Brattleboro Senior Meals March 16 thru March 20
March 16 Chicken Parm
Onions & Peppers
Garlic Bread
Apple Slices
Change to Brattleboro’s Open Town Meeting Warning
The Town has identified a technical error in the April 11, 2026, Open Town Meeting Warning. The Warning contains two articles labeled Article 11 and two articles labeled Article 12, which affected the numbering of the remaining articles.
The Town has issued a revised Warning with the article numbers corrected. The only change made was to the numbering of the articles; no substantive changes were made to the content of the Warning.
Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 8:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room and over Zoom.
Are We Safe?
Most countries in the world that attack other countries expect some degree of retaliation on their own soil. But the United States has engaged on multiple fronts and has seemed to be safe from any major retaliatory attack. There was 9/11, but that was not in response to us starting a war.
Trump has been attacking countries all over the world and, when he does so, he puts U.S. military bases and their personnel into the line of fire, but our country has not been attacked. The question in my mind lately is whether or not Iran is going to be satisfied with killing a few American soldiers in response to the no-reason attack on their country.
Diana Whitney Celebrates New Poetry Collection Girl Trouble at Next Stage
PUTNEY — In honor of National Poetry Month, Next Stage Arts presents an evening of poetry, conversation, and dancing with poet Diana Whitney on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill in Putney. The event celebrates the release of Whitney’s new poetry collection, Girl Trouble, which early readers are calling “unstoppable” and “deeply subversive.”
Whitney will read from the new book and be joined in conversation by poet Eve Alexandra, whose prize-winning collection None of Us in White was released in 2025. The evening will conclude with a dance party, celebrating the spirit of connection and community that poetry can inspire.
NXT Rockumentary Series Shines Spotlight on an Outsider Musician
PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts continues its acclaimed NXT Rockumentary Film Series on Wednesday, April 8, with a powerful documentary exploring the life of an outsider musician. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with the screening starting at 7:00 p.m. A suggested donation of $8 is requested.
The film offers a thoughtful and compassionate look at the struggles and triumphs of a musician working outside the mainstream. Audiences will be drawn into the beauty and vulnerability of his art while witnessing the challenges he faces in everyday life. The documentary delves into the intersection of creativity, mental health, and the relationships that sustain him, creating a moving portrait that lingers long after the music ends.
Reminder – District 9 Forum
The budget and other Town matters are up for discussion at the next District 9 forum. We’ll meet at 6:45 pm on Wednesday, March 11, in the Community Room (3rd floor) of the Brooks Memorial Library. We had a lively discussion at our last forum and heard many happy and grateful comments from participants. Come join us on the 11th. For more information, contact robt.oeser@gmail.com robt.oeser@gmail.com or fideladelphia@gmail.com (413.559.1533).
3Squares & Healthcare Info Hours
Do you have questions about the new SNAP (3Squares) requirements?
Have you been cut off SNAP or Medicaid or had benefits reduced?
Do you need help signing up for SNAP or Medicaid?
Do you need help paying for Medicare premiums or co-pays?
The Vermont Workers’ Center is holding open hours at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room on March 13 from 2-4:30 PM to answer questions & help people navigate these programs. We’ll have information about Medicaid, Medicare, and the SNAP work requirements and exemptions, as well as a recently expanded program to help Medicare recipients afford premiums and co-pays. We can work with people on submitting applications and other paperwork.
Leda’s Kitchen Menu for 3/12: Unique Eats for Flavor Seekers
Hello food lovers,
This week’s offerings are Mexican-inspired, with mostly new to the menu dishes.
CHICKEN MOLE COLORADITO (GF/DF) $30 (2-3 servings)
Oaxacan-style mole with a complex, slightly sweet, nutty, and subtly spiced flavor profile. The deep reddish brown sauce is made with more than 20 ingredients including ancho and guajillo chiles, tomatoes, chocolate, raisins, cinnamon, and sesame seeds.
PORK AND GREEN SALSA STEW (GF/DF) $26 (2-3 servings)
Pork and hominy long-cooked in chicken stock with a tomatillo green sauce.
