Ludlow public meetings in 2025

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow opened bids for the FY25 Riparian Planting Project at the former Timber Inn. Three bids were received, and the Municipal Manager will review them and make a recommendation to the Select Board at its January 5, 2026 meeting. No decision was made at this meeting.

• Intervale Center bid: $60,525.00
• Norris Landscaping bid: $62,605.00
• Slate Rock Timber bid: $63,000.00
• Recommendation to Select Board scheduled for January 5, 2026

Meeting

The Selectboard is reviewing an updated FY27 budget that includes adjustments to dispatch services, capital purchases, and winter salt and sand costs. The board will also consider approving new articles for the 2026 Town Meeting and determining the voting method.

• Review and adjustment of the FY27 Town Budget
• Approval of a new ambulance note through M&T
• Proposed removal of local police dispatch in favor of a central dispatch center
• Proposed movement of three capital purchases from debt management to local options tax funding
• Approval of new articles for the 2026 Town Meeting

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board approved a FY2027 budget framework (Option #2) that keeps all dispatch services in town, using Local Options tax funds to reduce the tax increase to 11%. They also approved a new ambulance loan, adjusted town meeting articles, and discussed but did not decide on moving dispatch to Hartford.

• Approved M&T Bank ambulance note, 5-year term at 4.352% interest
• Chose Option #2 for FY2027 budget, using $417,000 in Local Options tax funds to lower tax increase to 11%
• Discussed but did not decide on moving dispatch to Hartford; will research further
• Reduced Tree Warden article to $15,000 and removed $125,000 Dam Spillways article
• All town meeting articles to be voted on the floor

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss potential zoning amendments, including revisiting regulations for hotels, group homes, well shields, windmills, and in-ground pools. They will also review signage regulations and discuss the Better Connections Grant. The meeting is a regular business meeting, not a public hearing, though citizen comments are welcome.

• Review each zoning district for possible amendments
• Revisit regulations for hotels, group homes, well shields, windmills, and in-ground pools
• Review signage regulations
• Discuss Better Connections Grant

Meeting

The Ludlow Selectboard is holding a special meeting to consider agenda changes, approve minutes, and review requests, licenses, and permits. The main item is a review and possible approval of the FY27 town budget, along with updates from the municipal manager and other business. The meeting may also include an executive session for personnel, contracts, or legal issues.

• Review, adjust, and possibly approve FY27 town budget
• Consideration of requests, licenses, and permits
• Municipal manager updates
• Sign warrant orders
• Possible executive session on personnel, contracts, or legal issues

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board held a special meeting to review and potentially approve the FY2027 town budget. The board discussed budget details, including payroll, equipment, and revenue projections, but did not approve the budget, with one member stating he was not prepared to do so. The board also approved liquor licenses for two establishments and entered executive session for personnel/contract issues, taking no action.

• Approved 1st Class liquor license for Big Pop's Sandwich Shop and 1st and 3rd Class licenses for The Hub, LLC
• Reviewed FY2027 budget with changes in payroll and new equipment; no approval
• Discussed ambulance fee schedule increase to align with Comstar Billing averages
• Noted FY2025 actual expenditures were $9.3 million vs. $6.8 million budget
• Discussed potential fee increases for planning and zoning to make department self-sustaining

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on December 8, 2025, to consider two applications (Amendment #4 to both 288-05-CU and 478-20-Act250) from Reeves Consulting. The proposal is to construct two buildings for electrically powered air compressors at Okemo Mountain Resort: one in the Solitude Area and one at the base area parking lot. The project is in the Mountain Recreation District.

• Public hearing for Application 288-05-CU, Amendment #4 and 478-20-Act250, Amendment #4
• Two buildings for electrically powered air compressors and appurtenances
• Location: 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Parcel 030666-000
• One building at Mountain Operations in Solitude Area, one at base area parking lot
• Project in Mountain Recreation District

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees will consider approving bedroom allocations for two properties, review a proposal to make Prospect Street one-way during winter, and discuss a farmers market proposal for 2026-2028. The board will also hear department reports, review aged receivables, and discuss E911 numbering for Gill Terrace. The meeting includes standard items like approving minutes, citizen comments, and setting the next meeting date.

• Okemo Pines Lot 28: review and possibly approve adding to existing 3-bedroom allocation
• 18 High St: review and possibly approve bedroom allocation
• Ludlow Farmers Market proposal for 2026-2028 season
• Review and possibly approve changing Prospect St to one-way during winter season
• Gill Terrace E911 numbering discussion

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees approved a no-thru-traffic restriction on Prospect Street for the winter season, approved two bedroom allocation increases, and moved forward with a municipal readdressing process for Gill Terrace. The board also discussed a proposed three-year contract for the Ludlow Farmers Market but took no action.

• Approved no-thru-traffic on Prospect Street for winter season (unanimous)
• Approved 3-to-4 bedroom allocation increase for Okemo Pines Lot 28 (unanimous)
• Approved 3-to-4 bedroom allocation increase for 18 High Street (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Municipal Readdressing Process for Gill Terrace (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved a request to increase the water allocation for 18 High Street from 3 to 4 bedrooms. The board also approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting with a correction. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on water production, receivables, and infrastructure projects.

• Approved 4-bedroom water allocation for 18 High Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11/4/2025 as corrected (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session for personnel, no action taken (unanimous)

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Town's Zoning & Flood Hazard Regulations. The main change would replace Article 6 with a new stand-alone Flood Hazard and River Corridor Bylaw and remove all references to Article 6. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m. in a hybrid format at Ludlow Town Hall and via Zoom. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Manager or Planning Commission Chair.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Zoning & Flood Hazard Regulations
• Replace Article 6 with new stand-alone Flood Hazard and River Corridor Bylaw
• Remove all references to Article 6 from existing regulations
• Amendments apply to all areas of the Town
• Comments accepted verbally at hearing or via email to Town Manager or Planning Commission Chair

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board approved the Side Hill Crunchers snowmobile club's request to use Godfrey Road and South Hill Road as a trail crossing for the 2025-2026 season, despite opposition from nearby residents citing safety and noise concerns. The board also approved liquor licenses for two restaurants, an appropriation for Windsor County Youth Services, a conflict-of-interest policy, and appointed Erin Ladd as an alternate to the Regional Planning Commission. A public hearing on zoning bylaw amendments was rescheduled due to improper warning.

• Approved 2025-2026 road crossing for Side Hill Crunchers snowmobile club (motion passed, one abstention)
• Approved First Class Restaurant/Bar and Third Class Liquor Licenses for Tortilla Restaurant Group, LLC (Little Mexico) and Terra Italian Steak House
• Approved FY27 Appropriation for Windsor County Youth Services
• Approved Conflict-of-Interest Policy for the Town of Ludlow
• Appointed Erin Ladd as Alternate to Regional Planning Commission

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow opened bids for the FY25 Riparian Planting Project at the former Timber Inn site. Staff will review the bids and make a recommendation to the Select Board at its December 1, 2025 meeting. Five vendors submitted bids, ranging from $48,605 to $107,250.

• Bid opening for riparian planting at former Timber Inn
• Lowest bid: Norris Landscaping, $48,605.00
• Highest bid: Mountain View Earthworks, $107,250.00
• Other bids: Intervale Center $63,025, From the Ground Up $67,733, Slate Rock Timber $82,000
• Recommendation to Select Board on December 1, 2025

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to review and approve meeting minutes from November 3 and November 12, 2025, and to discuss the FY27 budget. The agenda also includes a call to order, potential agenda changes, other business, and adjournment.

• Review and approve minutes from November 3, 2025
• Review and approve minutes from November 12, 2025
• Discussion of FY27 budget

Cemetery Commission

The Ludlow Cemetery Commission reviewed the FY27 budget, focusing on labor costs that exceeded the 2025 budget. The board asked staff to revise the budget to keep the increase to 3% or less. No formal vote was taken on the budget; the board reached consensus to have staff work on it.

• Approved minutes from July 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to revise FY27 budget to target 3% or less increase (consensus)
• Entered and exited executive session, no action taken (unanimous)
• Signed warrant orders

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board is reviewing a new draft of the FY2027 budget, which shows an 11.9% increase in expenses. Discussions focused on Parks and Recreation costs, Community Center operations, and Buildings & Grounds, with board members debating fee structures, inter-town contributions, and capital items. The board also considered how to fund tree removal for ash borer and whether to use voted articles for certain expenses.

• FY2027 budget draft shows 11.9% increase after moving trackless to budget
• Recreation expenses up 31.5%, partly due to ARPA funds
• Discussed charging fees for Community Center use and seeking contributions from other towns
• Debated funding for ash borer tree removal, with suggestions of $75,000 to $110,000
• Community Center gym expansion considered, with costs to be brought back

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items, including appointing a new Vice Chair and Clerk, reviewing village sign bylaws, and receiving updates on the Home Share Program. They will also hear from Martha Harrison of MARC about town zoning updates and future land use maps, with recommendations for zoning district changes.

• Appoint a new Vice Chair and Clerk
• Village Sign Bylaws and possible changes needed
• Home Share Program with Ric Cengari
• Town Zoning Updates with Martha Harrison from MARC
• Future Land Use Maps from MARC with recommendations for FLU areas and zoning district changes

Village Trustees

The Village Trustees approved the Jingle Jog 5k run for December 6, 2025, at 9am, using the same route as the 5 Alarm 5k. They also approved the same plan of merger between the Town and Village of Ludlow, resetting the timeframe to align with a March vote. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Jingle Jog 5k for 12/6/25 at 9am (unanimous)
• Approved plan of merger for Town and Village of Ludlow to reset timeframe for March vote (unanimous)

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Trustees are holding a special meeting to review a proposal for a 5K Jingle Jog event and to consider a Town and Village Plan of Merger document. The agenda also includes time for other business.

