Jericho, Vermont
Upcoming
Planning Commission
The Jericho Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting. It will discuss the Enable Housing project schedule and consider recommendations for small‑house Planned Unit Developments. The commission will also receive reports from the town planner and liaison representatives before adjourning.
- Approve minutes of the June 2, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
- Discuss Enable Housing – Project Schedule
- Review Enable Housing – Small House Planned Unit Developments (recommendations and discussion)
- Reports from the Town Planner and liaison officials
- Other business items before adjournment
Jericho Energy Task Force
The Jericho Energy Task Force and Underhill Energy Committee meet jointly to discuss and plan the 2026 Jericho Farmers Market and an electric-vehicle fair (EVent/e-fair) scheduled for September. Items include logistics, publicity, activities, exhibitors, and site layout for both events. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Public comment period at 17:32
- Jericho Farmers Market 2026 planning: logistics, publicity, activities, setup, and staffing for September 3 event
- EVent/e-fair planning: venue secured at Mills River Park on September 22; discussion of exhibits, vendors, e-bikes, food, music, budget, and site layout
- Review and approval of June 18, 2026 UEC minutes
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will consider and vote on the June meeting minutes. It will receive updates on three projects: mailing absentee ballots, a book group, and a presentation to the Selectboard. The committee will review highlights from other town committees and plan the agenda for August, while also allowing public comment and any other business.
- Approve June minutes
- Project update – mailing absentee ballot
- Project update – book group
- Project update – Selectboard presentation
- Plan August agenda
Recent meetings
Selectboard
The Jericho Selectboard is holding a special meeting that includes a public comment period followed by an executive session for personnel and legal matters. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Public comments at 6:00 p.m.
- Executive session on personnel and legal issues
Community Development Corporation
The Jericho Community Development Corporation will hear remarks from Town Clerk Jessica Alexander on foreclosed or other properties that may serve as affordable housing sites. The board will also discuss updates on the Railroad Circle property. Public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.
- Remarks from Town Clerk Jessica Alexander on foreclosed or other Jericho properties for affordable housing
- Discussion of updates concerning the Railroad Circle property
- Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting
Selectboard
This is a special meeting of the Jericho Selectboard with a limited agenda. The board will take public comments and then convene an executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues. No other business is listed.
- Executive session for personnel and legal discussions
- Public comments period at 4:00 p.m.
Development Review Board
The Development Review Board will consider two applications: a multi-lot subdivision at 2 Railroad Circle by the Jericho Community Development Corporation, and an amendment to a conditional use review for adaptive reuse of a historic barn at 3 Brown's Trace by Grant Allendorf. The board will also approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.
- Multi-lot subdivision request by Jericho Community Development Corporation at 2 Railroad Circle in Jericho Corners Zoning District
- Amendment to conditional use review for adaptive reuse of historic barn at 3 Brown's Trace in Rural Residential Zoning District by Grant Allendorf
- Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026
Mobbs Farm Committee
The Mobbs Farm Committee will discuss the Fatigate proposal and next steps, review the budget ahead of a June year-end deadline, and hear updates on Riley's Bridge Repair and a contract payment involving FOTW. The committee also plans to recruit new members.
- Fatigate proposal and next steps
- Budget review and June fiscal year-end deadline
- Riley's Bridge Repair update
- FOTW contract payment / status with org / departure of Eric
- MFC New Member Recruitment update
Selectboard
The Jericho Selectboard will review and consider approval of an amended Domestic Pet Ordinance, a purchase of guardrails using budgeted funds, and several appointments. They will also discuss salt alternatives and receive an update on the Wastewater Task Force. The meeting includes public comments and possible executive session.
