Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 10/09/2026

DATE: Friday, October 9, 2026

No work will be conducted on the project from Noon Friday, October 9 until crews return to work Tuesday, October 13 at 6 a.m. in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Single-lane closures with alternating traffic patterns controlled by flaggers are planned from the Exit 2 interchange to the Edward Heights intersection from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Saturday morning. No street-side parking will be available through the work zone. Motorists should watch for wet paint.


Akley Road Closure Update

The Brattleboro Department Of Public Works would like to update the public on the status of the road closure on Akley Road between houses 207 and 287. Due to unforeseen delays, the road closure will remain in affect through Thursday, October 15.


Brattleboro Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closings

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Monday, Monday, October 12, 2026. All other violations will be enforced.


Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – Oct 2, 2026

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 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 enter directly into executive session to discuss real estate. 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 link has changed.


Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

The Citizen’s Police Communications Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library.

The ADA Committee will meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00pm at the Brooks Memorial Library.


Next Gen Brattleboro Launch at The Latchis Theatre

Next Gen Brattleboro is hosting this free, open-to-all gathering of Greater Brattleboro residents to craft a shared future together and begin a sustained effort towards enacting it.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; register for FREE at Eventbrite and encourage friends, family and neighbors to join you.

WHERE: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, Main Theatre

Brattleboro faces demographic and economic headwinds. Communities across Vermont and New England are grappling with similar challenges and the status quo is not sustainable. A unified, informed, and committed effort toward the long-term economic health and resilience of the Greater Brattleboro community is required to remain affordable and attractive.


Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: October 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

6:15 – 7:15 Community Health and Wellness Chapter – Discuss a draft of the Community Health and Wellness Chapter and a plan for a public outreach event.

7:15 – 7:35 Residential land uses and functionally similar Uses – Review revised table showing the permitted and conditional use status of various residential land uses and functionally similar uses and discuss proposed co-living definition.


Noticed Around Brattleboro – Fall 2026

You know the drill. If you see something interesting around town, take a moment and share it with everyone.

For example:

Miniatures are beginning to appear in some store windows downtown. The festival was written up in the most recent issues of the AAA member magazine as something great to do in New England.


Living Memorial Park Road Closure Scheduled for Oct. 5

The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department will close the road at Living Memorial Park above the entrance to the Upper Softball Field from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, while crews work on the cable for the Brattleboro Ski Hill T-bar.

The Living Memorial Park Dog Park, Perseverance Skatepark and Kiwanis Shelter will also be closed during that time.


Brattleboro Committee Vacancies

The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards:

ADA Committee

Advisory Budget Committee

Conservation Commission

Development Review Board


Brattleboro DRB October 21 Agenda

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.


Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 09/25/2026

DATE: Friday, September 25, 2026

Overnight work is planned for tonight Friday, September 25, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Single-lane closures with alternating traffic patterns controlled by flaggers are planned from the Exit 2 interchange to the Edward Heights intersection from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Saturday morning. No street-side parking will be available through the work zone. Motorists should watch for wet paint.


Gallery in the Woods for Sale

After over 30 years in business, with the last 25 years on Main Street in Brattleboro, VT, Dante and Suzanne Corsano are beginning to think about retirement and are exploring the possibility of selling the gallery.

The gallery has been a strong, long standing foundational piece of Brattleboro’s vibrant art scene, and this is an amazing opportunity for the right person to literally step in and be part of a creative and inspiring workplace.


Maple Street Paving on Sept. 21

On Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, a private contractor will be paving a section of Maple Street just east of the intersection with Austine Drive.

Intermittent road closures will occur between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. while paving operations are underway. Ample signage will be in place to notify motorists when the roadway is closed.