes

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special budget meeting to review proposed FY2023 budgets for several departments, including Information Technology, Assessment, Town Manager's Office, Town Clerk, and various committees and services. The meeting is for information only, with no consent agenda or formal votes scheduled. Key proposals include adding a Helpdesk Technician in IT, increased health insurance costs in the Assessor's office, and changes to cemetery funding.

• IT proposes adding Helpdesk Technician, increasing salaries from $117,407.80 (FY22) to $217,117.15 (FY23)
• Assessor's office budget increases from $206,376 to $249,420, with health insurance rising $25,833
• Town Manager's Office proposes $48,000 increase in contract services for communications, peer support, and compensation study
• Cemetery funding moves from direct appropriations to local option tax, with Quechee Cemetery increasing $9,500
• Social service appropriations remain level-funded, with changes requiring petition process

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to approve draft minutes from August, welcome a new member, and discuss updates on the Window Dressers plan, including volunteer roles and location. They will also brainstorm ideas for the November HEC Herald newsletter. The meeting is largely routine business and planning.

• Approval of draft minutes from 2021-08-26
• Welcome new member Dana
• Window Dressers plan update: volunteer roles and location
• November HEC Herald ideas

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, a budget update for FY 2022/2023, and planning a community meeting for the Taft's Flat survey. They will also review demolition standards grant closeout and a Selectboard presentation, and discuss a 2022 CLG grant application.

• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 HHPC Budget Update
• Taft's Flat Intensive Level Survey: Community Meeting Date
• Demolition Standards: Grant Closeout & Selectboard Presentation
• 2022 CLG Grant Application

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will consider several motions, including adopting municipal policies for a $43,970 Cornerstone Community Center planning grant, a parking ordinance, and proposed ordinances. They will also discuss the Town Forest Recreational Plan and receive an informational update on an emergency shelter committee. The meeting includes routine items like payroll approval and an executive session for legal matters.

• Appointment of Laura Brooks to West Hartford Library Board of Trustees
• Adoption of Municipal Policies and Codes for $43,970 VCDP Planning Grant for Cornerstone Community Center
• Parking Ordinance motion
• Proposed Ordinances motion
• HCOREI Policy Recommendation motion

West Hartford Library Trustees

This is a routine monthly board meeting of the West Hartford Library Trustees. The agenda consists of standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and friends group, followed by old and new business, with no specific action items listed.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Friend's Report
• Old and New Business

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to review minutes and discuss several tree-related matters, including a tree identification walk, progress on the Quechee Rotunda, an Arbor Day Grant project at Dothan Brook School, and suggestions for Tree of the Month. They will also identify trees on public land needing attention and address the Tree Warden opening.

• Quechee Rotunda removal progress and public notice
• Arbor Day Grant project: planting trees at Dothan Brook School
• Tree Warden position vacancy and division of tree care in parks
• Tree of the Month suggestions for 2022
• Review of September 21, 2021 minutes

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister Cities Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, following up on a Cenon-sponsored Zoom meeting, and reviewing the Hartford-Cenon Sister City logo contest guidelines. They will also discuss collecting materials for a bulletin board at the Quechee Gorge Visitor's Center and a new high school connection with Cenon's lycée and technical school.

• Follow-up on Cenon-sponsored Zoom meeting of Sister Cities on September 26
• Photo update from Hartford to Cenon
• Review guidelines for Hartford-Cenon Sister City logo contest
• Collect brochures and magazines for bulletin board at Quechee Gorge Visitor's Center
• New high school connection with Cenon lycée and technical school

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and potentially adopt community guidelines for emergency shelters, discuss RV policies, and receive updates on warming shelters and mutual aid concepts. The agenda includes electing a new chair and reviewing relevant zoning regulations.

• Adoption of community guidelines
• Review of RV definition and policy update
• Update on The Haven and warming shelter
• Mutual Aid concept with VFW
• Election of new Chair

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss potential ballot articles to recommend to the Selectboard for the March 2022 Town Meeting. They will also review amendments to their charge and receive updates on the Climate Action Reserve Fund and state/federal funding. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Discuss potential ballot articles for March 2022 Town Meeting
• First review of amendments to CAC charge
• Status of Climate Action Reserve Fund update
• State and federal funding related to climate change update
• Review and approve meeting minutes from Sept 13

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

This is a special budget meeting where the Hartford Selectboard reviews proposed FY 2022-2023 budgets for the Finance, Planning & Development, and Parks & Recreation departments. The meeting is for information only, with no consent agenda or votes scheduled. The board will hear presentations from department directors on their budget requests.

• Finance total budget $481,001, up $15,163 from FY2021-2022
• Planning & Development proposed budget $560,091, down $42,452 from approved FY2020-2021
• Parks & Recreation total expenses $1,570,007, with $1,031,436 to be raised by taxes
• Parks & Recreation requests $50,000 for equipment replacement program
• New pool operation budget $152,552

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is meeting to discuss and gather feedback on draft demolition delay standards for historic buildings, which would require review before demolition. The board will also consider appointments to the Climate Action and Design Review Committees, hear the Town Manager's report, and discuss a Declaration of Equity & Inclusion and the FY23 budget. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Draft Demolition Delay Standards for historic buildings - public feedback
• Appointment of Carolyn Hooper to Climate Action Committee (3-year term)
• Appointment to Design Review Committee: Michelle Boleski or Sara Ferguson
• Declaration of Equity & Inclusion - motion
• FY23 Budget - information

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss a winter 2022 timber harvest, elect a vice chair, and review multiple town forest items including a potential partnership with the Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association and the Town Forest Recreation Plan. They will also update the FY 2022/2023 budget and hear reports on outreach and clean-up efforts.

• Winter 2022 Timber Harvest discussion
• Election of Vice Chair
• Formal relationship with Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association
• FY 2022/2023 HCC Budget Update
• Wetlands question from Harvest Lane resident

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review minutes, discuss group norms, and draft recommendations for the Select Board. They will also receive updates on the RV policy and subcommittee progress. The meeting is open to the public with in-person and Zoom options.

• Drafting Select Board recommendations on emergency shelter
• RV policy update
• Subcommittee updates
• Review and passage of meeting minutes (including cancelled 9/16/21 meeting)

White River Junction Design Review Committee

The Hartford Design Review Committee voted 0-3 (with one abstention) to deny Ken Parker's application to demolish two structures at 160 Gates Street, White River Junction, citing financial hardship concerns. The committee discussed the balance between downtown revitalization and historic preservation, with some members questioning the financial hardship criteria. The application will be heard by the Planning Commission on November 1, 2021.

