Town Matters Episode 22
This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on April 2 and previews upcoming meetings scheduled for April 16 and 25.
Temporary Bridge Closures on April 10, 11, 15 & 17
UPDATE: The delivery times will be closer to 11 a.m
Support VT Rec & Parks with Discounted Tickets to Six Flags/Great Escape
You can support the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association when you purchase discounted tickets to Six Flags New England or Six Flags Great Escape.
Traffic Safety Open House
The open house is happening on April 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Oak Grove School’s library.
Super Fun Bike Day Returns on April 20
This event will include a helmet fitting, safety information, bike rodeo, and more! Helmets will be free this year.
Solar Eclipse Safety Tips
The Brattleboro Fire Department is reminding the public to stay safe during the solar eclipse, which is expected to happen on Monday, April 8 from approximately 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Town Arts Fund Grant Program Seeking Applicants for 2024
The Arts Council of Windham County is accepting applications for the 2024 Brattleboro Town Arts Fund grant program!
Excavation and Trench Permit
Beginning this construction season, anyone performing excavation work in the Town of Brattleboro right-of-way or on systems involving Town infrastructure must have an Excavation and Trench Permit.
Winter Weather Advisory Beginning April 2, 2024
The National Weather Service is forecasting a prolonged storm beginning Tuesday, April 2, and continuing into Thursday.
Selectboard Meeting – April 2, 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room.
Town Matters Episode 21 Out Now
This podcast provides a brief recap of Selectboard meetings.
2024 Business Licenses are Due
If you have not yet applied for a new business license or renewed a license, a late fee will be applied.
Register for Summer Camp 2024
Rec & Parks is now accepting registrations for youth summer camps and summer programs. Register online!
Learn About the New Microtransit System on April 9
Learn about the MOOver's new evening transit system on April 9 in the Selectboard Room at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Baseball/Softball Camp 2024
There will be two sessions of baseball, and one session of softball this summer.
Top Floor of Transportation Center Temporarily Closed
Please be advised that the top floor of the Transportation Center has been closed for maintenance starting March 22, 2024.
Representative Town Meeting is March 23, 2024
This post includes important documents and dates to help you prepare for RTM.
Reminder: 2024 Dog Licenses Due April 1
A reminder that annual Brattleboro dog and wolf-hybrid licenses for the 2024 licensing period are due on April 1!
Free Creative Writing Workshop on April 2
Open to all levels of writing experience, ages 14 and up. Please register in advance by sending an email or in person at the library.
MOOver Adding Microtransit to Brattleboro on April 15
Operating from 5 to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays (excluding holidays), the MicroMOO2 will offer a transportation option for riders within the Town of Brattleboro limits during evening hours.
District 9 Seeking Three Members
Brattleboro District 9 will caucus just prior to Representative Town Meeting on March 23 at 8 a.m. at the BUHS gym.
Selectboard Meeting – March 21, 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room.
Green & High Street Intersection: Updated Plans to be Discussed March 21
Join the upcoming Traffic Safety Commission meeting for a discussion on the updated designs.
Upper Dummerston Road Closure on March 19, 2024
On Tuesday, March 19, the Brattleboro Highway Division will replace a failed culvert on Upper Dummerston Road, near House #1111.
Town Matters Episode 20 Out Now
This show provides a brief recap of Selectboard meetings. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Annual Egg Hunt is March 30, 2024
The egg hunt will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. for children ages 4 and under, and at 9:45 a.m. for those ages 5 and older.
Town Clerk's Office to Close Early on March 7, 2024
The Town Clerk's Office will close at 3 p.m. on March 7, 2024.
Sign-Up for Spring '24 Lacrosse Season
The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department is offering Boy's and Girl's Youth Lacrosse for those in grades 2-6. Boy's Youth Lacrosse will have two practices a week and will focus on fundamentals and skill building. Try a new sport or refine your skills! A minimum of 10 participants are required to run this program. Participants should provide their own equipment (mouth guard, cleats/sneakers, a water bottle, a boys lacrosse stick, and helmet and pads.) At this time this group is strictly skills and drills-based and will not play any games against other towns. The fee is $20 for Brattleboro residents; $35 for non-Brattleboro residents. Registration: Individuals can register online
Town Meeting Informational Forum on March 13
Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Academy School, which is located at 860 Western Ave, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
BFD Press Release – Structure Fire March 1, 2024
Central Station and Station 2 were dispatched to 108 Oak Street at 17:32 for a fire on the third floor.
Town Newsletter March '24 Edition Out Now
Subscribe to our online newsletter by filling out this form.
Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will begin at 7 p.m. March 5.
Remember to Vote on March 5!
Also, a quick note about presidential primaries in Vermont.
Town Matters Episode 19 Out Now
This podcast provides a brief recap of Selectboard meetings. In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the meeting on Feb. 20 and previews what’s on the agenda for March 5.
Skating Rink to Close for Season March 3, 2024
The Nelson Withington Skating Facility will be closing for the season on Sunday, March 3, 2024, following the last program.
Political Signs in Brattleboro
Here's a guide to where political signs can (and cannot) be posted in Brattleboro.
Get Ready for Election Day
Check out this guide for everything Brattleboro voters need to know ahead of Election Day, which is March 5, 2024.
View the Gravel Road Report
Road conditions will be available online this mud season.
Western Ave. Utilities Work on Feb. 27
The work is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and will require alternating one-lane traffic with flaggers. Motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.
PD Hosting a Rabies Clinic on March 16, 2024
The Brattleboro Police Department’s Animal Control Officer will be holding a Rabies Clinic on March 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Brattleboro Police Station.
Early In-Person Voting Now Available
Brattleboro voters can vote in person at the Town Clerk’s Office now through March 4 at 5 p.m. The Town Clerk’s Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Selectboard Meeting – Feb. 20, 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on February 20, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center, 230 Main Street, and on Zoom.
Registration for "Intro to T-Ball" Begins March 4
Sign up for T-Ball starting March 4. This program is for those born between Sept. 1, 2019, and Aug. 31, 2020.
Become a Representative Town Meeting Member
There are currently openings for Representative Town Meeting Members in all three districts in Brattleboro.
Presidents' Day Closures 2024
In observance of Presidents’ Day, all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.
2024 Brattleboro Winter Carnival
The Winter Carnival returns February 17-25 and includes includes events at Living Memorial Park, the Gibson-Aiken Center, and Brooks Memorial Library!
Renew or Apply for a Business License Online
You can now apply for a business license or renew a business license through our new online portal.
Charter Revision Commission Schedule
The Charter Revision Commission has released its meeting dates for the first half of 2024.
Take the State's Outdoor Recreation Survey
Help the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative chart the future of outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Property Taxes and Utility Bills Due Feb. 15, 2024
The third installment of the 2023 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes, along with utility bills, will be due by 5 p.m. on February 15, 2024.