Water & utilities in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
116 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most water & utilities activity
- Windsor County, VT (54)
- Jericho, VT (23)
- Essex County, VT (20)
- South Burlington, VT (12)
- Winooski, VT (6)
- St. Albans, VT (1)
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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.
Jericho Affordable Housing Committee meets remotely to discuss housing initiatives
The Jericho Affordable Housing Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve April minutes, discuss the Select Board's 'Enable Housing' policy, and review updates on work plan projects.
Board to consider Walmart Super Center site plan in Jacoby Farm subdivision
The Windsor Town Board will hold second readings of ordinances on waste grease disposal and solid waste hauler licensing, and will decide on a major site plan for a Walmart Super Center in the Jacoby Farm subdivision. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, an intergovernmental agreement for Cheyenne…
Task Force discusses wastewater system options and development scenarios
The task force will review system options and costs based on new disposal capacity estimates. Members will also receive an update on various development scenarios.
Water and Sewer Board meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
The July 8, 2026, regular meeting of the Windsor County Water and Sewer Board is canceled because no agenda items were submitted.
Board to consider 12,735-sf expansion of commercial building at 530 Community Drive
The Development Review Board will hear a continued site plan for a 12,735-square-foot expansion of a large commercial and industrial building at 530 Community Drive. Also on the agenda are site plans for stormwater and parking improvements at Red Rocks Park, a new 5,040-square-foot building on an undeveloped lot at 69…
Board to consider first reading of solid waste hauler ordinance
The Town Board will hold first readings of two ordinances: one amending codes on waste grease disposal and water meter maintenance, and another regulating and licensing solid waste haulers. Consent items include a resolution to suspend the intergovernmental agreement for emergency services impact fees with the…
Selectboard to consider amended Domestic Pet Ordinance
The Jericho Selectboard will review and consider approval of an amended Domestic Pet Ordinance, a purchase of guardrails using budgeted funds, and several appointments. They will also discuss salt alternatives and receive an update on the Wastewater Task Force. The meeting includes public comments and possible…
Council reviews wastewater facility bond plan and transportation impact fees
The City Council will discuss outreach for the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility bond vote and review proposed updates to transportation impact fees. The meeting also includes a presentation on FY27 policy priorities and a review of Act 250 planning.
Planning Commission to discuss comprehensive plan land use goals and building typologies
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…
Wastewater Task Force to discuss disposal capacity findings
The Jericho Wastewater Task Force will receive project updates, review mounding analysis findings on disposal capacity, and discuss scheduling a supplemental meeting to narrow preferred alternatives. No final decisions are expected; this is a working session.
Water and Sewer Board meeting canceled for lack of items
The Water and Sewer Board regular meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026, has been canceled because there are no agenda items to discuss. No business will be conducted.
Town Board to consider sale of 45 acre-foot units of Colorado-Big Thompson water
The Windsor Town Board will vote on several resolutions, including the sale of 45 acre-foot units of Colorado-Big Thompson Project water and an intergovernmental agreement for roundabout improvements at Crossroads and Colorado Boulevards. The board will also consider a cost-sharing agreement for the US 34 & WCR 17…
Selectboard to consider $200,000 library repair appropriation
The Jericho Selectboard will consider several approvals, including a $200,000 appropriation from unassigned funds for the Jericho Town Library structural repair, as voted on in March. Other items include approval of an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Black Walnut Lane, the awarded bid for Town Forest Dam Removal…
DEI Committee to hear Jericho Wastewater Task Force update
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet online to receive an update from the Jericho Wastewater Task Force and discuss project updates. The agenda also includes public comment, other business, and planning for the July meeting.
Council to consider Bartlett Bay wastewater plant upgrade bond vote
The City Council will discuss and possibly approve a resolution of necessity for the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade, set a special election on August 11, 2026, and adopt ballot language. They will also consider a $48,000 payment to Walgreens for an appeal settlement, a regional agreement for the…
City approves building permit for new single‑family home at 20 Upper Gilman St
The St. Albans Development Review Board approved permit B26‑000016 for a new single‑family dwelling on 20 Upper Gilman Street (Parcel No. 25038020). The approval includes a construction cost estimate of $241,000 and total permitting fees of $1,021.00. The applicant must post a notice on the property and comply with…
Board of Abatement to consider sewer and water charge request
The Board of Abatement will hold a follow-up hearing regarding a request to abate sewer and water charges. The board is also scheduled to discuss the creation of formal policies and guidelines for future abatement requests.
City Council tours seven city-owned facilities, no decisions
The council will tour city-owned properties including wastewater treatment plants, public works garage, city hall/library, police station, and fire stations. No policy discussions or decisions will be made during this field visit.
Winooski Infrastructure Commission discusses bridge, park, and stormwater projects
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…
Public hearing on final subdivision for 197‑205 West Allen St.
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…
Joint board to discuss Enable Housing outreach strategy
The Selectboard and Planning Commission will jointly discuss an outreach strategy for Enable Housing. The regular meeting includes approving a paving bid for FY27, accepting the annual town audit, and reviewing the Chittenden Solid Waste District budget. Other items include revisiting speed control options for Jericho…
Selectboard will hear and consider FY 2027 water and sewer rates and capital plan.