• Review proposal for 5K Jingle Jog
• Consider Town and Village Plan of Merger document

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding a special meeting to review a proposal for the 5K Jingle Jog, consider the Town and Village Plan of Merger document, and discuss the FY27 budget. These are discussion and decision items, with no final votes listed on the agenda.

• Review proposal for 5K Jingle Jog
• Consider Town and Village Plan of Merger document
• FY27 Budget discussion

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board held a special meeting to review the first draft of the FY2027 budget, which shows a 21.3% increase over last year. They discussed various departmental budgets, including solid waste, highway, planning, listers, ambulance, fire, and administration. The board also approved a 5K Jingle Jog event and the Town and Village Plan of Merger document.

• Approved elementary school 5K Jingle Jog on December 6, 2025, starting at the Community Center at 9:00 a.m.
• Approved the Town and Village Plan of Merger document as presented.
• FY2027 budget draft shows 21.3% increase over last year; includes new Federal and State Grants section.
• Solid waste: considering purchase of a 30-yard dumpster for about $10,000; rental fee is $140/month.
• Planning: considering new software for digitizing records at about $13,000; zoning fees may increase.

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2025, to consider an application from the Okemo Trailside Community Association to reconstruct Building #7 at 60 Trailside Extension, which was damaged by a fire in October 2024. The project is located in the Mountain Recreation District and involves amendments to existing permits. The board will decide whether to approve the reconstruction.

• Application No. 128-98-PUD, Amendment No. 71 and 496-23-Act 250, Amendment No. 3
• Reconstruction of Building #7 following October 2024 fire
• Property at 60 Trailside Extension, Ludlow, VT 05149 (Parcel 060132-000)
• Public hearing at Ludlow Town Hall and via Zoom

Meeting

The Ludlow Water Commission is holding a regular meeting to address routine business, including approving minutes, receiving department head reports, and reviewing aged receivables. The agenda includes a discussion of water concerns on Thompson/Orion Ave, though no water allocation requests are listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals detailed.

• Discussion of Thompson/Orion Ave water concerns
• Review of Aged Receivables Report
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025 meeting
• No water allocation requests
• Next meeting set for December 2, 2025

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved a 3-year contract for Penny Wu as Municipal Manager, starting December 1, 2025. The board also discussed ongoing water quality issues on Thompson and Orion Avenues, agreeing to seek contractor bids and engineering proposals for a possible line replacement. No water allocation requests were made this month.

• Approved contract for Penny Wu as Municipal Manager, 3-year term starting Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• No water allocation requests this month

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board will hold its regular meeting on November 3, 2025, covering routine approvals and several notable items. The board will consider liquor and tobacco license renewals for two Main Street businesses, discuss a possible change to zoning fees, and review a bid for the Dorsey Park press box. It will also discuss a proposed parking lot lease for the Town Hall at 41 Depot St and consider moving a voted article to a budgetary item for FY27.

• 199 Main St. Liquor & Tobacco Licenses
• 143 Main St. Tobacco License
• Review & approve FY26 Dorsey Park Press Box bid
• Review & discuss 41 Depot St (Town Hall) proposed parking lot lease
• Discuss & possibly approve change to zoning fees

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board held its regular meeting, hearing reports on a statistical property reappraisal for the 2026 Grand List, an Okemo seasonal update, and a police department presentation. The board approved liquor and tobacco licenses, scheduled a public hearing on flood regulations, and discussed a parking lease at Town Hall. It also moved the MOOVER appropriation to a voted article and authorized bids for a holiday party.

• Approved liquor and tobacco licenses for 199 Main Street and tobacco license for 143 Main Street
• Scheduled public hearing for Stand-Alone Flood Regulations on December 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Discussed statistical reappraisal for 2026 Grand List; current CLA is 66%, cost about $180,000
• Authorized negotiation with Lechthalers for parking lease at 41 Depot Street (Town Hall)
• Moved MOOVER to a voted article for FY27; approved seeking bids for holiday party (last year's budget $5,000)

Meeting

The Ludlow Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss and sign a resolution for the Better Connections Grant. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion and sign resolution for Better Connections Grant

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on October 27, 2025, to consider an application by Lannon Land, LLC to subdivide an 11.71-acre lot into two lots of 6.82 and 5.28 acres. The property is located on Lannon Lane in the Town Residential District. The board will decide whether to approve the subdivision.

• Subdivision of 11.71 acres into two lots (6.82 and 5.28 acres)
• Property on Lannon Lane, parcel 040219-000
• Application SUB25-006 by Lannon Land, LLC
• Public hearing at Ludlow Town Hall and via Zoom

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow opened bids for the Dorsey Park Press Box replacement project. Four bids were received, ranging from $50,500 to $255,000. The bids will be reviewed and a recommendation will be made to the Select Board at their November 3, 2025 meeting.

• Bid opening for Dorsey Park Press Box replacement
• BreadLoaf Architects/Planners/Builders bid: $255,000.00/$237,000.00
• Creaser Builders LLC bid: $50,500.00
• Darleton W. Cenate & Son's Inc. bid: $98,849.00
• Slate Rock Timber, LLC bid: $70,300.00

Meeting

This is a special joint meeting of the Ludlow Select Board, Village Trustees, and Water Commissioners. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss the municipal manager search process. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda changes, adjournment).

• Executive session on municipal manager search process

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss increasing housing opportunities with guest speakers from Chester and Springfield, review future land use maps and zoning district change recommendations from MARC, and receive town zoning updates. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Discussion on increasing housing opportunities with Julie Hance (Chester Town Manager) and Chuck Wise (Springfield Planning and Zoning Administrator)
• Future Land Use maps from MARC with recommendations for FLU areas and Tier 1B
• Recommendations for zoning district changes consistent with Future Land Use
• Town zoning updates with Martha Harrison from MARC

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously to sign a resolution supporting an application for the Better Connections grant, a joint program of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and VTRANS. The grant, estimated at $125,945 with a 10% town match of $12,594, would fund a downtown master plan focused on multi-modal transportation and economic development. The board discussed potential projects like head-in parking, sidewalks, and crosswalk improvements, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution for Better Connections grant application (unanimous)

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly sign a resolution for the Better Connections Grant. The agenda also includes time for other business and routine procedural items.

• Discussion and possible signing of Better Connections Grant resolution

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff reported that spring production exceeded usage in August despite drought conditions, and discussed ongoing issues including the aging Pine Hill water line, which may be replaced with a fused line pending cost estimates. The commission also reviewed the aged receivables report, noting $25,240 outstanding with about $6,000 over 120 days, and discussed water clarity issues on Thompson and Orion Avenues, considering camera inspection as a next step. The Plumley water line project was completed, allowing for FEMA closeout.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed replacing Pine Hill water line with fused line; preliminary estimates expected next meeting
• Reviewed aged receivables: $25,240 outstanding, ~$6,000 over 120 days
• Discussed water clarity issues on Thompson and Orion Avenues; camera inspection planned
• Noted Plumley water line project complete; FEMA closeout to proceed
• Entered executive session for personnel; no action taken
• Set next meeting for November 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Signed warrant orders

Meeting

The Ludlow Water Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2025. The agenda includes discussion of water clarity issues on Thompson and Orion Avenue, as well as routine items such as approving minutes, receiving department head reports, and reviewing aged receivables. No water allocation requests are listed.

• Discussion of water clarity issues on Thompson and Orion Ave.
• Approve minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Aged receivables report
• No water allocation requests
• Set next meeting for November 4, 2025

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Trustees approved a $13,104 refund to the owner of land at 0 Okemo Heights for allocation fees paid in 2022, and removed all related billings since July 2022. The board also discussed the downtown streetscape improvement plan, including grant opportunities, but took no action. They entered executive session for personnel matters and took no action afterward.

• Approved $13,104 refund for allocation fees at 0 Okemo Heights (unanimous)
• Removed all billings since July 2022 for Okemo Heights account (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025, as corrected (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel (unanimous)

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board approved $250,000 in FEMA funds for elevating a home at 62 Red Bridge Road, approved a $88,920.42 lease with Okemo for the Stearns Pit, and reviewed a housing study showing 68% of housing is seasonal. The board also discussed forming a public safety building committee and set a budget workshop for October 20.

• Approved $250,000 allocation for 62 Red Bridge Road elevation
• Approved $88,920.42 Stearns Pit lease with Okemo for ski season
• Approved liquor/tobacco licenses for 119 Main Street and 143 Main Street
• Discussed FY27 appropriations requests totaling over $140,000
• Reviewed housing study recommending Tier 1B exemption for Act 250

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is meeting to review and possibly approve the FY27 budget appropriations, set budget workshop dates, and discuss a housing study prepared by MARC, including Tier 1B exemptions. The board will also consider approval of elevation project funding for 62 Red Bridge Rd, review the Stearns Pit lease with Okemo, and possibly approve liquor and tobacco licenses for two Main Street businesses. Department head reports for August and September, a Tree Warden update, and the Municipal Public Safety Building outlook are also on the agenda.

