Jun
19
2:00 PM14:00

Grievance Day

Grievances will be held Thursday June 19, 2025 from 2pm - 5pm at the Town Office. Applications are due by June 18, 2025. Applications can be found at the Town Office or on the website under Payments/Forms/Applications.

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Jul
14
6:05 PM18:05

Bridport Public Hearing Notice

BRIDPORT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

The Town of Bridport Selectboard will hold a public hearing at the Bridport Town Office, 82 Crown Point Road, Bridport, VT, on Monday July 14, 2025, at 6:05 p.m. on the following:  TOWN OF BRIDPORT  PROPOSED INTERIM ZONING BYLAWS ON CHANGES REGARDING STRUCTURES.

 

ARTICLE  A:  BACKGROUND AND EFFECT

 

Subsection A-1:  Background and Purpose

 

The Town’s Planning Commission is studying making changes to the Town’s Zoning Regulations.  These changes include certain ones regarding structures.  The Bridport Selectboard has determined that revisions to the Bridport Zoning Regulations are required on an interim basis for certain changes regarding structures.

 

Section A-2:  Authority

 

The Selectboard is authorized to enact these interim Zoning Bylaws pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4415, which allows for the enactment of interim bylaws after public hearing upon public notice, and pursuant to Sections 4411, 4414 and other provisions of 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117 generally.

 

Section A-3:  Effect on Existing Zoning Regulations

 

These Interim Zoning Bylaws are intended to supplement and not to replace the existing Bridport Zoning Regulations.  The existing Zoning Regulations will remain in full force and effect, except to the extent modified by these Interim Zoning Bylaws.  Pursuant to the Selectboard’s creation of a Development Review Board on March 10, 2025, it is recognized that the Development Review Board became the appropriate Municipal Panel for applicable review functions formerly performed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission under the existing Zoning Regulations.  It is also recognized that the existing Zoning Regulations are subject to any applicable modification because of Vermont Act 181 enacted in 2024.

 

Section A-4:  Effective Date and Duration

 

These Interim Zoning Bylaws shall become effective as of the date of adoption by the Selectboard and shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years, unless extended, repealed, or amended in accordance with law.  Upon the expiration or repeal of these Interim Zoning Bylaws, those provisions of the existing Zoning Regulations which were superseded hereby shall be reinstated and shall once again be in full force and effect, unless repealed or amended in accordance with law.

 

 

 

ARTICLE B:  CHANGED REGULATIONS REGARDING STRUCTURES

 

1.    For the duration of these Interim Zoning Bylaws, as defined in Section A-4 above, in Section 130 on Definitions of ARTICLE I of the Bridport Zoning Regulations, the following definitions are either changed or added to be as follows:

 

Accessory Use or Building:  A use or building customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use or building and located on the same lot.  An unregistered trailer or shipping container used for storage or other accessory use shall be considered a structure subject to all of the terms and conditions of these regulations.

 

Fence:  A structure used primarily for enclosure or screening, not exceeding 8 feet in height and not impeding a right of way.  Fences having finished and unfinished sides will have the finished side facing the abuttor’s property.

 

Seasonal Dwelling:  A dwelling which is occupied no more than 180 days during any one-year period, including campers, tents and yurts unless a wastewater permit has been issued by the State.  Additionally, the conversion of a seasonal dwelling to a residential dwelling or accessory dwelling unit requires a zoning permit.  Seasonal dwelling must follow the setback requirements for the district zone it is located in.

 

Structure:  An assembly of materials for occupancy or use, including but not limited to, a building, mobile home or trailer, sign, wall, fence or ground based solar panels.

 

2.    For the duration of these Interim Zoning Bylaws, as defined in Section A-4 above, in Section 301 on Exemptions & Exceptions 24 V.S.A. § 4413 of ARTICLE III of the Bridport Zoning Regulations, which Section in part says:  “The following uses shall be exempt from these regulations to the extent provided below:”; the 8th such use is changed to read as follows:

 

8.  Doghouses, sheds, tree houses, or similar accessory structures having less than or

     equal to 120 square feet in floor area and less than or equal to ten feet in height,

     may be located within a yard, a minimum of 10 feet from any property line but not

     obstructing a right of way.  Existing Small Lots may be exempt from the 10 foot from

     property line rule after approval by the Administrative Officer.  The approval

     document will be recorded in the Town zoning records.

