News & Information
News and information sections, from near to far
Vermont Governor Scott’s State of the State 2018
“2018 State of the State Governor Phil Scott January 4, 2018
Selectboard Meeting Notes – FY19 Budget Decisions Continue, New Bank Account, NECCA Loan
The first meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard in 2018 was almost entirely about money. They continued their discussion of remaining FY19 budget issues, narrowing the list of undecided items by saying yes to some and maybe to others. It makes for a rather high potential tax increase, but many decisions remain that could bring the proposed rates down again. More budget meetings are planned.
Municipal Center Boiler Fails, Selectboard Meeting Relocated
Good Morning –
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – January 2, 2018
The Brattleboro Selectboard will consider depositing $5 million into a new money market account as part of their first regular meeting of the new year.
Winter Farmers’ Market Saturday Dec 30
Happy Almost 2018~
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 5:30pm in the Tyler Conference Room at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
Hinsdale Bridge Notice of Public Hearing
The New Hampshire and Vermont Departments of Transportation will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 7:00pm at the Hinsdale (New Hampshire) Town Hall regarding acquisition of property that is planned for construction of the new bridge connecting Brattleboro and Hinsdale. Attached is the Notice of Hearing which must be posted in at least 5 conspicuous places. Please post it in the usual places – Town Clerk, Library, Recreation & Parks, Fire Department, and Public Works, as well as the home page of the Town’s website under “News.” Thank you.
Allyn Olney Retirement
It’s with mixed emotions and sincere gratitude that the Brattleboro Fire Department is announcing the retirement of Firefighter Allyn Olney. Firefighter Olney joined the Call Force in June of 1986 was hired to the Career Staff in October of 1987, serving the citizens of Brattleboro for the past 30 years. Al has been a very special employee, a dedicated firefighter and a role model for all. Al received the “Firefighter of the Year Award” in 2004 and a “Meritorious Unit Citation” for his work as part of a group during a very difficult patient extrication at a fatal car accident in 2014. Known for his calm and laid-back demeanor, Firefighter Olney has embraced the role of “senior firefighter”, taking new employees under his wing, and sharing his knowledge, wisdom and history with all of us. Al will work his final shift on Saturday, December 30, he will be sorely missed.
Brattleboro Snow Removal From Downtown District
The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect.
A Christmas Story
This happened to me quite a few years ago.
Brattleboro Parking Lot Snow Removal
The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect.
Winter Farmers’ Market Open Today, December 23rd!
There will be a market today! Weather forecast looks to have the worst of the storm ending by 10.
VFW Closing 4 pm 12/22
Brattleboro VFW is closing at 4 pm today due to the weather.
A Christmas Message from Ben and Jerry
Selectboard Meeting Notes – Number of Things, The Annual Hurting Of Feelings, and Climate Action
The Brattleboro Selectboard had numbers on the agenda for their final meeting of 2017. Budget numbers, audit numbers, financial reports, grants, and even dates on the calendar. They talked about numbers, reviewed numbers, noted errors and omissions, and made calculations.
Brattleboro Holiday Closures
In observance of the Christmas holiday:
Monday Night Snow Removal on Western Avenue
The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect.
Brattleboro Town Manager FY19 Budget Memo
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet tomorrow (12/19 at 6:15pm) as previously warned. Town Manager Peter Elwell was asked to provide the Selectboard with a summary of Unfinished Business in connection with the FY19 Budget discussions. Attached is a copy of his memorandum (which has also been posted to the Town’s website under Selectboard Supporting Documents, New Business Part 2).
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – December 19, 2017
The Brattleboro Selectboard will have their regular meeting on Tuesday, and will take up quite a few financial matters. They’ll review their FY17 budget additions, review errors and omissions to the Grand List, consider financial reports, close out a grant, review Downtown Alliance workplans and budget, join a climate action effort, and more. You can bring up other matters not on the agenda during public participation.