• Approve FY27 budget appropriations and set workshop dates
• Discuss MARC housing study, including Tier 1B exemptions
• Consider elevation project funding for 62 Red Bridge Rd
• Review Stearns Pit lease with Okemo
• Approve liquor/tobacco licenses for 119 Main St (CAJT Restaurant LLC) and 143 Main St (VT Mart LLC)

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Cemetery Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine matters including approval of minutes, reports from the sexton and on building and grounds, and seasonal goals. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Approve minutes from July 30, 2025 and May 21, 2025
• Sexton's report
• Building and grounds report
• Seasonal goals discussion
• Possible executive session on personnel, contracts, or legal issues

Meeting

The Town and Village of Ludlow are holding public hearings to gather comments on a proposed plan to merge the Village into the Town, with the Town as the sole surviving entity. The plan would transfer all Village property, including the Electric Light Department and Sewer Plant, to the Town, and the Town would assume all Village debts and obligations. The hearings are scheduled for September 17 (Town) and September 18 (Village) at 6:00 pm, in person or via Zoom.

• Proposed merger of Town and Village of Ludlow
• Transfer of Electric Light Department and Sewer Plant to Town
• Town assumes all Village debts and obligations
• Repeal of both charters, replaced by Plan as new Town charter
• Public hearings Sept 17 and 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm

Meeting

The Town and Village of Ludlow are holding public hearings on a proposed plan to merge the Village into the Town, with the Town as the sole surviving municipal corporation. The plan would transfer all Village property, including the Electric Light Department and Sewer Plant, to the Town, and the Town would assume all Village debts and obligations. The hearings are scheduled for September 17th (Town) and September 18th (Village) at 6:00pm, in person at Ludlow Town Hall or via Zoom. The purpose is to take public comment on the proposed merger and resulting charter changes.

• Public hearings on proposed Town-Village merger, Sept 17-18 at 6pm
• Plan transfers Village property including Electric Light Dept and Sewer Plant to Town
• Town would assume all Village debts and obligations
• Plan repeals both Town and Village charters, replacing them with merger plan as new charter
• Written comments can be emailed to Town Manager Brendan McNamara

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board held a public hearing to gather comments on a proposed plan to merge the Village of Ludlow into the Town of Ludlow, with the Town as the sole surviving entity. The plan would transfer all Village property, debts, and obligations to the Town, and repeal both charters. No decisions were made; comments will be referred to the merger committee for consideration at the next hearing on October 1, 2025.

• Proposed merger of Town and Village of Ludlow, with Town as surviving corporation
• Transfer of Village Electric Light Department and Sewer Plant to Town
• Town assumes all Village debts and obligations
• Repeal of both Town and Village charters, replaced by merger plan
• Next public hearing scheduled for October 1, 2025; potential vote on October 21, 2025

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss establishing a housing commission and planning a design charrette with guests from West Windsor and Springfield. They will also receive town zoning updates from MARC and discuss increasing parking spaces, including ADA-compliant parking, in the village. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 24 and August 19, and comments from citizens.

• Discussion on establishing a Housing Commission and planning a Design Charrette with Julie Preston, Al and Jill from West Windsor
• Town Zoning Updates with Martha from MARC
• Village Infrastructure: Increasing Parking Spaces in Ludlow/Adding ADA Compliant Parking with Logan Nicoll and Ron Tarbell
• Approval of Minutes for June 24 and August 19

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four applications: converting lower-level space at Meadowview Building to classrooms and making the Corn Crib Building year-round, adding a deck to the Event Room at Fox Run golf course, amending a subdivision for wetlands compliance, and merging a non-conforming lot. The board will also review minutes and bi-weekly letters from the Mill as part of an M.O.U. condition.

• Create Together, Inc. — convert lower-level space of Meadowview Building to classroom space and change Corn Crib Building usage from seasonal to year-round (611 Route 103 S)
• Fox Run Properties, LLC — construct a deck for the Event Room at Fox Run golf course (87 Fox Lane)
• USA Land Seller — amend existing subdivision to comply with Vermont State Wetlands (Combs Hollow Lane)
• Gary Sawicki — purchase and merge adjacent non-conforming lot (38 Northshore Drive)
• Review bi-weekly letters from the Mill as condition of M.O.U.

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Trustees approved three allocation requests: converting a barn at 1 Prospect Street to a 3-bedroom unit, adding a 1-bedroom unit over a detached garage at 126 Route 66, and increasing seating at 117 Main Street from 25 to 44 seats while reducing meal servings from 3 to 2 per day. They also approved the Rotary's request to close Depot Street for the annual Chili Cook-Off on October 11, 2025. The board discussed placing liens on delinquent sewer accounts but took no action, directing the town manager to explore alternatives first. They also discussed the proposed rental registry but made no decision, asking for more information and direction.

• Approved allocation for 3-bedroom unit in barn at 1 Prospect Street (unanimous)
• Approved allocation for 1-bedroom unit over garage at 126 Route 66 (unanimous)
• Approved seating increase to 44 and meal servings reduction to 2 at 117 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Chili Cook-Off street closure on Depot Street for October 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 5 and August 12 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel; no action taken

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved two water allocation requests: a 3-bedroom unit conversion at 1 Prospect Street with a separate hook-on, and an increase in seating allocation from 25 to 44 seats at 117 Main Street with a change from 3 to 2 meals per day. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters, taking no action, and noted the municipal manager's resignation effective December 5, 2025.

• Approved 3-bedroom allocation with separate hook-on at 1 Prospect Street (unanimous)
• Approved seating allocation increase from 25 to 44 seats at 117 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel (unanimous), no action taken

Meeting

The Ludlow Water Commission is meeting to review and potentially approve placing liens on delinquent accounts without payment plans, forwarding them to Attorney Callahan for property sale processing. They will also consider water allocation requests for two properties, receive updates on the Black River Overlook Water Project, and discuss the Municipal Manager's resignation.

• Possible approval of liens on delinquent accounts and referral to Attorney Callahan
• Water allocation request: 1 Prospect Street – barn conversion to 3-bedroom unit
• Water allocation request: 117 Main Street – add 19 seats to existing 25-seat restaurant/deli
• Action on Municipal Manager's resignation letter
• Black River Overlook Water Project overview

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss several key items, including an overview of the Black River Overlook Water Project, the outlook for the Municipal Public Safety Building, and action steps for a short-term rental registry. The board will also consider the municipal manager's letter of resignation. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and signing warrants.

• Black River Overlook Water Project overview
• Municipal Public Safety Building outlook
• Short-term rental registry action steps
• Municipal Manager's letter of resignation
• Approve minutes of August 4, 2025

Village Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the proposed Food Vendor Ordinance. After public input, the board voted unanimously to table the ordinance, meaning it will not be reconsidered at this time. The existing 2008 ordinance remains in effect.

• Tabled proposed Food Truck Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Ludlow Tree Advisory Board is holding a public meeting that includes a two-hour training session on conducting an ash tree inventory, followed by the board's regular monthly meeting. The training is in response to the detection of emerald ash borer in Vermont and aims to help the town understand its public ash tree population for management and budgeting. The board will also discuss its ongoing advisory work on public tree planting, maintenance, and removal.

• Ash tree inventory training from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Monthly meeting at 4:00 pm
• Discussion of emerald ash borer detection and management
• Inventory of ash trees in town rights-of-way, parks, and other public areas
• Board's role in tree maintenance grants and invasive pest monitoring

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a subdivision of a 39.1-acre lot on Barker Road, and two requests from South Face Village at Okemo to modify previously approved permits for residential buildings on Aurora Ridge Lane. The board will also review minutes and discuss bi-weekly letters from the Mill as part of a memorandum of understanding.

• Subdivision of 39.1 acres at 164 Barker Road into two lots (22.45 and 16.65 acres) in Town Residential District
• Relocation of Mountain Chalet D14 duplex across the road from approved location (Aurora Ridge Lane)
• Change Building C-6 (14 units) to 3 Mountain Chalet structures of 2 units each (Aurora Ridge Lane)
• Review of bi-weekly letters from the Mill per M.O.U. condition

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved three water allocation requests, awarded a $98,900 contract for the Plumley Avenue water line replacement, and accepted the completion of the Asset Management Plan, which makes the town eligible for additional state funding priority points. The commission also discussed water disconnection notices, valve replacement planning, and other operational matters.

• Approved 5-bedroom allocation for 83 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved combining units and adding 2 bedrooms for 5-bedroom single-family allocation at 109 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved removing lodging/apartment and increasing seating from 49 to 72 at 119 Main Street (unanimous)
• Awarded Plumley Avenue water line replacement bid to Daniels Construction for $98,900 lump sum (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees approved allocations for new 5-bedroom homes at 83 Pleasant Street, 1004 Okemo Ridge Road, and 380 Ghia Farm Road, and approved removing lodging/apartment use at 119 Main Street (Homestyle Hostel) while increasing its seating allocation from 49 to 72 seats. They also approved removing a 1-3-bedroom allocation for Deerfield Drive Lot #11 and refunding the payment for the July-December 2025 billing period. The board discussed but did not vote on a proposed vendor/food truck ordinance, scheduling another public hearing instead.

• Approved allocation for 5-bedroom home at 83 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved allocation for 5-bedroom home at 1004 Okemo Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved allocation for 5-bedroom home at 380 Ghia Farm Road (unanimous; Hyjek recused)
• Approved removing lodging/apartment and increasing seating from 49 to 72 at 119 Main Street (unanimous; Hyjek recused)
• Approved removing 1-3-bedroom allocation for Deerfield Drive Lot #11 and refunding payment (unanimous; Hyjek recused)
• Tabled vendor/food truck ordinance; scheduled another public hearing

Meeting

The Ludlow Water Commission is meeting to consider water allocation requests for three properties, review and approve a bid for the Plumley Ave. water line replacement project, and handle routine business such as approving minutes and reports.