 

Bridport Selectboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jun
10
6:30 PM18:30

Planning Commission Meeting

Bridport Planning Commission

Meeting Agenda

 

Date: June 10, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Bridport Town Office

1.    Call to Order

2.    Public Comments

3.    Secretary’s Report

1.    Review minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting

·         Was Joe Gleason at May meeting?

2.    Correspondence

·         Received (via email) FLU map from Katie Raycroft-Meyer

4.    New Business

 

5.    Act 181 FLU map for Bridport

1.    Review, discuss, and update (if warranted) the proposed FLU map produced by ACRPC

6.    Updates on BPC Projects

1.    Zoning Regulations (Sharron) 

2.    MPG (Drexel)

3.    Town Plan (?)

 

7.    Updates from Subcommittees, Delegates, Reps

1.    ACRPC (Ed, Steve)

2.    Selectboard (Drexel)

3.    DRB (Adam)

 

8.    Old Business

1.    ZA updates (Adam)

1.    ACRPC ZA (Renée)

2.    Review action items (Adam, Renée)

9.    Upcoming BPC Meetings

·         July 8 – regular BPC meeting

·         August 12 – regular BPC meeting

·         September 9 – regular BPC meeting

10. Adjourn

 

Renée Brodeur, Secretary

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Jun
9
6:00 PM18:00

Selectboard Meeting

Bridport Selectboard Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2025                                                                                

Town Office at 6 pm

 

AGENDA

 

Call to Order:

 

Public Comment:

 

Secretary’s Report: Approve the minutes from the May 12, 2025 Selectboard meeting.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Approve Bills to be paid.

 

DPW Operations & Finance:

     Addison County Regional Planning Mutual Aid Agreement

 

New Business:

     Errors & Omissions

     Homeward Bound Contract

     LEMP

     Michael & Susan Ladue Letter

     Approve Bridport Housing Task Force Committee

     LFICD Laptops

     Planning Commission Appointment

     Town Audit

     Signs and Bulletin Boards

     Personnel

 

Old Business:

     Resign Cash Receipts, Petty Cash, & Returned Check Policy

     Planning Commission Proposed Zoning Updates

     Masonic/Community Hall

     MERP

     Zoning Administrator

    

    

Other Business:   

 

Executive Session:

 

Adjourn:

 

    

 

    

    

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Jun
5
6:30 PM18:30

Bridport Events Committee Meeting

Bridport Events Committee Meeting Agenda

Date: June 5,2025

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Bridport Community Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comments

3. Secretary’s Report

a. Review last meeting minutes

4. New Business

a. BEC Finance Tracking

i. Send Steve receipt copies (or images) of anything you have purchased that requires reimbursement. Or of bills we need to pay.

ii. Steve will log it in the financial file and communicate with Katie for action as we have already been doing.

iii. Discuss a motion to preauthorize making all necessary bill payments and reimbursements related to Bridport Day as they come in versus delaying to a vote at the July Meeting.

5. Updates on Bridport Day

a. Donation/financial status

b. T-shirt status

c. Food status

d. Volunteers & Assignments, coordination with BFD

e. Dunk Tank schedule

f. Pricing, money collection

1. Popcorn, cotton candy

2. Burgers, dogs, chips, drinks

3. Dunk tank

4. Other?

g. Misc related topics, actions

h. Committee vote to proceed as planned?

