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Selectboard Meeting Notes – Mask Rules Lifted, Sidewalk Rules Enhanced

by cgrotke | Town News
brattleboro selectboard march 1 2022

The Brattleboro Selectboard lifted town rules requiring masks. People and businesses are free to once again do as they please with caution. The mask rules can come back if things get bad again.

The board also passed a new rule requiring downtown property owners to clear their sidewalks of snow within 24 hours of a snowstorm or face fines and costs. It may be a while before this is tested, though, as winter is wrapping up for the season.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – March 1, 2022

by cgrotke | Town News

A potentially short regular meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard is scheduled for Town Meeting Day (election day). They will hear about new plans for liquor for the Latchis Pub & Underground, they’ll talk about wearing masks a while longer, and they’ll amend the ordinance change regarding downtown snow removal. You can add to the meeting by bringing up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro Parking Lot Snow Removal

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect.  

Snow and ice will be removed from the parking lots in the downtown area this evening.   

Parked vehicles in the downtown parking lots must be removed by 1:00am or they will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings and Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Citizens Police Communications Committee will meet on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5:30pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room.

The Brattleboro RTM Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 6:00pm at the Co-op Café.

The Brattleboro Tree Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 4:15pm at the Hanna Cosman Room at the Municipal Center.

Brattleboro Presidents’ Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Presidents’ Day, all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Sunday and Monday, February 20 and February 21. All other violations will be enforced.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – No Business Likes Snow Business

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard february 15, 2022

The Brattleboro selectboard had strong words for downtown property owners over sidewalk snow removal. It was a good old-fashioned Selectboard -DBA battle for a while there, when the downtown organization tried to pass responsibility for clearing snow to the Town.  No, insisted the board. Building owners have always been required to clear it, and if the downtown organization feels it is a shabby job, perhaps they should pay to use a more professional service. Take that.

They also raced through some public hearings, updates and reports.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting – Agenda and Notes February 15, 2022

by cgrotke | Town News

At their next regular meeting the Brattleboro Selectboard will consider changing the rules about downtown snow removal, possibly ending the practice of removing snow for building owners and charging them after for the work.

The board will revisit the mask mandate, take care of some grants, appoint some people, and consider use of ARPA funds to replenish the parking fund. You can, as always, bring up pther items not on the agenda during public participation.

Brattleboro Committee Vacancies

by Not Signed In | Town News

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

ADA Committee
Agricultural Advisory committee – ex officio non-voting members
Arts Committee
Cemetery Committee
Citizen Police Communications Committee (CPCC)

2021 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due

by Not Signed In | Town News

The third installment of the 2021 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due on February 15, 2022.  Payments made after February 15, 2022 will have an additional 1% interest added to the unpaid balance.

The Town of Brattleboro utility bills are also due on February 15, 2022. Payments made after February 15, 2022 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.

Absentee Ballot Requests are Open!

by RobertOeser | Town News

VOTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOTE ABSENTEE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC

While ballots won’t be ready until mid-February, you can start requesting your absentee ballots NOW and they will be mailed to you as soon as they’re available! It’s super simple. You can request your ballot/s online –

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Whiskey and Water

by cgrotke | Town News
brattleboro selectboard feb 2 2022

The Brattleboro Selectboard met to discuss liquor license renewals and a safe drinking water system loan Tuesday evening

They granted licenses and accepted free money in record time, withholding most commentary and cutting right to the chase. This qualifies the evening as one of the shortest regular meetings.