• Application to demolish two structures at 160 Gates Street, lot 45-0151-000, in CB and Design Review zoning districts
• Motion to approve demolition under Zoning Regulations section 260-46(12)(b)(2) failed 0-3
• Jonathan Schechtman abstained due to conflict of interest as Historic Preservation Commission Chair
• Committee changed meeting time from 9AM to 5PM
• Minutes of September 23, 2021 and January 16, 2021 approved

Board of Civil Authority

The Hartford Board of Abatement is meeting to hear four property tax abatement requests. Each applicant will present evidence, and if they do not appear, the board will decide based on submitted forms. The meeting concludes with deliberations and other business.

• Kate Heaton/William Page (Terrace Communities, LLC) — 2820 Christian St., Parcel ID 4-31-1
• Denis and Brenda Carpenter — 42 Harper Savage Ln., Parcel ID 2-59
• Perry Seale (for Eli Mercer) — 222 Campbell St., Parcel ID 31-29-1
• Martha Hetnik — 218 Willow Circle, Parcel ID 13-43-18

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three applications: amendments to the Red Barn Farms Planned Development, a Planned Development for an adult homeless shelter, and site development plan approval for the same shelter. The meeting also includes a sketch plan review for the South Main Street parking lot expansion and other administrative matters.

• Sketch plan review for reconstruction and expansion of South Main Street parking lot in downtown White River Junction
• Application #21-06: amendments to Red Barn Farms Planned Development for house sites #1 and #2 on Galaxy Hill Lane, Quechee
• Application #21-07: Planned Development for Adult Homeless Shelter at 851 Fairview Terrace, White River Junction
• Application #21-08: Site Development Plan Approval for Adult Homeless Shelter at 851 Fairview Terrace
• Public comment and administrative permits review

Watson Dog Park

This is a routine meeting of the Upper Valley Dog Park Supporters group. Members will review and approve the minutes from the August 28 meeting and plan the upcoming Dogaween event, including volunteer assignments and remaining maintenance tasks.

• Review and approve minutes from August 28, 2021
• Dogaween planning: volunteer sheet and division of responsibilities
• Schedule remaining maintenance for Dogaween

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Application #08-21 by The Valley Bible Church (owner) and The Upper Valley Haven (applicant) for Conditional Use Approval to operate an adult homeless shelter at 851 Fairview Terrace, White River Junction, within a proposed Planned Development. The board will also handle administrative matters including approval of minutes, review of administratively approved projects, and scheduling the next hearing.

• Conditional Use Application #08-21 for an Adult Homeless Shelter at 851 Fairview Terrace, White River Junction
• Public hearing under section 260-16 of Hartford Zoning Regulations
• Minutes of July 14, 2021 to be considered
• Review of projects that received administrative approval

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee is meeting to review the Clifford Park Food Forest design presentation and recent tree planting, and to schedule an October planting date. They will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Resilient Hartford budget. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and announcements.

• Review of 9/9 Clifford Park Food Forest design presentation
• Review of 9/18 tree planting at Clifford Park
• Scheduling October tree planting date
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Resilient Hartford budget

West Hartford Library Trustees

This is a routine monthly meeting of the West Hartford Library Board with standard agenda items including reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and friends group, plus old and new business. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the agenda.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Friend's Report
• Old and New Business

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board will review minutes from August and discuss several tree-related projects, including a fall tree identification walk, progress on the Quechee Rotunda with potential grant funding for tree removal and replacement, planting a sycamore in the Wilder Picnic Area, and the Arbor Day Grant project. They will also consider suggestions for Tree of the Month and identify trees needing attention, as well as discuss the Tree Warden position.

• Quechee Rotunda tree removal and replacement, with possible grant from Growing Urban Forests in the Face of Emerald Ash Borer
• Planting a sycamore in Wilder Picnic Area, cost $400 from NNurseries, Parks & Rec to pay half
• Arbor Day Grant project with Nicole Raney: planting maple tree (one vs two, Spring 2022 vs Fall 2021) and equipment purchase
• Tree identification walk scheduled for October 16, 10 am to 12 pm
• Discussion of Tree Warden responsibilities and filling the position

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a listening session to receive information on fire, police, and emergency services, and to discuss an update on unpermitted structures. The board will also consider a liquor license renewal and a reappointment to the Energy Commission. The agenda includes public comment and a consent agenda with routine approvals.

• Liquor license renewal for Perry Hospitality Group (Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms)
• Reappointment of Lynn Bohi to the Energy Commission for a three-year term
• Update on unpermitted shelters on non-town-owned property
• Public safety presentation by S. Cooney and B. Vail
• Consent agenda: payroll, minutes, and A/P manifests

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will continue its policy goals discussion, review recommendations, and discuss the status of the town's work toward its Strategic Plan. The committee will also review education recommendations and plan for the town report. The agenda includes motions on these items, but no final decisions are listed.

• Continue policy goals discussion and review recommendations
• Review education recommendations
• Discuss status of town's work towards Strategic Plan
• Town Report plan
• New Business

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss its FY2022/2023 budget, a community meeting for the Taft's Flat survey, demolition standards grant closeout, and a demolition application for 160 Gates Street. The meeting includes public participation options via Microsoft Teams or phone.

• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 HHPC Budget
• Taft's Flat Intensive Level Survey: Community Meeting
• Demolition Standards: Grant Closeout & Selectboard Presentation
• 160 Gates Street Application for Demolition

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve August minutes and receive the Director's Report. Old business includes updates on the Community Center, Pool Project, and Community Survey. No new business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Community Center updates
• Pool Project updates
• Community Survey updates
• Approval of August 2021 meeting minutes

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will consider several motions, including awarding a $171,372 contract for a new sidewalk tractor, approving changes to conflict of interest and purchasing policies, and discussing a climate resolution and budget guidance. The board will also hear updates on the Christian Street Cemetery and the Health Office, and receive the Town Manager's report.

• Sidewalk tractor purchase: $171,372 for Prinoth SW50 from Chadwick-Baross
• Contracts for snow plowing, South Main St. lighting, and sidewalk tractor
• Changes to Conflict of Interest and Purchasing Policies
• Climate Resolution motion
• Budget Guidance motion

Board of Civil Authority

The Board of Civil Authority is meeting to conduct the 2021 biennial voter checklist review as required by state law. The board will consider motions to authorize the clerk to challenge identified voters and to batch purge voters from the checklist. This is a routine procedural meeting focused on voter list maintenance.

• Review of voter checklist per 17 V.S.A. 2150(c)
• Motion to authorize clerk to challenge identified voters per 17 V.S.A. 2150(d)(3)
• Motion to authorize clerk to batch purge per 17 V.S.A. 2150(d)(5)

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee will consider and respond to feedback on a resolution to adopt the Town of Hartford Climate Action Plan, which outlines steps toward carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions. The resolution directs the Town Manager to develop an implementation plan, establish a staff team, create annual reports, amend procurement policies, and fund a Climate Action Reserve Fund. The committee will also review minutes and make agenda changes.

