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Turn It Up Inc Being Acquired by Longtime Employee Carson Arnold on November 24, 2025

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Turn It Up

Chandra Hancock and Patrick Pezzati opened Turn It Up! in Northampton, MA, on November 24, 1995, selling bargain-priced music and, a bit later, movies. Within two years a second location opened in Keene, NH, and in the next decade other locations opened in Hanover, NH, Brattleboro, VT, Easthampton, MA and Montague, MA. Over the last three decades, Turn It Up! Has been the unquestioned leader in the sales of media (CDs, DVDs, LPs, etc) in western New England.

On November 24, 2025, the 30th anniversary of the original opening, longtime manager Carson Arnold will take over the ownership of all the shops – Northampton, Brattleboro and Montague. Carson was a customer at age 10 and already had a great passion and interest in music and was hired in the Brattleboro shop shortly after graduating from high school in 2004. Over the last 21 years, Carson managed the former Keene location and then the Brattleboro location for over a decade. Now 40 and with a family of his own, Carson is taking the next logical step and putting his decades of expertise to use in what will undoubtedly be a new successful period for Turn It Up!

Lower Canal Street Emergency Repairs

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The Utilities Division is working to locate a utility issue in the roadway at the intersection of Main ST, Canal ST, South Main ST and Route 142 (Vernon ST).  Motorists are asked to avoid travel in the area if possible.  This issue could result in a loss of water in the localized area.  The Utilities Division will be releasing updates as soon as they become available.

Brattleboro Press Release – Fire at 52 S. Main Street

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At 9:58 p.m., the Brattleboro Fire Department was dispatched to a first alarm house fire. Engine two arrived on scene at 10:02 p.m. reporting heavy fire. Captain Emery (Engine two officer) established command and upgraded to a second alarm. 

After arriving on the scene, Captain Emery and Brattleboro Police Officers confirmed the structure was unoccupied and crews stretched handlines to the front of the structure. Access to the house was delayed due to debris spread across the front entrance and yard, blocking firefighting progress. 

At 10:03 p.m., Chief Symonds assumed command. As further Brattleboro Fire Department units arrived, the crews used multiple handlines to contain the fire at 52 South Main St. Due to the structure being unstable and conditions inside of the structure, all fire suppression operations occurred from outside of the structure. 

Brattleboro, VTrans to Improve Traffic Flow in Bridge Area

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The newly opened General John Stark Memorial Bridge connecting Hinsdale, N.H. to Downtown Brattleboro has altered traffic patterns on Vernon Street and lower Main Street.

To improve traffic flow in both directions, the Town of Brattleboro and the Vermont State Agency of Transportation are working to create efficiencies. Traffic light engineers will be working on adjustments during the next few weeks. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is underway.

Hinsdale Bridge, Route 119 Closure

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The Hinsdale, NH bridge on Route 119 is currently closed due to an emergency incident.  The traffic lights on lower Main Street are on flash and access to NH Route 119 is closed at the Bridge and Main Street intersection.  Motorists should seek alternate routes.

Elliot Street Closure For Sewer Repairs

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The Utilities Division will be making an emergency repair to the sewer line on Elliot Street, near #50 Elliot Street on Wednesday, September 25.  Beginning at 7:00, Elliot Street will have ONE-WAY traffic eastbound from Church Place toward Main Street.  Traffic will not be allowed to enter Elliot Street from Main Street.  Parking will be inaccessible in that area. This work is expected to take several hours.  

Brattleboro Fire at 117-119 Main Street

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Crews were dispatched to 117-119 Main Street for fire alarm activation Monday, September 23 at 14:34 hours. Crews arrived on the scene at 14:37 to report nothing showing from the front of a four-story building. Captain Kurt Schmidt advised that there was a sprinkler flow in the building and that there was a smoke condition on the third floor, and requested the incident be upgraded to a first alarm. At 14:45, crews advised there was a fire in an apartment on the fourth floor. The sprinkler did hold the fire to that apartment.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Brattleboro Discusses Big Issues with State Delegation

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The Brattleboro Selectboard held an extended conversation with members of the state legislative delegation, handing them a long list of things that Brattleboro would like help with – money, staff, changes to laws, and so on.

Reps said they were working on many items already, but were eager to stay involved and work together to find solutions to housing, justice, addiction, mental health, crime, and other issues plaguing the ‘boro.

Brattleboro Selectboard – Agenda and Notes – November 7, 2023

by cgrotke | Town News

Downtown Brattleboro surveillance is on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard. New $45,000 police cameras will be purchased for the intersection of High and Main so that the Town can watch everything you do there, in addition to watching everything you do at the Transportation Center. Some local stores will join in and add their cameras to the surveillance system, too.

Brattleboro’s sludge removal has become more expensive and the board will approve nearly $45,000 contract increase for just six months of disposal costs.  The board will also discuss their new Legislative Agenda (things they want the State to help fix), a bike path proposal for Rt. 5, discontinuing part of Melrose Street, ordinance changes, and more.

You can request other items not on the agenda during public participation, as long as you don’t bring up something that annoys the Chair.

Brattleboro Fall Paving 2023

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Beginning Tuesday, October 10, Northeast Paving (a contractor of the town) will be milling and paving on Flat Street, Frost Street, Elm Street and Lynde Place.  This work is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting.

Crews will be working between 6:00am and 6:00pm (please see schedule below).  There will be no on-street parking during this project and motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  

Brattleboro Installs Bike Lanes on Western Avenue

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The Town of Brattleboro is in the process of striping bike lanes onto Western Avenue from the intersection with High Street to Allerton Avenue. The project is currently ongoing and is expected to be completed this fall. Drivers should pay attention to the lane shifts and are reminded that no parking is allowed in bicycle lanes.

Starting on Sept. 19, the Department of Public Works began the process of marking bike lanes, installing signage, and adding new crosswalks on Western Avenue at Greenhill Parkway and on Western Avenue at Green Street. A rectangular rapid-flashing beacon will
also be added near Allerton Avenue.

Vernon Street Closing Wednesday

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Green Mountain Power will be working on Vernon Street around the intersection of Vernon Street and Bridge Street on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 7:00am to 5:00pm. During that time Vernon Street will be closed from main Street to Royal Road. During the remainder of the week there may be alternate traffic. Please seek alternate routes if possible.

Main Street Milling and Paving Rescheduled

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Tomorrow, Thursday, May 26, beginning at 6:00 pm, Highway crews will be milling and paving Main ST between High ST and Grove ST.  The work will take place overnight and is expected to be completed by Friday morning at 7:00 am.  There will be no on street parking during this project and motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  

High Street Paving Rescheduled

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Tomorrow, Thursday, May 26, beginning at 6:00 pm, DMI Paving (a contractor of the town) will be paving High ST from Main Street to Green Street.  The work will take place overnight and is expected to be completed by Friday morning at 7:00 am.  There will be no on street parking during this project and motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  

Milling and Paving of Main Street

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On Thursday, May 19, beginning at 6:00 pm, Highway crews will be milling and paving Main ST between High ST and Grove ST.  The work will take place overnight and is expected to be completed by Friday morning at 7:00 am.  There will be no on street parking during this project and motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  

The rain date for this project is Thursday, May 26th.

High Street Paving

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On Thursday, May 19, beginning at 6:00 pm, DMI Paving (a contractor of the town) will be paving High ST from Main Street to Green Street.  The work will take place overnight and is expected to be completed by Friday morning at 7:00 am.  There will be no on street parking during this project and motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  

The rain date for this project is Thursday, May 26th.