Sunset Lake Road Closure on Sept. 25
Sunset Lake Road will be closed to through traffic between 1320 and 1420 Sunset Lake Road from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
First Responders Square Off During the 3rd Annual Softball Showdown
The Brattleboro Police and Fire Departments will face off during a charity softball game on Sept. 26!
Helpful Info for the General Election
Learn about the ways you can vote (or get ready to vote) in the upcoming General Election.
Maple Street Paving on Sept. 21
On Monday, Sept. 21, a contractor will be paving a section of Maple Street just east of the intersection with Austine Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paving Updates – Sept. 18, 2026
Day work on Bridge 10B on U.S. Route 5 over Interstate 91 is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 a.m.
Register for Fall 2026 Rec & Parks Programs
Offerings include youth soccer, field hockey, gymnastics, and chess.
Senior Center to Host Flu, COVIC Vaccine Clinic
The Brattleboro Senior Center is taking registrations over the phone or in person for its free flu and COVID vaccination clinic.
Akley Road Closure for Box Culvert Replacement
The road is expected to remain closed at the project location starting Sept. 8 through the remainder of the month.
Request for Proposals: Municipal Solid Waste Services
The Town is accepting proposals from companies experienced with the collection and proper disposal of residential municipal solid waste services along with the collection and processing of recyclables.
View Public Works Projects on an Interactive Map
The Brattleboro Department of Public Works has published an interactive map to help the public track the progress of various projects happening in 2026.
Fall Leaf Collection Schedule 2026
This year leaves and yard waste will be picked up according to your normal trash, compost and recycling pick-up day.
Some Town Phone Lines Temporarily Unavailable [UPDATE: Phones Restored]
We’re working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and will provide an update when service is restored. Thank you for your patience.
Brattleboro Selectboard to Discuss ICE on Sept. 14
The Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at Brooks Memorial Library's Main Reading Room for a public discussion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Selectboard Meeting – Sept. 15, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Sept. 15, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. in the Municipal Center and on Zoom.
Paving Updates – Sept. 11, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro.
Selectboard Meeting – Sept. 15, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Sept. 15 at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Center and on Zoom.
Strength & Balance Returns to the Senior Center with New Instructor
This class happens Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per class, making it an affordable way for community members to stay active and engaged.
Ballots Will Be Mailed to Active Voters Sept. 21 – Oct. 1
The state will be mailing ballots to all active registered voters between September 21 and October 1, 2026.
Town Matters Episode 66
We're back from summer break! This episode covers the sole Selectboard meeting held in August 2026 and previews what's ahead this September.
Town Matters Episode 65
This episode of Town Matters covers the Selectboard’s discussions on the Birthing Center at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and previews a meeting with Brattleboro’s legislative delegation. Town Matters, the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day. Show notes: July 21 meeting – Details, Watch July 28 — Details, Watch August 4 — Details Community Connection Night, the Town’s summer block party, was rescheduled to August 5 due to rain. Learn how you can vote in the August State Primary Election. The next phase of Brooks Memorial Library’s construction project is underway.
Town Offices Closed on Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, with the exception of emergency services.
DBA, Town Launch “Vacant to Vibrant” to Activate Downtown Storefronts
Vacant to Vibrant Brattleboro is a pilot program designed to transform vacant and underutilized downtown storefronts into places of creativity, commerce, connection, and opportunity.
U.S. Route 5 Upcoming Day Work
UPDATE: It was originally anticipated that this work would begin the day after Labor Day but that has been changed to later in September.
Selectboard Meeting – Sept. 1, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on September 1 at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Center and on Zoom.
Paving Updates – August 28, 2026
Labor Day is next weekend and crews will be off the road from 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4 until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 in observance of the Holiday.
Town Auditor's Report Now Available
View the Town Audited Financial Report FY25 online.
Boil Water Notice Lifted for All Affected Areas
Public Works is notifying residents and businesses that the precautionary boil water notice issued following the recent water main breaks has now been lifted for all affected areas.
Boil Water Notice Issued for Select Areas
The Town of Brattleboro has issued a precautionary boil water notice for residents listed below following a water main break on the primary water lines on Green Street and Pine Street.
Water Main Break Near Intersection of Green/High Streets and Fuller Drive
The Brattleboro Department of Public Works is responding to a water main break near the intersection of High and Green streets as well as Fuller Drive.
Paving Updates – August 21, 2026
No Interstate 91, Exit 3 closures will be necessary for the remainder of the project.
Fire Chief Symonds Announces Military Leave, Interim Leadership Named
Fire Chief Symonds has received military orders requiring him to take an approximately one-year leave of absence starting in October 2026.
Maple Street Closure Aug. 24–25
Maple Street will be closed between the I-91 overpass and the intersection of Maple Street and Austine Drive on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25.
Update: Official Results for Aug. 11 Primary Election
View the OFFICIAL results for Brattleboro’s State Primary election, which was held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Library’s Main Street Entrance to Close Starting Aug. 17
Beginning August 17, the library’s Main Street entrance will close and is expected to remain closed through the fall and all designated library parking will be relocated to the Municipal Center parking lot.
Helpful Info for the August 11 State Primary Elections
Polls will be open on August 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 32 Linden Street.
Paving Updates – August 7, 2026
The latest round of updates from VTrans includes information for the week of August 9.
Community Invited to Discussion on Black Mountain Road Scoping Study on August 12
The project seeks to address chronic road wash outs that create financial stress to the town, impair the water quality of the Crosby Brook, and create localized flooding.
Oak Grove Corridor Paving Project Begins August 10
Construction activities will take place Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. No on-street parking will be permitted on the streets actively being worked on.
Community Connection Night Rescheduled to Aug. 5
Due to rain in the forecast, the Town of Brattleboro has rescheduled Community Connection Night to Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Paving Updates – Week of August 3
Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps for northbound and southbound are scheduled to be closed August 5-7 from midnight through 5 a.m.
Selectboard Meeting – Aug. 4, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on August 4 at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Center and on Zoom.
Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain
The town seeks to build a replacement for Dettman Drive Bridge that has a span length and elevation necessary to convey a 100 year flood.
Paving Updates – July 31 to August 3
Overnight paving work is planned for this weekend.
August State Primary Election Absentee Ballots Available
August State Primary elections will be held on August 11, 2026. There are three major ways to vote in these elections.
Selectboard Meeting – July 28, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on July 28 at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Center and on Zoom.
Exit 3 Closures on July 28-31; Paving Updates
Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps are scheduled to be closed from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. on July 28 to 31.
Read Interaction's Community Safety Report
The nonprofit Interaction worked with The Creative Discourse Group to create a proposal to bring the community together to develop an updated safety plan that takes into account a range of community perspectives and has broad support.
Church Street Retaining Wall Project Begins July 28
During construction, the eastbound (downhill) lane of Church Street will be closed to all through traffic.
Library Enters Next Phase of Construction on July 27
This phase includes the closure of the sidewalk in front of the library’s Main Street entrance, as well as the accessible ramp connecting the Municipal Center parking lot to the library’s rear entrance.
Town of Brattleboro Welcomes SerahRose Bissell as Finance Director
The Town of Brattleboro has named SerahRose Bissell as its new Finance Director. Bissell brings extensive experience in financial management, accounting, and organizational operations.