• Water allocation request for new 5-bedroom home at 83 Pleasant St
• Water allocation request to combine units and add 2 bedrooms at 109 Pleasant St
• Water allocation request to remove lodging and increase restaurant seats from 42 to 72 at 119 Main St
• Review and approval of Plumley Ave. water line replacement project bid
• Aged receivables report and department head reports

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board approved a liquor license for CAJT Restaurant, a draft agreement with LAST for trail management, accepted a quarter-mile section of Preedom Hill North Road as a Class 3 town highway, and approved an ambulance billing rate increase. The board also recognized Officer Marissa Foote for her role in preventing a suicide and discussed upcoming public hearings and a $40 million dam project.

• Approved liquor license for CAJT Restaurant (Homestyle Restaurant)
• Approved draft agreement with LAST for trail planning, design, construction, and maintenance on town-owned properties
• Accepted 1/4 mile of Preedom Hill North Road as Class 3 town highway
• Approved ambulance billing rate increase proposed by Chief Whalen
• Recognized Officer Marissa Foote for preventing a suicide attempt on June 22, 2025

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding its regular August meeting with a mix of routine approvals and a few substantive items. Members will consider accepting Preedom Hill North Road improvements as a Town Highway Class 3 road, review and approve a draft agreement with LAST, and consider updated ambulance billing rates. The agenda also includes a liquor license review, police officer recognition, and standard items like minutes approval and citizen comments.

• Action to consider accepting Preedom Hill North Road as a Town Highway Class 3 road
• Review & approve draft agreement with LAST
• Review & consider approval of updated ambulance billing rates
• Review & approve liquor license
• Ludlow Police Department officer recognition

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow opened bids for the Replacement of the Plumley Ave. Water Line Project. Two bids were received and recorded; a recommendation will be made to the Water Commissioners at their August 5, 2025 meeting.

• Daniels Construction bid $98,900.00
• Gurney Brothers Construction bid $102,000.00 (directional drilling) and $109,650.00 (open cut trench)
• Recommendation to Water Commissioners scheduled for August 5, 2025

Cemetery Commission

The regular meeting of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners was cancelled at 5:10 p.m. because fewer than the required number of members were present. No decisions were made. Staff will contact members to reschedule.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Cemetery Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior minutes, a sexton's report, building and grounds updates, and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting(s)
• Sexton's report
• Building & grounds report
• Sign warrant orders
• Possible executive session on personnel/contracts/legal issues

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding a special meeting to consider changes to the agenda and to review and approve a bid for winter sand. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 AM on July 24, 2025, in the Howard Barton Conference Room, with a Zoom option available.

• Review and approve winter sand bid
• Consideration of agenda changes

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission is holding a special hybrid meeting to discuss town zoning updates with the regional planner and participate in a yearly goals workshop led by Judy Pullinen. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from June 24, 2025, and public comments.

• Town zoning updates with regional planner
• Yearly goals workshop led by Judy Pullinen
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025
• Public comments from citizens

Meeting

The Ludlow Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss organizational matters and future activities. The board will consider creating a secretary position, plan outreach efforts, discuss fundraising, and explore collaborations with UVM Extension and the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program.

• Consideration of creating a Secretary position
• Outreach discussion: webpage, e-mail, social media, logo, articles
• Fundraising discussion
• Participation at the Ludlow Farmers Market
• Collaboration with UVM Extension and Vt. Urban and Community Forestry Program

The Ludlow Tree Advisory Board voted unanimously to create the Secretary position, electing Jeannette Ricciardo. The board discussed plans for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) management, including tree inventory, monitoring, and removal planning, and agreed to use a temporary logo while considering a future contest. No formal votes were taken on the EAB or planting plans, which remain under discussion.

• Created Secretary position, Jeannette Ricciardo elected unanimously
• Agreed to use single email address [email protected]
• Agreed to use temporary logo, future contest possible
• Approved June meeting minutes (motion by Phil, second by George)

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board will consider setting the FY26 tax rates and review an updated draft of a rental registry and a proposed vendor/food truck ordinance. The board will also discuss fire/ambulance services, including critical care transport and insurance billing rates, and review bids for a backhoe replacement, paving, and winter sand.

• Review & approve FY26 tax rates
• Review updated draft of rental registry
• Review proposed vendor/food truck ordinance
• Review bids: FY26 Transfer Station Backhoe Replacement, East Hill Paving, Screened Winter Sand
• Vermont Emergency Management Elevation Project approval at 21 Meadow St

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board approved a $250,000 state-funded project to elevate a flood-damaged home at 21 Meadow Street, discussed adding critical care ambulance transport and proposed fee increases, and voted to move a draft rental registry to a joint public hearing with the Trustees on August 12, 2025. The board also reviewed a proposed food truck ordinance, with no vote taken. The meeting was held July 7, 2025, at Heald Auditorium.

• Approved $250,000 elevation project for 21 Meadow Street (FEMA/state program)
• Discussed critical care transport service and proposed ambulance fee increases (e.g., BLS Emergency from $725 to $1,365)
• Voted to move rental registry to joint public hearing on August 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Reviewed proposed food truck ordinance; no vote, Trustees' hearing set for August 5, 2025
• Tabled public safety building outlook and backhoe replacement; added emergency compactor replacement

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Trustees are holding a public hearing on a proposed Food Truck Ordinance that would replace the 2008 Vendor Ordinance. The ordinance would require permits for food trucks operating in the village, set fees, and establish location and operational rules. The trustees are hearing public comments before deciding whether to adopt the ordinance.

• Public hearing on proposed Food Truck Ordinance to replace 2008 Vendor Ordinance
• Permit fees: $100 for up to 48 hours, $100 per day for up to 30 days
• Food trucks limited to commercially zoned areas, must stay 300 feet from fixed restaurants and hotels
• Operating hours limited to sunrise to 10:00 PM
• Violations subject to $100 fine per day

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Trustees approved several items, including combining units at 109 Pleasant Street into a single-family 5-bedroom house, increasing seating at Homestyle Hostel (119 Main Street) from 49 to 72 seats with an additional 1035 gallons per day, encumbering village paving funds to FY 2026, and approving the Fire Department 5K Run. They also reached consensus to move the short-term rental (STR) ordinance to a public hearing, but did not finalize the long-term rental (LTR) ordinance, with discussion ongoing. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no citizen comments and no executive session.

• Approved combining units at 109 Pleasant Street into a single-family 5-bedroom house (unanimous)
• Approved Homestyle Hostel seating increase from 49 to 72 seats with additional 1035 gpd (unanimous, Hyjek recused)
• Encumbered Village Paving Retreatment funds (~$42,000) to FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department 5K Run on August 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 3 and June 16 meetings as corrected (unanimous)
• Consensus to move STR ordinance to public hearing; LTR ordinance not yet moved
• Postponed employee policy review to August meeting
• Set special meeting for July 8 to set tax rate

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow held a bid opening for FY26 screened winter sand. Four vendors submitted bids with prices per cubic yard for delivered and loaded sand. The Municipal Manager will review the bids and make a recommendation to the Select Board at their July 7, 2025 meeting.

• M&M Excavating: $22.50/CY delivered, $16.00/CY loaded
• Hunter Excavating: $26.00/CY delivered, $16.00/CY loaded
• Neil H. Daniels Construction: $23.10/CY delivered, $12.50/CY loaded
• Pike Industries: $24.42/CY delivered, $12.97/CY loaded
• Recommendation to Select Board on July 7, 2025

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider adopting rules of procedure, and discuss yearly goals derived from the Town Plan and village survey. A key agenda item is the standalone flood regulations for the Town of Ludlow, which will be discussed. The meeting also includes updates on town zoning and other business.

• Discussion of standalone flood regulations for the Town of Ludlow
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2025
• Consideration of rules of procedure
• Yearly goals from the Town Plan and village survey
• Town zoning updates

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold a tax appeal hearing on July 22, 2025, at the Town Hall to hear appeals from property owners who are aggrieved by the Board of Listers' actions and have timely filed written appeals. The hearing will continue until all appellants are heard. One appeal is scheduled: Stephen G. Soscia of 21 Coleman Brook Drive at 3:00 PM.

• Tax appeal hearing for Stephen G. Soscia, 21 Coleman Brook Drive, at 3:00 PM
• Hearing at Town Hall, Howard Barton Jr. Conference Room, first floor
• Zoom option available (Meeting ID: 437 305 4865, Password: 255344)

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Listers will hold a change of appraisal hearing on June 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Howard Barton Conference Room, with a Zoom option. The board will hear grievances from property owners regarding their appraisals. The meeting is scheduled to close at 3:00 p.m.

• Hearing for property appraisal grievances
• In-person at Howard Barton Conference Room
• Zoom available with Meeting ID 437 305 4865 and passcode 255344
• Hearing runs 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board and Village Trustees are holding a special joint meeting to review and discuss proposed ordinances that would create a rental registry for both short-term and long-term rentals in the town and village. The agenda also includes a wastewater allocation request for 104 West Hill and a liquor license application for Blue Duck Deli. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no final votes listed on the agenda.

• Proposed short-term rental ordinance with annual fees of $300 (hosted) and $600 (unhosted), effective July 1, 2026
• Proposed long-term rental ordinance requiring registration with no fees for rentals of 30+ days
• Wastewater allocation request for 104 West Hill (Trustees item)
• Liquor license application for Blue Duck Deli (Selectboard item)
• Executive session for personnel matter

Joint Board

The Ludlow Select Board and Village Trustees held a special joint meeting to review and discuss the proposed Town and Village of Ludlow Rental Registry, which includes separate ordinances for short-term rentals (STR) and long-term rentals (LTR). The boards debated details such as fees, fines, inspection procedures, and administrative staffing, with some members pushing for simpler, less burdensome rules. No final votes were taken on the ordinances; the boards plan to continue discussions at July meetings.