• Resolution adopting the Hartford Climate Action Plan
• Directs Town Manager to create implementation project plan by December 2021
• Requires annual GHG emissions reporting starting July 2021
• Amends procurement policies by February 2022
• Establishes funding for Climate Action Reserve Fund in FY22/23 budget

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will consider amendments to a Declaration of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice and vote on recommending its adoption to the Selectboard. The committee will also review a Hartford Block Party application, discuss resource library recommendations, and draft policy goals related to the Strategic Plan.

• Amend and approve Declaration of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
• Review Hartford Block Party application and plan
• Review two recommendations regarding Resource Library
• Draft and discuss policy goals with timeline for Strategic Plan implementation
• Discuss open committee seat

Watson Dog Park

The Upper Valley Dog Park Supporters are meeting to review minutes and reports, and to schedule maintenance tasks including replacing patio bricks and repairing benches and dog ramps. This is a routine organizational meeting for park volunteers.

• Review and approve July 24, 2021 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Schedule patio brick replacement
• Schedule bench repair, staining, and polyurethane
• Schedule dog ramp repair and painting

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items: reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and Friends group, plus old and new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Friend's Report
• Old and New Business

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review its minutes, receive an RV policy update, and discuss the committee's role and continued future. Members are asked to come prepared to weigh in on whether the committee should continue.

• RV policy update from Becca and Simon
• Discussion on the role and continued future of the ad-hoc committee
• Updates from subcommittees
• Passage of minutes from previous HADCES meeting

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will meet to consider amending and approving a Declaration of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice, and to draft policy goals with a timeline for the Strategic Plan. They will also discuss an open committee seat and receive working group updates. The meeting is open to community input.

• Amend and/or approve Declaration of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
• Move to recommend adoption of declaration to Selectboard
• Draft and discuss policy goals for Strategic Plan implementation
• Discuss open committee seat
• Preview recommendation re: Resource Library

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is meeting to review June financials, discuss municipal leasing options, consider an encumbrance request, and vote on a Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund contract for stormwater/sewer improvements. The agenda also includes updates on the Gates Street closure and board budget guidance. The meeting is open to the public and available via Zoom.

• June Financials – information
• Municipal Leasing Overview – information
• Encumbrance Request – motion
• CWSRF Step 2 Contract – motion for $31,700 loan for South Main/North Main/Gates Streets stormwater/sewer improvements
• Gates Street Closure Update – information

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special organizational meeting to reorganize board positions and discuss liaison assignments to various town committees and commissions. The agenda includes motions for reorganization and closing, with liaison assignments being informational only. The meeting is open to the public.

• Reorganization of board positions (motions required)
• Discussion of liaison assignments to boards and commissions
• Open liaison positions: Climate Advisory Committee, HCOREI, Hartford Community Coalition, School Board
• Liaison assignments listed for Advance Transit, Aquatics Center, Conservation Commission, and others

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the Clifford Park Food Forest, Community Center, Pool Project, and a community survey, along with a risk management review. No new business is listed, and the agenda is primarily procedural with status updates.

• Clifford Park Food Forest update
• Community Center updates
• Pool Project updates
• Community Survey updates
• Risk management review

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is meeting to review feedback on the Climate Action Plan and decide on a recommendation to the Selectboard. They will also discuss the Sustainability Coordinator position and the Climate Action Reserve Fund, along with other town business updates.

• Review and approve past meeting minutes
• Climate Action Plan: update and next steps, including public feedback and recommendation to Selectboard
• Updates on Sustainability Coordinator position
• Updates on Climate Action Reserve Fund
• Status updates on communications and committee membership

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and approve minutes, receive updates from the Select Board and Town Manager, and discuss an RV policy update. Subcommittee updates and next steps are also on the agenda. This is a routine working meeting with no major decisions listed.

• RV policy update (Becca & Simon)
• Report on Select Board and Town Manager updates (Ally)
• Passage of minutes of HADCES meeting
• Updates from subcommittees

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will review and potentially recommend a Declaration of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice to the Selectboard, and will also discuss education and policy goals. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and welcoming community input.

• Review and recommend Declaration of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice to Selectboard
• Review and adopt committee education goals for Fall 2021
• Draft and discuss policy goals
• Approve meeting minutes from July 7, 2021

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford group is holding the third design workshop for the Clifford Park Food Forest at the West Hartford Library. The agenda includes recapping previous workshops, discussing design and species selection, and seeking community input and Parks and Recreation Commission approval. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Recap of Design Workshops I & II
• Design Process and Species Selection discussion (70 min)
• Community Meeting for public input
• Parks and Recreation Commission Approval sought
• Next steps and adjournment

Hartford Business Revolving Loan Fund

The Hartford Business Revolving Loan Fund and Hartford 2020 VCDP Revolving Loan Fund Committee will hold a special meeting to approve the June 2nd minutes and discuss marketing of the two revolving loan funds. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of June 2nd, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of marketing for HBRLF and VCDP RLF

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee is meeting to review minutes from past meetings and discuss the Clifford Park Food Forest project, including updates from design workshops, website, and fundraising. The meeting includes a review of the July 13 and 21 design workshops and planning for the next workshop on August 4.

• Review of Clifford Park Food Forest design workshops from July 13 and 21
• Update on Clifford Park Food Forest project by Matt and Kye
• Website update by Ruth Fleishman
• Fundraising committee update by Marsha
• Next design workshop scheduled for August 4

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will meet to consider several motions, including a State of Vermont Building Communities Grant and a Gates Street item, and to discuss the Bond Bank, Parks & Rec updates, and a Strategic Equity and Inclusion Plan. They will also consider reappointing David Crocco to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda includes routine items like payroll approval and an executive session for legal matters.

• Motion on State of Vermont Building Communities Grant
• Motion on Gates Street
• Reappointment of David Crocco to Parks and Recreation Commission (3-year term)
• Discussion of Vermont Bond Bank financing options
• Presentation of Fire Department Life Saving Awards

Watson Dog Park

The Upper Valley Dog Park Supporters are meeting to review minutes, hear reports on fundraising, grants, and finding a stone mason, and discuss setting up a Facebook page. They will also consider refurbishing a park bench and whether the town will share plowing costs.

• Review and approve minutes from June 19-25, 2021
• Report on fundraising and grants
• Finding a stone mason
• Setting up a Facebook page
• Refurbishing park bench and town sharing plowing costs

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review past minutes and continue planning. The main business is next steps on RV planning and zoning regulation changes, along with updates from subcommittees. This is a working session, not a final decision-making body.

