Jericho meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Jericho committees advance housing, trails, and wastewater planning; Selectboard weighs tax rate and land-use items

Planning Commission approves minutes, reviews Enable Housing schedule

The Planning Commission approved minutes from its June 16, 2026, meeting in a 6-0-0 vote on July 7. The commission also reviewed a project schedule for the town's "Enable Housing" initiative, which includes upcoming public hearings and an open house. No further details on the schedule were available in the minutes.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee identifies bike rack locations

On July 13, the committee approved its June meeting minutes and took several actions on ongoing projects. Members removed the Crosswalk Identification List from active items until fall. The committee also identified potential bike rack locations at Town Square, the Community Center, Jericho Ale and Bean, and Town Hall. Members discussed speed control on Ross Lane, future trail modifications following the JTF Dam Removal, and a planned Walk/Bike/Roll to School event on October 7.

Selectboard considers tax rate, appointments, and Railroad Circle discontinuation

The Selectboard met July 16 to consider several items, though minutes have not yet been published and outcomes are not confirmed. The agenda listed appointing Nate Zynenburg as a Lister, reviewing and considering approval of the tax rate, and reviewing and considering approval of discontinuing a section of Railroad Circle. The board also planned to review and consider approval of Harvest Market and a liquor license for Yogurt & Sandwich. Updates on the Highway Department, Wastewater Task Force, and the Town Meeting Reimagined Task Force report were also on the agenda.

A separate Selectboard special meeting on July 6 included a 6:00 p.m. public comment period followed by an executive session on personnel and legal matters. No other business items were listed.

Wastewater Task Force reviews system options and development scenarios

The Wastewater Task Force met July 13 to review system options and costs based on new disposal capacity estimates. The agenda included a workshop with Jon Ashley of Dubois & King on system options and costs, an update on development scenarios with Gabby Voeller of SE Group, and a decision on parameters for a preferred alternative to complete the 90% PER. Minutes have not yet been published.

Energy Task Force plans farmers market and EV fair

The Jericho Energy Task Force met jointly with the Underhill Energy Committee on July 8 to plan two September events. The Jericho Farmers Market 2026 event is scheduled for September 3, with discussion covering logistics, publicity, activities, setup, and staffing. An EVent/e-fair is planned for September 22 at Mills River Park, with discussion of exhibits, vendors, e-bikes, food, music, budget, and site layout. The meeting also included a public comment period at 17:32 and review of June 18, 2026 UEC minutes.

Other committee activity

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee met July 13 to consider approving June minutes and receive project updates on mailing absentee ballots, a book group, and a Selectboard presentation. Members planned to review the August agenda.

The Conservation Commission met July 15 to discuss the Town Forest Dam removal and community outreach, a tree planting grant and volunteer tree care outreach, a road salt reduction workshop, and a wildlife coexistence policy for bears, beavers, and other species.

The Affordable Housing Committee met remotely July 14 to approve April minutes, discuss the Selectboard's "Enable Housing" policy, receive an update from the Wastewater Task Force, hold a Q&A for potential new members, and review work plan projects.

The Jericho Town Library Board of Trustees met July 14 to review the Secretary's report, financial report, building updates, and the Library Director's report. No old or new business was submitted.

Coming up

The Jericho Energy Task Force meets today, July 20, to discuss a joint appearance at the Jericho Farmers Market on September 3, 2026, and event planning with the Underhill Energy Committee at Mils Riverside Park on September 22, 2026, including jobs, participants, and food.

Jericho meeting roundup: Housing, energy events on recent agendas; wastewater workshop ahead

Three Jericho bodies met in the past week — the Selectboard, Planning Commission, and a joint session of the Jericho Energy Task Force and Underhill Energy Committee — but minutes have not yet been published for any of those meetings, so no decisions can be confirmed from the official record. The agendas show housing, energy event planning, and personnel matters were scheduled for discussion.

Selectboard — July 6

The Selectboard held a special meeting on July 6 with a public comment period at 6:00 p.m., followed by an executive session on personnel and legal matters. No other business items were listed on the agenda. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission was scheduled to approve minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting and discuss the Enable Housing project schedule. The agenda also included review of small-house Planned Unit Developments (PLUDs) — a land-use tool that allows flexible lot layout — with recommendations and discussion. Reports from the Town Planner and liaison officials were also listed. Minutes have not been published.

Energy Task Force — July 8

The Jericho Energy Task Force met jointly with the Underhill Energy Committee on July 8. The agenda covered planning for two September events:

• **Jericho Farmers Market 2026**: logistics, publicity, activities, setup, and staffing for a September 3 event.
• **EVent/e-fair**: an electric-vehicle fair scheduled for September 22 at Mills River Park, with discussion of exhibits, vendors, e-bikes, food, music, budget, and site layout.

The committees were also scheduled to review and approve June 18, 2026 Underhill Energy Committee minutes. Minutes from the July 8 joint meeting have not been published.

Coming Up

Four meetings are scheduled in the coming week:

• **July 13 — Wastewater Task Force**: A workshop on system options and costs with Jon Ashley of Dubois & King, an update on development scenarios with Gabby Voeller of SE Group, and a decision on parameters for a preferred alternative to complete the 90% Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). This meeting could shape the direction of Jericho's wastewater infrastructure planning.
• **July 13 — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee**: Vote on June minutes, project updates on mailing absentee ballots, a book group, and a Selectboard presentation, plus planning for the August agenda.
• **July 13 — Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee**: Follow-up on trail signage, crosswalk identification, bike rack and kiosk installation planning, and a speed control discussion for Ross Lane.
• **July 14 — Library Board of Trustees**: Review of the Secretary's report, financial report, building updates, and the Library Director's report. No old or new business has been submitted.