- Review and consider approval of amended Jericho Domestic Pet Ordinance
- Review and consider approval of Lafayette invoice to purchase guardrails using FY26 and FY27 budgeted monies
- Appoint Dan Smith as representative to Chittenden County Communications Union District and reappoint Chris Shaheen as CCRPC PAC representative
- Approve catering request for Griffin Riders LLC at Mansfield Barn on July 11, 18, 19, and 31
- Discussion of salt alternatives with Lance Polya
Conservation Commission
The Jericho Conservation Commission will discuss Vermont Wetland Rules and their intersection with Jericho's NRO Regs, receive updates on the Town Forest Dam project and tree planting grant projects, and discuss other business including a wildlife coexistence policy for bears and beavers.
- Discussion of VT Wetland Rules and Jericho NRO Regs
- Town Forest Dam project update
- Tree planting grant project(s) update
- Wildlife coexistence policy discussion (bear, beaver, etc.)
- Volunteer work parties
Planning Commission
The Jericho Planning Commission will discuss recommendations for rooming houses and boarding houses as part of the Enable Housing initiative, and also consider recommendations on Planning Unit Developments. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Discussion on enabling rooming houses and boarding houses (6:45 pm)
- Discussion and recommendation on Planning Unit Developments (7:15 pm)
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026
Wastewater Task Force
The Jericho Wastewater Task Force will receive project updates, review mounding analysis findings on disposal capacity, and discuss scheduling a supplemental meeting to narrow preferred alternatives. No final decisions are expected; this is a working session.
- Review of mounding analysis findings regarding disposal capacity
- Project updates including timeline and task force next steps
- Subgroup updates: outreach, funding/financing, engineering
- Discussion of scheduling supplemental meeting to narrow preferred alternatives
- Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting
Jericho Town Library Board of Trustees
The Jericho Town Library Board of Trustees will receive routine reports (secretary, financial, building, library director) and consider a proposal from the Friends' group to refresh outdoor furniture and weed the front garden. The meeting concludes with an executive session. No other business was submitted.
- Friends' group outside project – outdoor furniture refresh and front garden weeding
Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee
The Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee will vote on appointing Forrest MacDonald as a new member and discuss follow-up items including trail signage, a crosswalk identification list, and bike racks from Local Motion. Members will also share a summary of the Vermont Bike/Walk Summit held May 8. The meeting includes community input and approval of previous minutes.
- Vote to accept Forrest MacDonald as a new committee member
- Follow-up on trail signage (JTF project)
- Discussion of crosswalk identification list
- Update on available bike racks from Local Motion
- Summary of Vermont Bike/Walk Summit (May 8)
Selectboard
The Jericho Selectboard will consider several approvals, including a $200,000 appropriation from unassigned funds for the Jericho Town Library structural repair, as voted on in March. Other items include approval of an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Black Walnut Lane, the awarded bid for Town Forest Dam Removal, Jericho Center Survey work, and a Delinquent Tax Policy with a 4% penalty. The board will also receive an update on the Wastewater Task Force and may enter executive session on personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Appropriate $200,000 from unassigned funds for Jericho Town Library structural repair
- Approve Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Black Walnut Lane
- Approve awarded bid for Town Forest Dam Removal
- Approve Delinquent Tax Policy with 4% penalty after each installment due
- Update on Wastewater Task Force
Board of Civil Authority
The Jericho Board of Civil Authority will meet to review applications to add and delete voters from the checklist, and to conduct election worker training. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment. The meeting is procedural with no policy decisions or budget items.
- Review of applications for addition to the voter checklist
- Review of applications for deletion from the voter checklist
- Election worker training session
- Review and approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Planning Commission
The Jericho Planning Commission will hold discussions on two key components of the Enable Housing initiative: the Table of Uses and density regulations. The meeting includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and reports from the town planner and liaisons.
- Discussion and assessment of Enable Housing Table of Uses
- Discussion and assessment of Enable Housing density regulations
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting
- Town Planner report
- Liaison reports
Mobbs Farm Committee
The Mobbs Farm Committee will discuss and decide on several items, including a Ridge Trail Bridge damage and repair plan, budget review for year-end, and June budget-deadline projects. The meeting also covers updates on new member recruitment, off-season snow dog storage, and FOTW status with a new proposal.
