You’ve shared hundreds ideas for making Bethel a more vibrant and accessible place. Which ones should we prioritize? What big ideas do we want to explore?
This month’s Bethel for All Steering Committee meeting is a chance to hear what big ideas have bubbled up from our community engagement process and research. We have a community accessibility audit, market study, and report on existing conditions on our streets and public spaces. We have hundreds of comments and ideas from the community. And we’re creating a short list of ideas to flesh out, design, and incorporate into the plan. Come learn more and help shape the list!
Lead consultants DuBois & King will share the top ideas in major categories including streetscape, recreation and trails, village vitality and economic development, capacity building and signage and information. Attendees will help rank and prioritize the ideas and learn what comes next in the process.
Event Details
When: Weds. July 27, 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: Bethel Town Hall (318 Main St)
What: “Big Ideas” meeting with the Bethel for All Steering Committee and DuBois & King (consultant team)
Who: YOU! Everyone welcome to come hear about and discuss the top ideas for Bethel’s village accessibility plan
What We’ve Heard & Found
The “big ideas” we’re moving forward are based on nearly a year of research, planning, conversations, events, and inquiries. Read the audits and reports that have shaped our thinking.
Accommodations and Volunteer Credits
Accommodations
We welcome people of all ages and abilities and particularly encourage people with disabilities to join us. The Bethel Town Hall has accessible parking and an accessible entrance just above the main parking lot, toward the rear of the Town Hall.
We will do our best to provide other accommodations and flexible options as needed. If you need additional assistance or accommodations, please call the Town Office (234-9340) or email Project Manager Nicole Cyr at ncyr [@] vtc.edu to request.
Bonus! Earn Volunteer Time Credits in the White River Time Exchange
We appreciate you volunteering your time to help make Bethel safer and more vibrant! As a thank you, we’re glad to offer time credits through the White River Time Exchange. You can use the credits to get free services or assistance from other neighbors with things like house or yard work, writing or website building, childcare or errands.
To get your credits:
Visit https://whiteriver.timebanks.org/ and create a free account. Once your account is approved, you can set up your profile.
Email bethelvtstrong@gmail.com to request credit or request when you sign in.