Town Offices Closed on Nov. 11
In observance of Veterans Day, all Brattleboro Town Offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, with the exception of emergency services.
Paving Updates – Nov. 6, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro.
Selectboard Meeting – Nov. 10, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold its annual Budget Retreat on Nov. 10 at the Rotch Learning Center, which is located at the School for International Training.
Phil and Mary Dunham Ski, Skate, Snowboard and Hockey Equipment Sale 2026
The Recreation & Parks Department and the Brattleboro Outing Club retain 40% of the sale proceeds for special programming.
Brattleboro Seeks Human Services Committee Members
Join the Human Services Committee, which reviews requests for human services funding and recommends how Town funds should be distributed to service providers.
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.
Ahead of the Curb: Minimizing Waste to Maximize Community Composting
Join the Sustainability Coordinator at the library on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 to discuss the curbside compost program.
Provide Feedback on the Latest Putney Road Redesign
VTrans proposed an alternate concept design of Putney Road to the Selectboard in September. Provide feedback on the latest version of the design concept.
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.
Project C.A.R.E. Recovery Spotlight: Ashley Farkas
Recovery Spotlight, a program of Project C.A.R.E., periodically recognizes someone in the community who is in recovery from substance use disorder.
Official Election Results for the Nov. 3 Election
We had a lot of voters coming through the doors – 59% (above average for a mid-term general election)!
Voting at the Polls? Bring Your Ballot!
Voting at the polls on Election Day, November 3? Please plan to BRING YOUR BALLOT with you that you received in the mail.
Paving Updates – Oct. 30, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro.
Join the Public Launch of Next Gen Brattleboro on Oct. 28
Next Gen Brattleboro is hosting a free, open-to-all gathering at the Latchis Theatre to craft a shared future together and begin a sustained effort towards enacting it.
Rec & Parks' Parent Tot Open Gym
Parent Tot Open Gym is an informal playgroup that meets once a week on Thursdays at the Gibson-Aiken Center for children five years old and younger.
Burn Ban in Effect Starting Oct. 26
Due to current weather conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, a burn ban is now in effect for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice.
Paving Updates – Oct. 23, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro.
Brooks Memorial Library to Close on Oct. 29
Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, for a staff professional development day.
Helpful Info for the General Election
The polling place for all three districts in Brattleboro is the American Legion, 32 Linden Street. Polls will be open on Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Clown Around at the Skating Rink on Nov. 1
NECCA and Rec & Parks are hosting Clowns on Ice at the skating rink as part of the Vermont Circus Festival.
Selectboard Meeting – Oct. 20, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Oct. 20, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. in the Municipal Center and on Zoom.
South Street Closure on Oct. 21
South Street, in the area of 78 South Street (formerly the Dalem Chalet), will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Paving Updates – Oct. 16, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro.
Ice Skating Rinks Opens Oct. 24
Discounted season passes will be on sale from now through Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
Open Gym and Game Room
Free Open Gym and Game Room begins Monday, October 19, 2026, and continues until Saturday, April 24, 2027.
Paving Updates – Oct. 9, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro.
Akley Road Closure for Box Culvert Replacement
UPDATE: The road closure will remain in effect through Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
Town Offices Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day
In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, with the exception of emergency services.
Town Matters Episode 67
The Selectboard hears from VTrans about the latest redesign of Putney Road, prepares a timeline of the FY28 budget, and plans to revisit the topic of parking.
Living Memorial Park Road Closure Scheduled for Oct. 5
The road at Living Memorial Park above the entrance to the Upper Softball Field will close from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 5 while crews work on the cable for the Brattleboro Ski Hill T-bar.
Selectboard Meeting – Oct. 6, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom.
Routine Water System Maintenance Starts Week of Oct. 5
This maintenance is separate from the Town’s larger routine water main flushing program. Residents should not expect to lose water service as a result of this work.
General Election Ballots Have Been Mailed
Brattleboro voters can return their completed ballots a few ways: in the drop box outside the Municipal Center, by mail, or on Election Day (Nov. 3, 2026).
RESCHEDULED — 3rd Annual Softball Showdown
The game has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 3. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the game starts at 5!
BrattleBOO and the Horribles Parade 2026
Join the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance and the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department for a night of trick-or-treating and other fun, family friendly activities!
Act 250 Public Information Session – Oct. 1
The Vermont Land Use Review Board (LURB) is hosting a public info sessions in Brattleboro to introduce Vermonters to a new Act 250 review criterion that goes into effect on January 1, 2028.
Apply to Join a Board or Committee
Connect with your community! Joining a board or committee opens up opportunities for you to network with your neighbors and create a more vibrant Brattleboro.
Helpful Info for the General Election
Learn about the ways you can vote (or get ready to vote) in the upcoming General Election.
Paving Updates – Sept. 25, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about construction projects in Brattleboro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
