Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room and over Zoom.
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Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 05/15/2026
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 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.
Upper Level of Library Will Close Temporarily May 18-19
The top floor of the Brooks Memorial Library will be closed to the public on Monday, May 18 (all day) and Tuesday, May 19, 2026, until 5 p.m. due to construction. The children and teen spaces, restrooms, and community room will be inaccessible during this period.
Youth and teen materials on reserve will be available at the ground floor circulation desk, along with a small browsing collection for checkout.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas
The Trustees of public funds will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 4:30pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Room 211).
The Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Room 212).
Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 05/08/2026
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. Cars parked in these areas will be towed.
Brattleboro’s Charter Revision Commission to Meet – May 14, 2026
Brattleboro’s Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The meeting will take place at 6pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center, 230 Main Street, Brattleboro and via Zoom.
The commission will discuss the results of the March 3, 2026 ballot items, Brattleboro’s form of annual town meeting, and set its work plan for the months ahead. The agenda, including the Zoom link, can be found at https://brattleboro.gov/charter-commission.
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – May 5, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 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 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-Putney U.S. 5 Paving Construction Update 05/01/2026
One single-lane closure will continue to be in place on U.S. Route 5 in Dummerston with work progressing north. Flaggers will assist with alternating traffic patterns. The work zone will shift from the northbound to the southbound travel lanes and may lengthen over the course of a day to a maximum distance of 1.5 miles. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. Expect delays in this area.
Brattleboro Tree Advisory Board Committee Meeting Agendas
The Brattleboro Tree Committee will meet in the Wantastiquet Meeting Room on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am
The Brattleboro Tree Advisory Committee will meet in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:15pm.
Brattleboro DPW Announces Temporary Flat Street Closure on April 29
The Brattleboro Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, April 29, 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-Putney U.S. 5 Paving Construction Update 04/24/2026
Brattleboro-Putney STP PS 25(11)
An individual work zone with one single-lane closure will continue to be in place on U.S. Route 5 in Dummerston with work progressing north. Flaggers will assist with alternating traffic patterns through the work zone. The work zone will shift from the northbound to the southbound travel lanes and may lengthen over the course of a day to a maximum distance of 1.5 miles. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. Expect delays in this area.
Brattleboro Board of Listers Meeting April 28, 2026
The Brattleboro Board of Listers will meet on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:45am in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.
Brattleboro Selectboard Annual Retreat
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold their annual retreat on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 12:30pm at Rotch Hall at the School for International Training (58 Fleisher Lane, Brattleboro).
John Potter on “Here We Are”
What’s it like to be a Town Manager? JOHN POTTER talks about all this and more – his previous career as a Forester, a director of Land and Parks management, Environmental programs, and his deep interest in Silviculture.
Tune in to hear his perspective on public service and community collaborations, and the many aspects of life in Brattleboro!
Brattleboro-Putney U.S. 5 Paving Construction Update 04/17/2026
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
Brattleboro-Putney STP PS 25(11)
Shoulder closures are anticipated Monday and Tuesday of next week in the northern part of the project as a part of the traffic control coordination effort with Green Mountain Power.
Beginning Wednesday, one 1.5 mile long single-lane closure will be in place on U.S. Route 5 beginning at the Interstate 91 overpass in Brattleboro and progressing north. Flaggers will assist with alternating traffic patterns through the work zone. The work zone will shift from northbound to southbound travel lanes and continue to progress north over the course of the week. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. Expect delays in this area.
Brattleboro Selectboard Agendas and Notes – April 20 and 21, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale, NH Selectboard on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:30pm at 11 Main Street, Hinsdale, NH.
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 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 5:15pm, the Board will convene and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss contracts, labor relations agreements with employees, and pending civil litigation to which the Town may be a party. 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 Committee Vacancies
The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards:
ADA Committee
Conservation Commission
Design Review Board (Alternate)
Development Review Board (Alternate)
Energy Committee – 1 year term
Town of Brattleboro Names Julie Perrin Next Director of Brooks Memorial Library
The Town of Brattleboro is pleased to announce the appointment of Brooks Memorial Library’s next Director, Julie Perrin. 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. She will begin on May 11, 2026.
“We’re excited to have someone with Julie’s clear passion and original thought to pick up the thread and help write the next chapter at Brooks Memorial Library,” said Brattleboro Town Manager John Potter. “She’s an experienced leader with a proven track record that includes efficient management, capital fundraising, and facility project management, which is especially important as Brooks undergoes renovations over the next year.”
Road Closure Notice – Guilford Street Extension
Brattleboro, VT – The Department of Public Works will be conducting road repairs from a previous culvert installation on Guilford Street Extension on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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.
Brattleboro Spring Water Main Flushing Schedule
Utilities Division crews will start Spring Flushing of the Town water mains on Friday, April 17 and continue through Friday, May 1. Occasional daytime flushing will continue through May 8.
Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely as flushing may cause water discoloration, low water pressure and in some areas, and intervals of no water. Users who experience a short period of discolored water or air in the water lines after flushing is complete should run the cold water for a few minutes to clear the lines.
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