Roads & transportation in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about roads & transportation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
357 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered roads & transportation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most roads & transportation activity
- South Burlington, VT (66)
- Winooski, VT (41)
- Hartford, VT (31)
- Ludlow, VT (30)
- Charlotte, VT (26)
- Essex County, VT (26)
- Newbury, VT (25)
- Marshfield, VT (23)
- Georgia, VT (20)
- Jericho, VT (17)
- Windsor County, VT (17)
- Highgate, VT (14)
Latest matching meetings
Committee approves new bike/pedestrian infrastructure projects and discusses future goals
The Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear community input, and discuss follow-up items including new trail signage, bike rack installations, bench/table installations, and a bike repair stand. The group will also review updates on the JTF Dam removal, plan a…
DRB to hear four development cases including new triplex and 4-plex
The St. Albans City Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four development applications, including a demolition and new triplex, two parking changes, and a new 4-plex. The board will also receive planning and enforcement updates, approve minutes, and confirm the next meeting date.
DRB to hear four site plan and conditional use requests
The St. Albans City Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four development requests, including demolition of a café for a triplex, new parking spaces, and a new 4-plex. The board will accept public comment and written comments until noon on the hearing date.
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on LDR amendments
The South Burlington Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and hold a public hearing on Land Development Regulation (LDR) amendments, including language tweaks and procedural clarity for Act 250 transfers. They will also receive updates on Step 3 Designation, agricultural regulation, and the Shelburne Road…
City Council to vote on quality-of-life ordinance updates and new contracts
The South Burlington City Council will hold public hearings and votes on updates to city ordinances addressing unmet social needs and electric mobility devices. They will also consider approving contracts for DPW site improvements, a fire truck, and a service coordinator with Howard Center, plus liquor license…
Selectboard to discuss wastewater, road salt, arena contract
The Highgate Selectboard is holding its regular meeting with updates from town officials and several discussion items. Key topics include the wastewater project, a temporary fix for Platt Road, the road salt budget, a contract with Livebarn for the Highgate Arena, and a cell tower lease extension. The board may also…
City issues compliance certificate for 24 Upper Gilman Street property
The St. Albans City Council reviewed a Certificate of Compliance for 24 Upper Gilman Street under the Land Development Regulations. The review found no compliance issues, allowing the property to continue its existing use or permit new uses if they meet regulations. The certificate is subject to a 15-day appeal period.
Commission reviews traffic calming petition for Florida Ave and 2026 DPW priorities
The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will discuss a traffic calming petition for Florida Avenue, including a candidate list and funding options. The body will also review the Department of Public Works' 2026 seasonal priority work list. Additionally, the commission will reflect on its performance using memoranda…
Town Board work session on roadway safety and board procedures
The Windsor Town Board is holding a work session to receive information from staff and the Town Attorney on two topics: the annual roadway safety review and an overview of Robert's Rules of Order and board procedures. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and idea exchange.
Selectboard to consider tax late fee policy, tech policy, and appointments
The Jericho Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2026, covering a range of administrative and policy items. Actions include appointing two committee members, considering an adjustment to the property tax late payment policy, and reviewing a technology use and information security policy. The board…
Planning Commission reviews Village Center updates and Platt Road right-of-way
The Highgate Planning Commission and Selectboard will hold a joint meeting to approve June minutes and receive updates on the Village Center project. The agenda includes a discussion on future planning for the Village Center and an update on the Platt Road right-of-way. No specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or final…
Highgate boards to discuss village center and Platt Road right-of-way
The Highgate Planning Commission and Selectboard are holding a joint meeting to discuss village center project updates and future planning, as well as a right-of-way update for Platt Road. The agenda also includes a zoning administrator update and approval of prior minutes. No formal votes or decisions are listed on…
Committee to review shared use path and e-bike safety plan
The South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee is meeting to discuss city updates, including a review of the Shared Use Path and E-Bike Safety and Education Plan and draft street sign recommendations to improve road safety. They will also consider minutes from the previous meeting and hear updates from…
DRB approves single-family home on 10.9-acre parcel near US Route 2
The Marshfield Development Review Board voted 4-0 to approve a zoning permit for Sheila and Tim Booth to build a single-family dwelling on parcel RT208B. The decision follows a public hearing held on June 25, 2026, and includes conditions requiring minor drafting revisions to the site plan and compliance with state…
Selectboard to vote on road standards, tech policy, liquor licenses
The Jericho Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on August 6, 2026, covering public comments, several approvals, and updates. Key items include voting on updated Town Road and Bridge Standards, a Technology Use and Information Security Policy, and liquor licenses for Griffin Riders LLC. The board will also…
Selectboard approves $9,600 for road mats, $2.2M flood recovery borrowing
The Marshfield Selectboard met on August 4, 2026, and approved spending up to $9,600 for temporary wood mats on Lanesboro roads, authorized borrowing $2.2 million for flood recovery projects, and discussed several other items including a leaning tree, a stove safety issue, and zoning regulation amendments. The board…
Trustees award $122,249.25 summer road retreatment bid to Fuller Paving
The Ludlow Village Trustees approved a $122,249.25 contract with Fuller Paving for summer road retreatment on West Hill and Pleasant Street, and discussed several other items including delinquent utility accounts, a noise complaint resolution, and a possible road closure. The meeting also included department reports…
BEI Committee to discuss equity funding and community events
The Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee will hold a session with Rural Community Transportation. Members will discuss an equity funding grant idea and various inclusion events. The meeting includes a review of committee membership and funding requests.
