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Extreme Heat Advisory Issued for Brattleboro Area, Severe Storms Possible

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Fire Department, in coordination with local and regional emergency management partners, is urging the community to take precautions as extreme heat is expected to affect the region over the next few days. In addition to dangerous heat and humidity, there is also the potential for severe thunderstorms, which may bring heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning.

High temperatures combined with elevated humidity levels will increase the risk of heat- related illnesses, particularly for vulnerable populations, including older adults, young children, individuals with chronic medical conditions, and those without access to air conditioning.

Open Stage Returns to Next Stage Arts on July 30

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY—Next Stage Arts invites musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, and performers of all kinds to share their talents during an Open Stage evening hosted by Vermont Timbre (Amelia Struthers and Mike Mrowicki) on Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m.

Designed as a welcoming and supportive gathering for performers of all experience levels, the Open Stage offers participants 10–15 minutes to present original work, favorite songs, spoken word, stories, or other creative performances. Whether stepping onto the stage for the first time or returning as a seasoned performer, all are encouraged to participate.

Brattleboro July 4 Facility Closures and Parking Notice – Living Memorial Park

by Not Signed In | Town News

Brattleboro, VT — The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department would like to inform residents and visitors of temporary facility closures and traffic changes at Living Memorial Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in preparation for the evening’s festivities.

Beginning at 12:00 p.m., the Dog Park, Skatepark, and Kiwanis Shelter will be closed for the remainder of the day. The Pickleball Courts will remain open; however, there will be no parking available within Living Memorial Park after noon.

Brattleboro Planning Commission: July 6, 2026 Meeting Agenda

by planning | Town Plan

6:00 Call to order for regular Planning Commission meeting
6:05 Approve Minutes of June 22, 2026
6:10 Announcements
6:15 – 6:45 Draft Town Plan – Planning Commission review of revisions to the Draft Town Plan based on the comments at the Public Hearing. Potential action to approve the Draft Town Plan and forward it to the Selectboard.

Our Glorious Country Has Improved A Great Deal! Let Us Celebrate July 4, 2026!

by Cris Ericson | Op/Ed

The United States of America improves constantly as a Democracy and as a home to all of us!  We have lots of reasons to celebrate July 4, 2026!

Thank God This Country Has Changed Life For the Better!  Hallelujah! The good has risen some, and its still in the oven baking!  Look at all the incredible progress our Country has made since July 4, 1776!  The U.S. Bill of Rights was enacted on  December 15, 1791.

Now, in my family history, way back in the 1600s, some of my ancestors on my family tree were deprived of their right to practice their chosen religion, and the King took 70% of their possessions and property to punish them because they refused to switch to the King’s choice of religion.  They are listed on the Magna Carta Ancestry.

A Funeral For America

by RDavis | Activism

The U.S. is getting ready to celebrate the 250th year of this experiment in democracy. Do we really have anything to celebrate when all of the principles that this country was founded upon have been ignored and desecrated? Do we have anything to celebrate when the people we have elected allow a leader to trample on the rights of citizens and turn this country into a dream come true for a deranged would-be dictator?

What we should be doing on July 4 is having a great national funeral. We should declare a day of mourning and have funeral processions all over this country while we carry coffins containing the Constitution.

Lindsay Bellville Appointed Interim Director of Brooks

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro has appointed Lindsay Bellville the Interim Director of Brooks Memorial Library while the search for a permanent library director continues. Bellville will step into the role on June 29, 2026.

Bellville has served the Brattleboro community through Brooks Memorial Library for more than two decades. She joined the library in 2004 as Assistant Children’s Librarian and earned her master’s degree in library science while working at Brooks. In 2015, she became Children’s Librarian, and following the library’s 2016 renovation and expansion of teen services, her position evolved into Youth Services Librarian, overseeing services for children and teens.

Changes Coming to Brattleboro’s Curbside Waste Collection Program Beginning July 6

by Not Signed In | Town News
Brattleboro Compost Truck

The Town of Brattleboro’s curbside solid waste collection program will transition to a new service model beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. Casella Waste Systems will collect trash and recycling, while the Town will manage curbside compost collection through its municipal compost program.

