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Brattleboro Taxes Due

by Not Signed In | Town News

The second installment of the 2017 Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due on November 15th, 2017 by 5:00 PM. Payments made after November 15th, 2017 will have an additional 1% interest added to the unpaid balance.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Human Services Review Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 5:00pm at the Brooks Memorial Library in the Mezzanine Meeting Room. It is anticipated that the committee will enter into executive session at 5:05pm to discuss agencies’ financial records exempt from the access to public records.

What Happens Next After 46 Vote?

by DonInGuilford | Politics

Now that the 46 proposal has been defeated by all 4 towns voting, can we get some discussion & info about what happens next?  I kept hearing that if it was turned down “the state will impose” a plan on the towns.  But I also know there’s some sort of alternative group that has apparently already been meeting and is now maybe gearing up to provide an alternative proposal to the state before whatever the deadline is for that.

Selectboard Meeting Notes: Plastic Bag Ban Thickness Increased, FY19 Budget Overview

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard decided to revise their proposed plastic bag ban ordinance bag thickness, increasing it from 1 mil to 2.25 mil. This came after some special demonstrations and displays were presented and comments taken.

They also got a peek at the FY19 budget, with a review by the Town Manager that sets a course for in-depth analysis at a series of upcoming meetings. The board learned of continued steps in the realm of diversity, inclusion and equity. Groundworks received grant funds for operation of their new shelter, and results of the panhandling survey were reviewed. 

Brattleboro FY19 Draft Budget

by Brandie Starr | Town News

Hello Community Members, here is the Town Manager’s Cover memo (attached) summarizing the draft of the FY19 Budget that we will be reviewing tonight. Meeting is at 6:15, and is in the Library!

VFW $6 Lunch Specials Open to the Public

by LisaL | Food

The Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Monday – Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burgers, fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, soups, wings, and sandwiches are also available. Take outs available by calling 802-257-0438.

Wills for Veterans!

by LisaL | Other

Costello, Valente & Gentry will be offering a Wills for Veterans at the Brattleboro, VFW Post #1034 Nov. 10th from 10 am – 2 pm. This a service offered to all veterans, and is by donation only. All donations will be sent to The Warrior Connection.