Selectboard approves amended resolution supporting Brattleboro Birthing Center
Summary
The Selectboard voted to sign a resolution supporting the Brattleboro Birthing Center after amending it to remove Item 3; the amendment passed 2-1-0 (Henkels and Austin in favor; Gish opposed) and the amended resolution then passed unanimously.
The Selectboard considered a request to sign a resolution in support of the Brattleboro Birthing Center. Kevin Gish moved to sign the resolution as presented. During debate, Scott Henkels proposed an amendment to strike Item 3 of the resolution; Ted Austin seconded the amendment.
The amendment passed by a recorded vote of 2-1-0: Scott Henkels and Ted Austin voted in favor; Kevin Gish opposed. After amending the resolution to remove Item 3, Scott Henkels restated the amended motion to sign the revised resolution; Ted Austin seconded and the amended motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: local resolutions of support are symbolic but can signal municipal backing for regional healthcare services; the recorded amendment vote shows a clear difference of opinion among board members on the original resolution language.
What's next: the Selectboard will sign the amended resolution as its official statement of support.
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