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Brattleboro’s Charter Revision Commission to Meet – May 14, 2026

by KateOConnor | Town News

Brattleboro’s Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The meeting will take place at 6pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center, 230 Main Street, Brattleboro and via Zoom.

The commission will discuss the results of the March 3, 2026 ballot items, Brattleboro’s form of annual town meeting, and set its work plan for the months ahead. The agenda, including the Zoom link, can be found at https://brattleboro.gov/charter-commission.

Heat Fund Update

by RDavis | Business

The 21st year of the Windham County Heat Fund has been the most unusual year of the organization’s existence. When the heating season began in the fall of 2025 we were forced to consider a world without federal fuel assistance. It looked like the Trump administration was going to eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program and we were scrambling to figure out how to raise more money to make up our local share of a potential $21 million dollar loss to Vermont.

We held a concert fundraiser in September and set up a Go Fund Me page. The page and the concert brought in $8915. After a few months of more intensive fundraising the federal government sent the LIHEAP money. But we still believe that Trump wants to eliminate the program and he may do so when the allocation is up for consideration.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – May 5, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 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 labor relations agreements with employees 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-Putney U.S. 5 Paving Construction Update 05/01/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

One single-lane closure will continue to be in place on U.S. Route 5 in Dummerston with work progressing north. Flaggers will assist with alternating traffic patterns. The work zone will shift from the northbound to the southbound travel lanes and may lengthen over the course of a day to a maximum distance of 1.5 miles. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. Expect delays in this area.

May 20 Brattleboro DRB Agenda

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

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.
2026-23                 Holton Home; Residential Neighborhood District; request for Site Plan approval to convert the existing 36 unit SRO building into a 21 unit apartment building. The units will be a mix of the following: Studio: 2, 1-Bedroom: 7, 2-Bedroom: 11, 3-Bedroom: 1 at 158 Western Avenue; Tax Map Parcel #265307.000

Brattleboro DPW Announces Temporary Flat Street Closure on April 29

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Flat Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The closure will be in effect from the intersection of Flat Street and Main Street to the entrance of the Latchis parking lot. This closure is necessary to allow a private contractor to safely conduct roof work at 32 Main Street.

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, and we have not received any substantial rainfall in
several days. In addition, forecasted conditions indicate increased wind and the potential for
higher gusts tomorrow, which significantly increases the risk of fire spread. These factors
combined create a high wildfire risk, where even a small spark could ignite a fast-moving and
dangerous fire.

Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: April 6, 2026 Meeting Agenda

by planning | Town Plan

6:00 Call to Order

6:05 – 6:10 Approve Minutes of April 6, 2026

6:10 – 6:15 Announcements

6:15 – 7:30 2026 Town Plan – Review and comment on draft town plan. Discuss adoption process; set Planning Commission public hearing date, and, if ready, approve required Town Plan report

7:30 – 7:50 Exit 1 I91 Bridge Project – Project overview and general discussion

Brattleboro-Putney U.S. 5 Paving Construction Update 04/24/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

Brattleboro-Putney STP PS 25(11)

An individual work zone with one single-lane closure will continue to be in place on U.S. Route 5 in Dummerston with work progressing north. Flaggers will assist with alternating traffic patterns through the work zone. The work zone will shift from the northbound to the southbound travel lanes and may lengthen over the course of a day to a maximum distance of 1.5 miles. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. Expect delays in this area.

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.”