Brattleboro February 18, 2026 DRB 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 as warned on October 12, 2015.
News & Information
News and information sections, from near to far
Overnight Snow Removal for Select Streets in Brattleboro
Snow and ice will be removed from select streets in Brattleboro tonight, Jan. 28, 2026, starting at 11 p.m.
The affected streets include:
Canal Street
Oak Street
Chapin Street
Western Avenue
Brattleboro Overnight Snow Removal Scheduled for Jan. 27
Snow and ice will be removed from streets and uncovered parking lots in Brattleboro tonight, Jan. 27, 2026, starting at 11 p.m.
The affected streets include: Main Street, Flat Street, Elm Street, Elliot Street, High Street, Grove Street, Harris Place, Walnut Street, Chapin Street, Oak Street, Church Street, School Street, Park Place, Canal Street, Western Avenue, Green Street, and South Main Street.
Central Street Sewer Repairs
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Central Street will be closed between Washington Street and Highland Street while the Utilities Division makes repairs to a sewer service. The work will take place in the area of 81 Central Street between 7:00am and 3:00pm. Residents will have access to their homes from either side of this closure.
Motorists should plan alternative routes during this time.
Town of Brattleboro Winter Storm Travel Advisory/Closures
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
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda and Notes Jan 27, 2026
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 Community Weather Preparedness Update
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
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.
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – January 22, 2026
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.
Brattleboro Overnight Snow Removal Planned for Downtown Parking Lots
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings
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.
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – January 20, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 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 meeting, at 3:00pm the Selectboard will convene and hold a site visit at Bittersweet Lane. The Selectboard will then hold a site visit at 4:00pm at TH-20 / Gulf Road. The Board will then meet at 5:45pm and is expected to enter immediately into executive session to discuss contracts. 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 Selectboard Special Meeting Thursday January 15, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom. The attached agenda includes information on how to access the meeting remotely. Closed captioning will be available for deaf and hard of hearing community members.
Ames Hill Road Closure on 1/12/2026 – Broken Utility Pole
On Monday, January 12, 2026, Ames Hill Road will be closed in the area of 694 while Green Mountain Power crews replace a broken utility pole. The road is expected to be closed for several hours while crews make the necessary repairs.
Motorists should plan alternative routes during this time.
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting – January 13, 2026
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 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.
Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
5. Safey Action Requests
(a) Traffic Light Request at Union Street and Western Avenue – Auli Lyons
(b) Sightline concerns at High Street and Retting Place – Dana Mock
(c) Parking Concern at 125 Canal Street – Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki
Akley Road Fire in Brattleboro
At approximately 6:58 PM, the Brattleboro Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in a residence. Engine 1 was the first unit on the scene and confirmed that the structure was fully involved in fire, upgrading the incident to a second alarm.
The occupants were not home at the time of the fire, and no injuries occurred during the incident. A family cat initially believed to be inside the home was later found safe outside the residence.
South Main Street Closed Tuesday 1/6/2026
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, South Main Street will be closed between Oak Grove Avenue and Pine Street between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. The closure is to complete repairs to a sewer main break that occurred on Monday.
Motorists should plan alternative routes during this time.
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – January 6, 2026
PAYT Bags, FY27 and a Town Policy on encampments are all planned for the next regular meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard – the first of the new year.
Noticed Around Brattleboro – Winter 2025-2026
The occasional spot for noticing things in and around Brattleboro, such as:
nice to see ice skaters out on Retreat Meadows going for long skates, exploring the entire frozen area. Ice fishing, too.
