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Selectboard Meeting Notes: Brother, Can You Spare A Circus School?
Big news, not from the board but from the public, at the most recent Brattleboro Selectboard meeting: there is internal turmoil that threatens NECCA, the New England Center for Circus Arts. Founders were forced out, and resignations of board and staff followed. More fallout is expected.
Brattleboro Planners To Hold Forum on Downtown Parking on July 18, 2017
The public is invited to a Downtown Parking Forum on Tuesday, July 18 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room. Residents, business owners, property owners and others are invited to identify issues and concerns, ask questions, make comments or share ideas.
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Town Manager Peter Elwell Interview – Part 3: Brattleboro and the Future
We continue our series of occasional interviews with Town Manager Peter Elwell with some general questions about towns and governing. This time, we look at “the future.”
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – July 11, 2017
A discussion of issues related to panhandling in Brattleboro is scheduled for the next meeting of the Selectboard. It is likely to be a starting point for the board, as no definitive action is being proposed.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Energy Committee will meet on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 5:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
Next West Brattleboro Association Meeting July 13th
The next monthly meeting of the West Brattleboro Association (WBA) will be held on Thursday, July 13th at 6:00 PM at the Hayes Court Community Room on Garfield Drive.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 10th
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10 Overdoses
According to Mark Carignan of the Brattleboro Police, officers have been at the scene of 10 overdoses in about 24 hours.
Brattleboro Food Co-op Reaches Three Year Contract With Union
Managers and the Union Bargaining Committee at Brattleboro Food Co-op have come to a tentative agreement on a new, three-year contract. The contract is scheduled for ratification by July 15th. More details will be available thereafter. All participants were trained in Interest-Based Problem Solving by FMCS (Federal Mediation Conciliation Service), which will continue to be used as a tool as issues arise during the life of the contract.
Holiday Weekend Safe Driving Reminders
The Windham Regional Commission is assisting VTrans with getting word out about traffic safety this July 4th holiday.
Brattleboro Reminds Residents to Keep All Sidewalks Clear
The Town of Brattleboro reminds all property owners, residents, and business operators to keep sidewalks clear and free from any obstructions. This is necessary to maintain open and safe use of all sidewalks by all people, and it is especially important for people using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 3rd
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Noticed Around Brattleboro – Summer 2017
Another edition of “what have you noticed recently,” in which you can report on the smallest of small things. You know, those things that make you stop for a second look, or that you mention to others when you get back from errands. No detail is too small.
A Town Without Transportation
I was just shocked when I called Brattleboro Taxi to get a recorded message saying they were no longer operating! This is a huge blow to those of us who can no longer drive and have used the taxi to get to appointments and to errands.
Brattleboro Town Closures, Parade and Fireworks Schedule for 4th of July
In observance of the July 4th holiday, all Town offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, with the exception of emergency services.
Guilford Street Extension Paving Tuesday
On Tuesday, June 27th, 2017, Vermont Roadworks, LLC, a contractor of the Town, will be repaving a section of Guilford Street (in the area PAST Summit Circle to near the Guilford/Brattleboro town line). We anticipate traffic impacts from approximately 7:00 am until the paving is completed around 7:00 pm.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Energy Committee will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 5:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
Brattleboro Harmony Lot Partial Closure June 26-30
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