• Proposed STR ordinance includes fees up to $800/day for violations and a 30-minute response requirement
• Software costs for rental registry estimated at $28,000 one-time plus yearly fees, or about $26,000/year
• LTR ordinance discussed as similar to STR but with fees possibly removed
• Food Truck Ordinance public hearing scheduled for July 1, 2025
• Discussion on spot inspections and privacy concerns for rental properties

Meeting

The Ludlow Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business: hearing citizen comments, approving the May 13th minutes, and receiving the Director's Report. They will discuss project updates and summer activities. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from 05/13/2025
• Director's Report
• Project updates discussion
• Summer activities updates discussion

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on June 9, 2025, to consider an application by David Lieberman and Shelly Saber to convert an existing porch into an interior mudroom at 292 Okemo Trailside Extension Unit #34A. The property is in the Mountain Recreation District. The hearing will take place at the Ludlow Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Application No. 128-98-PUD, Amendment No. 71 and 496-23-Act250, Amendment No. 3
• Renovation of porch into interior mudroom using existing windows and doors
• Property located at 292 Okemo Trailside Extension Unit #34A, Ludlow, VT 05149
• Parcel Number 060113-001

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Trustees voted unanimously to approve the draft charter for a potential village/town merger and to move forward with public hearings, following the Select Board's similar action. The board also voted unanimously to advance a proposed vendor/food truck ordinance to a public hearing in July, pending legal review. Discussion on a rental registry continued, with consensus to hold a joint meeting with the Select Board on June 16 to consider separate ordinances for short-term and long-term rentals.

• Approved draft charter for village/town merger and public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved moving vendor/food truck ordinance to July public hearing, pending review by Chris Callahan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold joint meeting with Select Board on June 16 for rental registry discussion
• Postponed employee policy review to July meeting

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved a request to increase the number of bedrooms at 22 Andover Street from 2 to 3, after confirming back amounts due were paid. The board also approved the Water Commission's portion of an 8% salary increase for the municipal manager, as proposed by the Select Board, following an executive session. Other actions included approving the May 6, 2025 minutes and signing warrant orders.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 22 Andover Street bedroom increase from 2 to 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Water Commission's portion of 8% manager salary increase (unanimous)
• Signed warrant orders

Meeting

The Ludlow Water Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive department head reports, and review the aged receivables report. The main action item is a water allocation request from 22 Andover St to add one bedroom, making it a 3-bedroom allocation. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like setting the next meeting date and signing warrants.

• Water allocation request: 22 Andover St – add 1 bedroom to make 3-bedroom allocation
• Approve minutes from April 1, 2025 and May 6, 2025
• Aged receivables report review
• Set next meeting date: July 1, 2025
• Possible executive session for personnel/contracts/legal issues

Ludlow Tree Advisory Committee

The Ludlow Tree Advisory Board held its organizational meeting, electing Phil Carter as chair and Charlotte Galley as vice chair. The board adopted a mission statement, scheduled monthly meetings for the second Tuesday at 4pm, and discussed plans for an emerald ash borer response, tree inventory, and community outreach. No formal decisions were made on these action items.

• Elected Phil Carter as Chairman (motion by Jeannette, 2nd by George)
• Elected Charlotte Galley as Vice Chairman (motion by Phil, 2nd by George)
• Selected The Vermont Journal as paper of record, then The Rutland Herald (motion by George, 2nd by Phil)
• Scheduled meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4pm (motion by Jean, 2nd by George)
• Adopted mission statement with added phrase 'and provides education to the community' (motion by Phil, 2nd by George)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40pm (motion by Jeannette, 2nd by George)

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding its regular meeting on June 2, 2025, to review and possibly approve several items, including a rental registry, a vendor/food truck ordinance, a transfer station backhoe replacement bid, and employee policy updates. They will also consider adopting a local emergency management plan and proposing a charter for a town/village merger vote. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, citizen comments, and department head reports.

• Review updated draft of Rental Registry
• Review proposed Vendor/Food Truck Ordinance
• Review & possibly approve Transfer Station Backhoe Replacement bid
• Adopt Local Emergency Management Plan
• Consider action to propose Charter for Town/Village Merger Vote

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board discussed a proposed rental registry ordinance, focusing on fire safety, occupancy limits, and enforcement, but tabled it for further work and a special meeting on June 16. They also reviewed a draft vendor/food truck ordinance, considering permit fees, duration, and distance from restaurants. Two agenda items were postponed to July.

• Rental registry ordinance tabled; special meeting set for June 16, 2025
• Food truck ordinance reviewed; current fee $25/day or $250/150 days
• Proposed food truck permit: up to 3 days $100, max 30 days/year, 400 feet from restaurants
• Agenda items 8 and 11 postponed to July meeting
• Discussion on high school adaptive program space with TRSU

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow held a bid opening for the FY26 Transfer Station Backhoe on May 28, 2025. Municipal Manager Brendan McNamara opened and recorded bids from three vendors, with Beauregard submitting the lowest bid at $144,600. McNamara will review the bids and make a recommendation to the Select Board at their June 2, 2025 meeting.

• Beauregard bid $144,600 for the FY26 Transfer Station Backhoe
• United Construction & Forestry bid $145,500
• Milton Inc. bid $150,416
• Recommendation to Select Board scheduled for June 2, 2025

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss village pedestrian safety improvements, possible changes to the vendor ordinance, and to set yearly goals based on the Town Plan and village survey. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and adoption of rules of procedure. The meeting is a working session, with limited public comment.

• Reduce speed limit bridge to bridge
• Add sidewalks from Shaw's bridge to stoplight, Pleasant Street to pedestrian bridge
• Vendor ordinance: restrict within 200 feet of same-cuisine restaurants, limit days of operation (currently 150), increase permit fee (currently $250 or $25/day), exempt farmer's markets
• Establish green space on Mill Street
• Add pedestrian walkways with signal lights and 6-inch painted lines that glow with headlights

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Cemetery Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The main item is a discussion and possible approval of a request to allow additional cremations per plot. The agenda also includes routine reports, seasonal goals, and standard administrative items.

• Discuss and possibly approve request for additional cremations per plot
• Sexton's report
• Building and grounds report
• Seasonal goals
• Sign warrant orders

Cemetery Commission

The Ludlow Cemetery Commission unanimously approved a request from Robert and Terry Fortuna to allow an additional cremation burial in their plot for their son, despite current regulations allowing only two cremations per plot. The board also discussed future rule changes and seasonal projects, including two RFPs for a spillway wall and paving. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved additional cremation per plot for Fortuna family (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed drafting of compassionate letter to Fortunas
• Discussed issuing two RFPs for spillway wall and paving top of hill

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several allocation requests, review the proposed Town/Village Charter, approve a sidewalk replacement bid, and discuss sewer rates and employee policies. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and department reports.

• Allocation requests: 6 Andover St (reduce to 3 commercial), 5 Whispering Pines Rd, 6 Lawridge Heights, Partridge Rd Lot 46 (add bedroom), 59 Birch Lane (5-bedroom)
• Review proposed Town/Village Charter
• Review & approve bid for sidewalk replacement
• Review & possibly update sewer rates
• Short term rental registry discussion

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Trustees approved a $63,420 sidewalk replacement contract with Sanderson Trucking & Excavation, increased sewer rates by 3%, and approved several wastewater allocation changes. They also discussed but did not finalize a short-term rental registry and vendor ordinance, postponing decisions to future meetings. The board entered executive session and approved a salary increase for the Town Manager.

• Approved sidewalk replacement contract to Sanderson Trucking & Excavation for $63,420 (unanimous)
• Approved 3% sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved allocation decrease at 6 Andover Street from 5 to 3 units (unanimous)
• Approved allocation increase to 5 bedrooms at 5 Whispering Pines Road (unanimous)
• Approved allocation increase to 5 bedrooms at 6 Lawridge Heights (unanimous)
• Approved allocation increase to 5 bedrooms at Partridge Road Lot #6 (unanimous)
• Approved allocation increase to 5 bedrooms at 59 Birch Lane (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Town Manager (unanimous)

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board discussed a proposed short-term rental registry ordinance, including occupancy limits, insurance requirements, and enforcement costs, and plans to continue the discussion in June with a possible public hearing in July. The board also awarded a $7,950 bid to Slate Rock Timber for Little League field reclamation, created a Tree Advisory Committee, and approved liquor licenses for two businesses.

• Awarded $7,950 bid to Slate Rock Timber, LLC for Little League field reclamation
• Discussed short-term rental registry with $1,000,000 insurance requirement and $100 early registration discount
• Created 7-member Tree Advisory Committee to address Emerald Ash Borer
• Approved liquor licenses for Downtown Grocery and The Loft Tavern
• Appointed Noah Schmidt as Health Officer after Eric Alden's resignation

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding its regular meeting on May 19, 2025. The board will review and possibly approve a liquor license, appoint recreation committee members, award a bid for Little League field reclamation, and discuss the short-term rental registry, a possible tree advisory committee, crosswalk traffic studies, and a town/village charter proposal. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, department head reports, and employee policy updates.

• Review and possibly approve liquor license
• Award bid for Little League field reclamation
• Review of short-term rental registry and possible next steps
• Consider formation of tree advisory committee and appoint members
• Review town/village charter proposal

Joint Board

The Ludlow Select Board and Village Trustees held a public informational meeting to explain the draft charter that would merge the Town and Village of Ludlow. Attorney Sarah Buxton reviewed the charter's provisions, including elected officers, the Electric Department, and land use regulations. The boards will vote on the charter at separate meetings next week; if approved, it will go to public hearings and a resident vote, possibly as soon as August. Public comments raised concerns about water/sewer capacity, board sizes, and the merger's impact on services.

