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Jefferson’s Wisdom

by RDavis | Activism

Every day we wake up to yet another action by a severely mentally ill president and feel helpless to do anything. The frustration has been building for a long time, and it is causing a type of anxiety never before experienced by people all over the world.

Not enough people in this country, or around the world, are willing to do what it will take to bring him down, so we all continue to suffer and watch as the entire world becomes more and more unstable. Not exactly news, but the frustration level is so high that people are forced to figure out how to preserve their sanity.

Protests make people feel like they have some control, but they do not have enough of an impact on the course of events. In other countries, when a leader becomes an out-of-control dictator, the people rise up and rebel. There are a number of places in the world where civil war has raged off and on for a long time.

Brattleboro Planning Commission Public Hearing June 22, 2026

by planning | Town Plan

The Brattleboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft Town Plan on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center, 230 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT.

The proposed Town Plan includes information about the town and various topics important to the residents of Brattleboro. The Plan pertains to all of Brattleboro. The Table of Contents includes Introduction, Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Arts & Culture, Transportation, Energy, Community Facilities, Services, and Utilities, Flood Resilience, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Food, Preservation of Historic Resources, and Implementation.

The proposed 2026 Town Plan was prepared by the Planning Commission to serve as the policy document to guide decisions related to land use and development regulations, environmental protection, the provision of facilities and services, strategies for economic development and the quality of life desired by the community. It also furthers the goals established in State Statute.

Remembering Catrina Nuite

by IsaacEF | Obituaries

Catrina “Trina” Lynn (Brown) Nuite, 62, of Brattleboro, passed away May 16, 2026 in Keene, NH, surrounded by her children.

Catrina was born on August 14, 1963 in Rumford, Maine, to Ross Boothby Brown and Sandra Lee (Spaulding) Kelleher. She moved to Brattleboro, VT for educational opportunities for her children.

She took on life with persistence, courage, humor, determination and grace. These qualities shined through as she navigated single parenting, higher education and her health.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00pm in the Community Meeting Room at the Brooks Memorial Library.

The Brattleboro Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00pm in Mezzanine Room B at the Brooks Memorial Library.

The Brattleboro Human Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:30pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room.

The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room.

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
Arts Committee
Citizens Police Communications Committee
Conservation Commission
Design Review Board
Design Review Board (Alternate)

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 05/22/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

DATE: Friday, May 22, 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 Greenleaf Street 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. Tuesday 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. Tuesday night through Friday morning. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.

Memorial Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Memorial Day, all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, with the exception of emergency services.
Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Monday, May 25, 2026. All other violations will be enforced.

Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Brattleboro Gos Fourth Seeks Donations, Parade Entries

by BrattGoesFourth | Town News

“By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth” is seeking donations and parade participants as it prepares to celebrate the town’s 53rd Independence Day event on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

The all-volunteer citizens committee will begin the day at 10 a.m. with a parade from Flat Street to Main Street and the Common. The shorter route comes after requests from older marchers and challenges finding enough volunteers and public safety patrols to monitor a longer distance.

Bands from the local American Legion and Brattleboro Union High School are set to join veterans, civic and youth groups and personality Alfred Hughes Jr., who will cap the event by debuting his annual top-secret ensemble.

Casting 2 African American Individuals for Words Trail!

by Bobmarcus | Entertainment

Tiny Theater has been selected to participate and perform at the celebration of the Amtrak Brattleboro Words Trail Mural at the new Amtrak Station unveiling , at both the Amtrak station/and Library on June 24th .

We are looking for 2 African-American individuals (M/F) who can portray Frederick Douglas and Lucy Terry Prince.

No acting skills are required. This is simply an opportunity to portray these notable authors and read some of their writing selections, and interact with our other actors. You will read from selected works (no memorizing). The effort for each performance is about 45 minutes at each event. 11:30am at Amtrak and 6pm at the Library will take no more the 30-45 minutes of performance time.

Center for Solace Memorial Garden: A Transition

by CenterforSolace | Town News

After many years under our care, the Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) Memorial Garden is beginning a new chapter as it transitions to a public garden under the care of the Recreation & Parks Department.

Please join us on Thursday, June 4 at 5-6 pm as we gather to honor the Garden’s legacy, express our gratitude to all who helped create and sustain this special space, and celebrate its future. The program will include words of thanks, songs from Hallowell, and time together over refreshments.

Peter Gould on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Arts

One of our most popular performers and innovative theater educators, PETER GOULD is also a playwright, novelist and activist. Peter leads with humor and an innate magical approach to life.

Tune in for great stories and insights into wondrous possibilites… AND Catch his”Juliet & Romeo” Production May 20-23 at U-32 Performing Arts Center!

Temporary Flat Street Closure on May 20

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Department of Public Works is advising the public that a portion of Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, May 20, 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.

What’s Cooking at Leda’s Kitchen this Week

by LedaS | Food

Hello Food Lovers,

On the menu at Leda’s Kitchen this week:

Railways Chicken Curry: Free-range chicken cooked in a tomato-onion gravy fragrant with cinnamon, fennel seeds, and other spices.

Chana Masala: Highly flavored chickpeas cooked in a rich onion-tomato gravy with lots of ginger and garlic. Comes with fun toppings: tangy sweet tamarind chutney, yogurt, and sev (crunchy chickpea cereal).

Taking The Political Temperature Of Vermont!

by Cris Ericson | Politics

Last December, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Senator Peter Welch and U.S. Congressperson Becca Balint announced that they nominated a total of 23 young Vermonters to the U.S. Military Academies.

The U.S. Military Academies are four year college degree programs with free tuition, room and board for graduating high school students who qualify.

Now, here’s the question: How many wish they had not applied?

New Frontiers

by RDavis | Living

When I was 35 I decided I wanted to begin a serious relationship with a clarinet I had played very little, and poorly, until then. It was a struggle, and much of that struggle had to do with my age. It became clear that even at 35 my brain was not as sharp as an early learner would be at 10 or 11 years old. After eight years of lessons and daily practice I had established a solid foundation that helped me for the 41 years that followed.

Music has not been the only challenge as I age. One of the realities of aging is that your body often lets you know how old you are. You do the best you can to keep it functional without too many problems. Some days are easier than others. My motto has always been, “Keep moving”. Simple and wise advice.

I have been thinking about the two simultaneous paths that our lives take. Our bodies take us on one path ,and our minds take us on another. Some people might think that this is a false dichotomy and that you can’t separate the two. There is some truth to that. Nothing is black and white.