Alan Dater Presents: The Nashville Sound Comes to Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Entertainment

PUTNEY, VT — The next installment in the ongoing film series curated by local filmmaker Alan Dater brings audiences deep into the heart of country music history. The Nashville Sound, a rarely screened concert film captured at the height of the genre’s golden era, will be shown on Saturday, May 23 at Next Stage Arts.

Filmed in 1969 at the legendary Ryman Auditorium during the Grand Ole Opry birthday celebration, the film offers an intimate look at performances from some of country music’s most iconic figures, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Loretta Lynn. With its unfiltered, onstage perspective, the film captures the energy and authenticity of a live Opry performance at a pivotal moment in American music.

May 20 Brattleboro DRB Agenda

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

AGENDA

Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations.
2026-23                 Holton Home; Residential Neighborhood District; request for Site Plan approval to convert the existing 36 unit SRO building into a 21 unit apartment building. The units will be a mix of the following: Studio: 2, 1-Bedroom: 7, 2-Bedroom: 11, 3-Bedroom: 1 at 158 Western Avenue; Tax Map Parcel #265307.000

Brattleboro DPW Announces Temporary Flat Street Closure on April 29

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The closure will be in effect from the intersection of Flat Street and Main Street to the entrance of the Latchis parking lot. This closure is necessary to allow a private contractor to safely conduct roof work at 32 Main Street.

Windham Southeast School District Board Seeks Feedback on Communication

by Not Signed In | Education

The WSESD Board has created a survey to gather stakeholder feedback on two-way communication within the district. Participation is anonymous, and we would sincerely appreciate your assistance. All data collected during this pilot will remain anonymous and we encourage you to share thoughts and feedback. At the end of the survey, you will be given the opportunity to share any feedback about what worked well, what didn’t, and any suggestions for improvements or additional content.

Taking Solace Series: After Death Care and Green Burial – May 6

by CenterforSolace | Questions & Answers

Please join Center for Solace staff on Wednesday, May 6, 6-8 pm in the upstairs Community Room at Brooks Memorial Library.

Learn about safe & legal options for caring for a loved one after their death, and local, accessible ways to access green burial. Topics will include: What is after death care and who can do it? What are the benefits and challenges? How can I plan ahead? What is green burial and how do I access it?

Burn Ban in Effect – Town of Brattleboro

by Not Signed In | Police & Fire

Due to current weather conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, a burn ban is now in effect
for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice.

Relative humidity is expected to remain low, and we have not received any substantial rainfall in
several days. In addition, forecasted conditions indicate increased wind and the potential for
higher gusts tomorrow, which significantly increases the risk of fire spread. These factors
combined create a high wildfire risk, where even a small spark could ignite a fast-moving and
dangerous fire.

Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: April 6, 2026 Meeting Agenda

by planning | Town Plan

6:00 Call to Order

6:05 – 6:10 Approve Minutes of April 6, 2026

6:10 – 6:15 Announcements

6:15 – 7:30 2026 Town Plan – Review and comment on draft town plan. Discuss adoption process; set Planning Commission public hearing date, and, if ready, approve required Town Plan report

7:30 – 7:50 Exit 1 I91 Bridge Project – Project overview and general discussion

Brattleboro-Putney U.S. 5 Paving Construction Update 04/24/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

Brattleboro-Putney STP PS 25(11)

An individual work zone with one single-lane closure will continue to be in place on U.S. Route 5 in Dummerston with work progressing north. Flaggers will assist with alternating traffic patterns through the work zone. The work zone will shift from the northbound to the southbound travel lanes and may lengthen over the course of a day to a maximum distance of 1.5 miles. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. Expect delays in this area.

John Potter on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Town News

What’s it like to be a Town Manager? JOHN POTTER talks about all this and more – his previous career as a Forester, a director of Land and Parks management, Environmental programs, and his deep interest in Silviculture.

Tune in to hear his perspective on public service and community collaborations, and the many aspects of life in Brattleboro!

Open Mic Night at Next Stage Arts Brings Community Voices to Putney

by hahrenholz | Music

An evening of creativity and community returns to Next Stage Arts on Thursday, May 21, as Vermont Timbre hosts its popular Open Mic night.

Located at 15 Kimball Hill in Putney, Vermont, Next Stage Arts provides an intimate and welcoming setting for this ongoing series led by Amelia Struthers and Mike Mrowicki. Performers of all kinds—musicians, poets, storytellers, and other creatives—are invited to share their work in 10–15 minute sets, resulting in a varied and engaging evening shaped by local voices.

International Face Painting

by ann.newsmith | Family

Au pairs from Italy, Germany, and the Czech Republic will be offering free face painting for kids at Brattleboro Gallery Walk on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Ann Newsmith, local coordinator for Cultural Care Au Pair, will also be available to talk with parents about the benefits of hosting an au pair and the process of applying.

Cultural Care is the largest au pair organization in the U.S. and works through a local representative in southern Vermont to help families assess whether the program is a good fit and to assist in matching families with just the right au pair. Families provide room, board, and a welcoming environment to a young person from another country in exchange for flexible, live-in childcare. Not only convenient, hosting an au pair is often more cost-effective for families with multiple children, compared to daycare or a nanny.

Free Trees for Brattleboro Residents

by oakgeorgia | Home & Garden

Free trees for Brattleboro residents, through Community Canopy, a program of the Arbor Day Foundation. Four species are available: flowering dogwood, red maple, red oak and river birch.

Residents can reserve up to two free trees at vtcommunityforestry.org/trees.

The online sign-up process guides participants to the best locations to plant trees. Residents can also sign-up by phone by calling the Arbor Day Foundation at 855-234-3801.

BLACKOUT: How I Became White in America 

by GeorgeCC | Arts

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church will present the one-woman show BLACKOUT: How I Became White in America on Saturday, April 25 at 2 pm.  This original show is written and performed by Ethelyn Friend, actor, teacher and writer. Her performance reflects one white woman’s process of facing her direct links to slavery, a somatic, musical, and theatrical exploration of denial, guilt and response.  Friend notes this performance directly addresses “white America.”  The 90- minute show is followed by an optional community conversation.

Can VT Match Up People Needing More Home Heating Fuel 2026-2027 With Foster Kids in Need of Homes?

by Cris Ericson | Opinion

https://dcf.vermont.gov/foster-care-inquiry – check: I would like to get an information packet -fill out: Is there anything else you’d like us to know?

Well, I guess I flunked this online test of the Vermont Dept. of Children and Families because they never sent me the “information packet”.   Being honest doesn’t help.  I probably started out with something like: “do they come with home heating fuel?”  I went on to explain that I have two empty bedrooms upstairs but I am arthritic and if a child falls down, I can’t pick them up.  If a child runs into the street, I can’t chase after them.