• Review of meeting minutes from 7/8/2021
• Next steps on RV planning and zoning regulation changes
• Updates from subcommittees

Board of Civil Authority

This meeting agenda is a notice for voting tabulator testing, not a regular decision-making session. Election officials will test the voting tabulators at the Hartford Town Clerk's Office on July 22, 2021, from 9am to 11am. No other business is listed.

• Voting tabulator testing at Hartford Town Hall, 171 Bridge St., White River Jct., VT 05001

West Hartford Library Trustees

This is a regular meeting of the West Hartford Library Board, consisting of standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and Friends group, followed by old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Friends' Report
• Old and New Business

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting remotely to discuss several items, including the closeout of the Taft's Flat intensive level survey, an update on demolition standards, and a demolition application for 160 Gates Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine announcements.

• Taft's Flat Intensive Level Survey: project closeout and community meeting
• Demolition Standards update/discussion
• 160 Gates Street application for demolition
• Approval of minutes from May 10, May 19, June 3, and July 8, 2021

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to discuss several tree-related items, including planting a memorial tree for the COVID-19 pandemic, replacing dying trees at Maxfield Sports Complex, and reviewing the board's bylaws. They will also consider a possible donated tree for the Wilder Picnic Area entrance. The board previously attended a webinar on new tree warden statutes and the shade tree ordinance.

• Memorial tree for COVID-19 pandemic: star magnolia at Lyman Point after hazardous pines removed
• Replace dying trees near parking lots at Maxfield Sports Complex
• Review of bylaws by Jeff and Leif
• Possible donated tree (Dan Ramirez) for town-owned land before Wilder Picnic Area entrance

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a setback waiver application from The Waldorf School for a roof at 80 Bluff Road in Quechee. The board will also handle administrative matters including approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Application #06-21 by The Waldorf School for a setback waiver under section 260-52 for a roof on lot 12-0071-000, 80 Bluff Road, Quechee
• Approval of minutes from June 9 and June 23, 2021 meetings
• Review of projects that received administrative approval
• Public comment period

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to review fiscal year expenditures, discuss cleanup of the Old River Road dump site, and address multiple town forest items including a winter 2022 timber harvest, a potential partnership with the Upper Mountain Bike Association, and an integrated management plan. They will also consider a conservation easement and other routine business.

• Review of FY2020/2021 conservation expenditures and balances
• Old River Road dump site cleanup discussion
• Winter 2022 timber harvest in Town Forest
• Formal relationship with Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association
• Conservation easement discussion

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review recent changes to housing and voucher programs, discuss next steps on RV planning and zoning regulation changes, and receive updates from subcommittees. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review of July 1st changes to housing and voucher programs
• Next steps on RV planning/zoning regulation changes
• Updates from subcommittees
• Passage of minutes from 6/24/2021 meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021 has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. The next scheduled meeting will be held on August 12, 2021. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting cancelled due to scheduling conflicts
• Next meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting to review Lebanon City Council's proposal to establish a DEI commission, and to discuss remaining education, outreach, and policy goals for 2021. The committee will also discuss current alliances with other community groups. This is a working meeting with no formal votes scheduled.

• Review Lebanon City Council's proposal to establish a DEI commission
• Review remaining education and outreach goals for 2021
• Review remaining Town and School policy goals for 2021
• Discuss current alliances with other community groups

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will vote on setting the Fiscal Year 2022 municipal tax rate. The proposed rate is $1.0283 per $100 of property value, which is an increase from the FY2021 rate of $1.0138. The total town appropriation to be raised by taxes is $14,439,102.

• Set FY2022 municipal tax rate to $1.0283 per $100 (motion)
• Approve A/P manifest for 7/2/2021 (consent agenda)
• Total town appropriation: $14,439,102
• Education homestead tax rate: $1.6324; non-homestead: $1.7272
• Community appropriations totaling $224,177, including $81,750 for Advance Transit and $51,000 for Visiting Nurse and Hospice

Sister Cities Committee

The Hartford Sister City Committee is holding a routine business meeting. The agenda includes electing officers, approving prior minutes, and receiving updates on signs, school connections, a school board liaison, and the relationship with Cenon, France. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of officers
• Update on sign project
• Update on school connection program
• School board liaison update
• Update on Cenon, France partnership

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission is meeting to review and approve draft minutes from May 28, discuss the Window Dressers plan, hear a recruitment update from Gina Blus, and brainstorm ideas for the July HEC Herald. The agenda is mostly routine business and planning, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approve draft minutes from 2021-05-28
• Discussion of Window Dressers plan
• Recruitment update by Gina Blus
• July HEC Herald ideas

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will hear an information-only presentation on the draft Climate Action Plan, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality for municipal operations by 2027. The board will also vote on several motions, including a new liquor license, appointments, and various public works and financial items. The meeting includes public comment and consent agenda items.

• New First Class liquor license for River Roost Brewery LLC, 230 South Main St, White River Jct
• Re-appointment of Tobias Dayman to the Planning Commission (July 29, 2021 – July 28, 2024)
• Motion on dispatch console for Police
• Motion on sludge hauling & grease removal (DPW)
• Motion on 2022 dump truck bid award (DPW)

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and discuss updates on the town's encampment policy and RV policy, along with subcommittee updates and next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with no final decisions listed.

• Encampment policy update from Town Manager
• RV policy update
• Subcommittee updates
• Review and passage of meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a continued public hearing to determine whether Earl Bushor has lost his non-conforming use status for a motor vehicle repair facility at 1198 Maple Street. The hearing was originally opened on June 9, 2021, and will include a site visit at 4:00 PM and a remote/in-person hearing at 6:00 PM.

• Application #04-21 by Brian Bowen, Dale Perzanowski, and Meredith Liben
• Determination of loss of non-conforming use under section 260-54
• Property at 1198 Maple Street, lot 32-0042-001, Hartford Village
• Site visit at 4:00 PM and hearing at 6:00 PM at Hartford Town Hall

Resilient Hartford

The Resilient Hartford committee is meeting to approve minutes from four prior meetings and to discuss the Clifford Park Food Forest project, including a review of a June 9 workshop, an update from Cat Buxton, and planning next steps. The meeting is in-person at Hartford Town Hall, with possible telephone access.

• Approval of minutes from April 28, May 6, May 19, and June 2, 2021
• Review of Clifford Park Food Forest June 9 workshop
• Update on Clifford Park Food Forest by Cat Buxton
• Discussion of next steps for Clifford Park Food Forest

Assessor: Grievance Hearings

The Hartford Town Assessor will hold grievance hearings on June 21-23, 2021, for property owners appealing their assessed values. Hearings are scheduled in person, by phone, or virtually, and additional mailed/emailed grievance applications will be reviewed. This is a routine administrative process for property tax appeals.

