Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: Monday, December 1 at 6:00 pm
6:15 – 6:30 Public Proposal: Discuss Public Proposal request regarding housing on the first floor of the Abbott Block
News & Information
News and information sections, from near to far
Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 11/21/2025
Work is finishing up on U.S. 5 (Putney Road) from the intersection with Vermont Avenue to Noah’s Lane. Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place as needed Monday and Tuesday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. with flaggers present to direct one-way alternating traffic through the work zone.
Daytime single-lane closures are scheduled to continue next week on U.S. 5 in Dummerston progressing south Monday through Wednesday. Flaggers will direct alternating traffic patterns through the work zones.
Brattleboro Committee Warnings
The Brattleboro Finance Committee will meet on Monday, November 24th at 6:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.
The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room.
Brattleboro Finance Department Closures and Hour Adjustments
The Brattleboro Finance Department will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1, at 8:30 a.m. Beginning Dec. 1, the Finance Department will be closed every day from 12 to 1 p.m. until further notice.
Navigating Grief During Holidays (and Anytime)
Come join us in December to explore this universal topic: whatever we may celebrate, losing or missing a loved one at holidays (or birthdays & other milestones) can certainly compound our grief. How do we hold space for that added emotion, as well as honor the lives of those we’ve lost?
Brattleboro Reappraisal Briefing
Many people have questions and are concerned about the scheduled property reappraisal of Brattleboro homes. FYI, there is a presentation at 6:15 pm in the Selectboard Room on Thursday, 20 November. The session will not be Zoomable but a recording, presumably by BCTV, will be available thereafter.
Selectboard Meeting Notes – Solid Waste, Fireworks, Police, and Fire
The Brattleboro Selectboard was focused on budget and finance issues for most of their meeting. Near the beginning of the long meeting, they adopted a new solid waste plan, agreed to a contract with Casella for three years, and decided to add additional fees to the already-increased PAYT bag costs in an effort to help keep expenses down for some people in a program TBD.
Fireworks are expensive, but drones are even more expensive so Brattleboro will continue to pay for the joyful explosions upsetting pets and people with PTSD.
In the budget presentations, the police department made accusations against a selectboard member that they said accused the police department when asking questions at a recent meeting. And the fire department really wants a 42 hour work week and four platoons instead of the 56 hour week and three platoons they currently suffer under.
Brattleboro Human Services Committee Meeting Agenda Nov 19, 2025
The Brattleboro Human Services Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Rm. 211).
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting – Reappraisal Update
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room. Please note that there will be no Zoom component to this meeting.
Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – November 18, 2025
The Brattleboro Selectboard will be working on the budget at their next regular meeting. The Police and Fire departments are scheduled to present their FY27 requests. The Town will also adopt a new solid waste contract and program, raising your PAYT bag prices and having DPW expand to pick up compost.
The board will also discuss trespass warnings and fireworks, and you can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.
Brattleboro Winter Parking Ban Begins November 15
The Town of Brattleboro’s annual winter parking ban will go into effect on Saturday, November 15, 2025, and will remain in effect through April 15, 2026. The ban is in place regardless of weather conditions.
Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 11/14/2025
Nighttime single-lane closures controlled by flaggers will be present intermittently from Monday night through Saturday morning, 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work is finishing up on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Main and Canal Street), and Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street).
Turn It Up Inc Being Acquired by Longtime Employee Carson Arnold on November 24, 2025
Chandra Hancock and Patrick Pezzati opened Turn It Up! in Northampton, MA, on November 24, 1995, selling bargain-priced music and, a bit later, movies. Within two years a second location opened in Keene, NH, and in the next decade other locations opened in Hanover, NH, Brattleboro, VT, Easthampton, MA and Montague, MA. Over the last three decades, Turn It Up! Has been the unquestioned leader in the sales of media (CDs, DVDs, LPs, etc) in western New England.
On November 24, 2025, the 30th anniversary of the original opening, longtime manager Carson Arnold will take over the ownership of all the shops – Northampton, Brattleboro and Montague. Carson was a customer at age 10 and already had a great passion and interest in music and was hired in the Brattleboro shop shortly after graduating from high school in 2004. Over the last 21 years, Carson managed the former Keene location and then the Brattleboro location for over a decade. Now 40 and with a family of his own, Carson is taking the next logical step and putting his decades of expertise to use in what will undoubtedly be a new successful period for Turn It Up!
A Friendly Reminder – Budget Listening Session
As it begins work on the Town budget for the fiscal year which begins on 1 July, the Selectboard will hold its last “listening session” at Brooks Memorial Library at 6:15 pm on Wednesday 12 November. This is a great opportunity to express your concerns about Town government and your preferences on taxing and spending.
Brattleboro Property Taxes and Utility Bills Due Nov. 17, 2025
The second installment of the 2025 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due by 5 p.m. on November 17, 2025. Payments made after Nov. 17, 2025, will have an additional 1% interest added to the unpaid balance.
The Town of Brattleboro utility bills are also due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2025. Payments made after Nov. 17, 2025, will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda Nov 12, 2025
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:15pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Main Room to hold a Budget Listening Session. Please note that there will be no Zoom component to this meeting. Directly after the conclusion of the Listening Session, the Board is expected to enter into executive session to discuss relations with employees, contracts, and public safety.
Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 11/07/2025
Nighttime single-lane closures controlled by flaggers will be present as needed from Monday night through Saturday morning, 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work is finishing up on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Main and Canal Street), and Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street). Motorists should watch for wet paint.
Brattleboro Veterans’ Day Closings
In observance of Veterans’ Day, all Brattleboro Town Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, with the exception of emergency services.
Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Tuesday, November 11. All other violations will be enforced.
Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas
The Brattleboro Human Services Committee will meet on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.
The Brattleboro Finance Committee will meet on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Room 211).
Town of Brattleboro’s Newsletters Inform!
Last week’s Brattleboro Town newsletter has updates on safety measures, the forthcoming budget listening session, parking info, tips for managing fall leaves, info about ski/skate/snowboard equipment sale coming up this weekend. And opportunities to join a board or committee. See such Town updates on the web: https://brattleboro.gov/blog
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