6. Old Business

a. BEC organization & Open Meeting Law Discussion

1. BEC is an advisory or non-advisory body? David Bronson feedback? Effects?

2. Any other comments or questions?

b. Review Action Items

7. Upcoming Meetings

a. July 10 – regular BEC meeting

8. Adjourn

Steve Brodeur, Co-chair

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Jun
3
5:30 PM17:30

LFICD Meeting

LFICD Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

5:30 PM via Zoom

and in person at the Weybridge Congregational Church, Weybridge

 

Draft Agenda:

1.      Call to order

2.      Approve the May 6, 2025 minutes

3.      Treasurer’s Report

4.      Field Coordinator report, intern update

5.      Alternate drone operators

6.      Correspondence from Andrew L’Roe, Addison County Regional Planning Commission

7.      Drone grant proposal update

8.      LFICD computer replacement discussion

9.      To do list: Formation Agreement revision

10.  New business

11.  Next meeting: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM via Zoom

 

To join the June 3, 2025 LFICD Board meeting, use the following Zoom link:

 

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/95654650524?pwd=eMm52ZzDvxe1RTRR34GFtcP0aE2Iba.1
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May
22
6:00 PM18:00

Bridport Events Committee Meeting Agenda

Bridport Events Committee Meeting Agenda


Location: Bridport Community Hall

1.      Call to Order

 

2.       Public Comments

3.      Secretary's Report

1.            Review last meeting minutes

4.       New Business

a.       SEC organization & Open Meeting Law Discussion

i.       From May 12 Selectboard meeting

1.            Bridport Events Committee: Stephanie made a motion to approve the creation of the Bridport Events Committee. Drexel seconded, motion passed.

ii.       BEC is a 5-member committee with the current appointees: Liz Boudreau, Steve Brodeur, Kristy Whipple, Robyn Stattel, Craig Duddles, 3 members is a quorum

iii.       BEC is an advisory body

iv.       Establish the second Thursday of the month as the Regular Meeting schedule? (Motion, second, vote)

Discuss Agendas, Minutes, and allowed committee member communications

vi.       For more information refer to the VLCT files sent to the committee

1.     Quick Guide to Vermont's Open Meeting Law

2.      Open Meeting Law FAQs

5.       Updates on Bridport Day

1.             Donation/financial status

2.             T-shirt status

3.              Food status

4.               Misc related topics, actions

5.             Weather contingencies, decision, and communication plan

6.              Committee vote to proceed as planned?

6.      Old Business

1.             Review Action Items

7.      Upcoming Meetings

•         June 5 - regular BEC meeting

•         June 12- BEC Bridport Day meeting (if required)

•         July 10 - regular BEC meeting

•         Aug 14- regular BEC meeting

8.      Adjourn

 

Steve Brodeur, Co-chair

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May
13
6:30 AM06:30

Planning Commission Meeting

Bridport Planning Commission

Meeting Agenda

 

Date: April 8, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Bridport Town Office

1.    Call to Order

2.    Public Comments

3.    Secretary’s Report

1.    Review minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting

2.    Correspondence

3.    May 18, 4pm – Conversation about Housing Initiatives in Addison County

4.    (6:45pm) ACRPC presentation/discussion on the proposed ACT 181 land use map for Bridport. Draft maps will be available for viewing. (Katie Raycroft-Meyer)

5.    New Business

 

6.    Updates on BPC Projects

1.    MPG (Drexel)

2.    Zoning Regulations (Sharron) 

3.    Town Plan (Renée)

 

7.    Updates from Subcommittees, Delegates, Reps

1.    ACRPC (Drexel) – delegate and alternate updates

2.    Selectboard (Drexel)

3.    DRB (Adam)

 

8.    Old Business

1.    ZA updates (Adam)

1.    ACRPC ZA (Renée)

2.    Josh status (Adam, Drexel)

3.    Review action items (Adam, Renée)

9.    Upcoming BPC Meetings

·         May 13 – regular BPC meeting

·         June 10 – regular BPC meeting

·         July 8 – regular BPC meeting

10. Adjourn

 

Renée Brodeur, Secretary

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May
12
6:30 PM18:30

Selectboard Meeting

Bridport Selectboard Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025                                                                                

Town Office at 6 pm

 

AGENDA

 

Call to Order:

 

Public Comment:

 

Secretary’s Report: Approve the minutes from the April 14, 2025 Selectboard meeting.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Approve Bills to be paid.

