Town of Pittsfield Planning Commission
Agenda for February 10, 2026, 6:00pm
 
 

1. Call to order
2. Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025
3. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan kickoff meeting
4. Conduct any other required business
5. Set next meeting date
6. Adjournment

 
 
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WARNING
TOWN OF PITTSFIELD ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 3, 2026
We hereby notify the legal voters of the Town of Pittsfield to meet in the Town Hall on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm to transact the following business from the floor in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order:
 
Article 1.  To elect a town moderator for the ensuing year.
Article 2.  To elect the following officers, as required by law, for the terms indicated and to fill any other office vacant:
                                                                                                    Terms                         Vote by Ballot
                                                                                                    (Years)                        17 V.S.A.§2646

1. Select Person                                                                          3                                           Yes
2. Lister                                                                                        3                                           Yes
3. Lister                                                                                        1                                           Yes
4. Auditor                                                                                    3                                           Yes
5. Town Clerk                                                                              3                                           No
6. Town Treasurer                                                                      3                                           No
7. Collector of Delinquent Taxes                                              1                                           No
8. Trustee of Public Funds                                                         3                                           No
9. Trustee Roger Clark Memorial Library                                3                                           No
10. Cemetery Commissioner                                                       3                                           No
11. Cemetery Commissioner                                                       3                                           No
12. Fire Chief                                                                                  2                                           No
13. Constable                                                                                 2                                           No

Article 3.  Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize all current taxes be paid to the Treasurer unless otherwise noted?
Article 4.  Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the Treasurer to collect taxes on real property in two installments, on or before the third Thursday of August and the third Thursday of November, by physical delivery to the tax collector before 5pm?
Article 5.  Will the voters of Pittsfield deposit $25,000 into the Recreation Fund towards the development of the playground and recreation area?
Article 6.   Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the creation of a Highway Project Reserve Fund and deposit $25,000 for a road remediation project on Upper Michigan?
Article 7.  Shall the town assess a one percent (1%) tax on meals and alcoholic beverages pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 138(b)?
Article 8.  Shall the town assess a one percent (1%) tax on rooms pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 138(b)?
Article 9.  Will the voters of Pittsfield approve the proposed 12-month budget beginning July 1, 2026, to meet the expenses and liabilities of the town?
Article 10.  Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the Select Board to buy and sell real estate?
Article 11.  To discuss any non-binding business which may properly come before the meeting?
 
                                                         Dated at Pittsfield Vermont, this 6th day of January 2026

                                                           By the Select Board members of the Town of Pittsfield
                                                             Ann Kuendig, Chair (s) Joyce Stevens (s) A.J. Ruben (s)

                                                            Received for record this 7th day of January 2026 at Pittsfield

                                                                                     Attest: Tricia L. Abbondelo (s)
                                                                                                       Town Clerk
Notice to Voters
If you are not already a registered voter in the Town of Pittsfield, please register to vote if you are eighteen or over, are a U.S. citizen, and a resident of this town.  Eligible residents can register to vote at the Town Office on any day prior to the election during regular business hours. Registration will also be available at the Town Hall on Town Meeting Day.

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PITTSFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT WARNING
 
The citizens of Pittsfield who are legal voters in the Pittsfield Town School District are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Pittsfield Town Hall at 6 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2026,
to transact business:

Article 1.             To elect a Moderator for the year ensuing.

Article 2.           To hear and act upon the Auditor’s report.

Article 3.           To see if the Pittsfield School District will vote to pay taxes in the same manner as the Town.

Article 4.           To hear reports of the School Directors.

Article 5.           Shall the voters of the Pittsfield School District approve a total budget in the amount of $1,027,880, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year?  The Pittsfield School District estimates that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in a Long Term Weighted (LTW) per pupil education spending of $13,044, which is 26% higher than the per pupil education spending for the current year.

Article 6.           To elect a School Director for a three-year term.

Article 7.           To do any other proper and necessary business.


Dated at Pittsfield, Vermont this 14th day of January 2026
                                                       
                         Pittsfield School Board
Ray Rice (s) 2026     Kris Sperber (s) 2027    Peter DuBois (s) 2028


Received for record this 20th day of January 2026 at Pittsfield.

Attest: Tricia Abbondelo (s)
Town Clerk 

​Notice to Voters
Any individuals needing special accommodations can contact the Town Clerk’s Office at least two weeks prior to the Town Meeting. If you are not already a registered voter in the Town of Pittsfield, please register to vote if you are eighteen or over, are a US citizen, and a resident of this town. Eligible residents can register to vote at the Town Office on any day prior to the election during regular business hours. Registration will also be available at the Town Hall on Town Meeting.

​   PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD NOTICE & AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 15, 2026 5:30pm at Pittsfield Town Hall
[email protected]  
 
The Pittsfield Select Board invites members of the public to attend this meeting either in person or electronically through TEAMS by calling 1-802-489-6334 and entering meeting code 217608616# or by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4pyxcNO
 
AGENDA
 
Agenda Modifications:  
 
Minutes Approval:    Regular Meeting Minutes-January 6, 2026
 
Correspondence:
 
Old Business:
1.LHMP-PC & TRORC
2.Building Maintenance
 
New Business:
1.Treasurers Report-December Financials
2.Certificate of Highway Mileage
3.Executive Session-1 V.S.A. 313 (a) (1) (E). possible civil litigation/prosecution
 
 
Adjourn:
 
Next Meeting Dates: 
 
Regular Meeting-February 5, 2026    5:30pm Town Hall
 
 
 

​   PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD NOTICE & AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 5:30pm at Pittsfield Town Hall
[email protected]  
 
The Pittsfield Select Board invites members of the public to attend this meeting either in person or electronically through TEAMS by calling 1-802-489-6334 and entering meeting code 383637450# or by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3MZsqeR
 
AGENDA
 
Agenda Modifications:  
 
Minutes Approval:    Budget & Regular Meeting Minutes-December 16, 2025
 
Correspondence:
1.FEMA Flood Insurance Maps
2.Land Use Review Board-Tier 3 Update
3.PACIF-Rights of Reservation Letter
4.White River Natural Resources Conservation District Invitation
 
Old Business:
1.Local Option Tax Discussion
2.Finalize Town Meeting Warrant
3.Select Board Town Report Approval
4.Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Process
5.Charge VT Finalize Application
6.Building Maintenance
 
New Business:
1.OGS VT Farms Catering Liquor Licenses
2.Town Meeting Set-Up
3.Executive Session-1 V.S.A. 313 (a) (1) (E). possible civil litigation/prosecution
 
 
Adjourn:
 
Next Meeting Dates: 
 
Regular Meeting-January 15, 2026    5:30pm Town Hall