• Draft charter would repeal Village Charter and transfer powers to Town
• Electric Department assets and management to be inherited by Town; PILOT payments continue
• Village zoning and flood hazard regulations to be ratified by Town as of 7/1/2026
• Water/Sewer plant operating at about 60% capacity; expansion discussed
• Boards to vote on charter at separate meetings next week

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board and Village Trustees are holding a special public informational meeting to discuss the proposed merger of the Town and Village of Ludlow. The agenda includes only a call to order, the informational meeting, and adjournment. Drafts of the proposed Town Charter are available at Town Hall or by email.

• Public informational meeting on Town and Village merger
• Draft Town Charter available at Town Hall or via email

Meeting

The Development Review Board is conducting a reorganization meeting to elect officers and establish its operational procedures. The agenda includes electing a chair, vice-chair, clerk, and recording secretary, as well as setting the monthly meeting schedule.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Election of Clerk
• Election of Recording Secretary
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure

Meeting

The Ludlow Water Commission is meeting to consider two water allocation requests: one to increase a home's allocation from 4 to 5 bedrooms at 6 Lawridge Heights, and another to reduce a commercial allocation from 5 to 3 businesses at 6 Andover St. The commission will also review water rates, approve prior minutes, and hear department and municipal manager updates.

• Water allocation request: 6 Lawridge Heights, add one bedroom (4 to 5)
• Water allocation request: 6 Andover St., reduce from 5 to 3 commercial base allocations
• Review and possibly update water rates
• Approve minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting
• Set next meeting date: June 3, 2025

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved a 5% increase in water rates to fund major infrastructure repairs, passed unanimously. The board also approved two water allocation changes: increasing a bedroom count at 6 Lawridge Heights and decreasing business units at 6 Andover Street. Minutes from the April 1 meeting were approved, and the next meeting was set for June 3, 2025.

• Approved 5% water rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved allocation increase from 4 to 5 bedrooms at 6 Lawridge Heights (unanimous)
• Approved allocation decrease from 5 to 3 business units at 6 Andover Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow opened bids for the FY26 Village Sidewalk Removal/Replacement project on Pleasant Street, High Street, and Depot Street (near the church entrance). Four bids were received, ranging from $63,420 to $181,002. The Municipal Manager will review the bids and make a recommendation to the Village Trustees at their May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Bids opened for sidewalk removal/replacement on Pleasant St, High St, Depot St (church entrance)
• Sanderson Trucking & Excavation submitted lowest bid: $42.28/LF ($63,420 total)
• Michelle Baillargeon Construction LLC bid: $106.00/LF ($158,500 total)
• Slate Rock Timber LLC bid: $85.00/LF ($127,075 total)
• Guilmette Landworks bid: $121.72/LF ($181,002 total)

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Listers held a brief re-organizational meeting. Members elected Jeanne Stasz as Chair, Douglas Sheehan as Vice Chair, and Jeannie Stasz as Clerk. The board confirmed office hours remain Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00 to 4:30, with the assessor available by appointment only.

• Jeanne Stasz elected Chair
• Douglas Sheehan elected Vice Chair
• Jeannie Stasz elected Clerk
• Office hours unchanged: Tue–Thu, 12:00–4:30
• Assessor Ryan Silvestri available by appointment only

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board held a special meeting to review and approve several equipment purchases. They approved G-Stone as the low bidder for a new highway truck, and approved replacing a damaged police cruiser and adding another cruiser for the chief's vehicle. The board also discussed putting out an RFP for a new transfer station backhoe.

• Approved G-Stone bid for new highway truck
• Approved purchase of AWD 2024 Charger for $36,500 for police chief's vehicle
• Replacement cruiser and added cruiser come in under $40,000 budget
• Discussed RFP for transfer station backhoe with $167,000 ballpark cost and $15,000 trade-in
• Possible use of Recycling Bottle and Cans funds for backhoe

Meeting

The Ludlow Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review bids for replacing the highway truck, discuss and take action on replacing a police cruiser, and review and approve an RFP for replacing the transfer station tractor. These are the main items on the agenda, with no other substantive business listed.

• Review and consider bids for replacement of highway truck
• Discussion/action for replacement of police cruiser
• Review and approve RFP for transfer station tractor replacement

Meeting

Voters in Ludlow and Mount Holly will decide by Australian ballot whether to approve the Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified Union School District's proposed $10,153,619.00 budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The district estimates the budget would result in per-pupil education spending of $15,766.93, which is 23.31% higher than the current year. The ballot contains a single article, and voters mark YES or NO.

• Proposed budget of $10,153,619.00
• Estimated per-pupil spending of $15,766.93
• Per-pupil spending increase of 23.31% over current year
• Voting by Australian ballot at Ludlow Town Hall and Mount Holly Town Office
• Voting hours: 10:00am to 7:00pm on April 22, 2025

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow opened five bids for the Little League Park Demolition/Reclamation Project. The bids will be reviewed and a recommendation will be made to the Select Board at their May 5, 2025 meeting. The lowest bid was $7,950 from Slate Rock Timber LLC.

• Five bids received for Little League Park demolition/reclamation
• Lowest bid: Slate Rock Timber LLC at $7,950
• Highest bid: Summit Contracting Ltd. Co. at $27,890
• Recommendation to Select Board scheduled for May 5, 2025

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission is holding a re-organizational meeting to elect officers, designate the paper of record, and adopt its Rules of Procedure. The agenda also includes discussion items on village pedestrian safety, neighborhood development areas, yearly goals, and a vendor permit policy review. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions on specific projects or contracts.

• Elect Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Clerk, and Recording Secretary
• Designate paper of record: The Vermont Journal or Rutland Herald
• Adopt Rules of Procedure
• Discuss village pedestrian safety: speed limit reduction, overhead banners, green space on Mill Street
• Review vendor permit policy as requested by Village Trustees

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold a recessed public hearing on Shaw's Supermarket's application to add Mart-Carts and confirm floodproofing at 213 Main Street, and a new public hearing on Winterplace COA's request to convert unfinished attic space into bonus rooms. The board will also review minutes from March 10 and discuss bi-weekly letters from the Mill as part of a memorandum of understanding.

• Shaw's Supermarket, 213 Main Street, Application 88-221-CU/FHR, Amendment #11: add Mart-Carts and floodproofing status
• Winterplace COA, P.O. Box 370, Application 081-94-PUD, Amendment #20: convert unfinished attic space into bonus rooms
• Review of March 10, 2025 minutes
• Review bi-weekly letters from the Mill as condition of M.O.U.

Meeting

The Ludlow Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from February and March, and receiving a director's report. The main discussion items are upcoming community events: the Egg Hunt, Green Up Day, Little League Opening Day, and Safety Day. The committee will also consider the West Hill Ice Rink for the 2025/26 season. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from 02/11/2025 and 03/18/2025
• Discussion of Egg Hunt event
• Discussion of Green Up Day
• Discussion of Little League Opening Day and Safety Day
• Discussion of West Hill Ice Rink for 2025/26

Joint Board

The Ludlow Select Board and Village Trustees held a joint public hearing and unanimously approved amendments to the Town and Village Subdivision Regulations. The changes aim to implement the 2019 Municipal Plan and Act 47 (HOME Act), make it easier to permit various housing types including affordable and senior housing, and comply with Neighborhood Development Areas (NDA) application requirements. The amendments include updated road design standards, new pedestrian and bicycle access requirements for developments within 500 feet of existing networks, and updated utility definitions.

• Approved amendments to Article 4, Sections 4-6, no.4-c and 11, and 4.8, no. 2a, and Section 6.2 of the Subdivision Regulations
• New developments within 500 feet of an existing walking/bicycle network must incorporate similar facilities
• Underground power and telecommunications lines required for new Village developments unless deemed infeasible
• Updated utility reference from Central Vermont Public Service to Green Mountain Power
• Amendments intended to give Ludlow priority to bypass Act 250 and access funding

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board holds its annual reorganization, electing officers and appointing committee members. The board will also review the town's annual highway financial plan, consider elevation project funding, and discuss a short-term rental study from the Planning Commission. Several routine items include liquor license review, department head reports, and signing warrant orders.

• Annual board reorganization: elect chair, vice chair, clerk; appoint union negotiating team and Ludlow Enterprise Fund Committee members
• Review and consider elevation project funding
• Consider approval of Town Annual Highway Financial Plan
• Short term rental discussion regarding Planning Commission study/findings
• Review & amend employee health/safety policy recommended by VLCT

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Trustees held a public hearing and voted unanimously to adopt a new stand-alone Flood Hazard and River Corridor Bylaw, replacing Article 6 of the zoning regulations, and to amend Section 227 to exempt home occupations with no structural changes from certificate of occupancy requirements. The changes align with state and National Flood Insurance Program standards and include a two-foot design flood elevation requirement.

• Adopted new Flood Hazard and River Corridor Bylaw replacing Article 6
• Amended Section 227 to exempt home occupations with no structural changes from certificate of occupancy
• New regulations require Design Flood Elevation of Base Flood Elevation plus two feet
• Fuel tanks may be buried or anchored above ground to meet delivery standards
• Public hearing held April 7, 2025, at Heald Auditorium

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board held its annual reorganization, electing Brett Sanderson as Chair, Justin Hyjek as Vice Chair, and Noah Schmidt as Clerk. The board appointed numerous town officers, including Ulla Cook as Town Clerk and Treasurer, and approved all liquor licenses as presented. It also discussed short-term rental regulations, a $500,000 flood elevation grant, and approved the annual highway financial plan.