 

DPW Operations & Finance:

 

New Business:

     Personnel

    

Old Business:

     Bridport Events Committee

     Policy: Cash & Check Policy, Office Policy

     Planning Commission Proposed Zoning Updates

     Pavilion and Town Green Use Policy

     Barrows Memorial Park Use Policy

     Masonic/Community Hall

     MERP

     Zoning Administrator

    

    

Other Business:   

 

Executive Session:

 

Adjourn:

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May
6
5:30 PM17:30

LFICD Board Meeting

LFICD Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

5:30 PM via Zoom

 

Draft Agenda:

1.      Call to order

2.      Approve the April 1, 2025 minutes

3.      Treasurer’s Report

4.      Field Coordinator report

5.      Report on meeting with VAAFM and CNY Drone Service

6.      Drone grant proposal update

7.      To do list: Formation Agreement revision, insurance application

8.      New business

9.      Next meeting: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 5:30 PM via Zoom

 

To join the May 6, 2025 LFICD Board meeting, use the following Zoom link:

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/91595484317?pwd=NhgLdApRyFgIOMnrKd3vJ3NFRR4bHF.1
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Apr
29
6:00 PM18:00

Public Informational Meeting

TOWN OF BRIDPORT

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING

 

The residents of the Town of Bridport are hereby warned and notified that the Bridport Selectboard will hold a public informational meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Masonic/Community Hall at 52 Crown Point Rd; at 6 pm. ACSD Superintendent Wendy Baker will be available to answer questions on the combined Bridport/Shoreham school proposal

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Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00

Development Review Board Warning

TOWN OF BRIDPORT

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

 

The Bridport Developmental Review Board will hold a public hearing on April 16, 2025 at 7pm in the Bridport Town Office, at 82 Crown Point Rd, on each of the following applications:

 

 

1.       At 7:05 PM on Application (#25-06) by John and Karen Moriarity. Applicant requests Variance for an addition to existing garage which was built with variance due to insufficient setback requirements

2.       At 7:10 PM on Application (#25-07) by Champlainside Properties LLC.  Applicant requests Variance to install a standby generator with insufficient road setbacks.

 

Plans and additional information regarding any such application may be viewed at said Town Office or by calling 802-758-2483, Ext. 2. Participation in the Bridport Developmental Review Board proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal on any decision of it on an application

 

Dinah Bain, Chair

Al Zaccor, Secretary

Tim Howlett, Acting Zoning Administrator

 

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Apr
14
6:00 PM18:00

Selectboard Meeting

Bridport Selectboard Meeting

Monday, April 14, 2025

Town Office at 6pm

Agenda

Call To Order:

Public Comment:

Secretary’s Report: Approve the minutes from the March 10 & 26,2025 Selectboard Meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Approve Bills to be paid.

DPW Operations & Finance:

New DPW 1-Ton Truck

New Business:

Contract for lawn care

Approve Pratts Store Liquor License and Tabacco License

Planning Commission Proposed Zoning Updates

Pavilion and Town Green Use Policy

Barrows Memorial Park Use policy

Masonic/Community Hall

Personnel

Old Business

Appointments of Town Officers

Municipal Complaint Form

Zoning Administrator

MERP Grant

Other Business:

Executive Session:

Adjourn:

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Apr
10
6:00 PM18:00

Public Meeting Notice: Middle Road Culvert Replacement

Town of Bridport

Public Meeting Notice

Bridport STP MM24(1) Middle Road Culvert – Local Concerns Meeting and Alternatives Presentation.

Notice is hereby given to the Town of Bridport Selectboard along with Addison County Regional Planning will hold a special public meeting scheduled April 10, 2025, at 6pm at the Bridport Town Garage, 284 Short St. Bridport, Vermont 05734

VTrans Grant Award for the replacement of hydraulically insufficient twin 60-inch corrugated metal pipe culverts approximately 1.3 miles west of VT-22A on Middle Road in Bridport, Vermont.

This will be the First public meeting to explain the project development process, obtain input on the project purpose and need statement, concerns regarding traffic, project duration and environmental impacts and to present potential alternatives for replacement structure. Based on local input a project purpose and need statement and preferred alternative will be identified.

 This meeting will be held in person.  

