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Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (Tiered Review)

8/12/2026

Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program
185 Old Ferry Rd, Brattleboro VT 05301
Elisha Underwood, Program Manager, 802-212-1548

On or about August 31, 2026 the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, as amended, The funds will support a multi-year program to reduce lead hazards in up to 8 homes in Windham County by December 2027, while building local capacity to address lead hazards. The program may apply for additional funding to support lead hazard reduction in up to a total of 115 homes in Windham County by December 2030 through the Windham County Sheriff’s Office. The Windham County Lead Haard Control and Heathy Homes Capacity Building Program is requesting the release of $1,100,000 federal Lead Hazard Control funds and will provide $205,911.16 in matching funds to be used before December 2027.

The proposed lead hazard reduction, and general rehabilitation activities to be funded under these programs include lead testing and mitigation, mechanical systems, radon testing and mitigation, upgrade of bathrooms and kitchens, and removal of other safety hazards are categorically excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act requirements, but subject to compliance with some of the environmental laws and authorities listed at § 58.5 of 24 CFR Part 58. In accordance with §58.15, a tiered review process has been structured, whereby some environmental laws and authorities have been reviewed and studied for the intended target area(s) listed above. Compliance with other applicable environmental laws and authorities will be met when individual projects are reviewed, i.e., Flood Insurance, Historic Preservation, Contamination/Toxics. Should individual aggregate projects exceed the threshold for categorical exclusion detailed at §58.35(a), an Environmental Assessment will be completed and a separate Finding of No Significant Impact and Request for Release of Funds published. Copies of the compliance documentation worksheets are available at the address below.

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Windham County Sheriff’s Office at 185 Old Ferry Rd, Brattleboro, VT, as well as the Windham County Lead Hazard Control website, https://lead.windhamcountyvt.gov, and a HUD website for this purpose, https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews and/or email Elisha Underwood at eunderwood@windhamcountyvt.gov to request an electronic copy and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 a.m. to 3p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Program Manager, Elisha Underwood at eunderwood@windhamcountyvt.gov. All comments received by August 31, 2026,
will be considered by the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

The Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program certifies to HUD that the Sheriff of Windham County in his/her official capacity as the Project Director of the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program at the Windham County Sheriff's Office consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program to utilize federal funds and implement the Program.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program certification for a period of fifteen days following either the anticipated submission date (cited above) or HUD’s actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if the objections are on one of the following bases: (a) that the Certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program (b) the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to HUD and sent to the email address: OLHCHHPECOS@hud.gov

Sheriff of Windham County, Windham County Sheriff's Office, Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program.

Meeting Warning: Organizational Meeting of Law Enforcement Governance Council

County of Windham
Law Enforcement Governance Council
185 Old Ferry Road
PO Box 8126, Brattleboro VT 05301
Tel: (802) 365-4942
Fax: (802) 365-4945


Notice of Public Meeting
Friday, August 7th, 2026 @ 08:00 AM
185 Old Ferry Road – Sheriff’s Office

1. Call to Order – Facilitator, Chris Campany – Windham Regional Planning Commission

2. Welcome and Introductions of Members

3. Act 104 - Overview – Sheriff Mark Anderson

4. Discussion of Shared Principles – Facilitator, Chris Campany

5. Election of Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary-Treasurer - Facilitator, Chris Campany

6. Immediate Organizational Decisions – Chair

7. Adjourn


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Eluding, Gross Neg Op, Excessive Speed - Putney

Incident: 26WHC002837
Date: July 24th, 2026 at approximately 2049 hours
Location: I-91 Northbound mile marker 22
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Assisted by: Weathersfield PD and Windsor PD

Accused: Jason Culbert
Age: 33
City & State of Residence: Middletown,CT



Charges:

1. Eluding a law enforcement officer in a grossly Negligent manner

2. Gross Negligent operation of a motor Vehicle

3. Excessive Speed



Description: On July 24th, 2026 at approximately 2049 hours a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division was traveling northbound on I-91 in the area of Mile marker 22. At approximately 2049 hours the Deputy observed a dark colored sedan traveling north without headlights or taillights activated as required during the night time. The Deputy further observed the sedan fail to maintain its lane of travel and speed in excess of 90 miles per hour on a 65 mile per hour road.

The Deputy attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on the sedan at which point the sedan began increasing speed and further failed to yield to both blue emergency lights and siren. The Sedan continued northbound increasing speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour and the deputy discontinued his attempt to stop the motor vehicle. Shortly thereafter a BOL was issued for the sedan and the Weathersfield Police Department located the sedan traveling Northbound near mile marker 48. The sedan again failed to yield and stop for law enforcement and a pursuit was initiated. The Sedan eventually was stopped at Exit 9 in Hartland and the operator identified as Jason Culbert of Middletown Connecticut.

