The latest round of updates from VTrans includes information for the week of August 9.

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.

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. 

Polls will be open on August 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 32 Linden Street.

Offerings include youth soccer, field hockey, gymnastics, and chess.

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.

During construction, the eastbound (downhill) lane of Church Street will be closed to all through traffic. 

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. 

The Brattleboro Department of Public Works has published an interactive map to help the public track the progress of various projects happening in 2026. 

Due to rain in the forecast, the Town of Brattleboro has rescheduled Community Connection Night to Wednesday, August 5, 2026. 

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on August 4 at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Center and on Zoom. 

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.

Overnight paving work is planned for this weekend.

August State Primary elections will be held on August 11, 2026. There are three major ways to vote in these elections.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on July 28 at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Center and on Zoom. 

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.

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.

The Town of Brattleboro has named SerahRose Bissell as its new Finance Director. Bissell brings extensive experience in financial management, accounting, and organizational operations. 

This free, family-friendly show will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Commons. 

Overnight work on U.S. Route 5 may occur next Friday, July 24 into Saturday morning, July 25.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on July 21 at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Center and on Zoom. 

Stay informed about the Brattleboro Selectboard by listening to our official town podcast.

You're invited to a family-friendly pool party on July 15 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Living Memorial Park Pool.

Music duo Hazelnuts and Mama T’s food truck will be featured as part of the Arts in the Park series.

Rec & Parks' Arts in the Park series continues on July 14 at 6 p.m. at the Common, featuring the American Legion Band and Mama T’s food truck.

Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps are scheduled to be closed from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. across several dates in July.

After extensive negotiations, the Town has signed a new contract for trash and recycling collection, and will launch a town-owned compost program starting July 6, 2026. 

Coalition commits to fundraising, state advocacy, and community mobilization to prevent closure within the six-to-nine month window.

The Highway Division will be replacing failed drainage lines on Moreland Avenue on July 9 and on Oak Grove Avenue on July 10.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on July 7 at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Center and on Zoom. 

The Kiwanis Shelter at Living Memorial Park will be closed for roof installation from July 6 through July 17, 2026.

The all-day celebration kicks off with a parade down Main Street and festivities throughout the day at Living Memorial Park!

Stay informed about the Brattleboro Selectboard by listening to our official town podcast.

The Brattleboro Fire Department is urging the community to take precautions as extreme heat is expected to affect the region over the next few days. 

T.G.I.F. Morning Matinees will return to Living Memorial Park this summer! All TGIF shows are FREE to the public, including daycares.

This year, the concerts will be accompanied by a sweet or savory food truck.

The Town of Brattleboro has appointed Lindsay Bellville the Interim Director of Brooks Memorial Library while the search for a permanent library director continues.

Spots are still available in the Recreation & Parks Department's summer camp program, including many specialty camps. 

The celebration will take place on June 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the station, located at 10 Vernon Street.

To accommodate the Amtrak event, Bridge & Depot Streets will close from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Crews will work overnight Friday, June 26 to Saturday, June 27 on U.S. Route 5 and Vermont Route 9.

The latest episode of our podcast, Town Matters, covers the two meetings scheduled for June 2026. 

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on June 16 in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. 

There will be no overnight work on Friday, June 19, 2026.

The Living Memorial Park Pool and Rotary Water Playground will be opening for the season on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 1 p.m.

Join us for a conversation about supporting people with substance use disorder and working together to reduce stigma in our communities.

The Brattleboro Listers will hold grievance hearings starting Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Building

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about the paving project in Brattleboro. 

The Brattleboro Finance Department will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. Please plan accordingly. 

Numerous housing-related events and programs are happening this June. Connect with housing service providers, developers, and advocates.