• Approved all liquor licenses for businesses including American Legion Post 36, Eight Oh Brew Tap House, The Hatchery, MOJO Café, and Okemo Mountain Food and Beverage
• Appointed Ulla Cook as Town Clerk and Treasurer, and Pam Todt as Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer
• Approved $111,974.84 annual financial plan for Class 2 and Class 3 town highways
• Discussed short-term rental ordinance, with Chief Whalen noting about 800 of 1,000+ units have occupancies over 8
• Received $500,000 grant for flood elevation projects, with no approved projects yet

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees will hold its annual reorganization, electing officers and setting meeting rules. The board will also review requests to increase bedroom allocations for two properties, hear department reports, and discuss the town-village merger timeline.

• Annual board reorganization: elect chairman, vice-chairman, clerk, appoint committee member, set meeting schedule
• Allocation review: 128 Trailside Ext requests 4th bedroom; 18 Terrace Ave requests 3rd bedroom
• Sewer report to be available at meeting
• Discussion of town and village merger timeline
• Set next meeting date: May 6, 2025

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Board of Trustees held its annual reorganization, re-electing Bob Brandt as Chairman, Justin Hyjek as Vice Chairman, and Julie Nicoll as Clerk, all unanimously. The board approved two allocation increases: 128 Trailside Ext. from 3 to 4 bedrooms and 18 Terrace Avenue from 2 to 3 bedrooms, both unanimously. They discussed a food truck operating near Taco Taco, noting the current ordinance lacks language to address adverse effects on local businesses, and agreed to review the ordinance. The board also set a timeline for a potential town-village merger vote in mid-August.

• Re-elected Bob Brandt as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Justin Hyjek as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Julie Nicoll as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved allocation increase at 128 Trailside Ext. from 3 to 4 bedrooms (unanimous)
• Approved allocation increase at 18 Terrace Ave. from 2 to 3 bedrooms (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 4 and March 25 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission held its annual reorganization, electing David Rose as chairman, Ron Bixby as vice chair, and BJ Donohue as clerk, all unanimously. The board approved a water allocation increase for 18 Terrace Avenue from 2 to 3 bedrooms. Staff reported on a frozen line at 211 Main Street, a tank filling issue, and ongoing projects, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected David Rose as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Ron Bixby as vice chair (unanimous)
• Elected BJ Donohue as clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Ron Bixby to Ludlow Enterprise Fund Committee (unanimous)
• Kept regular meetings first Tuesday, alternates third Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisha Klaiber as recording secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 18 Terrace allocation increase from 2 to 3 bedrooms (unanimous)

Meeting

The Town of Ludlow held a bid opening for a 2025 Highway F-660 truck with dump body, sander, and plow. Three bids were received and recorded. The Municipal Manager will review the bids and make a recommendation to the Select Board at its April 7, 2025 meeting.

• Bid opening for 2025 Highway F-660 truck with sander and plow package
• Lowest bid: G. Stone Motors at $118,997.00
• Other bids: Ford of Claremont $122,078.00, Formula Ford - Rutland $129,317.00
• Recommendation to Select Board scheduled for April 7, 2025

Meeting

The Ludlow Village annual meeting approved all articles on the warning, including fixing trustee, water commission, and clerk salaries, authorizing borrowing in anticipation of taxes, collecting real property taxes in four installments, and raising $404,211 in taxes. The meeting also included discussion-only items, notably a pending Town/Village merger vote and a housing funding question.

• Approved $404,211 tax amount to be raised
• Approved salaries: Trustees $2,000, Water Commission $1,500, Village Clerk $1,500
• Approved installment tax payments due Aug 15, Nov 15, Feb 15, May 16
• Elected officers: Moderator Newton Rose (57 votes), Trustee Bob Brandt (54)
• Discussed upcoming Town/Village merger vote and housing funding status

Cemetery Commission

The Ludlow Cemetery Commission reorganized for the year, unanimously electing Bob Brandt as chair, Bruce Schmidt as vice chair, and Shannon Stark as clerk. The board set regular meetings for the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., retained The Vermont Journal as the official newspaper, and adopted Robert's Rules of Order. The sexton reported selling 3 lots, with 1 full burial and 12 cremations pending for the season. The board discussed seasonal goals, including possible rule changes for green burials and smaller cremation plots, and agreed to revisit these topics in May.

• Elected Bob Brandt as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bruce Schmidt as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Shannon Stark as Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisha Klaiber as Recording Clerk (unanimous)
• Set regular meetings for third Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Retained The Vermont Journal as newspaper of record (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order (consensus)
• Signed warrant orders

Meeting

The Ludlow Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, a director's report, and planning several upcoming events. The main items are the playground, Easter event planning, spring events like Opening Day and Green Up Day, and a Legion Ball update.

• Playground discussion
• Easter Event Planning, including possible breakfast with OVWC
• Spring Events: Opening Day, Green Up Day
• Legion Ball Update

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold three recessed public hearings: one on Shaw's Supermarket's addition of Mart-Carts and floodproofing status at 213 Main Street, one on Richard Votto's proposal to subdivide two parcels into an 8-lot subdivision at 698 West Hill, and one on Magris Talc USA's plan to replace two silos and construct a stair tower at 71 East Hill Road. The board will also review minutes from February 10, 2025, and discuss bi-weekly letters from the Mill as a condition of the M.O.U.

• Shaw's Supermarket: addition of Mart-Carts and floodproofing status (Application 88-221-CU/FHR, Amendment #11)
• Richard Votto: 8-lot subdivision of two parcels at 698 West Hill (Application SUB24-013)
• Magris Talc USA: replace two silos and construct stair tower at 71 East Hill Road (Applications 88-207-CU, Amendment No.10 and 452-17-ACT250, Amendment No.1)
• Review of bi-weekly letters from the Mill as a condition of the M.O.U.

Meeting

This document reports the results of Ludlow's annual town meeting held March 4, 2025, covering elected offices and several ballot articles. Voters approved a $3,623,000 bond for two new fire trucks, a 1% local options tax on meals, alcohol, rooms, and sales, and measures to make the town clerk and treasurer appointed positions. The school district budget of $10,153,619 was also approved, while the River Valley Technical Center budget passed as well.

• Approved $3,623,000 municipal bond for two new fire trucks (Engine & Ladder Truck), term not to exceed 20 years (269-78)
• Approved 1% Local Options Tax on Meals, Alcohol, Rooms and Sales for capital purchases and infrastructure (256-96)
• Approved authorizing Select Board to appoint Town Clerk (269-81) and Town Treasurer (264-79)
• Approved Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified Union School District budget of $10,153,619 (196-158)
• Approved River Valley Technical Center budget of $3,480,129 (214-129)

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Trustees approved the Farmers' Market on Depot Street for Sundays from May 25 to October 12, 2025, and approved sewer/water allocations for a new 3-bedroom home at 146 Upper Crossroad and a 4-bedroom home at Partridge Road Lot #46. They also voted to bill a customer $4,000 for 20 years of unbilled sewer services at 22 Andover Street, tabling the request for an additional bedroom there until payment is made. The board amended the Health & Safety Policy to require seat belts on sidewalk tractors.

• Approved Farmers' Market on Depot Street, Sundays May 25–Oct 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved allocation for 3-bedroom home at 146 Upper Crossroad (unanimous)
• Approved allocation for 4-bedroom home at Partridge Road Lot #46 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 bill for 20 years of unbilled sewer services at 22 Andover Street (unanimous)
• Tabled 22 Andover Street bedroom allocation pending $4,000 payment
• Amended Health & Safety Policy to require seat belts on sidewalk tractors (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Water Commission tabled a water allocation request for 22 Andover Street until the owner pays an outstanding $4,023.26 water bill dating back to July 2005. The board reached consensus on this action. Minutes from the previous meeting were also tabled to the April meeting due to a date correction. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled water allocation request for 22 Andover Street until back utilities paid
• Tabled approval of February 4, 2025 minutes to April meeting
• Signed warrant orders

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review and consider approving the Annual Village Meeting Warning. The agenda includes only this item, plus general other business, and is otherwise procedural.

• Review and consider approval of Annual Village Meeting Warning

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review and consider approval of the FY 25-26 village budget. The agenda also includes public comment and other business, with a possible executive session.

• Review and consider approval of FY 25-26 Village Budget
• Hear citizens
• Other business
• Executive session

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission unanimously approved the FY 2025-2026 water department budget, with total expenditures of $374,073 and revenues of $481,500, resulting in a 1.6% decrease in fees to be raised. The budget includes a 3% salary increase and a 14.7% increase in maintenance costs, partly due to flood-related expenses. The commission also discussed a leak at LaMere Square, water discoloration at Fox Run motel, and a property on Andover Street that had not been billed for 20 years.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 water department budget (unanimous)
• Noted no changes to the agenda
• No citizens present; no action taken
• Discussed potential fee increase in a few months (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Ludlow Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to replace Article 6 of the Village of Ludlow Zoning and Flood Hazard Regulations with a new stand-alone Flood Hazard and River Corridor Bylaw. The changes aim to update flood regulations last revised in 2014, following the 2023 flood that caused 22 inches of water in parts of the village. The hearing is scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in the Heald Auditorium and via Zoom, with written comments accepted by email.

• Replace Article 6 with new 'Village of Ludlow Flood Hazard and River Corridor Bylaw'
• Update flood regulations after 2023 flood with 22-inch water depths
• New bylaw includes development review table for river corridor, flood hazard, and floodway areas
• Proposed 15-foot stream setback for structures in Local Flood Hazard Area
• Public hearing February 18, 2025 at Ludlow Town Hall, 37 Depot Street, and via Zoom

Meeting

The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority is meeting to reorganize and handle election-related duties. They will review a list of 124 voters to challenge as required by state law, and consider purging 71 voters who were challenged in 2021 with no response. The board will also discuss using a voting machine as an exit list for Town Meeting Vote and other election logistics.

