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Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/26/2025

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Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Sunday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Main Street), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street), and briefly on Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/19/2025

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Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Monday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on U.S. 5 (Putney Road) from the intersection with Vermont Avenue to the approximate intersection with Noah’s Lane. Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through the work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – September 24th

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special regular meeting on Wednesday September 24, 2025 (NOT TUESDAY) to avoid interfere with Rosh Hashanah. At this meeting, they will approve an epic list of consent agenda items, then hear about changes to the parking system. 

There will also be a public hearing about possibly replacing a bridge on Dettman Drive, decide on a process for warning all the various petitions and options. The board will hear from the Finance Committee, and appoint citizens to town committees.  You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro Human Services Review Committee is Accepting Applications

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The Human Services Review Committee is seeking applications from organizations focused on meeting concerns facing our community. Applications are due on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Representative Town Meeting established a grant allocation of up to $499,426 for Fiscal Year 2027. Grants will be disbursed in July 2026. The committee looks forward to learning of and supporting the programs that address the pressing needs of our community.

Brattleboro Road Closure Notice – South Street Drainage Work

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On Thursday, September 18th, the Brattleboro Highway Division will be installing under-drainage to address issues caused by a natural spring that has surfaced in the roadway in front of 360 on South Street.

A full road closure will be in effect in this area on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Following the closure, alternating traffic will be in place for the remainder of Thursday and parts of Friday, September 19th. 

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/12/2025

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Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Monday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street) and Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. All motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.

Parking restrictions will be enforced during working hours. Pedestrians should watch for sidewalk detours.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Groundworks Update and How To Decide How To Govern

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard sept 9 2025

The Brattleboro Selectboard held their first regular meeting in over a month. Top issue was Groundworks, who came to give an overview of recent stats and projects. People seemed most interested in a new project to build 40 beds near Morningside, and safety issues.

The other big discussion was about possible changes to the Charter. The results of the 2.5 years of Charter Revision Commission meetings were somewhat enhanced and overshadowed by members of the public being confused, asking to slow down, wanting consideration of other options such as certified petitions, potential petitions, special and regular meetings, informational meetings, educational programs, and legal issues.

The board made the firm decision to wait until their next regular meeting, not the listening session, to decide whether to discuss putting it on an agenda at a meeting in October to consider holding a special election on November.

Update on Williams Street Retaining Wall Project

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The Town of Brattleboro is providing an update on the ongoing Williams Street retaining wall project. As construction continues, traffic patterns in the project area will remain altered for the duration of the work.

The western spur of Williams Street and Western Avenue will remain closed.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/05/2025

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Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Sunday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street) and Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. All motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agendas Sept 9 and 11, 2025

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold two meetings the week of September 8th – a regular meeting and a listening session.

Tuesday’s regular meeting features the presentation by the Charter Revision Commission regarding a new draft charter and an update from Groundworks.  The Thursday listening session is for the public to weigh in on the upcoming budget for FY27.

You can bring up other items not on the agenda at both meetings, but only the regular meeting will have the livestream and zoom elements. You have to be there in person to participate Thursday.

FY27 Budget Process Begins with Listening Session on Sept. 11

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The Brattleboro Selectboard will host a listening session to kick off the FY27 budget process on Thursday, Sept. 11, starting at 6:15 p.m at Brooks Memorial Library. This is an opportunity for the public to share their ideas directly with the Selectboard outside the typical meeting format.

This is an in-person event only; there will be no Zoom or livestream option for this meeting.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

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The Human Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room.

The Tree Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:15pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 8/29/2025

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Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Tuesday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street) and begin on Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. All motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.