{ "city": "Winooski", "state": "Vermont", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/winooskivt.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Winooski Memorial Library Committee", "headline": "Library committee discusses move to 65 Winooski Falls Way, summer planning", "summary": "The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will receive updates on library operations and discuss a move to 65 Winooski Falls Way, along with summer programming. The meeting includes public comment and committee member updates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1672", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Liquor Control Board", "headline": "Liquor Board to vote on Stewart's Shops license at 262 Main", "summary": "The Winooski Liquor Control Board will consider and vote on a new Second Class Liquor License, Tobacco License, and Tobacco Endorsement License for Stewart's Shops at 262 Main Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda and routine procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1670", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set Fiscal Year 2027 municipal tax rate", "summary": "The Winooski City Council will discuss and vote on setting the municipal property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, payroll and accounts payable warrants, several board and commission appointments, and a new external commission reporting procedure.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1671", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council tours Community Way housing project; no official actions", "summary": "This is a notice of a quorum for a tour of 2 Community Way (housing project at lot 7D). No official City Council actions will occur; the notice fulfills Vermont Open Meeting Law requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06262026-1669", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss land-use regulation amendments", "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Winooski Unified Land Use and Development Regulations, covering Sections 4.2, 4.6, 4.7, 5.14, 6.8, 6.11, and Article IX (Site Design Elements). The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and City Staff.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1667", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Winooski Council to discuss zoning changes for gentle infill and short-term rental caps", "summary": "The Winooski City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) focusing on gentle infill development. Members will also discuss a cap on non-owner occupied short-term rentals, a housing trust fund partnership with EastRise Credit Union, and updates to parking management agreements and metered rates. Standard approvals for payroll, board appointments, and sidewalk permits are scheduled for the consent agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1666", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1666", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss comprehensive plan land use goals and building typologies", "summary": "The Winooski Planning Commission will discuss the draft Building Typologies Study and the 2027 Comprehensive Plan's draft land use and economic vitality goals. The commission will also receive an update on Green Mountain Power's petition for a Certificate of Public Good. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1665", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-1665", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Inclusion and Belonging Commission", "headline": "Joint commission meeting to discuss background checks for members", "summary": "The Inclusion and Belonging and Safe, Healthy, Connected People commissions will hold a joint meeting to consider a proposed policy requiring background checks for commissioners. The draft policy is available for review. Other agenda items include approving previous minutes and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1664", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Development Review Board", "headline": "Public hearing on final subdivision review for 197-205 West Allen St. continues", "summary": "The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on a continued final subdivision review application for 197-205 West Allen St. They will also hear an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision regarding 280 East Allen St. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1663", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1663", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Finance Commission", "headline": "Finance Commission to discuss role, elect officers, review comprehensive plan", "summary": "The Winooski Finance Commission will discuss its own role and structure, vote on appointing a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and hold a discussion on community engagement for the draft Comprehensive Plan's Economic Vitality Goals & Objectives. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1662", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1662", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Winooski Memorial Library Committee", "headline": "Library committee meeting canceled for lack of quorum", "summary": "This meeting of the Winooski Memorial Library Committee was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No business was conducted.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1661", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on bridge project compensation and parking changes", "summary": "The Winooski City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to determine necessity and just compensation for temporary and permanent rights from the Woolen Mill for the Burlington-Winooski Bridge Project. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to Chapter 15 Parking, and discuss a reserve assignment for the Abenaki Garage. The consent agenda includes approvals of a Pride Month resolution, an Immigrant Heritage Month/World Refugee Day resolution, downtown block party permits, a sidewalk permit at 65 Winooski Falls Way, and a Finance Commission appointment for Alejandra Lopez.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1660", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1660", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Municipal Infrastructure Commission", "headline": "Winooski Infrastructure Commission discusses bridge, park, and stormwater projects", "summary": "The Winooski Municipal Infrastructure Commission will discuss technical plans for a bridge project, East and West Park concepts, and the Brisson-Cedar Street stormwater improvement. The agenda also covers approving previous minutes, introducing a new commissioner, and receiving updates from city staff and the Inclusion & Belonging Commission. No binding decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1659", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-1659", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Development Review Board", "headline": "Public hearing on final subdivision for 197‑205 West Allen St.", "summary": "The Development Review Board will approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on the final subdivision review application for 197‑205 West Allen Street, reviewing the submitted architectural, boundary, civil, lighting, landscaping, and water‑wastewater plans. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1648", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-1648", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Local Resources Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to discuss building typologies and zoning changes for affordable housing", "summary": "The Local Resources Advisory Board will discuss the Building Typologies Project, including a briefing on affordable housing infill models and recommended zoning changes. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive city updates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1657", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-1657", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Housing Commission", "headline": "Housing Commission to vote on cap for non-owner occupied short-term rentals", "summary": "The Winooski Housing Commission will discuss and potentially approve a cap on non-owner occupied short-term rentals for FY27. They will also review findings from an equitable housing needs assessment stakeholder interview and meet the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission's Economic Mobility Officer. Additionally, the commission will discuss questions for an FY27 landlord survey.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1654", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1654", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Liquor Control Board", "headline": "Board will consider sidewalk permits for two businesses on Winooski Falls Way", "summary": "The Liquor Control Board will discuss and vote on a renewal application for Mattarello Bakery at 25 Winooski Falls Way, Suite 110, which includes a sidewalk permit and a restaurant application. The board will also consider a new sidewalk permit for Queen City Paw Spa at 25 Winooski Falls Way, Suite 108. Both items are listed under the meeting's discussion/approval agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1656", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1656", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council holds public hearing on condemnation for Burlington-Winooski Bridge project", "summary": "The Winooski City Council will hold a public hearing on condemnation for temporary and permanent rights related to the Burlington-Winooski Bridge project. The council will also discuss and potentially approve amendments to the Unified Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) concerning Character of the Area Considerations and a new Gentle Infill section. Additional items include a proposed short-term public art policy, introduction of parking ordinance amendments, and goal updates on housing and safe/healthy communities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1658", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1658", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss equitable housing needs assessment focus group", "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss the Equitable Housing Needs Assessment Focus Group and debrief the April 23 meeting to identify next Uniform Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) topics. They will also consider approving minutes from March and April, and hear updates from the Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and city staff.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-1653", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-1653", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Local Resources Advisory Board", "headline": "Board discusses zoning changes for affordable housing infill models", "summary": "This meeting was rescheduled due to a lack of quorum. The board will discuss the Building Typologies Project, including affordable housing infill models and recommended zoning changes. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and take public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1652", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission", "headline": "Commission to review draft Short Term Public Art Policy", "summary": "The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will review a draft Short Term Public Art Policy and determine whether there will be vacant commission seats for terms ending June 30, 2026. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and updates from liaisons.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1651", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Finance Commission", "headline": "Finance Commission to discuss competitive purchasing policy", "summary": "The Winooski Finance Commission will hold a discussion on the Competitive Purchasing and Proposal Solicitation Procedure. The meeting includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the City Council and Inclusion & Belonging Commission. No votes or specific proposals are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1649", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1649", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to review FY26, set FY27 workplan and brainstorm FY28", "summary": "The Winooski City Council is holding a retreat to review Fiscal Year 2026 performance and discuss/approve the Fiscal Year 2027 workplan, including policy priorities and operational plans. They will also brainstorm for Fiscal Year 2028. Public comment is included for agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1650", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1650", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Liquor Control Board", "headline": "Liquor Control Board reviews liquor and entertainment permits for four Winooski businesses", "summary": "The Winooski Liquor Control Board will discuss and vote on conditional liquor licenses and entertainment permits for four establishments. The agenda covers new applications at 476 Main Street, 30 Main Street, and 20 Winooski Falls Way, along with a license renewal at 60 West Street. These approvals determine which businesses may legally sell alcohol or host entertainment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1645", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1645", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss Chittenden Solid Waste District annual report and proposed budget", "summary": "The City Council will discuss the Chittenden Solid Waste District's annual report and proposed FY2027 budget, consider adopting a new policy on temporary work agreements, and review a draft short-term public art policy. Routine consent items include approvals of meeting minutes, payroll and accounts payable warrants, several heritage month resolutions, and a charter amendment for the Inclusion and Belonging Commission.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1647", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1647", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to review commission structure, compensation, and background checks", "summary": "The Winooski City Council will hold public discussions on several governance topics including a review of all city commissions, committees, and boards, commissioner compensation, a draft background check policy for applicants and seated commissioners, and whether the current commission structure supports strategic priorities. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-1644", "minutes_url": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-1644", "source": "https://www.winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }