Brattleboro Food Co-op Announces New GM

by Not Signed In | Business

The Brattleboro Food Co-op Board of Directors is pleased to share that Emilee Hobbs has been hired as our new General Manager, beginning September 22.

You may already know Emilee from her work as Interim GM since June and as our Director of People and Culture since early 2022. In those roles, she created programs that boosted morale, lowered staff turnover by more than 20%, and built stronger relationships with our union partners through open and respectful dialogue. Over the past few months as Interim GM, she has demonstrated the steady leadership and vision our Co-op needs to thrive.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/19/2025

by Not Signed In | Town News

Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Monday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on U.S. 5 (Putney Road) from the intersection with Vermont Avenue to the approximate intersection with Noah’s Lane. Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through the work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – September 24th

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special regular meeting on Wednesday September 24, 2025 (NOT TUESDAY) to avoid interfere with Rosh Hashanah. At this meeting, they will approve an epic list of consent agenda items, then hear about changes to the parking system. 

There will also be a public hearing about possibly replacing a bridge on Dettman Drive, decide on a process for warning all the various petitions and options. The board will hear from the Finance Committee, and appoint citizens to town committees.  You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Burn Ban in Effect – Town of Brattleboro

by Not Signed In | Police & Fire

Due to current weather conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, a burn ban is now in effect for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice. The state is currently experiencing very high fire danger levels, and even a small spark could lead to a dangerous wildfire.

Genocide in Gaza: Vermont’s Members of Congress Can Help Change Course

by IsaacEF | Op/Ed

On September 16 the United Nations said that the State of Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. During the past two years, this violence has directly struck the Green Mountain State. Dylan Collins, a journalist, was shot by the Israeli military on October 13, 2023, with no ensuing accountability. The following month a gunman shot three Palestinian students in Burlington. And on April 14, 2025, masked U.S. federal agents kidnapped another Vermonter, Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian lawful U.S. resident. 

Many Vermonters are left asking: How can we stop our tax dollars from fueling abuse and devastation around the world, which is making us less safe and robbing our own communities of housing, food, and healthcare? 

Scott Couper on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | iBrattleboro

As pastor of the Centre Congregational Church, Reverend Dr. SCOTT COUPER envisions an interfaith campus in our community. He embodies the UCC’s focus of being open and affirming, welcoming everyone, and furthering peace and justice. Scott also teaches within the Humanities at the Community College of Vermont here in town.

Brattleboro Human Services Review Committee is Accepting Applications

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Human Services Review Committee is seeking applications from organizations focused on meeting concerns facing our community. Applications are due on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Representative Town Meeting established a grant allocation of up to $499,426 for Fiscal Year 2027. Grants will be disbursed in July 2026. The committee looks forward to learning of and supporting the programs that address the pressing needs of our community.

Brattleboro Road Closure Notice – South Street Drainage Work

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Thursday, September 18th, the Brattleboro Highway Division will be installing under-drainage to address issues caused by a natural spring that has surfaced in the roadway in front of 360 on South Street.

A full road closure will be in effect in this area on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Following the closure, alternating traffic will be in place for the remainder of Thursday and parts of Friday, September 19th. 

Save the Dates – October 15, September 21

by RobertOeser | State News

SAVE THE DATE: October 15, 2025 – 6:30 pm – Community Room – Brooks Memorial Library

A conversation with State Representative Ian Goodnow

While there is no formal agenda for this meeting, one might say it is divided in three parts:

◘ What happened in the last legislative session?
◘ What can we expect in the session starting January 2026?
◘ What legislative issues are front of mind for you?

WSESD Board Meeting Minutes – September 9, 2025

by Not Signed In | Education

Summary
● Amendments to the WSESD Board meeting minutes from 8/26/25 were presented and approved.
● The Board voted to include a ‘parking lot’ on the minutes to capture topics for further discussion that arise during meetings.
● Following a discussion considering the Board’s alignment with the VSBA, a vote passed to remain members at this time.
● The Board reviewed and voted to accept three Board goals,

1. Enhance oversight of the prevention of Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying
2. Understand and implement District Quality Standards and Educational Quality Standards
3. Improve two-way communication and engagement with district Stakeholders
● The Board adopted the Admin/Board Calendar and determined to include alignment of the newly adopted Board Goals to this tool.

The Kennedy Death Squad

by RDavis | Activism

Trump and his amoral, unethical goon squad of cabinet members are doing everything they can to hurt the people they don’t like, which is a big chunk of the American population. They have no respect for people and prioritize ideology and personal profit above the value of human life.

At least 10 million people will lose health insurance and millions, many of the same people, will lose food stamps. It is still to be determined if those same people will no longer have the safety net of federal fuel assistance, but the pattern is clear. “Those people” need to stop relying on federal assistance of any kind because they are making it too hard for rich people to profit enough from American commerce.

Brattleboro School Shelter in Place Resolved 9/12/2025

by Not Signed In | Education

Hello Families of the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union,

I’m reaching out from the Office of the Superintendent to relay information about a “Shelter in Place” protocol that took place at Brattleboro Union High School, Brattleboro Area Middle School and Windham Regional Career Center (the “BU6 Campus”) this afternoon, which has been resolved with no issues. Officers from the Brattleboro PD arrived promptly to assess the situation.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/12/2025

by Not Signed In | Town News

Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Monday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street) and Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. All motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.

Parking restrictions will be enforced during working hours. Pedestrians should watch for sidewalk detours.

Charlie Kirk Did Not ‘Die’ – He Was Assassinated

by PeytonE | Op/Ed

Charlie Kirk did not ‘die’. Mr. Kirk was assassinated by a single sniper shot to his jugular vein.  He was, to all who knew him, a powerhouse exemplifying freedom of speech. He would invite his audiences to debate, to talk through issues and to engage in the most peaceful activity of society: to explore truth through discourse.