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Brattleboro Community Connection Night Celebrates Summer with Free Family Activities

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro’s annual summer block party, Community Connection Night, will return later this month. This year’s festivities will take place at the Preston Lot and along Flat Street. The event offers free, family-friendly fun and opportunities to connect with neighbors and local organizations.

Community Connection Night will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening will feature free food, ice cream for children, a touch-a-truck area, bounce houses, basketball, street hockey, face painting, a dunk-an-officer booth, carnival games, and music.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – July 7, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 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 5:30pm the Board will convene and is expected to move 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.

Extreme Heat Advisory Issued for Brattleboro Area, Severe Storms Possible

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Fire Department, in coordination with local and regional emergency management partners, is urging the community to take precautions as extreme heat is expected to affect the region over the next few days. In addition to dangerous heat and humidity, there is also the potential for severe thunderstorms, which may bring heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning.

High temperatures combined with elevated humidity levels will increase the risk of heat- related illnesses, particularly for vulnerable populations, including older adults, young children, individuals with chronic medical conditions, and those without access to air conditioning.

Brattleboro July 4 Facility Closures and Parking Notice – Living Memorial Park

by Not Signed In | Town News

Brattleboro, VT — The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department would like to inform residents and visitors of temporary facility closures and traffic changes at Living Memorial Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in preparation for the evening’s festivities.

Beginning at 12:00 p.m., the Dog Park, Skatepark, and Kiwanis Shelter will be closed for the remainder of the day. The Pickleball Courts will remain open; however, there will be no parking available within Living Memorial Park after noon.

Brattleboro Planning Commission: July 6, 2026 Meeting Agenda

by planning | Town Plan

6:00 Call to order for regular Planning Commission meeting
6:05 Approve Minutes of June 22, 2026
6:10 Announcements
6:15 – 6:45 Draft Town Plan – Planning Commission review of revisions to the Draft Town Plan based on the comments at the Public Hearing. Potential action to approve the Draft Town Plan and forward it to the Selectboard.

Lindsay Bellville Appointed Interim Director of Brooks

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro has appointed Lindsay Bellville the Interim Director of Brooks Memorial Library while the search for a permanent library director continues. Bellville will step into the role on June 29, 2026.

Bellville has served the Brattleboro community through Brooks Memorial Library for more than two decades. She joined the library in 2004 as Assistant Children’s Librarian and earned her master’s degree in library science while working at Brooks. In 2015, she became Children’s Librarian, and following the library’s 2016 renovation and expansion of teen services, her position evolved into Youth Services Librarian, overseeing services for children and teens.

Changes Coming to Brattleboro’s Curbside Waste Collection Program Beginning July 6

by Not Signed In | Town News
Brattleboro Compost Truck

The Town of Brattleboro’s curbside solid waste collection program will transition to a new service model beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. Casella Waste Systems will collect trash and recycling, while the Town will manage curbside compost collection through its municipal compost program.

“For users of the system, not much will change,” said Pete Lynch, Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works. “Residents can expect the same reliable service they’ve come to count on. The biggest change is that recycling will move from weekly pickup to every other week.”

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 06/26/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

There will be no overnight work tonight, Friday, June 26, 2026.

Crews will be off the road at Noon on Thursday, July 2, returning to work at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 6 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Flaggers will control alternating traffic patterns through single-lane closures on VT 9 between the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange and the Edward Heights intersection in West Brattleboro. Monday night through Thursday morning, work zones will be active from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. No street-side parking will be available in these areas of VT 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Thursday morning.

Brattleboro Road Closure Notice – Bridge Street and Depot Street

by Not Signed In | Town News

To accommodate an event at the new Amtrak train station downtown, the Town will temporarily close Bridge Street and Depot Street tomorrow. The closures will begin at 10:30 a.m., and both streets are expected to reopen by 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will be stationed at the closures and will allow local traffic through for those traveling to or from properties located on Bridge Street or Depot Street.

Noticed Around Brattleboro – Summer 2026

by cgrotke | Town News

A place for noting the little things you see around town, such as:

New charging stations in the Co-op parking lot, and a bit of a new layout to the store inside (some minor adjustments of some aisles and cases)
A new ADA Amtrak Train Station
work of the outdoor library landscaping  and structures continues 

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro EMS Study Working Group will meet on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4:00pm in Room B at the Brooks Memorial Library.

The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 8:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.

The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – June 16, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 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 5:00pm the Board will meet in the Selectboard Meeting Room to conduct Committee Interviews with candidates for the Arts Committee. The Board will also convene at 5:35pm and is expected to move directly 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.

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 06/05/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The contractor has added an additional night shift across all evening work zones and will be working overnight Friday night into Saturday morning beginning next week on June 12, 2026.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Flaggers will control alternating traffic patterns in all intersections and through single-lane closures on Vermont Route 9 between the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange and the Edmund Heights intersection in West Brattleboro. Monday night through Saturday morning, work zones will be active from 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. No street-side parking will be available in these areas of VT 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Saturday morning.