The Selectboard will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 water and sewer rates and capital plan. After the hearing, the board will consider approving the FY 2027 water and sewer budget rates and the associated capital budget. Additional items include a presentation on changes to the Sewer Use…
Council to consider Bartlett Bay wastewater upgrade and possible bond vote
The City Council will receive information on the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade, which may lead to a future bond vote. They will also hear FY27 policy priority presentations on housing, energy, economic development, and public art. Other items include applying for VTrans funding for a walk/bike bridge…
Task force to recommend $15,000 for water quality testing to Selectboard
The Jericho Wastewater Task Force will discuss project updates on scenario development and the river corridor's impact on septic disposal options. A key action item is considering a recommendation to the Selectboard to allocate $15,000 from FY27 wastewater funds for background water quality testing. The meeting also…
Committee to decide on watering plan for new trees and shrubs at Eldredge Cemetery
The Sextons Committee will discuss and decide on a plan to water newly planted trees and shrubs at Eldredge Cemetery this summer. The proposal includes purchasing water tanks and a pump, contracting water delivery, and recruiting volunteers for weekly watering. They will also schedule a volunteer workday for planting…
Town Board to consider amendment to public right‑of‑way ordinance (Ordinance 2026‑1747)
The Windsor Town Board will hold a second reading and legislative action on Ordinance No. 2026‑1747, which amends Chapter 11 of the municipal code regarding use of the public right of way, permitting, and related requirements. The Board will also vote on a resolution approving the first amendment to the Windsor…
DEI Committee to review letter to Select Board on ballot items
The Jericho Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will meet online to discuss updates from the Wastewater Task Force and Mobile Home Committee, and may approve a new letter to the Select Board regarding ballot items. The agenda also includes project updates on the Book Group and town planning for bike/pedestrian…
Committee to vote on new member, discuss trail signage and crosswalk list
The Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee will vote to accept Forrest MacDonald as a new committee member. Other agenda items include discussing trail signage, a crosswalk identification list, and a wastewater project presentation by Peter Booth. The meeting also covers attending the Vermont Bike/Walk…
Water and Sewer Board to review drought management plan
The Water and Sewer Board will meet to receive a staff presentation on the May 2026 water supply update. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the April 10, 2026 meeting.
Selectboard to consider adopting parking ordinance for Old Pump Road
The Selectboard will review and consider adopting a parking ordinance for Old Pump Road, clarify its stance on Act 181, and discuss development at 105 Bolger Hill Road. They will also consider approval of a Chittenden County Sheriff's contract and multiple permits and licenses, including the Farm to School Fun Run and…
Essex Board of Abatement to hear sewer/water charge appeals
The Essex Board of Abatement will meet to hear requests to lower sewer and water charges for two residents under Vermont law. The meeting will be held in person and online.
Town Board to consider wastewater revenue bonds and wildfire resiliency code
The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for animals at 636 Southwood Lane. The board is also deciding on the issuance of wastewater enterprise revenue bonds and the adoption of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code.
Town Board reviews water meter replacement project and code updates
The Windsor Town Board will receive updates on several ongoing topics, including electric vehicle ordinance and golf‑cart access, floodplain impacts at Eastman Natural Area, and a water‑meter replacement project with related municipal code changes. The meeting is a work session for staff to share information and…
Selectboard to consider Economic Development Strategic Plan and boundary adjustment
The Selectboard will discuss the adoption of an Economic Development Strategic Plan and a municipal boundary adjustment with the Town of Jericho. The board will also review a proposed Municipal Wastewater Allocation Ordinance and next steps for the Upper Main Street municipal complex.
Selectboard to vote on Chittenden County sheriff contract
The Jericho Selectboard will meet on April 16, 2026, to consider approving the Chittenden County Sheriff's contract for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Other decisions include appointing Samantha Dunn to the Wastewater Task Force, reviewing a letter supporting state bills S.325 and Act 181, and approving the…
Town Board to authorize sale of wastewater revenue bonds
The Windsor Town Board will consider a continuance of a conditional use permit request for temporary animal keeping at 636 Southwood Lane. Several ordinances will be acted on, including the first reading of a bond issuance for the wastewater enterprise, a loan repayment to the Colorado Water Resources and Power…
Board to approve minutes and discuss water supply index
The Windsor Water and Sewer Board will meet to approve the minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the 2026 Water Supply Index. The agenda also includes a review of an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding waste grease disposal and water meter maintenance.
Task Force to discuss choosing a liaison for the wastewater scenario development
The Jericho Wastewater Task Force will receive updates on test borings, hydrogeological analysis, and site capacity. It will review the scenario‑development project and select a liaison for that effort. The meeting also includes a review of the task‑force logo and reports from engineering, finance, and outreach…
Water and Sewer Board meeting rescheduled to April 10
The regular Water and Sewer Board meeting originally scheduled for April 8, 2026 has been moved to April 10, 2026. The meeting will take place in the Poudre Conference Room at 200 N. 11th Street, Windsor, CO 80550. No agenda items were listed; the notice only provides the new date, time, and location, along with…