News & Information

News and information sections, from near to far

John Potter on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Town News

What’s it like to be a Town Manager? JOHN POTTER talks about all this and more – his previous career as a Forester, a director of Land and Parks management, Environmental programs, and his deep interest in Silviculture.

Tune in to hear his perspective on public service and community collaborations, and the many aspects of life in Brattleboro!

Brattleboro-Putney U.S. 5 Paving Construction Update 04/17/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Brattleboro-Putney STP PS 25(11)

Shoulder closures are anticipated Monday and Tuesday of next week in the northern part of the project as a part of the traffic control coordination effort with Green Mountain Power.

Beginning Wednesday, one 1.5 mile long single-lane closure will be in place on U.S. Route 5 beginning at the Interstate 91 overpass in Brattleboro and progressing north. Flaggers will assist with alternating traffic patterns through the work zone. The work zone will shift from northbound to southbound travel lanes and continue to progress north over the course of the week. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. Expect delays in this area.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agendas and Notes – April 20 and 21, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale, NH Selectboard on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:30pm at 11 Main Street, Hinsdale, NH.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 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 move directly into executive session to discuss contracts, labor relations agreements with employees, and pending civil litigation to which the Town may be a party. 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.

Vermont Astrologers! Aries Stellium, Once in a Lifetime Event Occurring Now!

by Cris Ericson | Other

I don’t know about all this astrology stuff, I am just an amateur infrequently amused by it all.  But, today is HUGE in Astrology.  We have the usual New Moon that occurs every month, but this month we also have four additional planets all in Aries.   So, the line up is Sun in Aries, Moon in Aries,  Mercury in Aries, Mars in Aries, Neptune in Aries and Saturn in Aries;  which makes a line up of 6 Astrological Positions all in Aries today, right now.

What’s the big deal?  This has not happened in hundreds of years.  Seriously, this has not happened in hundreds of years and so Astrologers are going wild today.  Because Moon will continue in Aries tomorrow, as well as the Sun and the four planets in Aries, this will be going on all day today and tomorrow.

Brattleboro Committee Vacancies

by Not Signed In | Town News

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

ADA Committee
Conservation Commission
Design Review Board (Alternate)
Development Review Board (Alternate)
Energy Committee – 1 year term

Town of Brattleboro Names Julie Perrin Next Director of Brooks Memorial Library

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro is pleased to announce the appointment of Brooks Memorial Library’s next Director, Julie Perrin. Perrin, who has spent the past nine years leading the Jaffrey Public Library in Jaffrey, NH, brings extensive experience in library program development, grant writing, and operations management. She will begin on May 11, 2026.

“We’re excited to have someone with Julie’s clear passion and original thought to pick up the thread and help write the next chapter at Brooks Memorial Library,” said Brattleboro Town Manager John Potter. “She’s an experienced leader with a proven track record that includes efficient management, capital fundraising, and facility project management, which is especially important as Brooks undergoes renovations over the next year.”

Road Closure Notice – Guilford Street Extension

by Not Signed In | Town News

Brattleboro, VT – The Department of Public Works will be conducting road repairs from a previous culvert installation on Guilford Street Extension on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

As a result, Guilford Street Extension will be fully closed to all traffic between house numbers #773 and #821 from 8:30 a.m. until no later than 1 p.m. The road may reopen earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

Brattleboro Spring Water Main Flushing Schedule

by Not Signed In | Town News

Utilities Division crews will start Spring Flushing of the Town water mains on Friday, April 17 and continue through Friday, May 1.  Occasional daytime flushing will continue through May 8.

Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely as flushing may cause water discoloration, low water pressure and in some areas, and intervals of no water.  Users who experience a short period of discolored water or air in the water lines after flushing is complete should run the cold water for a few minutes to clear the lines.

South Main Drug Bust?

by cgrotke | Police & Fire

Got a message from a reader that the law enforcement activity on South Main today is NOT immigration-related, despite some people seeing some masked officers.  Typically the police issue a press release after things are over, but people are understandably nervous.  If we get the press release, we’ll put it up.

2025 Brattleboro Water Quality Report

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro Water Department’s annual Consumer Confidence Report / Water Quality Report for 2025 is now available. This report can be viewed online at https://brattleboro.gov/water-supply.  Printed copies are available at the Department of Public Works, Tri-Park CO-OP Office, Town Clerk’s Office and at the I-91 Welcome Center in Guilford. 

Burn Ban in Effect – Town of Brattleboro

by Not Signed In | Police & Fire

Due to current weather conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, a burn ban is now in effect for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice.

Relative humidity is expected to remain low, with no measurable precipitation in the forecast for the coming days. These conditions create a high wildfire risk, where even a small spark could ignite a fast-moving, dangerous fire.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes April 7, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 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 5:15pm, the Board will convene and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss contracts and 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.

Brattleboro Annual Town Meeting Informational Forum

by Not Signed In | Town News

Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Brattleboro Union High School gymnasium at 8:30am.

Prior to this meeting, the Brattleboro Selectboard will hold an informational forum on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Brattleboro Area Middle School (109 Sunny Acres Road) in the Multipurpose Room at 7:00pm. Below are more details about the informational forum.