• In-person hearings for properties on Harper Savage Ln, Wood Road, Bennington Ln, and Bliss Rd
• Phone hearings for properties on Greeley Shunpike and Hillside Rd
• Virtual hearings for properties on Harper Savage Ln and Bliss Rd
• Mailed/email grievances for properties on Hillcrest Terr, Acorn St, Jericho St, Hidden Ln, Wood Rd, Passumpsic, and Pomfret Rd

Watson Dog Park

The Upper Valley Dog Park Supporters group is meeting to handle routine organizational business: voting in new members and officers, approving minutes from September 2020, and discussing fundraising. They will also cover an internet connection, dispute resolution, brick masonry work, and a memorial for Wendy Smith.

• Vote in new members
• Vote in new officers
• Approve minutes from September 2020
• Discuss fundraising
• Memorial for Wendy Smith

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting to continue discussions on how to better engage community members across different identities, receive a presentation on the Juneteenth events schedule, and discuss future plans and goals for the committee. The agenda includes time for community input and new business.

• Discussion on meeting people where they are (race, sexuality, intersectionality)
• Juneteenth Subcommittee presentation of events schedule by Sara Campbell
• Discussion on future plans and goals for HCOREI

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting remotely to discuss updates to demolition standards and the Taft's Flat intensive level survey, along with routine items like approving minutes and announcements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Demolition Standards Update
• Taft's Flat Intensive Level Survey Update
• Approval of May 19, 2021 meeting minutes

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Pool Review Advisory Group is meeting to discuss a site visit conducted by Scott Hausler to view progress on the pool project. The agenda contains only this single item, with no decisions or proposals listed.

• Site visit by Scott Hausler to view progress

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will consider several motions, including a $24,000 one-year contract with HCRS for a Peer Support Advocate, approval of the special election warning for August 10, 2021, and various public works bids and awards. The board will also discuss the Strategic Equity and Inclusion Plan and receive the Town Manager's report on town hall reopening and other updates.

• Contract with HCRS for Peer Support Advocate services, $24,000 for one year
• Approval of special election warning for August 10, 2021, to fill two Selectboard vacancies
• 2021 Street Paving and Reclamation RFP approval
• Aggregate and Winter Sand Bid Award
• Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride Bid Award

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including a recap of EAB Day, updates on ash tree injections, and reports from the Tree Warden. They will also discuss trees on the Quechee green and, if time permits, a memorial tree for the COVID pandemic and a review of bylaws.

• EAB Day May 22nd recap
• Ash tree injections update
• Trees on the Quechee green
• Memorial Tree for Covid pandemic (time permitting)
• Review of bylaws (time permitting)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the Community Center, Pool Project, and Community Survey, and to review risk management. New business includes a proposal for the Clifford Park Community Garden. The meeting is largely a status update and discussion session, with no final votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Community Center updates
• Pool Project updates
• Community Survey updates
• Risk management review
• Clifford Park Community Garden discussion

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is holding a routine meeting to review past minutes, receive updates from members and subcommittees, and discuss the Planning Commission's work. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new decisions or proposals listed.

• Review and passage of minutes from the 5/13/2021 meeting
• Update from members and subcommittees
• Update on Planning Commission work
• Discussion of next steps

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a remote public hearing on June 9, 2021, to consider three applications: a setback waiver for a shed, conditional use approval for a self-storage facility, and a determination of non-conforming use status for a motor vehicle repair facility. The board will also handle administrative matters such as approving minutes and receiving public comment.

• Setback waiver application #05-21 by Marcia Gauvin for a shed at 24 Hazen Street, White River Junction (R-1M district)
• Conditional use application #06-21 by Execusuite, LLC for a self-storage facility at 136 South Main Street, White River Junction (Planned Development)
• Non-conforming use determination for Earl Bushor's motor vehicle repair facility at 1198 Maple Street, Hartford Village (continued from May 5)
• Public hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.; remote participation via phone or video

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve past meeting minutes, discuss a draft Climate Action Plan, and review a community input website. The agenda also includes status updates on communications, the Climate Action Reserve Fund, and new committee members. This is a regular working meeting focused on ongoing climate planning efforts.

• Review draft Climate Action Plan
• Review Community Review & Input website
• Approve meeting minutes from Feb. 23 and March 10
• Status update on Climate Action Reserve Fund

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several items related to the Town Forest, including a winter 2022 timber harvest, a recreation management plan presentation to the Selectboard, and an integrated management plan. They will also consider a formal relationship with the Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association and hear reports on Green-Up Day and other activities.

• Winter 2022 Timber Harvest discussion
• Recreation Management Plan presentation to Selectboard
• Formal relationship with Upper Valley Mountain Bike Association
• Trails Work Day preparations (May 22)
• 2021 Private Landowner Conservation Outreach

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting to discuss how to better engage community members, hear updates on Juneteenth event planning, and receive reports from its working groups. The agenda includes time for community input and subcommittee breakout sessions.

• Discussion on meeting people where they are instead of insisting where they should be
• Juneteenth Subcommittee presentation of events schedule by Sara Campbell
• Breakout into working groups: Juneteenth, Education, Policy, Harassment
• Reports from working groups
• Approval of consent agenda (April 21 meeting minutes)

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad Hoc Committee on Coronavirus Response (HADCCR) is meeting to review and approve minutes from April 28, and to receive information about a new charge approved by the Selectboard that reconstitutes the committee with seven members who live or work in Hartford, including the town health officer. The agenda also includes town and workgroup updates, and public comment.

• Review and approval of minutes for 4.28.21
• Info only: new charge approved by Selectboard, new membership constitution (seven members, including town health officer)
• Town updates
• Workgroup updates
• Public comment

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission will review and approve the April 22 minutes, discuss the TRORC Energy Report card with Geoff Martin, and receive updates from its work groups. They will also consider options for a window dressers event, plan the June newsletter, and say farewell to a member.

• Review and approve draft minutes from 2021-04-22
• TRORC Energy Report card discussion with Geoff Martin
• Updates from Climate Action Team, Building Integrity Work Group, Transportation Work Group
• Window dressers event options: own event, send 5 families to Norwich/Hanover, or recruit volunteers
• June HEC Herald ideas

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Action Team is meeting to review a high-level overview of the draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) and conduct breakout sessions on topics like transportation, energy, and waste. The team will refine the draft for public review and Selectboard consideration. This is an ongoing working meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Review of draft Climate Action Plan (CAP)
• Breakout sessions on Transportation/Land Use, Waste Management, Local Food
• Breakout sessions on Buildings and Energy, Climate Health and Safety
• Breakout sessions on Water and Waste Water, Greenspace/Tree, Climate Economy
• Next steps: refine draft CAP for public review and Selectboard

West Hartford Library Trustees

This is a regular meeting of the West Hartford Library Board, consisting primarily of standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and Friends group, followed by old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Friend's Report
• Old and New Business

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting to hear a presentation from the OQS Family Equity Team, receive a Juneteenth events schedule, and break into working groups on Juneteenth, education, policy, and harassment. The agenda is largely discussion and input-focused, with no formal votes or decisions listed beyond approving the consent agenda.