Vermont Jazz Center Concert to Benefit Windham County Heat Fund
The Vermont Jazz Center (VJC) is hosting a benefit concert for the Windham County Heat Fund on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jazz Center, Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT. The concert will celebrate the 80th birthday of bassist Cameron Brown.
Bass maestro Cameron Brown has been teaching at the VJC’s Summer Jazz Workshop since 2006.
His contributions and historic legacy will be honored as he and his New York-based band perform on March 21. All proceeds will go to the Windham County Heat Fund.
Brattleboro Senior Meals March 9 thru March 13
March 9 BBQ Pulled Pork
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Brownie
Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes March 10, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom. Prior to the regular meeting at 5:15pm, the Board will convene and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss contracts, labor relations agreements with employees and the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.” Closed captioning will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. The backup materials for this meeting will be available on the town website by the end of the day.
Brattleboro Selectboard Elect New Officers for 2026
Newly-elected Brattleboro Selectboard members were sworn in by Town Clerk Hilary Francis. Amanda Ellis-Thurber, Isaac Evans-Frantz, and Nell Mayo join Oscar Heller and Peter Case on the board.
The new Chair of the Brattleboro Selectboard is Oscar Heller. “Thanks for trusting me with this position.”
The Vice-Chair is Amanda Ellis Thurber.
Dance Party with The Gaslight Tinkers + Luke Concannon: The Genre-Bending Future of the Music of the Past
Kick off your weekend with a night of rhythm, melody, and infectious energy at Next Stage Arts in Putney on Friday, April 3. Doors open at 6:45 PM, with Luke Concannon opening the show, followed by the high-octane Gaslight Tinkers at 7:30 PM.
Luke Concannon brings a lifetime of music-making rooted in Irish family gatherings, where singing, dancing, and guitars filled every room. As the lead singer and co-writer of UK chart-toppers Nizlopi—best known for The JCB Song and a key influence on Ed Sheeran—Luke now shines as a solo artist. His 2022 album Ecstatic Bird in the Burning debuted at No. 12 on both the UK and US folk charts, earning praise for its heartfelt, community-centered songwriting.
Van Wile on “Here We Are”
VAN WILE has some great stories of the BCTV culture – staff camaraderie, collaborations with other Brattleboro media, and the rigor – and fun – of what it takes to create, produce, film and cover all aspects of our community. Plus Van’s personal stories of “muscle cars”, silica gel paks, murder boards, and thrifting.
Another District 9 Forum
The budget and other Town matters are up for discussion at the next District 9 forum. We’ll meet at 6:45 pm on Wednesday, March 11, in the Community Room (3rd floor) of the Brooks Memorial Library. We had a lively discussion at our last forum and heard many happy and grateful comments from participants. Come join us on the 11th. For more information, contact robt.oeser@gmail.com robt.oeser@gmail.com or fideladelphia@gmail.com (413.559.1533).
Majority of United States Senate Quietly Voted to Continue War With Iran
March 4, 2026 Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 104, a joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within the Islamic Republic of Iran. ROLL CALL VOTE: Yea 47, Nay 53
This means the majority of Members of the United States Senate voted to CONTINUE the WAR WITH IRAN because they voted against (against = Nay 53) removal of U.S. Troops from Iran.
Guilford Chamber Singers Seeks Singers for June Concert
Guilford Chamber Singers, sponsored by Friends of Music at Guilford, is seeking voices for our June concert, A Cappella a la Carte (exact date TBA).
We are a well-regarded ensemble led by Tom Baehr, veteran director of multiple FOMAG concerts since 2014. Repertoire would be part-songs covering 5 centuries, 17th to 21st. The lyricists are quite varied, including Elgar, Campion, Thoreau, Emerson, Blake, Sterndale Bennett and more.
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Rm. 212) and over Zoom. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.” Closed captioning will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. The backup materials for this meeting will be available on the town website by the end of the day.
Brattleboro Official Election Results March 2026
Good afternoon,
Please see attached for Brattleboro’s Official Town Meeting Day election results. The winners are in bold.
WSESD official results will be released from the Central School District office as they are ready.
Thank you,
Hilary