- Ridge Trail Bridge damage and repair plan
- June budget-deadline projects
- Budget review and fiscal year end
- All-phase discussion update / fuel costs discussão
- FOTW status and new proposal
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet online to receive an update from the Jericho Wastewater Task Force and discuss project updates. The agenda also includes public comment, other business, and planning for the July meeting.
- Jericho Wastewater Task Force update from Peter Booth
- Project updates (unspecified)
- July agenda planning
Community Development Corporation
The Jericho Community Development Corporation will meet to discuss updates on the Railroad Circle property, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider an executive session. The meeting also includes public comments and other business items.
- Updates on Railroad Circle property
Mobbs Farm Committee
The Mobbs Farm Committee will consider a repair plan for damage to the Ridge Trail Bridge and review the budget ahead of a June project deadline. Other items include updates on off-season snow dog storage, a work day recap, and new member recruitment.
- Ridge Trail Bridge damage and repair plan
- Budget review and June deadline projects
- Off-season Snow Dog storage update
- All-phase discussion update on fuel costs
- MMU Work Day recap
Selectboard
The Selectboard and Planning Commission will jointly discuss an outreach strategy for Enable Housing. The regular meeting includes approving a paving bid for FY27, accepting the annual town audit, and reviewing the Chittenden Solid Waste District budget. Other items include revisiting speed control options for Jericho Center and considering amendments to the town's domestic pet ordinance.
- Joint meeting on outreach strategy for Enable Housing
- Approve paving bid from SD Ireland for FY27
- Present and accept Annual Town Audit by Sullivan Powers & Co.
- Revisit Jericho Center speed control options
- Review amendments to the Town of Jericho Domestic Pet Ordinance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss proposed changes to allow "Minor" Planned Unit Developments, including multiple buildings on one lot and small lots in rural districts, as a housing-enabling measure. They will also consider approving minutes from the May 5 meeting and receive reports from the Town Planner and liaisons.
- Discussion of Minor Planned Unit Developments (multiple buildings on one lot, small lots in rural districts)
- Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026
- Town Planner report
- Public comment period
- Other business and wrap-up for next meeting
Wastewater Task Force
The Jericho Wastewater Task Force will discuss project updates on scenario development and the river corridor's impact on septic disposal options. A key action item is considering a recommendation to the Selectboard to allocate $15,000 from FY27 wastewater funds for background water quality testing. The meeting also includes welcoming a new member and approving prior minutes.
- Welcome new task force member Erik Johnson
- Approve minutes from April 9, 2026, meeting
- Receive update on scenario development study status
- Discuss river corridor impact on septic disposal area options
- Allocate $15,000 from FY27 wastewater funds for water quality testing and recommend to Selectboard on May 21
Development Review Board
The Jericho Development Review Board will discuss a dimensional waiver request submitted by Nathan Perkins for building a detached garage at 189 Plain Road, which lies in the Rural Agricultural Residential zoning district. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed.
- Dimensional waiver request for a detached garage at 189 Plain Road, Rural Agricultural Residential Zoning District
- Approve minutes from the March 25, 2026 DRB meeting
Jericho Town Library Board of Trustees
The Jericho Town Library Board of Trustees will discuss an update on the Selectboard's collaboration with VIA on a building project and a bylaws question about when expenditures require Selectboard approval. New business includes partnering with the Country Store for Movie Nights on the Green, a pet parade theme, Memorial Day weekend hours, and accessibility improvements for visually impaired patrons. The board will also review the strategic plan and consider a Friends' group outdoor project involving furniture refresh and garden weeding.
- Update on Selectboard collaboration with VIA on building project
- Bylaws question on when expenditures or new additions need Selectboard approval
- Collaboration with Country Store for Movie Nights on the Green
- Accessibility improvements for patrons who are blind or visually impaired
- Friends' group outside project: outdoor furniture refresh and front garden weeding
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Jericho Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet online to discuss updates from the Wastewater Task Force and Mobile Home Committee, and may approve a new letter to the Select Board regarding ballot items. The agenda also includes project updates on the Book Group and town planning for bike/pedestrian issues.