• Approve consent agenda (April 21 meeting minutes)
• OQS Family Equity Team presentation by Amelia Donahey, Rebecca Whitney, Christina Hall
• Juneteenth events schedule presented by Sara Campbell
• Break into working groups: Juneteenth, Education, Policy, Harassment

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting remotely to discuss updates to demolition standards and the Taft's Flat intensive-level survey, along with approving minutes and making announcements. The agenda includes standard procedural items and project updates.

• Demolition Standards Update
• Taft's Flat Intensive Level Survey Update
• Approval of April 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Compliance with Act 92 meeting script

Tree Board

The Tree Board will review the April 20, 2021 minutes and receive a report from the Tree Warden. Members will also confirm tasks for EAB Day and discuss trees located on the Quechee Green.

• Review and approval of April 20, 2021 Minutes
• Tree Warden report
• EAB Day task confirmation
• Discussion of trees on the Quechee Green
• Potential review of bylaws

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Selectboard is reviewing the FY2022 fee schedule and a Step Two application for the South Main Street Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The meeting also includes reports on March 2021 financials, emergency shelter updates, and the town's COVID-19 committee charge.

• Motion to approve FY2022 Fee Schedule
• Motion for South Main Street Clean Water State Revolving Fund Step Two Application
• Appointment of Joe Major to the Advance Transit Board (two-year term)
• Review of March 2021 financial reports
• Discussion of COVID-19 Committee Charge Revision

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission is meeting remotely to handle administrative matters and hold a public hearing. The main item is a public hearing on a lot line adjustment application by Fred Davis, Jr. and Steve Davis for properties on Cope Lane and Byron Hill. The commission will also review a sketch plan for a River Roost addition, approve minutes, and address administrative permits.

• Public hearing on Application #21-01 for lot line adjustment between lots 08-0088-001 and 08-0090-004 at 120 Cope Lane and 177 Byron Hill
• Sketch plan review for River Roost addition
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2020
• Administrative permits review
• Public comment period

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review and discuss updates from its location and permitting subgroups, and to consider any other business. The committee will also pass minutes from its February 4 and February 18 meetings. This is a routine working meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Location and Permitting Subgroups Update and Discussion
• Passage of Minutes of HADCES Meetings of 2/4/21 and 2/18/21

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special organizational meeting to reorganize board positions and discuss liaison assignments for various town committees and commissions. This is primarily a procedural meeting focused on internal board structure.

• Reorganization of board positions (motions required)
• Discussion of liaison assignments (informational only)
• Liaison list includes committees such as Conservation Commission, Energy Commission, and Planning Commission
• Meeting conducted via Zoom and YouTube due to COVID-19

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hartford Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a remote public hearing to decide on a setback waiver for a garage addition at 1468 High Pastures Road in Quechee. The board will also review minutes, administrative approvals, and accept public comment.

• Application #01-21: setback waiver for garage addition at 1468 High Pastures Road, Quechee (RL-5 zoning district)
• Public hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Review of December 30, 2020 minutes
• Administrative approvals and next public hearing availability discussed

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Town Forest Recreation Management Plan, a compilation of management plans, and a potential winter 2022 timber harvest. They will also consider trail maintenance, wayfinding signs, a possible conservation easement, and a stream restoration project.

• Town Forest Recreation Management Plan update
• Winter 2022 Timber Harvest discussion
• 2021 Trail Maintenance
• Potential Conservation Easement
• Maanawaka Conservation Area Power Line Treatment

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

This is the annual Town Meeting Day for Hartford, VT, convened to receive reports from town officers and conduct any other necessary non-binding business. The meeting will be held electronically due to Open Meeting Law compliance, with participation via Zoom, YouTube, phone, or TV. The school district meeting will convene at the same time and recess until the town meeting concludes.

• Receive reports of Town Officers
• Conduct non-binding town business
• Electronic participation via Zoom, YouTube, phone, or Comcast channel 1085
• School District Meeting to follow Town Meeting conclusion

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard and School Board are holding a joint special meeting to review the School Board's Community Engagement Model. The discussion will cover the district's policy process, integration of the Strategic Plan, anti-racism policy implementation, and related initiatives. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Overview of School Board Community Engagement Model
• Discussion of Anti-Racism Policy implementation
• Integration of Strategic Plan into policy process
• Update on HCOREI relationship and EL 10
• Plans for district-wide signage, web page, and advisory teams

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion (HCOREI) will hold a joint discussion with the Select Board to review the Community Engagement Model. The meeting will outline the School Board’s engagement process, policy integration, and next steps for anti-racism initiatives.

• Joint discussion with Select Board on Community Engagement Model
• Overview of School Board Community Engagement Model and policy process
• Anti-Racism Policy and Strategic Plan integration
• District-wide signage and web page development proposed
• Teacher professional development and advisory team creation discussed

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will meet to consider two appointments, review December 2020 financials, adopt a VLCT Declaration, and give final approval to the Solid Waste Implementation Plan. The board will also renew eight local liquor licenses and handle routine consent agenda items.

• Appoint Sarah Oertly to Parks & Recreation Commission (3-year term)
• Appoint Erin Swasey to Senior Solutions Advisory Committee (2-year term)
• Adopt VLCT Declaration (motion required)
• Final approval of Solid Waste Implementation Plan (motion required)
• Renew 8 liquor licenses including Co-op Food Store, Jake's Market & Deli, Revolution, Wolf Tree, Trail Break Tap & Tacos, Tucker Box, Little Istanbul

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is meeting to review past minutes and plan a public information campaign for Article 22, the Climate Action Reserve Fund. They will also set work priorities for February through June 2021, including a presentation to the Selectboard on a municipal carbon neutrality roadmap and internal/external communications.

• Review and approve minutes from Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Jan. 13
• Public information campaign for Article 22 (Climate Action Reserve Fund)
• Presentation to Selectboard/staff for municipal carbon neutrality roadmap
• Internal and external facing communications planning

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting via Zoom on February 18, 2021, at 4:00 PM. The agenda consists entirely of procedural and reporting items with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to review its previous minutes, receive updates from its location and permitting subgroups, and discuss next steps. The meeting is open to the public and will be held electronically via Zoom.

• Passage of minutes from the 2/4/21 meeting
• Location and permitting subgroups update and discussion
• Discussion of any other business before the committee

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission is meeting remotely to discuss a demolition ordinance with consultant Brandy Saxton, review a 2021 CLG grant application, and address a White River Junction sign. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and announcements.