• Review list of 124 voters to challenge per V.S.A. 17§ 2150(c)
• Purge 71 voters challenged in 2021 with no response
• Use voting machine as exit list for Town Meeting Vote
• Authorize Town Clerk to appoint additional election officials if needed
• Elect Chair, Co-Chair, Clerk

Meeting

The Ludlow Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including citizen comments, approval of the January 14, 2025 minutes, and a director's report. The main items for discussion are the playground, Easter event planning, spring events, and an update on the Legion Ball. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Playground discussion
• Easter Event Planning
• Spring Events
• Legion Ball Update
• Approval of minutes from 01/14/2025

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on February 10, 2025, to consider Amendment #69 to Application 128-98-PUD. The applicant, Create Together, Inc., proposes converting the upper-level dining hall in the Meadowview building at 611 Route 103 South into flexible classroom space for fiber arts, painting, and mixed media. The property is in the Town Residential Commercial I district.

• Public hearing for Application 128-98-PUD, Amendment #69
• Applicant: Create Together, Inc.
• Property: 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow, VT 05149 (Parcel 070139-000)
• Proposal: Convert upper-level dining hall to flexible classroom space for fiber arts, painting, and mixed media
• Location: Heald Auditorium, Ludlow Town Hall, and via Zoom

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review and possibly approve allocations for three housing projects, discuss the FY26 budget, and handle routine administrative items. The agenda includes public comments, department head reports, and approval of minutes and warrants.

• 16 Bridge St. – new construction of 3 two-bedroom units
• 56 Pleasant St. – add 3 bedrooms to existing 2-bedroom unit
• 25 Spaulding Farm Road – new 6-bedroom home, previously approved but fees unpaid
• Review and approve Certificate of Highway Mileage
• FY26 Budget Discussion and Review

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees approved three housing allocation requests: a new building at 16 Bridge Street with three 2-bedroom units, an additional three bedrooms to a unit at 56 Pleasant Street, and a new 6-bedroom home at 25 Spaulding Farm Road. The board also approved the annual Certificate of Highway Mileage and the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting. The FY26 budget was discussed but not approved, and the Farmers' Market update was heard with no formal decision made.

• Approved allocation for 3 two-bedroom units at 16 Bridge Street (unanimous)
• Approved allocation for 3 additional bedrooms to unit #1 at 56 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved allocation for a 6-bedroom house at 25 Spaulding Farm Road (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Certificate of Highway Mileage (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved water allocations for two properties: 16 Bridge Street (3 two-bedroom units) and 56 Pleasant Street (3 additional bedrooms to a 2-bedroom unit). The commission also discussed an ongoing iron issue causing brown water at a local restaurant, noting that tanks will be cleaned in the spring and a whole-building filter was suggested. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved water allocation for 16 Bridge Street (3 two-bedroom units) (unanimous)
• Approved water allocation for 56 Pleasant Street (3 additional bedrooms to unit #1) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 7 meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board will hold its regular meeting on February 3, 2025, covering routine approvals, department reports, and a preview of the Annual Town Meeting. Key items include reviewing the municipal planning grant, appointing a Planning Commission representative, discussing a Sons of the American Legion coin drop, and approving the certificate of highway mileage. The board will also preview the annual town meeting, including the budget overview, fire truck proposal, and local options tax.

• License renewals: Wine Shop LLC (Second Class), J.W Sandri Inc (Tobacco x2, Second Class), Ballard-Hobart Title Holding Corp (OCP)
• Review and consider Municipal Planning Grant
• Appointment of Selectboard representative to Planning Commission
• Discussion/approval of Sons of the American Legion coin drop
• Annual Town Meeting preview: budget, fire truck proposal, local options tax

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board reviewed the upcoming Town Meeting agenda, including a proposed 5.3% tax increase and a plan to replace two aging fire trucks funded by a bond. They also approved a municipal planning grant application, appointed a board member to the Planning Commission, and authorized the town manager to negotiate a lease for the high school building.

• Approved Municipal Planning Grant application for town zoning update (grant $30,000-$40,000, 10% town match)
• Appointed Noah Schmidt as Select Board Representative to Planning Commission
• Approved American Legion coin drop fundraiser for April 26, 2025
• Approved Certificate of Highway Mileage (7.11 mi Class 2, 45.59 mi Class 3, 11.817 mi State, 3.53 mi Class 4)
• Discussed fire truck replacement: Engine #3 ($1,487,844) and Tower #1 ($2,609,915), with prepay option totaling $3,623,000

Meeting

The commission reviewed proposed updates to Town Zoning Section 220 regarding interior alterations. Members also discussed requirements for Neighborhood Development Areas to qualify for state grants and discussed potential recreational economy projects.

• Approved replacement of Town Zoning Section 220 with Village Zoning language
• Discussion of Neighborhood Development Area (NDA) checklist requirements
• Review of building patterns and complete streets criteria for affordable housing grants
• Proposal for a recreational bike lane and municipal lot project

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving the warning for the Annual Town Meeting and Public Information Meeting. The agenda also includes hearing citizens and other business, with an executive session possible.

• Review and consider approval of Annual Town Meeting and Public Information Meeting warning

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding a special meeting to review the FY2025-2026 budget and take possible action on it. The board will also hold an executive session regarding the Ludlow Police Chief position. The agenda includes standard items like hearing citizens and other business.

• FY2025-2026 Budget Review and Possible Action
• Executive Session on Ludlow Police Chief Position
• Hear Citizens
• Consideration of agenda changes

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board held a special meeting to review and approve the FY 2025-2026 budget and to discuss a tree warden update. The board unanimously approved the budget as presented, which includes a 5.3% tax increase. They also entered executive session for personnel matters and unanimously voted to offer the police chief position to Officer Jeff Warfle.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget with 5.3% tax increase
• Added $2,000 for tree warden under Highway budget
• Discussed ash borer tree inventory and removal costs
• Moved $2,000 tree warden line item from B&G to Highway
• Offered police chief position to Officer Jeff Warfle

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board is holding a hybrid public hearing on January 13, 2025, to consider Bull Run Water System, Inc.'s application to construct a new water treatment facility and a 100,000-gallon water storage tank on Mountain Road. The project is in the Mountain Recreation district and involves amendments to a conditional use permit, planned unit development, and Act 250 approval. The public may participate in person, via Zoom, or in writing.

• New water treatment facility and 100,000-gallon storage tank
• Property on Mountain Road, parcels 030235.000 and 030234.000
• Amendments to applications 485-22-CUP, 485-22-PUD, and 485-22-ACT250
• Hybrid hearing at Heald Auditorium and via Zoom

Meeting

The Ludlow Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on January 12, 2026, to consider an application by Jonathan Dubinski to subdivide a 2.45-acre parcel at 81 Pleasant Street into three lots of 0.62, 0.61, and 1.24 acres. The property is in the Village Residential District. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Subdivision of 2.45-acre parcel into three lots
• Lot sizes: 0.62, 0.61, and 1.24 acres
• Property at 81 Pleasant Street, Parcel 230649-100
• Village Residential District zoning

Meeting

The Ludlow Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items such as approving minutes, citizen comments, and department head reports. They will also review an allocation request to add a bedroom at 42 Andover St, discuss the FY26 budget, and may enter executive session for personnel or contracts.

• Allocation review: 42 Andover St requests adding 1 additional bedroom to its current 3-bedroom allocation
• FY26 Budget Discussion
• Aged Receivables Report
• Sign Warrant Orders
• Possible Executive Session for personnel/contracts

Village Trustees

The Ludlow Board of Trustees approved a request to increase the bedroom allocation at 42 Andover Street from 3 to 4 bedrooms, with a fee of $546. The board also approved the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting and signed warrant orders. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on snow removal, sewer ordinance proposals, aged receivables, the FY26 budget, and the town-village merger.

• Approved 42 Andover St bedroom allocation increase from 3 to 4 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Signed warrant orders

Water Commission

The Ludlow Water Commission approved a request to increase the number of bedrooms at 42 Andover Street from 3 to 4, with no hook-on fee required. The board also approved the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of staff updates on topics like the lead line inventory, FEMA-funded waterline work, and budget preparation.

• Approved minutes from December 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved bedroom increase from 3 to 4 at 42 Andover Street (unanimous)

Meeting

The Ludlow Select Board is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including discussions on reducing the speed limit on South Hill Cross Road, the high school building, and the FY 26 budget. The board will also approve minutes, hear department head reports, and consider requests, licenses, and permits.

• Discussion on speed limit reduction on South Hill Cross Road
• Discussion regarding the high school building
• FY 26 budget discussion/approval
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024, November 19, 2024, and December 11, 2024
• Department head reports for November and December 2024

Select Board

The Ludlow Select Board discussed the FY26 budget, which proposes $7,241,208.40 in expenses and a 5.3% tax increase, and will vote on it at a future meeting. They also discussed the future of the high school building, including a potential new lease with the Expeditionary School, and considered a speed limit reduction on South Hill Cross Road, with a second traffic study planned. The board approved liquor license renewals for Little Mexico and entered executive session for personnel matters, taking no action.

• FY26 budget: $7,241,208.40 expenses, $4,993,595.40 to be raised in taxes (5.3% increase)
• Approved 1st and 3rd class liquor licenses for Little Mexico (Tortilla Restaurant Group, LLC)
• Discussed speed limit reduction on South Hill Cross Road; second traffic study planned
• Discussed high school building lease with Expeditionary School (current rent $6,000/year)
• Town/Village merger charter draft sent; 1% local options tax discussed for ballot