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Selectboard clarifies online posting expectations for Planning Commission by-law hearings
Summary
A resident questioned whether Planning Commission by-law hearings must be posted on the town website. Zoning Administrator Will Goodman said state statute requires agendas and minutes be posted online within 48 hours but does not mandate posting of by-law hearing notices; the town will post such hearing notices moving forward.
A resident asked the Selectboard March 2 whether Planning Commission by-law hearings must be posted on the Town website. Zoning Administrator Will Goodman explained that state statute requires agendas and minutes to be posted on the website within 48 hours but does not require online posting of by-law hearing notices.
Goodman said he consulted the Town Attorney and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns for additional guidance and that the specific hearing at issue is now posted on the Town website. The Selectboard directed that Planning Commission hearing notices will be posted online going forward to ensure accessibility and clarity for residents.
The board did not cite a specific statute number in the meeting record; Goodman described the posting requirement as a statutory obligation for agendas and minutes, and pledged to follow up if further guidance from the attorney or VLCT differs.
