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Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting July 28, 2026 – Birthing Center – Agenda and Notes

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The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom. 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.

Jessica Sticklor (she/her/hers)
Executive Assistant
Town of Brattleboro

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 07/24/2026

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Overnight work on U.S. Route 5 and Vermont Route 9 is planned for 7 p.m. tonight Friday, July 24 to 6 a.m. Saturday morning, July 25.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Interstate 91, Exit 3: Brattleboro (Night Work)

Short-duration closures of Exit 3 are planned for next week. Daily, from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. July 28-July 31, the on- and off- ramps will be closed in both directions for Interstate 91 Exit 3. Confirmation of the schedule for these closures will be distributed on Monday, July 27.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

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The Brattleboro Advisory Budget Committee will meet on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:00pm at the Brooks Memorial Library Room B.

The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Community Room.

Town of Brattleboro Welcomes SerahRose Bissell as Finance Director

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The Town of Brattleboro has named SerahRose Bissell as its new Finance Director. Bissell brings extensive experience in financial management, accounting, and organizational operations through her work as the founder of Aerialist Accounting, a Massachusetts- based consulting firm that supports nonprofits of all sizes.

Bissell, who earned a Master of Science in Accounting, has helped organizations build sustainable accounting practices and improve internal processes to ensure compliance. Among her more recent work, Bissell has developed protocols for a nonprofit that will enable the company to manage its own accounting independently rather than relying on a third-party vendor.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting July 21, 2026 – Agenda and Notes

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The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 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, the Board will convene at 5:30pm 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 07/10/2026

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Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Between the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange and the Edward Heights intersection in West Brattleboro, flaggers will control alternating traffic patterns through single-lane closures on VT 9. Monday night through Friday 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.

Pedestrians: Please exercise caution when navigating the work zone. Sidewalk work will continue on VT 9 through next week. Pedestrians should watch for sidewalk detours and accessible ramps.

Brattleboro Community Connection Night Celebrates Summer with Free Family Activities

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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

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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

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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.

Lindsay Bellville Appointed Interim Director of Brooks

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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

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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

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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.