Middlebury files charter amendments and schedules July 14 public hearing

The Select Board voted on June 9 to file the charter review committee’s proposed amendments ("Middlebury charter update amendments, version 9, dated 5/27/26") with the town clerk and to hold a public hearing on July 14. The committee discussed outreach at the upcoming festival on the green and producing a one‑page summary and QR code for residents to review the changes.

Committee members and staff noted there are procedural requirements to be met for filings and notices (the transcript cites a statutory reference in different ways). The board adopted the filing and hearing schedule on a motion, with members agreeing to evaluate whether a second hearing should occur in August or later in the fall based on attendance and scheduling conflicts.

Committee volunteers said they would prepare summary materials and a display for the festival to encourage public review and comment ahead of the hearing.