A 10.5-acre brush fire in West Brattleboro began on Nov. 8, 2024 and was contained the next day.

The southbound lane of Canal Street will be closed from South Main Street to Elm Street on Nov. 12.

The 2024-25 skating season begins later this month!

Canal Street will be closed from South Main Street to Elm Street on Nov. 8 due to debris removal following the recent fire at 45 Canal Street. 

Rec & Parks is hosting two sessions of Ice Skating “FUN”damentals this upcoming skating season.

Rec & Parks is offering Swords and Boards, a regular Dungeons & Dragons group, at the Gibson-Aiken Center.

Pick-up games will be on Wednesday and Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning October 23, 2024.

While removing an item from Town property, if it's determined to be something other than garbage that is not a risk to our staff, we will retain the item for 14 days before disposing it.

In observance of Veterans Day, all Brattleboro Town Offices will be closed on Nov. 11, with the exception of emergency services.

The second installment of the 2024 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes, as well as utility bills, will be due on Nov. 15, 2024.

All Brattleboro voters can vote in person at the American Legion, 32 Linden St. on Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. 

The Town of Brattleboro is announcing the retirement of Fire Chief Leonard Howard III, whose dedication to the Brattleboro Fire Department and the community it serves extends back to the 1980s. 

Have a spooky good time this Halloween!

The Annual Phil & Mary Dunham Ski, Skate, Snowboard & Hockey Equipment Sale supports special programming.

Join Vermont River Conservancy, the Town of Brattleboro and others at noon for a celebration! 

Local organizations will share info with the public while providing an opportunity for continued dialogue and solution sharing. 

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The Selectboard will hold "office hours" during the second-annual Community Safety Fair & Forum. 

The General Election is happening on Nov. 5. Here's what you need to know.

The Human Services Committee is seeking applications from organizations focused on meeting concerns facing our community.

Leaf collection is scheduled for Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 2024, for all residents.

Brannan Street, West Street, and Strand Avenue will be paved from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 21-22.

Bring your furry friend to a meet-and-greet on Oct. 19 at the dog park! 

One of the most significant ways that people can improve their comfort during the cold months is to properly dress your house for the winter.

Following a temporary closure during the morning of Oct. 16, the Hinsdale Bridge and Bridge Street have reopened.

An event hosted by CSUR (Community Substance Use Response) planned for Oct. 16 has been postponed. 

DPW is inviting the community to a behind-the-scenes look at their services! 

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. 

The new role will be part of BRAT, the Brattleboro Resource Assistance Team.

Beginning Monday, October 14, DMI Paving (a contractor of the town) will be paving Sawdust Alley (Holden Street, Baker Street and lower Birge Street.) 

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, with the exception of emergency services.

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Registration for Session 2 of gymnastics classes is now available! These classes are intended for those ages 5 through 14 years old.

Starting this fall, Reily Mumpton will offer another Youth Fencing session for those 7 to 12 years old.

New Englanders have a tradition of making due by making things last, sharing amongst each other, and re-using things that would otherwise end up being thrown away. 

The Brattleboro Senior Center will be hosting a vaccine clinic for adults age 55+ on Oct. 29.

UPDATE: Ballots are in the mail. If you do not receive your ballot by Oct. 11, contact the Town Clerk’s Office.

Officers from the Brattleboro Police Department and community members will once again come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. 

Elliot Street will be closed between the entrance to the Harmony Lot and the entrance to the Transportation Center between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. 

The electric vehicle charging station at the Brattleboro Police Station is currently out of service.

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The Utilities Division will be making an emergency repair to the sewer line on Elliot Street, near 50 Elliot Street on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. 

The Brattleboro Fire Department has an update about the fire that took place during the afternoon of Sept. 23 at 117-119 Main Street.

The park will be closed for 24 hours starting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 8 a.m. 

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. 

The City of Montpelier is hosting a press conference featuring municipal leaders from across the state to call for immediate action to address the homelessness crisis.

Visit our project page, Brattleboro.gov/Safety, for updates.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Sept. 17 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom.