Rutland public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historical Commission
The commission unanimously approved the August 15, 2023 meeting minutes. It decided not to participate in this year’s town Trunk‑or‑Treat event. The next meeting was set for October 10, with October 17 as a backup date.
- Approved 8/15/2023 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
- Declined participation in town Trunk or Treat event this year
- Scheduled next meeting for October 10, with October 17 as backup
Ad Hoc By-law Committee
The committee approved minutes from two previous meetings and updated the wording for Select Board and Board of Public Works responsibilities. Members discussed the status of stormwater management reviews and special legislation currently in the House.
- Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (All Aye)
- Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (All Aye)
- Reworded Select Board responsibilities under §4
- Updated Board of Public Works duties to include 'owned by the Town' and MS4 Stormwater Management
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved the special permit for the 42‑acre estate at 101 Glenwood Place Ext. with standard conditions. It also endorsed an ANR for William Zottoli’s lot reshaping, approved the Hilltop Estates definitive subdivision decision, and granted extensions for special permits on Demond Pond R.O.W. and 192 Glenwood Rd. to October 18 2025. Additionally, the board allowed the DPW Director to cut three trees on the scenic Hillside Road without further authorization and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Endorsed ANR for William Zottoli on Ridge Rd & Wachusett Rd (unanimous, Dick abstain)
- Granted special permit for 101 Glenwood Place Ext. with standard conditions (unanimous)
- Approved Hilltop Estates definitive subdivision decision (unanimous, Norm abstain)
- Extended special permit for Demond Pond R.O.W. Lots 3&4 to Oct 18, 2025 (unanimous)
- Extended special permit for 192 Glenwood Rd. Lot 6 to Oct 18, 2025 (unanimous)
- Allowed DPW Director to cut up to 3 trees on Hillside Rd without further board authorization (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)