Let There Be (100% LED) Light!
In 2023, the Town converted six of its buildings to LED lights with help from Efficiency Vermont and the Global Warming Solutions Fund.
Town Matters Episode 29
This show provides a brief recap of Brattleboro Selectboard meetings. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Reduced Pool Hours the Weeks of Aug. 4 & 11
The Living Memorial Park Pool hours of operation will be reduced the week of August 4 and August 11 to 1–6 p.m.
Planning for More Electric Vehicle Charging in Brattleboro
Currently there is more funding for installing EV-charging stations than ever before, in the form of grants both at the state and federal level, and newly expanded tax credits.
Pool Party Canceled
Due to the forecast, the annual pool party has been canceled for 2024.
Parking Will Be Limited at Living Memorial Park on July 27
Due to a theater rental, parking will be limited at Living Memorial Park on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reminder: Clear Overgrowth from Right of Way
Property owners are responsible for trimming and maintaining vegetation on their property if it may interfere with the public right of way.
Floodplain Weeding & Site Tour on July 26
The Vermont River Conservancy and the Planning Department will be holding a weeding party at the 250 Birge Street Restored Floodplain on July 26 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Selectboard Meeting – July 23, 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.
Why Doesn't the Town Build Solar? Well, Actually... It Did!
Currently the Town of Brattleboro has invested as much as is allowed under the net metering cap that the State of Vermont has established by legislature.
Offices in Municipal Center, Gibson-Aiken Center Temporarily Closed on July 17
Offices in the Municipal Center and Gibson-Aiken Center will be closed from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on July 17.
Town Matters Episode 28
This episode of the Town's podcast covers a Selectboard meeting held on July 9 and previews a meeting scheduled for July 23.
Sidewalk Replacement on Western Ave. Begins July 15
Beginning July 15, the sidewalk on Western Avenue from Edward Heights to Greenleaf Street will be replaced. This work is expected to take several weeks.
Free Concerts at Brattleboro Common - 2024 Season
The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is offering FREE concerts at the Brattleboro Common on Tuesday evenings in July. Shows begin at 7 p.m.
Early and Absentee Ballots Available for August Primary
Anyone wishing to vote early and in-person may now do so at the Town Clerk’s Office through August 12 at 5 p.m.
POSTPONED: Fuller Park Public Forum Rescheduled for July 10
Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to July 10, 2024.
Selectboard Meeting – July 9, 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.
Utility Work on Greenhill Parkway
Beginning on Monday, July 8, the Utilities Division will be replacing the sewer main on Greenhill Parkway and Strawberry Lane.
Town Matters Episode 27
This episode of the Town's podcast covers a Selectboard meeting held on June 18.
Town Offices Closed on Fourth of July
In observance of the July 4th holiday, all Town offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, with the exception of emergency services.
Selectboard Summer 2024 Schedule Changes
The July Selectboard meetings have been rescheduled for July 9 and July 23.
What is the Global Warming Solutions Fund?
Learn more about the past, present, and future of the Global Warming Solutions Fund.
Notice of Road Painting on June 27-28
A contractor will be painting road lines throughout town starting on June 27 at 9 p.m.
Canal Street Public Workshop on June 27
The Town of Brattleboro and SLR International Corporation are conducting a corridor plan for Canal Street/Route 5, from the Hinsdale Bridge to Exit 1 on I-91. Visit the project page here. The project team will be hosting a public workshop on the corridor plan on June 27, 2024 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in the Selectboard Room in the Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Brattleboro). The objectives of the plan include: Plan a variety of improvements that will allow the corridor to safely support walking, biking, wheeling, and riding the bus; Identify opportunities to improve the quality of the
UPDATE: Vernon Street Area Open to Traffic
Emergency responders temporarily closed down Vernon Street on June 24. It has since reopened.
Share Your Ideas About the Pool on June 25
The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department welcomes the community to provide feedback on conceptual design options for the proposed improvements to the pool and aquatics facilities at Living Memorial Park. Join Rec & Parks and members of the design consultant team at the pool on June 25 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The rain date is June 26. The pool is located at Living Memorial Park at 61 Guilford Street, Brattleboro. This is an opportunity for the public to weigh in and review the results of prior input sessions held during the summer and fall of 2023. This session continues the work of the feasibility study
Hazardous Weather in the Forecast for June 23
The National Weather Service is forecasting strong storms during the afternoon of June 23, 2024, in southern Vermont.
MOOver Route Moved, Parking Enforcement Office Closed on June 21
On June 21, there will be no MOOver services on Flat Street and the Parking Enforcement Office will be closed.
Fairground Road Sidewalk Replacement
The Highway Division will be replacing the sidewalk on the south side of Fairground Road between Canal Street and Atwood Street.
Curbside Pickup During Heat Advisory
Due to the heat advisory issued for this week, please attempt to have your items curbside by 5 a.m.
Selectboard Meeting – June 18, 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on June 18 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom.
Town Offices Closed for Juneteenth
In observance of Juneteenth, all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, with the exception of emergency services.
Library Closing Early on June 20 for Network Upgrade
Brooks Memorial Library will be closing at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.
Local Artist’s Paintings on Display, For Sale in Municipal Center
The Town of Brattleboro is pleased to welcome local artist Candice Taylor-Diallo, whose paintings are on display and for sale in the lobby of the Municipal Center now through the end of June.
Heat Advisory Starting June 18, 2024
The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the upper 90s and a heat index over 100.
Save the Date: Amtrak Groundbreaking on June 24
Amtrak is inviting the public to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Brattleboro Train Station!
Pool Opening June 15
The main pool will open on June 15 at 1 p.m. Swim lesson sign-ups for Brattleboro residents will occur June 15 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Town Matters Episode 26
This podcast provides a brief recap of Brattleboro Selectboard meetings.
Withington Fund Surpasses $1 Million in Giving
The fund has distributed more than 30 grants to support the development and refurbishment of parks, trails, and public amenities.
Selectboard Retreat 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will be holding its annual retreat on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at Holton Hall at the Winston Prouty Center (4th Floor, 209 Austine Drive). This meeting will be carried by BCTV after its conclusion.
Goodenough Road Partial Closure on June 10
On Monday, June 10, the Highway Division will be replacing a failed on Goodenough Road. Residents can access address numbers 82 and greater via Akley Road.
Register for Tennis Camp 2024
Rec & Parks and Ed Powers will offer Tennis Camp for those 10 to 18 years old at the BUHS Tennis Courts.
Library's Summer Reading Program Launches June 17
Earn points. Win prizes. Have fun! The Summer Reading Program is happening June 17 through August 3.
June 2024 Newsletter Out Now
For a round-up of news from your local government, check out the latest edition of the Town of Brattleboro's monthly newsletter.
Selectboard Meeting – June 4, 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom.
Swim Lessons 2024
The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is pleased to announce that the Living Memorial Park Pool will be offering Swim Lessons for children who are three years old by June 15, 2024.
Apply for a Board or Committee by June 12
If you're a Brattleboro resident and interested in serving on a board or committee, apply online or visit the Town Manager's Office for a print copy.
Transportation Center Partial Deck Closure on June 3
On Monday, June 3, the third-floor deck of the Transportation Center will be partially closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow for construction.
Assessor's Office Announces Filing of 2024 Abstract Grand List
The 2024 Abstract Grand List has been lodged and the Brattleboro Listers will hold grievance hearings starting June 12.
Town Matters Episode 25
This podcast provides a brief recap of Selectboard meetings.