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Apr
8
6:30 PM18:30

Planning Commission Meeting

Bridport Planning Commission

Meeting Agenda

 

Date: April 8, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Bridport Town Office

1.    Call to Order

2.    Public Comments

3.    Secretary’s Report

1.    Review minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting

2.    Correspondence:

·         From the state, via Julie – waste water, drinking water fact sheets

·         From Katie R. – Town Plan plan and budget, land use map revisions

4.    New Business

1.    ACRPC land use map revisions based on the Act 181 mapping methodology (Renee)

5.    Updates on BPC Projects

1.    MPG (Drexel/Renee) – redo of Municipal Resolution; Events document; Town Plan plan and budget

2.    Zoning Regulations (Sharron) 

3.    Town Plan (Renee)

 

6.    Updates from Subcommittees, Delegates, Reps

1.    ACRPC (Ed, Andrew (alt)) – 2nd delegate and alternate updates (Drexel/Renee)

2.    Selectboard (Drexel)

 

7.    Old Business

1.    Status of past Subdivision Applications (Adam)

2.    ZA updates (Adam)

1.    advertisement update – in The Addison on March 20

2.    ACRPC ZA

3.    DRB updates (Adam)

4.    Review Action Items (Adam, Renee)

8.    Upcoming Meetings

·         April 8 – regular BPC meeting

·         May 13 – regular BPC meeting

·         June 10 – regular BPC meeting

9.    Adjourn

 

Renée Brodeur, Secretary

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Mar
26
10:00 AM10:00

Special Selectboard Meeting

Special Bridport Selectboard Meeting

Wednesday, March 26, 2025                                                                                

Town Office at 10pm

 

AGENDA

 

Call to Order:

 

Public Comment:

 

New Business:

     Personnel

    

Executive Session:

 

Adjourn:

 

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Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00

Bridport Events Committee Meeting

Bridport Events Committee Meeting
Mar 13, 2025, 6 to 7 PM


The Bridport Events Committee (BEC) will be meeting on March 13 at 6 PM at the Bridport Masonic/Community Hall to continue planning for June 14, 2025 Bridport Day (to be run in coordination with the Bridport Fire Dept Fathers Day event).

If you are interested in this event and/or able to volunteer, please plan to attend to help us out.

Thank You!
Steve Brodeur, BEC Communications co-chair
Liz Boudreau, BEC Events co-chair
Kristy Whipple, BEC Events co-chair

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Mar
11
6:30 PM18:30

Planning Commission Meeting

Bridport Planning Commission

Meeting Agenda

 

Date: March 11, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Bridport Town Office

1.  Call to Order

2.  Hearings: Plans and additional information regarding any of the following applications may be viewed at Bridport Town Hall or by calling (802)758-2483, Ext 2. Participation in the Planning Commission proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal on any decision of an application.

1.    None warned

 

3.    Public Comments

4.    Secretary’s Report

1.    Review minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting

2.    Correspondence:

·         Email from Julie re: new Gleason mylar needs signature

·         Email from Katie Raycroft-Meyer re: MPG application – needs our input

5.    New Business

1.    ACRPC Act 181 (Land Use) webinar

2.    ????

6.    Updates on BPC Projects

1.    MPG (Josh) – Katie is requesting our help completing the application for Bridport. Application is due end of March.

2.    Zoning Regulations (Sharron) 

1.    SB input?

2.    Review zoning amendments and interim bylaws (email from Katie)

3.    Town Plan (Renee) – no updates

 

7.    Updates from Subcommittees, Delegates, Reps

1.    ACRPC (Ed, Andrew (alt), Mike(alt)) – 2nd delegate TBD

2.    Selectboard (Drexel)

 

8.    Old Business

1.    Status of past Subdivision Applications (Adam)

2.    ZA updates (Adam)

1.    advertisement update

2.    ACRPC ZA – Renee emailed Adam Lougee

3.    DRB updates (Drexel)

4.    Review Action Items (Adam, Renee)

9.    Upcoming Meetings

·         March 11 – regular BPC meeting

·         April 8 – regular BPC meeting

·         May 13 – regular BPC meeting

10.  Adjourn

 

Renée Brodeur, Secretary

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