Winooski board to decide new liquor licenses for three hotels and a café
The Winooski Liquor Control Board will meet on August 3, 2026 at 6 PM to discuss and vote on new conditional liquor licenses for three businesses at 111 Winooski Falls Way (Onion River Hotel, Treetops, MOSS Café & Bar) and a renewal for McKee's Original at 19 East Allen. The board will also consider a seasonal…
Town Board work session on MPO overview and downtown alliance review
This work session is purely informational: the board will hear presentations on the North Front Range MPO and the Windsor Downtown Alliance, and meet a new hire. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
Selectboard to review plans for salt shed and highway garage replacements
The Selectboard’s Capital Budget Planning Subcommittee will discuss cost estimates, timelines, and plans for replacing the town’s salt shed and highway garage. It will also review progress on the comprehensive capital budget plan for Newbury.
County board to hear transportation updates, bridge maintenance, school zones
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding its quarterly Local Transportation meeting. The agenda includes presentations on project updates, right-of-way encroachments on Don Pedro/Knight Island, the bridge maintenance program, and school speed zones. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for…
Selectboard picks 3 flood projects for design, 2 for cost-benefit analysis
The Marshfield Selectboard reviewed a flood scoping study and selected three projects for concept designs, with two to undergo benefit-cost analysis for FEMA funding. They also approved a hazard mitigation contract, discussed a Pike Rd complaint, and handled routine items like culvert donation and zoning fees.
Selectboard picks 3 flood projects, OKs hazard plan contract
The Marshfield Selectboard reviewed a flood scoping study and selected three priority projects for concept designs, with two to undergo benefit-cost analysis for FEMA. The board also approved a contract to update the town's hazard mitigation plan, discussed a complaint about Pike Rd without action, and handled routine…
Jericho Selectboard to consider tax rates and appoint a new lister
The Jericho Selectboard will meet to appoint a new town lister, review tax rates, and consider approving the discontinuation of a section of Railroad Circle. The agenda also includes updates on the Highway Department, Wastewater Task Force, and a review of the Town Meeting Reimagined Task Force report.
Selectboard reviews 2026 budget reports, plans 2027 budget
This special Selectboard and Budget Advisory Committee meeting will review the first- and second-quarter budget-to-actual reports for the 2026 General Fund and Highway Fund, and begin planning the 2027 budget, including timeline and hearing schedule. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
Budget Advisory Committee to review 2026 Q1&Q2 actuals, plan 2027 budget
The Committee will review the first-half 2026 budget-to-actuals for the General Fund and Highway Fund. They will also discuss the timeline and hearing schedule for the 2027 budget planning process. No votes or public hearings are on this agenda.
Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee meeting on July 13
The committee will review previous minutes and gather community input. Members will also follow up on several ongoing projects including trail signage, crosswalk identification, and bike rack installations.
Selectboard to consider tax sale authorization for July 22
The Newbury Selectboard will vote on authorizing the town to bid at a tax sale scheduled for July 22, 2026. The board also hears updates on property valuation appeals, road assessments, a Route 302 speed zone request, and an ATV permit. Other business includes reallocation of solar credits and a facility use policy.
St. Albans BEI Committee to discuss police policies and equity initiatives
The Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee will review police policy discussions and various community initiatives. The body will also discuss equity funding grants and requests.
City reviews demolition and parking lot expansion at 26 Catherine St.
The Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four site‑plan applications, including a new unit above a dwelling, a second‑floor office expansion, a garage demolition with parking lot expansion, and a waiver for rebuilding a non‑conforming garage. The board will also receive updates on planning…
Liquor Board to vote on Stewart's Shops license at 262 Main
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.
Council considers land development updates and transportation fee changes
The Council will review proposed updates to the Transportation Impact Fee and Land Development Regulations. They are also considering several construction contracts, committee workplans for FY27, and a resolution to expand the Public Art Committee.
Selectboard sets tax rate, approves helicopter landing site
The Marshfield Selectboard approved a town tax rate of .7795 and a local agreement rate of .0058, with a 3% late homestead penalty. They also approved using the former Berte property (8103 US Route 2) as an emergency helicopter landing site, contingent on FEMA approval, and discussed haying on town properties. The…
Housing sites and Railroad Circle property discussed
The Jericho Community Development Corporation will hear remarks from Town Clerk Jessica Alexander on foreclosed or other properties that may serve as affordable housing sites. The board will also discuss updates on the Railroad Circle property. Public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the…
Ludlow opens bids for FY27 screened winter sand
The Town of Ludlow opened bids for FY27 screened winter sand and will recommend a vendor to the Select Board at their July 6, 2026 meeting. Two bids were received: M&M Excavating and Pike Industries, with different prices for delivered and loaded sand.
County to adopt One Water Plan and approve FEMA generator grants
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, to consider consent agenda items including adoption of the One Charlotte, One Water Plan, approval of FEMA hazard mitigation grants for portable and permanent generators, and several contract awards. The agenda also…
Selectboard reviews roadway paving bids and approves CivicPlus website contract
The Georgia Selectboard will review several contracts, including the CivicPlus website, Franklin County Sheriff, and Neumo, alongside roadway paving bids. The board will also discuss the status of the Village Designation and updates on two bridges on Mill River Road and Georgia Shore Road. No specific dollar amounts…
Select Board to discuss Better Bennington Corp. budget and local option tax
The Bennington Select Board will discuss the Better Bennington Corporation's work plan and budget, and receive a presentation from the Economic Development Committee on the Local Option Tax. The board will also review options for a crosswalk north of the Depot Street Bridge and consider appointments to boards and…
Town Board to review Prairie Song road extension proposal
The Town Board will hold a work session to receive information on town business, including updates on sustainability and a development proposal. The main discussion item is the Windsor Lake Road Extension (SH 257 to WCR 15) for the Prairie Song development. No formal decisions or votes are expected during this…