• Discussion of demolition ordinance with guest consultant Brandy Saxton of PlaceSense
• Review of 2021 CLG Grant Application
• Discussion of White River Junction sign
• Approval of January 20th meeting minutes

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad Hoc Committee on Coronavirus Response is holding a routine meeting to review past minutes, receive town and subcommittee updates, and discuss upcoming priorities and projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review and approval of 1.20.21 and 2.3.21 minutes
• Town updates
• Subcommittee updates
• Discussion of upcoming priorities and projects
• Public comment

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting to discuss forming a subcommittee to address cases of harassment and threats, and to break into policy, housing, and education subcommittees. They will also discuss a roadmap to help form a High School Equity Club and new business regarding a School Board community meeting on 02/24/21. The agenda includes community input and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion to form subcommittee addressing harassment and threats
• Breakout into policy, housing, and education subcommittees
• Road map to assist High School Equity Club formation
• New business: School Board Community meeting on 02/24/21
• Approve consent agenda (minutes from Feb. 2)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Community Center and pool project, review the department budget, and consider an upcoming survey and recreation program plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Community Center updates
• Pool project update
• Department budget review
• Upcoming survey discussion
• Recreation program plan review

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee meets to finalize strategy screening criteria, vote on top three priorities, and begin breakout discussions on reducing carbon emissions across sectors like transportation, buildings, and waste. No formal decisions are recorded; the meeting focuses on planning and preliminary recommendations.

• Vote on top 3 strategy screening criteria
• Breakout sessions on Transportation/Land Use, Waste Management, Local Food, Buildings and Energy, Climate Health and Safety, Water and Wastewater, Greenspace/Tree, and Climate Economy
• Review and training for ACTIONFinder tool to log community climate actions
• Next meeting dates set for March 3, March 24, and April 14

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will consider changing the interest rate for its business revolving loan funds, approve a contract with GMEDC for loan administration, and discuss extending sanitary sewer service to Marion Cross School in Norwich. The board will also consider appointments, including Sarah Oertly to the Parks & Recreation Commission, and review a TIF annual report.

• Proposed change to HBRLF and VCDP-RLF loan interest rate: set at 3.25% or Wall Street prime, whichever is higher, plus 3%
• GMEDC administrative contract for HBRLF/VCDP-RLF: $3,000 annual fee, $300 per loan package submitted/closed, $300 quarterly maintenance, $300 income benefit info per loan
• Liquor license renewals for Phnom Penh Sandwich Station, The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms, and Summit Stores
• Appointment of Sarah Oertly to Parks & Recreation Commission for three-year term
• Discussion of extending sanitary sewer to Marion Cross School in Norwich, Vermont

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to discuss updates from its utilities, governance, structure, and location subgroups. The agenda includes passing minutes from the previous meeting and discussing next steps. This is a working meeting focused on planning, with no final decisions listed.

• Passage of minutes from the 1/28/21 meeting
• Utilities and Permitting Subgroup update
• Governance Subgroup update
• Structure Subgroup update
• Location Subgroup update

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad Hoc Committee on Coronavirus Response is meeting to review minutes, receive town updates on vaccine distribution, hear subcommittee updates, and discuss upcoming priorities. The agenda includes a reimbursement request for mask supplies and public comment.

• Reimbursement request of $70-$100 to Becky Chollet for mask wax paper bags
• Vaccine distribution updates from the town
• Review and approval of 1.20.21 minutes
• Public comment period

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Town Forest Recreation Management Plan, a potential winter 2022 timber harvest, and trail maintenance. They will also consider a stream restoration project, a potential conservation easement, and outreach to private landowners. The meeting is largely discussion-oriented, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Town Forest Recreation Management Plan update
• Winter 2022 timber harvest discussion
• 2021 trail maintenance plans
• Potential stream restoration project
• Potential conservation easement

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission will discuss and vote on proposed zoning changes along Route 4, West Gilson Avenue, and Cross Street in Quechee, shifting areas from Highway-Commercial (HC) to Quechee Commercial/Residential (QCR). The meeting will review and approve planning commission reports for both the QCR and HCR zoning changes before determining next steps.

• Discussion of zoning change from Highway-Commercial (HC) to Quechee Commercial/Residential (QCR) for Route 4, West Gilson Avenue, and Cross Street in Quechee
• Review and approval of Planning Commission Report for QCR zoning change
• Review and approval of Planning Commission Report for HCR zoning change

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter discussed options for establishing emergency housing, including a Planned Development off River Road that would require state permitting and take months to complete. They also explored temporary solutions like moving RVs between lots every 12 days and primitive structures limited to 21-day stays, as well as accessory units to a church and mobile shower vehicles. The committee approved prior meeting minutes and scheduled its next meeting for 2/4/21.

• Planned Development off River Road to be submitted to Planning Board
• RV occupancy loophole: moving dwellings every 12 days between two properties
• Primitive structures limited to one per property, max 21 consecutive days
• Possibility of accessory units to a church explored with Rick Oberkirch
• Mobile shower vehicle could meet plumbed water requirement

Energy Commission

The Hartford Energy Commission meets to approve draft minutes from December 2020, discuss a living document on climate change support, and review the process for the Energy Chapter of the Town Plan. Updates from three work groups on climate, building integrity, and transportation are also presented.

• Review and approve draft minutes from 2020-12-17
• Discuss living document on climate change support for BIPOC/minorities
• Receive updates from Climate Advisory Committee, Building Integrity Work Group, and Transportation Work Group
• Review process for Energy Chapter of Town Plan
• Brainstorm ideas for HEC Herald February edition

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard is meeting to consider several motions, including extending sanitary sewer to Marion Cross School in Norwich, adopting the 2020-2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan, appealing the 2020 Equalization Study, and awarding a network switch RFP. They will also hear a presentation on the Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan and hold a public hearing on a wastewater study. The agenda includes appointments, a consent agenda, and an executive session.

• Consider appointment of Dennis Brown to Historic Preservation Commission (3-year term)
• Consider appointment of John Sherman to Tree Board (3-year term)
• Public hearing on Waste Water Study (information only)
• Final adoption of DPW Annual Certification (motion)
• Further consideration of request to extend Sanitary Sewer to Marion Cross School in Norwich, VT (motion)

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will hold an emergency meeting to discuss amending the March 2nd ballot to include a vacated Selectboard seat. The meeting will follow Vermont Open Meeting Law with electronic participation via Zoom.

• Discussion of amendment to March 2nd ballot to include vacated Selectboard Seat (Motion Required)
• Adjourn the Selectboard Meeting (motion required)

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a possible zoning district change for properties on Route 4, West Gilson Avenue, and Cross Street in Quechee, from Highway-Commercial (HC) to Quechee Commercial/Residential (QCR). The agenda includes reviewing reports for both the QCR and HCR zoning changes, public comments, and next steps. This is a working session with electronic participation under Vermont's Open Meeting Law.