“For users of the system, not much will change,” said Pete Lynch, Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works. “Residents can expect the same reliable service they’ve come to count on. The biggest change is that recycling will move from weekly pickup to every other week.”

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 06/26/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

There will be no overnight work tonight, Friday, June 26, 2026.

Crews will be off the road at Noon on Thursday, July 2, returning to work at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 6 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Flaggers will control alternating traffic patterns through single-lane closures on VT 9 between the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange and the Edward Heights intersection in West Brattleboro. Monday night through Thursday morning, work zones will be active from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. No street-side parking will be available in these areas of VT 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Thursday morning.

Kwartetto Mambo Brings Afro-Latin Jazz Explorations to Twilight on the Tavern Lawn

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY, VT — Twilight Music and Next Stage Arts Project continue the 23rd season of Twilight on the Tavern Lawn with an evening of adventurous Afro-Latin jazz featuring Kwartetto Mambo on Sunday, July 26 at 6:00 p.m. on the Putney Tavern lawn, 133 Main Street in downtown Putney. The concert is free and open to the public, with donations welcome.

Kwartetto Mambo is an inventive quartet featuring John Clark on French horn, Wes Brown on bass and piano, Julian Gerstin on congas and percussion, and Dan DeWalt on piano and trombone. Drawing on more than 200 years of collective musical immersion, the group creates original compositions rooted in African, Latin, and jazz traditions while exploring an expansive world of rhythmic and metrical possibilities.

WSESU Area Students Excel on Standardized Tests

by Not Signed In | Education

Test scores for area students are on a positive trajectory according to recent statistics released by the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU). Over the past two academic years, students in the towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Putney, and Vernon improved their proficiency in literacy by 10% and in math by 14%. “This remarkable growth is the result of a solid curriculum and the dedication of our teaching staff,” said Mark Speno, Superintendent.

According to an analysis of student test results, six of the eight schools that were measured for literacy improved their scores. Two schools, Green Street School and Guilford Central School, had scores that improved by 10% and 13% respectively. Of nine schools measured for math proficiency, five improved their scores. Brattleboro Union High School, Putney Central School, and Vernon Elementary School improved their scores by 10% while Guilford Central School improved by 19%.

Brattleboro Road Closure Notice – Bridge Street and Depot Street

by Not Signed In | Town News

To accommodate an event at the new Amtrak train station downtown, the Town will temporarily close Bridge Street and Depot Street tomorrow. The closures will begin at 10:30 a.m., and both streets are expected to reopen by 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will be stationed at the closures and will allow local traffic through for those traveling to or from properties located on Bridge Street or Depot Street.

Howard Levy 4 and Eugene Friesen Bring Virtuosic Jazz, Blues, and Global Sounds to Next Stage

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts presents The Howard Levy 4 plus special guest Eugene Friesen on Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 pm at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill in Putney. Doors open at 6:45 pm.

Led by Grammy Award–winning harmonica virtuoso, pianist, and composer Howard Levy, The Howard Levy 4 is a dynamic Chicago-based ensemble that defies easy categorization. Blending jazz, blues, Latin, Brazilian, and world music influences, the group creates an expansive and deeply engaging musical experience rooted in both virtuosity and spontaneity.

Joining Levy are guitarist Chris Siebold, bassist Joshua Ramos, and Brazilian drummer Luiz Ewerling. Together, they perform inventive arrangements of American and Brazilian classics alongside a diverse repertoire of original compositions that seamlessly weave together cultures, rhythms, and musical traditions.

Noticed Around Brattleboro – Summer 2026

by cgrotke | Town News

A place for noting the little things you see around town, such as:

New charging stations in the Co-op parking lot, and a bit of a new layout to the store inside (some minor adjustments of some aisles and cases)
A new ADA Amtrak Train Station
work of the outdoor library landscaping  and structures continues