Culbert was transported to the Windsor Police Department for processing and is facing criminal Charges in both Windham and Windsor County. Culbert was later lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $25,000 bail

The Windham County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Weathersfield Police Department and Windsor Police Department for their assistance.

Court Date: 07/27/2026
Bail: $25,000

Arrest on Warrant - Vernon

Incident: 26WHC002745
Date: 07/17/2026
Location: Vernon Estates Road, Vernon,Vermont
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Accused: Crystal Barber
Age: 40
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, Vermont

Charges:

Arrest on Instate Warrant

Description: On July 17th, 2026, a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to a residence on Vernon Estates Road in Vernon, Vermont for a reported disturbance. While on scene a involved female was identified as Crystal Barber of Brattleboro Vermont.

During a routine check the Deputy learned Barber had an active in state cite and release warrant from the Town of Brattleboro. The Deputy issued Barber her new criminal citation to appear before the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division on 07/20/2026 at 1230.

Court Date: 07-20-2026
Bail: Cite and Release

Vernon Arrest On Warrant

Incident:26WHC002765
Date: 07/21/2026
Location: Vernon Vermont
Investigating Deputy: Deputy David S. Gaillardetz

Accused: Crystal M. Barber
Age: 40
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, Vermont

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On July 21, 2026, 1859 hours a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office located Crystal M. Barber at a residence 62 Vernon Estates in Vernon Vt. Barber had an active warrant for failure to appear to court on July 20,2026. Barber was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility. Barber was issued a citation to appear in court at a later date.

Court Date:07/22/26
Bail: $50.00

Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation in Vernon

Incident:26WHC002649
Date:07/11/2026
Location: Vernon
Investigating Deputy: Richard Levesque

Accused:Connor M. McPhail
Age:21
City & State of Residence: Townshend VT

Charges: Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

Description: On the aforementioned date and time, a Deputy was on scheduled patrol on Pond Road in the town of Vernon, when he observed a green Kawasaki motorcycle traveling at 75mph in the posted 35mph zone. The Deputy located the motorcycle a short time after due to the operator losing control of the motorcycle and crashing at the intersection of Newton Road. The operator identified as Connor M. McPhail did not sustain injuries and only sustained minor property damage to the motorcycle due to the crash. McPhail was issued a citation to appear in Windham Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the above listed charges and was released.

Court Date:09/01/2026
Bail:No

Excessive Speed in Marlboro

Incident: 26WHC002671
Date: 07/13/26
Location: VT Route 9, Marlboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Juvenile
Age: 16
City & State of Residence: Wilmington, VT

Charges: 1) Excessive Speed

Description: On 07/13/26 at approximately 1530 hours a juvenile was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle they were operating was observed to be traveling 70 mph in the legally posted 40 mph speed zone on VT Route 9 in Marlboro. The juvenile was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Family Division at a later date. They were also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 09/17/26
Bail: N/A

Negligent Operation and Excessive Speed in Westminster

Incident: 26WHC002576
Date: 07/07/26
Location: I-91 S MM 29.6, Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Jason S. Hamel
Age: 19
City & State of Residence: Charlestown, NH

Charges:

1) Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
2) Excessive Speed

Description: On 07/07/26 at approximately 1830 hours, Jason S. Hamel was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 108 mph in the legally posted 65 mph zone on I-91 in Westminster. Jason was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/25/26
Bail: N/A

Excessive Speed in Westminster

Incident: 26WHC002442
Date: 06/30/26
Location: I-91 S in Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Michael L. Reid
Age: 27
City & State of Residence: Springfield, VT

Charges: 1) Excessive Speed

Description: On 06/30/26 at approximately 0920 hours, Michael L. Reid was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 96 mph in the legally posted 65 mph zone on I-91 in Westminster. Michael was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/25/26
Bail: N/A

Negligent Operation and Excessive Speed in Brattleboro

Incident: 26WHC002344
Date: 06/21/26
Location: I-91 N, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Micahl R. Csala
Age: 38
City & State of Residence: Winchester, NH

Charges:

1) Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
2) Excessive Speed

Description: On 06/21/26 at approximately 1445 hours, Micahl R. Csala was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 111 mph in the posted 65 mph speed zone on I-91 N between Exit 2 and 3. Micahl was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/25/26
Bail: N/A