Brattleboro Deadline for Petitions is Jan. 26 Regardless of Weather Conditions

by Not Signed In | Uncategorized

Petitions for Brattleboro Town Officers, Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) Board Members, and Town Meeting Members are due to the Town Clerk’s Office no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

Due to the anticipated storm, the Town Clerk’s Office may close for in-person services on Jan. 26. Should that occur, please place completed petitions or letters of intent in the drop box labeled “Town Business” in the Municipal Center parking lot by 5 p.m. on Monday.

Town of Brattleboro Winter Storm Travel Advisory/Closures

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro is issuing a Travel Advisory due to anticipated hazardous winter
weather conditions and significant snowfall.
Effective: Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Through: Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7 p.m.

EXPECTED CONDITIONS
Snow accumulation of approximately 8–14 inches, with locally higher amounts
possible

My Vote To Lower Brattleboro’s Property Taxes

by IsaacEF | Op/Ed

At Thursday’s Brattleboro Selectboard meeting, I joined Amanda Thurber in voting against the proposed 27 million dollar budget because Brattleboro municipal taxes have far outpaced wage growth. At selectboard meetings, in the street, and Thursday at the Senior Center, I kept hearing, “Enough.”

We need to stick up for everyday folks who are working for a living, trying to save for the future, and wanting to give their children a better future.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda and Notes Jan 27, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 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. Please note that the Zoom credentials for this meeting have changed. They can be found inside the agenda and administrative report.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Uncategorized

The Brattleboro RTM Finance Committee will meet on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.

The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room.

The Dawning of the Age of Aquarius Has Just Begun! 5 Astrological Positions in Aquarius Start Today!

by CrisEricson2016 | Spiritual

Today is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, and we can see this in the protests and demonstrations demanding that people are treated equally as human beings and treated with dignity, respect and kindness because we are all citizens of planet Earth.

Here is one example of a protest today, January 23, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn93oAuICn0

Brattleboro Community Weather Preparedness Update

by Not Signed In | Police & Fire

We are closely monitoring the forecast and have already taken appropriate preparedness steps, including staffing readiness and coordination with partner agencies. Town of Brattleboro staff and emergency resources will remain on standby and in regular communication throughout the weekend to maintain a high level of preparedness. Partner agencies will also be conducting welfare checks as appropriate to support community health and safety.

Established notification and communication channels are in place and can be used immediately to activate additional resources should conditions or needs change.

Brattleboro Police Chief Norma Hardy Announces Retirement, Asst. Chief Jeremy Evans to Take Helm in March

by Not Signed In | Police & Fire

The Town of Brattleboro is announcing the retirement of Brattleboro Police Chief Norma Hardy. Hardy will step down from her role on March 30, 2026. Assistant Chief Jeremy Evans will succeed her as the new Police Chief, and Captain Adam Petlock will be promoted to Assistant Chief.

Hardy joined the Brattleboro Police Department in July 2021, stepping out of retirement to serve during a critical period when communities across the nation were examining ways to reform policing following the death of George Floyd. Hardy, who previously served 26 years with the Port Authority Police Department of New York and New Jersey, believed her distinct background as a Black woman with extensive law enforcement experience would be an invaluable part of that conversation.

Masters of Nordic Folk: Frigg Brings “Nordgrass” to Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Music

Next Stage Arts will welcome an electrifying night of Nordic folk music on Thursday, February 5, when internationally acclaimed Finnish band Frigg takes the stage with opening set by fiddle duo Teho. The show begins at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:15 pm, at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney.

Hailing from Finland and celebrated worldwide, Frigg is among the most exhilarating and innovative bands in contemporary folk music. The six-piece ensemble are true masters of the Finnish folk tradition, known for delivering heart-bursting, life-affirming tunes with astonishing precision and joy.

Named after the Norse goddess of love and fertility, Frigg has forged a singular sound they call “Nordgrass”—a captivating fusion of Nordic folk music and American bluegrass. Their violin-driven melodies soar over ringing strings and the deep, propulsive pulse of double bass, creating music that feels both ancient and entirely fresh. The result is hypnotic, infectious, and often impossible to sit still through.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – January 22, 2026

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 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.

Steve West on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | iBrattleboro

A musician, songwriter, talk-radio host, and computer fix-it guy, STEVE WEST is a natural storyteller and all-round excellent human. He’s also served on many local boards, and is an advocate for our local media.

Tune in for a fun conversation and Steve’s take on life in Brattleboro.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year

by ACCVT | Entertainment

The Asian Cultural Center of Vermont (ACCVT) celebrates the Lunar New Year of China, Korea and Vietnam Sunday, February 8, 1:00-3:00. You don’t have to be Asian or know anything about Asia to participate! Join us at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center to usher in the year of the Red Fire Horse ushering in  a year focused on bold moves, exploration ,and potentially transformative change.

Join us for traditional Chinese Performances with Li Fei Osborne and her Mandarin language students, Chinese morning exercises and Qigong led by Cai Xi, and traditional New Year songs and crafts. We end our celebration with a Dragon parade up from the Museum towards Main Street to bring us luck for the coming year. 

Healthcare & SNAP Info Hours

by ESchwartz | Health

The Vermont Workers’ Center is hosting drop-in hours at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room on Jan. 23 and Feb. 6 from 2:00-4:30 PM to help people understand and navigate changes to SNAP, Medicaid and Medicare. There will be information about the changes, including the SNAP work requirements and exemptions, and on the rights of individuals currently on or applying for these programs. Workers’ Center members can work with people on submitting applications and other paperwork.

We Need To Stop The Rogue President

by RDavis | Activism

Most reasonable people assume that governments exist to support people and provide the infrastructure to make sure commerce provides whatever is needed to keep people safe and healthy. Sadly, a lot of people who are not reasonable, ethical and moral tend to rise to the top of the power structure in many countries.

When that happens, all of the documents and policies in place become meaningless. The founding fathers of the American experiment wrote a number of documents to guide the new country that was breaking away from the tyranny of King George III. The hope was that they could provide more freedom for people in a new country.

Brattleboro Overnight Snow Removal Planned for Downtown Parking Lots

by Not Signed In | Town News

Snow and ice will be removed from the uncovered parking lots in Brattleboro’s downtown area starting around midnight tonight and into the early morning hours. Vehicles parked in the downtown lots must be removed or they may be towed at the owner’s expense.

If you plan to leave your vehicle in town overnight, please park it at the Brattleboro Transportation Center. If you use the Transportation Center, do not park in a reserved permit space without a reserved permit. If parking is not available in the Transportation Center, overflow parking is allowed in the Preston Lot. Parking enforcement is in effect after 9 a.m.

Brattleboro Senior Meals

by KTurnas | Food

Jan. 19  CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

Jan. 20   Baked Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce

Zucchini

Green Beans & Peppers

Garlic Bread

Pineapple

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Brattleboro Town Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Monday, January 19. All other violations will be enforced.

Brooks Memorial Library will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19.