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Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes June 2, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.  Prior to the regular meeting at 5:30pm, the Board will convene and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss labor relations agreements with employees and contracts. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.”  Closed captioning will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. The backup materials for this meeting will be available on the town website by the end of the day.

Brattleboro 2026 Abstract Grand List and Scheduling of Grievance Hearings

by Not Signed In | Town News

Pursuant to title 32, Vermont Statutes Annotated, section 4111(g), “A person who feels aggrieved by the action of the Listers and desires to be heard by them, shall, on or before the day of the grievance meeting, file with them his or her objections in writing and may appear at such grievance meeting in person or by his or her agents or attorneys. Upon the hearing of such grievance the parties thereto may submit such documentary or sworn evidence as shall be pertinent thereto.”

The Town of Brattleboro Abstract Grand List will be lodged May 28, 2026. This same day, change of assessment notices will be mailed. The Brattleboro Listers will hold grievance hearings starting Thursday June 11, 2026 at 10am at the Municipal Building at 230 Main St in the Hanna Cosman room. Applications for a hearing are available at the Assessor’s Office or online at www.Brattleboro.gov on the Assessor’s page.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Tree Committee will meet on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.

The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room and over Zoom.

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 05/29/2026

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TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Flaggers will control alternating traffic patterns in all intersections and through single-lane closures on Vermont Route 9 beginning at the Edmund Heights intersection in West Brattleboro and progressing east to the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange. Work zones will be active from 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning. No street-side parking will be available in these areas of VT 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Brooks Memorial Library Director Resigns, Candidate Search to Resume

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro has received and accepted the resignation of Brooks Memorial Library Director Julie Perrin. Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, May 29, 2026, as the Town makes plans to resume the search for the next library director.

“The Town will be heading in a different direction, and we intend to resume our efforts immediately,” said Brattleboro Town Manager John Potter. “We’re committed to
identifying a strong candidate and grateful for the dedication of library staff and the community’s patience during this transition in leadership.”

Brattleboro Planning Commission Public Hearing June 22, 2026

by planning | Town Plan

The Brattleboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft Town Plan on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center, 230 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT.

The proposed Town Plan includes information about the town and various topics important to the residents of Brattleboro. The Plan pertains to all of Brattleboro. The Table of Contents includes Introduction, Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Arts & Culture, Transportation, Energy, Community Facilities, Services, and Utilities, Flood Resilience, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Food, Preservation of Historic Resources, and Implementation.

The proposed 2026 Town Plan was prepared by the Planning Commission to serve as the policy document to guide decisions related to land use and development regulations, environmental protection, the provision of facilities and services, strategies for economic development and the quality of life desired by the community. It also furthers the goals established in State Statute.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00pm in the Community Meeting Room at the Brooks Memorial Library.

The Brattleboro Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00pm in Mezzanine Room B at the Brooks Memorial Library.

The Brattleboro Human Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:30pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room.

The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room.

Brattleboro Committee Vacancies

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The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards:

ADA Committee
Arts Committee
Citizens Police Communications Committee
Conservation Commission
Design Review Board
Design Review Board (Alternate)

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 05/22/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

DATE: Friday, May 22, 2026

No work will be conducted on the project from Noon on Friday, May 22, 2026 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Single-lane closures are scheduled to be in place on Vermont Route 9 beginning at the Greenleaf Street intersection in West Brattleboro and progressing east to the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange. Between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Tuesday night through Friday morning, flaggers will direct alternating traffic patterns through the work zones. No street-side parking will be available in these areas of VT 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday night through Friday morning. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.

Memorial Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Memorial Day, all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, with the exception of emergency services.
Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Monday, May 25, 2026. All other violations will be enforced.

Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Brattleboro Gos Fourth Seeks Donations, Parade Entries

by BrattGoesFourth | Town News

“By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth” is seeking donations and parade participants as it prepares to celebrate the town’s 53rd Independence Day event on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

The all-volunteer citizens committee will begin the day at 10 a.m. with a parade from Flat Street to Main Street and the Common. The shorter route comes after requests from older marchers and challenges finding enough volunteers and public safety patrols to monitor a longer distance.

Bands from the local American Legion and Brattleboro Union High School are set to join veterans, civic and youth groups and personality Alfred Hughes Jr., who will cap the event by debuting his annual top-secret ensemble.

Center for Solace Memorial Garden: A Transition

by CenterforSolace | Town News

After many years under our care, the Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) Memorial Garden is beginning a new chapter as it transitions to a public garden under the care of the Recreation & Parks Department.

Please join us on Thursday, June 4 at 5-6 pm as we gather to honor the Garden’s legacy, express our gratitude to all who helped create and sustain this special space, and celebrate its future. The program will include words of thanks, songs from Hallowell, and time together over refreshments.

Temporary Flat Street Closure on May 20

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Department of Public Works is advising the public that a portion of Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The closure will be in effect from the intersection of Flat Street and Main Street to the entrance of the Latchis parking lot. This closure is necessary to allow a private contractor to safely conduct roof work at 32 Main Street.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes May 19, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.  Prior to the regular meeting at 5:45pm, the Board will convene and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss contracts, labor relations agreements with employees and real estate. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.”  Closed captioning will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. The backup materials for this meeting will be available on the town website by the end of the day.

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 05/15/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

No work will be conducted on the project from Noon on Friday, May 22, 2026 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Single-lane closures are scheduled to be in place on Vermont Route 9 beginning at the Edmund Heights intersection in West Brattleboro and progressing east to the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange. Between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning, flaggers will direct alternating traffic patterns through the work zones. No street-side parking will be available in these areas of VT 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.

Brattleboro DRB Site Visit

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

Depot Street Parking Lot

May 16, 2026 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

The Board will be conducting a site visit to the future location of the Connecticut River Trail. The Board will take no testimony. The Board will not discuss the application. The purpose of the visit is to observe site conditions. Public is welcome.

2026-17                 Friends of the West River Trail for Town of Brattleboro & Barrows Coal Co; Waterfront and Industrial Districts; request for Site Plan and Riparian Area Approval to construct a multi-function trail stretching from 55 Depot Street to the Fort Hill Bridge; Tax Map Parcels #325216.000. 325217.000, 325218.000, 325273.000,  325274.000 & 300004.000