- Approve minutes from April meeting
- Wastewater Task Force update
- Mobile Home Committee update from Sue
- Review and possibly approve new letter to Select Board re: ballot items
- Project updates: Book Group and Town Planning (Bike/Ped)
Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee
The Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee will vote to accept Forrest MacDonald as a new committee member. Other agenda items include discussing trail signage, a crosswalk identification list, and a wastewater project presentation by Peter Booth. The meeting also covers attending the Vermont Bike/Walk Summit and reviewing available bike racks from Local Motion.
- Vote to accept Forrest MacDonald as a new committee member
- Discussion of Trails Signage JTF
- Crosswalk Identification List update
- Peter Booth – wastewater project discussion
- Discussion of attending the Vermont Bike/Walk Summit on May 8th
Selectboard
The Selectboard will review and consider adopting a parking ordinance for Old Pump Road, clarify its stance on Act 181, and discuss development at 105 Bolger Hill Road. They will also consider approval of a Chittenden County Sheriff's contract and multiple permits and licenses, including the Farm to School Fun Run and a license for Waterfront Yogurt & Sandwich.
- Adopt parking ordinance for Old Pump Road
- Clarify Selectboard stance on Act 181
- Review Chittenden County Sheriff’s Contract (Dan Gamlin)
- Discuss 105 Bolger Hill Road Development (Jeff Rector)
- Consider digging test pits at 5 Packard Road (Chris Brown)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive a status update on the Enable Housing initiative and discuss a recap of minor and major subdivision regulations regarding lot counts and durations. A discussion on allowing multiple primary buildings on a single lot is also scheduled. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and liaison reports.
- Enable Housing – Status Update
- Minor and Major Subdivisions ReCap – number of lots and duration discussion
- Multiple Primary Buildings on One Lot – overview and discussion
- Approve minutes of April 21, 2026
- Reports from Town Planner and liaisons
Board of Abatement
The Board of Abatement will hear three tax abatement requests from property owners Katie Schwartz (14 Norton Lane, tax years 2023–2025), Ann Buchanan-Till (74 Foothills Drive, 2025 delinquent fees/penalties only), and Matthew G. Edson (189 Lee River Road, 2025 tax year). The board will also discuss abatement procedures and a delinquent tax policy.
- Katie Schwartz requests abatement for 14 Norton Lane, tax years 2023 to 2025, listed to WT LLC on the 2025 Grand List
- Ann Buchanan-Till requests abatement of delinquent fees and penalties only for 74 Foothills Drive, 2025 tax year, listed to George W. Till & Ann L. Buchanan
- Matthew G. Edson requests abatement for 189 Lee River Road, 2025 tax year, listed to Nancy A Cross, Robin A Cross and Wallace Cross Jr
- Discussion of board of abatement procedure including sub-committee updates on delinquent tax policy and tax abatement request form
Mobbs Farm Committee
The Mobbs Farm Committee will discuss and potentially act on routine items including approval of March meeting minutes, a member recruitment update, a recap of the spring trail day, off-season SnowDog maintenance and storage, and a budget review. The meeting also includes public comments and new business.
- Spring Trail Day recap
- Off-season SnowDog maintenance and storage update
- Budget review
- Member recruitment update
- Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes
Community Development Corporation
The Jericho Community Development Corporation will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss the Railroad Circle property, including prospective involvement with Habitat for Humanity, and receive a presentation on the Wisdom House project. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and may enter executive session if needed.