• Discussion of possible zoning district change from Highway-Commercial (HC) to Quechee Commercial/Residential (QCR) for Route 4, West Gilson Avenue, and Cross Street in Quechee
• Review of Planning Commission report for the QCR zoning change
• Review of Planning Commission report for the HCR zoning change
• Public comments period
• Act 92 meeting script discussion

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter meets to review updates from four subgroups (utilities, governance, structure, and location) and discuss next steps for emergency shelter planning. Minutes from the January 14 meeting will be approved.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hartford Historic Preservation Commission will hold a remote meeting to review compliance with state law, approve minutes from the prior meeting, and discuss a demolition ordinance and a 2021 grant application. The group will also review a sign project in White River Junction and take public announcements.

• Demolition Ordinance review
• 2021 CLG Grant Application discussion
• White River Junction Sign review

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion is meeting to discuss updating its charge, review subcommittee progress, and hear community input. The agenda also includes a brief overview of MLK Day in Hartford Schools and a discussion of the Jan. 6, 2021 events in DC. The meeting is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of updating the Committee's Charge
• Requirement for all subcommittee meeting minutes to be submitted to the HCOREI Secretary for historical record
• Subcommittee reports via chairs
• Brief overview of MLK Day in Hartford Schools
• Discussion of Jan. 6, 2021 events in DC

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to review background studies, including a vulnerability assessment, GHG inventory, and renewable energy potentials study, and to discuss draft Carbon Neutral Pathways and Strategic Goals. The committee will break into sub-teams to evaluate sector-specific goals for transportation, buildings, water, and other areas, and will prepare for upcoming workshops in February through April.

• Review of Vulnerability Assessment, GHG Inventory, and Renewable Energy Potentials Study
• Discussion of Draft Hartford Carbon Neutral Pathways and Strategic Goals
• Breakout sessions on Transportation/Land Use, Waste Management, Local Food, Buildings and Energy, Climate Health and Safety, Water/Waste Water, Greenspace/Tree, and Climate Economy
• Proposed workshop dates: Feb 3, Feb 24, March 17, April 7

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Ad Hoc Committee on Coronavirus Response is meeting to review minutes, receive town updates on vaccine distribution, and discuss subcommittee updates, including a reimbursement request. The agenda is largely procedural, with one concrete action item: a reimbursement request for mask wax paper bags.

• Reimbursement request of $70-$100 to Becky Chollet for mask wax paper bags
• Review of 12.9.20 minutes
• Town updates on vaccine distribution
• Discussion of upcoming priorities and projects

Tree Board

The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to review and approve the December 15, 2020 minutes and discuss several business items. Key topics include the Shade Tree Preservation Plan application, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) plan progress, and possible locations for trees to be planted in 2021. The board will also plan the Tree ID walk in March 2021, Arbor Day sale, and preparation for bare root stock.

• Shade Tree Preservation Plan application
• EAB plan progress
• Possible locations for 2021 tree planting
• Tree ID walk March 2021 at Fairview Terrace, WRJct
• Arbor Day sale 2021

Planning Commission

The Hartford Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a possible zoning district change for Route 5 in White River Junction, from Industrial-Commercial (IC) to Highway Commercial/Residential (HCR). The agenda also includes an Act 92 meeting script, public comments, and next steps. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of possible zoning district change on Route 5, White River Junction, from Industrial-Commercial (IC) to Highway Commercial/Residential (HCR)
• Act 92 meeting script
• Public comments
• Next steps

Inactive Boards

The Hartford Climate Advisory Committee is meeting to approve past minutes and plan a public information campaign for climate action resource funding, which will be a warrant article on the March ballot. They will also discuss a presentation to the Selectboard on achieving municipal carbon neutrality and set a work plan for February through June 2021.

• Approve minutes from Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Jan. 13 meetings
• Public information campaign for climate action resource funding (March ballot warrant article)
• Presentation to Selectboard/staff on municipal carbon neutrality
• Work plan for Feb.-June 2021

West Hartford Library Trustees

The West Hartford Library Board is meeting via Zoom for its regular monthly session. The agenda consists of standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and Friends group, followed by old and new business, with no specific action items listed.

• Secretary's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Friends' Report
• Old and New Business

Inactive Boards

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Shelter is meeting to receive updates and discuss the work of its subgroups on utilities and permitting, governance, structure, and location. The committee will also discuss any other business and next steps. This is a working meeting with no final decisions on the agenda.

• Utilities and Permitting Subgroup update and discussion
• Governance Subgroup update and discussion
• Structure Subgroup update and discussion
• Location Subgroup update and discussion

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Hartford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review the department budget, receive updates on the Community Center and Pool Project, and elect a slate of officers. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Department Budget Review
• Pool Project Update
• Community Center Updates
• Election of Slate of Officers
• Upcoming Survey discussion

Selectboard & LLC Agenda/Minutes

The Hartford Selectboard will meet to consider several motions, including awarding a contract for a new public safety radio system, approving a state finance and maintenance agreement, accepting a grant for Wentworth Community Housing, and authorizing ballot questions for the March 2, 2021 election. The board will also make appointments and handle routine consent agenda items.

• Motion to award RFP for simulcast radio system to Burlington Communications, Inc. for $624,685 (four-site system)
• Motion to approve State of Vermont finance and maintenance agreement
• Motion to accept VCDP Grant Agreement for Wentworth Community Housing 2
• Motion to authorize tax installment and town officer compensation questions for March 2, 2021 Australian ballot
• Re-appointments to Hartford Business Revolving Loan Fund, Conservation Commission, and Planning Commission

Hartford Committee on Racial Equity & Inclusion

The Hartford Committee on Racial Equity and Inclusion will discuss its annual assessment and review its charge and mission through an 'action' lens, incorporating feedback from recent school and select board meetings. The committee will also hear a presentation from a UCLA PhD candidate about a potential project and receive community input.

• Presentation by Audrey Devost, UCLA PhD candidate, on a potential project with HCOREI
• Discussion of annual assessment for the Town about HCOREI
• Review of HCOREI Charge and Mission via lens of 'action'
• Subcommittee breakouts and progress reports

Conservation Commission

The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting electronically to discuss and update the Town Forest Recreation Management Plan, set its 2021 goals and objectives, and review its budget. The agenda also includes items on invasive plants, a possible winter timber harvest, wayfinding signs, a potential Hartford High project, and a stream restoration project.

• Town Forest Recreation Management Plan update (40 min)
• HCC 2021 Goals and Objectives (20 min)
• Invasive plant inventory from a resident (15 min)
• Winter 2022 Timber Harvest discussion (10 min)
• Possible Hartford High project (10 min)