News and information sections, from near to far
The Utilities Division is working to locate a utility issue in the roadway at the intersection of Main ST, Canal ST, South Main ST and Route 142 (Vernon ST). Motorists are asked to avoid travel in the area if possible. This issue could result in a loss of water in the localized area. The Utilities Division will be releasing updates as soon as they become available.
Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place next week on Monday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), and Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces and all motorists should be aware of raised utility structures in the travel lanes and shoulders.
The first regular meeting of the month was relatively short, though the public took full advantage of Public Participation. Many talked about a beautiful space on Elliot Street, 69A, that is part art gallery, part safe space, part… whatever you want it to be.
The board also heard a summary of the June 2025 Finance Report. It is the almost-final report that could change, but is nearing a stage where an auditor can look it over. Except the Town is having a bit of trouble finding an auditor.
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a”retreat” to plot and plan their upcoming year. They’ll spend the afternoon coming up with 3-5 refined priorities. Once that is done, they have 10 minutes set aside to hear from the public about what the public might want done. There is 10 minutes set aside for this, after all decisions have already been made. There is more time in the meeting scheduled for breaks than hearing from the public.
The next day they will hold a regular meeting with just a couple of items.
Crews are adding an overnight shift tonight – Friday August 1, 2025 – from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. They plan to pave on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue) west of Green Street and on U.S. Route 5 (Main Street) north of the downtown area. Additionally, a crew will adjust structures on U.S. 5 (Canal Street) west of downtown. Single-lane closures with alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will be in place.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place next week on Monday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Main Street), and begin on Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through the work zones. Parking restrictions will be enforced during working hours. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces and all motorists should be aware of raised utility structures in the travel lanes and shoulders.
The Brattleboro Tree Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:15pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.
6:15 – 6:50 Planning Commission Workplan
Discuss and rank new projects that the Planning Commission wants to pursue
6:50 – 7:50 2026 Town Plan
• Town Plan Outreach – Check in on Community Conversations, Survey, public workshop
• Historic Resources – Review first draft
• Arts & Cultural Resources – Review first draft
Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Sunday night through Friday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street), Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), and begin on U.S. Route 5 (Main Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through the work zones. Parking restrictions will be enforced during working hours. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces and all motorists should be aware of raised utility structures in the travel lanes and shoulders.
The Brattleboro Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Rm. 211).
Due to current weather conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, a burn ban is now in effect for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice.
All outdoor burning, including brush piles, campfires, and burn barrels, is prohibited. This action is necessary to protect our community, natural resources, and emergency personnel.
For Immediate Release:
The Town Manager’s office will be closed from Monday, July 28 to Thursday, July 31, 2025. Please call the office at (802) 251 – 8115 or email Townmanager@brattleboro.gov to leave a message or make an appointment.
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.
2025-82 Latona Real Estate, LLC for Stone Fence Realty Company; Service Center District; request for Conditional Use Approval to change use of a portion of the building to self-storage and professional office space at 895 Putney Road; Tax Map Parcel #70729.000
The second regular meeting of July for the Brattleboro Selectboard was focused on properties. How much should we fine owners of vacant properties, can we ask the pesky, service-sucking non-profits in town to cough up some cold hard cash every quarter, and how much should we raise water and sewer rates?
The former Home Depot building eyesore, however, is exempt and not vacant according to the way the Town wrote the ordinance. And some questioned why the Town RTM would give money, then ask for it back.
And, there was more discussion of Henry George at a public meeting than there has been in perhaps over a century. : )
The Parking Enforcement Office will be temporarily relocating this summer from the Transportation Center to the Brattleboro Municipal Center to make way for renovations.
The Parking Enforcement Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, 2025. During this time, the public will not be able to make transactions at the window. Online payment for parking fees will still be available at Brattleboro.gov, and travel permits will be available to purchase at the Brattleboro Police Station at 62 Black Mountain Road, #101.
Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Monday night through Friday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will begin on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street) and continue on Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street) through U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street) toward the Exit 1 Interstate 91 interchange. Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through the work zones. Motorcycles should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.
The Town would like to increase pressure on tax exempt properties to pay some taxes. The Brattleboro Selectboard will hear about options at their next regular meeting.
They’ll also hear from Green Mountain Power about the Ames Hill project, they’ll vote to increase water & sewer rates, they’ll get a report on May finances (yes, May,) will adopt fees for vacant building violations, and will hear a quarterly report from the Fire Department, and will listen to other items not on the agenda that you bring up during public participation.
The Brattleboro Board of Listers will meet on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am in Suite 101.
The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 22, 2025 at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library.
The Utilities Division will continue with a sewer line repair project on Elliot Street, Monday, July 21, through Wednesday, July 23. Elliot Street will be closed between the entrance to Harmony Lot and Church Street between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.
The Transportation Center’s Elliot Street Entrance will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, and the Flat Street entrance will remain open. All pedestrian access to the parking Garage will remain open throughout the project. The Harmony Parking Lot will remain open and on-street parking will be limited during this work.
The Brattleboro Department of Public Works announces that the Whetstone Pathway, located adjacent to the Brattleboro Food CoOp and along the Whetstone Brook corridor, will be temporarily closed from Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This brief closure will allow crews to complete necessary resealing work aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and pathway longevity.
Brattleboro, VT – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Brattleboro area today, Wednesday, July 16, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Heat index values are forecasted to reach between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a serious risk of heat-related illness.
Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and others, especially vulnerable populations such as older adults, young children, and individuals without access to cooling or hydration.