- Discussion regarding the Railroad Circle property and prospective Habitat for Humanity involvement
- Presentation concerning the Wisdom House project
- Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026 meeting
Planning Commission
The Jericho Planning Commission will consider a recommendation on lot coverage and impervious surface regulations, hear a presentation on natural resources overlay standards, and discuss major subdivision lot limits and duration. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Follow-up discussion and recommendation on lot coverage and impervious surface rules
- Presentation and discussion of natural resources overlay standards
- Discussion on number of lots and duration for major subdivisions
- Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026 meeting
- Reports from Town Planner and liaisons
Jericho Energy Task Force
The Jericho Energy Task Force will meet remotely to finalize preparations for the April screening of the movie 'Chasing the Sun,' follow up with the town of Underhill regarding Farmers Market attendance, and discuss ideas for a May roundtable with other local energy committees and the public. The meeting also includes time for other business.
- Final preparations for April movie 'Chasing the Sun'
- Follow up with Underhill on Farmers Market attendance
- Ideas for May roundtable with other local energy committees and the public
Selectboard
The Jericho Selectboard will meet on April 16, 2026, to consider approving the Chittenden County Sheriff's contract for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Other decisions include appointing Samantha Dunn to the Wastewater Task Force, reviewing a letter supporting state bills S.325 and Act 181, and approving the Memorial Day Parade. A presentation on a speed and traffic feedback program from Urban SDK is also scheduled.
- Approve Chittenden County Sheriff's contract for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Presentation from Urban SDK on speed and traffic feedback program
- Review letter supporting Bill S.325 and Act 181
- Appoint Samantha Dunn to the Wastewater Task Force
- Discuss possible septic testing pits on town property at Packard Road and VT Route 15
Conservation Commission
The Jericho Conservation Commission will meet to discuss ongoing collaborations with town committees, including a Planning Commission PUD discussion, a Ghost Dam removal update, and a tree event at Brown River Middle School. Outreach initiatives include a statewide flood resiliency and river corridor rule discussion, and an update on Vermont Wetland Rules and Act 181. Other business covers tree grant purchases, work parties, and conference follow-ups.
- Ghost Dam removal update
- Brown River Middle School 'Tree Event' planned for May 17th
- Statewide flood resiliency and river corridor rule discussion
- Vermont Wetland Rules & Act 181 legislative update
- Legacy Trees of Jericho project
Jericho Town Library Board of Trustees
The Jericho Town Library Board of Trustees will review and vote on draft by-laws, discuss next steps for the building rehabilitation project, and consider fundraising plans including a Phoenix Books event and a May silent auction. Other business includes bathroom venting options, mailbox installation, and board governance norms.
- Bathroom repair: options for proper venting of sink and toilet
- Building rehabilitation project: meeting with VIA, Town, Bob Neeld (3/31) and next steps with SB
- Governance updates: meeting with SB representative
- Review draft of by-laws, revise and approve
- Summer reading program: how the Board and Friends group can help
Affordable Housing Committee
The Affordable Housing Committee will discuss and set priorities for its 2026/2027 work plan. The committee will also review membership recruitment and revisit roles and procedures. Public comment will be heard, and the March meeting minutes are up for approval.
- Discuss and set priorities for 2026/2027 work plan
- Discuss AHC membership/recruitment
- Revisit roles and procedures
- Approve March meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee
The Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee holds a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive community input, and follow up on trail signage, crosswalk identification, and available bike racks from Local Motion. New business includes a vote to accept Forrest MacDonald as a new committee member and a discussion about attending the Vermont Bike/Walk Summit on May 8.
- Vote to accept Forrest MacDonald as a new committee member
- Follow-up on trail signage (JTF)
- Crosswalk Identification List update
- Local Motion available bike racks
- Discussion of attending Vermont Bike/Walk Summit on May 8
Wastewater Task Force
The Jericho Wastewater Task Force will receive updates on test borings, hydrogeological analysis, and site capacity. It will review the scenario‑development project and select a liaison for that effort. The meeting also includes a review of the task‑force logo and reports from engineering, finance, and outreach subgroups.
- Review timeline/sequence graphic and next steps
- Select board liaison and new task force member
- Updates on borings, hydrogeological analysis, and site capacity
- Update on scenario development and discussion of choosing a liaison
- Logo review