The children and teen areas, restrooms, and community room will all be inaccessible during this time.

The Finance Department is reminding the public that any amount unpaid after 5 p.m. on May 15, 2026, will have an 8% penalty and a 1% interest charge. 

The work will take place in the nighttime from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Effective May 13, 2026, the Town Clerk’s Office will be closed to the public every Wednesday. 

Share your comments and concerns about Fairground Road to better inform the study and help define all the issues. Happening May 21 at 6 p.m. at the Windham Regional Career Center.

Learn how you can take part in your local government during Brattleboro's second Committee Fair!

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 1, 2026. 

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. Relative humidity is expected to remain low, and we have not received any substantial rainfall in several days. In addition, forecasted conditions indicate increased wind and the potential for higher gusts tomorrow, which significantly increases the risk of fire spread. These factors combined create a high wildfire risk, where even a small spark could ignite a fast-moving and dangerous fire. Effective immediately, all outdoor burning is prohibited, including: •  Brush piles •  Campfires •  Burn barrels Cooking fires: Cooking fires

The back entrance of Brooks Memorial Library, which connects to the Municipal Center parking lot, will be closed to the public due to construction starting April 13, 2026. 

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

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on May 5 in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. 

The latest episode of the podcast covers the three Selectboard meetings held in the second half of April and previews the meeting on May 5.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be happening at the courts, located at Living Memorial Park outside the skating rink, on May 2 at 11 a.m.

The Sustainability Coordinator will be hosting a portable solar workshop at the library on April 29, which will include a live demonstration. 

Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, April 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., between the intersection of Flat and Main and the entrance of the Latchis parking lot.

This week, the decorative overhead lights across Main Street in downtown Brattleboro are illuminated in red as a visible and deliberate tribute to fallen firefighters and the fire service nationwide.

Share your library joy by joining us for a party to celebrate libraries and bid a stellar farewell to our exceptional Library Director, Starr LaTronica!

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on April 21 in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. 

The Town of Brattleboro was recently awarded a bronze-level Bicycle-Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists.

The burn ban, which had been in effect since April 9, 2026, has been lifted effective immediately, due to recent improvements in weather conditions. 

Super Fun Bike Day is happening on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Living Memorial Park.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale Selectboard on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Hinsdale Town Hall.

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

The latest episode of the Town's podcast recaps a Selectboard meeting held on April 7, and previews a special meeting in Hinsdale on April 20 and a regular meeting scheduled for April 21.

Guilford Street is closed between the intersection of Maple Street and the entrance to the Small Fry field due to a tree on the wires.

Perrin, who has spent the past nine years leading the Jaffrey Public Library in Jaffrey, NH, brings extensive experience in library program development, grant writing, and operations management. 

As a result, Guilford Street Extension will be fully closed to all traffic between house numbers #773 and #821 from 8:30 a.m. until no later than 1 p.m. The road may reopen earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

If you're a Brattleboro resident and interested in serving on a board or committee, apply online or email the application to the Town Manager’s office.

Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely as flushing may cause water discoloration, low water pressure, and, in some areas, intervals of no water. 

View this article for important dates, documents, and details about Open Town Meeting. 

Rec & Parks will be offering expanded programming during the week of April 20, 2026.

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.

Funds are limited and not guaranteed for everyone who makes a request. 

The Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom. 

On April 7, the following parks will open: West River Park, Brattleboro Dog Park, Perseverance Skate Park, Disc Golf at Living Memorial Park, & the outdoor pickleball courts at Living Memorial Park

The latest podcast recaps the Selectboard meeting held on March 24 and previews the next meeting, scheduled for April 7, 2026. 

The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is hosting its annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026. This event is FREE of charge! 

To renew an existing dog license, log into the portal, or return your payment and renewal notice with updated rabies vaccine information by April 1, 2026. 

Chief Hardy officially stepped down on March 30 after more than 30 years in law enforcement, a career defined by compassion, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the people she served.

The Finance Department will be closed to the public in the afternoon on March 30.

Travelers to Brattleboro should be advised that on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., an organization plans to conduct a march in the downtown area.

Rec & Parks will be hosting its annual Super Fun Bike Day at Living Memorial Park on April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Construction is scheduled to resume on U.S. Route 5 from Brattleboro to Putney on Monday, April 6, 2026, during daytime hours.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a meeting on March 24, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom.

Join the Animal Control Officer at the Central Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We're back! Following a brief hiatus to hammer out the details of the FY27 Budget, Town Matters, the Town's official podcast, returns to its usual biweekly schedule.

On March 25, learn about the Town and Cultural Plans, explore potential sites for public art, including possible projects for the Library, and share your ideas for art in Brattleboro.

Guilford Street will be completely closed to all traffic between house numbers #773 and #821 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

DPW is responding to a water main break on Main Street between High Street and Grove Street.

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.