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Insulation plan for Brookline Meeting House stalls after public concerns and lack of second
Summary
A proposal to move forward with insulation of the Brookline Meeting House and accept a Vermont Arts Council grant requiring a $12,000 match failed to advance when a motion by Bruce Mello was not seconded; residents raised concerns about timing and budget constraints.
A motion to proceed with an insulation contract for the Brookline Meeting House (BMH) did not advance at the May 20 Selectboard meeting after it failed to receive a second. Selectboard member Bruce Mello moved to proceed, saying he had “new information” and a time-sensitive reason for advancing the work; the motion was not seconded and therefore was not acted upon. Mello excused himself and left the meeting at 8:00 PM.
Members of the public and board members discussed competing views: supporters said the Vermont Arts Council grant and a Preservation Trust review made the project appropriate to accept, while others noted the town previously decided to delay non-emergency work on the BMH until an overall plan for town buildings is set. The Vermont Arts Council grant would require a $12,000 local match; speakers at the meeting noted the BMH fund has limited resources and that delaying work can increase future costs. No formal action to accept or reject the grant was taken at the meeting.
