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Brattleboro Burn Ban in Effect – High Fire Danger

by Not Signed In | Police & Fire

Due to current weather conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, a burn ban is now in effect for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice.

All outdoor burning, including brush piles, campfires, and burn barrels, is prohibited. This action is necessary to protect our community, natural resources, and emergency personnel.

August 20 Brattleboro DRB Agenda

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

AGENDA

Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations as warned on October 12, 2015.
2025-82                Latona Real Estate, LLC for Stone Fence Realty Company; Service Center District; request for Conditional Use Approval to change use of a portion of the building to self-storage and professional office space at 895 Putney Road; Tax Map Parcel #70729.000

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Summer Is Fines & The Living is Fee-zy

by cgrotke | Town News
brattleboro selectboard july 22 2025

The second regular meeting of July for the Brattleboro Selectboard was focused on properties. How much should we fine owners of vacant properties, can we ask the pesky, service-sucking non-profits in town to cough up some cold hard cash every quarter, and how much should we raise water and sewer rates?  

The former Home Depot building eyesore, however, is exempt and not vacant according to the way the Town wrote the ordinance. And some questioned why the Town RTM would give money, then ask for it back.

And, there was more discussion of Henry George at a public meeting than there has been in perhaps over a century. : )

Expanding the Lowest Class

by RDavis | Activism

The gaps between the have’s and have not’s has been widening in this country for many years. But with passage of the 2025 budget bill, that gap will not only widen but a new economy will push unprecedented numbers of people into poverty and homelessness.

The people in our country who struggle to stay above water while working two or three jobs deal with a constant threat of homelessness and social stigma. Things will be so much worse in the next few years as federal fuel assistance allotments are eliminated and thousands of people lose their Medicaid benefits. That would be bad enough, but the budget bill makes unprecedented cuts in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) that families have relied on for decades to be able to afford enough food for basic nutrition.

Brattleboro Parking Enforcement Office to Close July 30-31, Reopen in Municipal Center Aug. 1

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Parking Enforcement Office will be temporarily relocating this summer from the Transportation Center to the Brattleboro Municipal Center to make way for renovations.

The Parking Enforcement Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, 2025. During this time, the public will not be able to make transactions at the window. Online payment for parking fees will still be available at Brattleboro.gov, and travel permits will be available to purchase at the Brattleboro Police Station at 62 Black Mountain Road, #101.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 7/18/2025

by Not Signed In | Town News

Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Monday night through Friday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will begin on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street) and continue on Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street) through U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street) toward the Exit 1 Interstate 91 interchange. Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through the work zones. Motorcycles should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – July 22, 2025

by cgrotke | Town News

The Town would like to increase pressure on tax exempt properties to pay some taxes. The Brattleboro Selectboard will hear about options at their next regular meeting.

They’ll also hear from Green Mountain Power about the Ames Hill project, they’ll vote to increase water & sewer rates, they’ll get a report on May finances (yes, May,) will adopt fees for vacant building violations, and will hear a quarterly report from the Fire Department, and will listen to other items not on the agenda that you bring up during public participation.

Elliot Street Closure

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Utilities Division will continue with a sewer line repair project on Elliot Street, Monday, July 21, through Wednesday, July 23. Elliot Street will be closed between the entrance to Harmony Lot and Church Street between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. 

The Transportation Center’s Elliot Street Entrance will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, and the Flat Street entrance will remain open. All pedestrian access to the parking Garage will remain open throughout the project. The Harmony Parking Lot will remain open and on-street parking will be limited during this work. 

Former Lt Gov Zuckerman Discussing State Politics

by spoon | Politics

A Community Conversation with Former Lt. Governor David Zuckerman
Sunday, July 20th – 3:00pm at 118 Elliot Street
Brattleboro, VT

Join David Zuckerman and community leaders for a powerful community gathering to reflect on the past year’s political landscape and explore ways to move forward together.

Topics will include:

Whetstone Pathway to Close for Resealing

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Department of Public Works announces that the Whetstone Pathway, located adjacent to the Brattleboro Food CoOp and along the Whetstone Brook corridor, will be temporarily closed from Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This brief closure will allow crews to complete necessary resealing work aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and pathway longevity.

Caribbean Vibes and New Orleans Soul Head to Putney for Bandwagon Summer Series

by hahrenholz | Music

Putney, VT — The Bandwagon Summer Series rolls into the Putney Inn Field on Saturday, August 16 at 6:00 PM, bringing with it a wave of island rhythms and joyful melodies for a midsummer night to remember. Headlining the evening is Charlie & The Tropicales, the 1960s-style Caribbean lounge band led by New Orleans trombone maestro Charlie Halloran. Opening the show is the ever-soulful Heather Pierson Trio, offering a vibrant blend of jazz, folk, and blues.

Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at the gate, and kids under 12 get in free. Food will be provided by Smokin’ Bowls, and a dedicated kids’ play area ensures the whole family can enjoy the night.

Heat Advisory Issued for Brattleboro: Dangerous Temperatures Expected July 16 from 12 PM to 8 PM

by Not Signed In | Police & Fire

Brattleboro, VT – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Brattleboro area today, Wednesday, July 16, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Heat index values are forecasted to reach between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a serious risk of heat-related illness.

Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and others, especially vulnerable populations such as older adults, young children, and individuals without access to cooling or hydration.