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Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – November 17, 2026

by cgrotke | Town News

The Town Manager is asking for permission to sign a lease to start the process of possibly moving out of the Municipal Center and down the street to the Holstein Association building. He’s presenting this plan to the selectboard at their next regular meeting with information about the impact to town operations. Not included is mention of the impact to the other major, long-term tenants of the Municipal Center  – BCTV and the Brattleboro Historical Society.

Brattleboro Committee Agendas

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The Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 6:30pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room.

The ADA Committee will meet on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5:00pm at the Brooks Memorial Library.

Brattleboro Seeks Human Services Committee Members

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The Brattleboro Selectboard is seeking Brattleboro residents to serve on the Human Services Committee, which reviews requests for human services funding and recommends how Town funds should be distributed to service providers. Residents are encouraged to apply by the end of the day on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.

The Selectboard plans to appoint members at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Applications may be submitted online. To request a paper application, call 802-251-8151 or visit the Town Manager’s Office in the Municipal Center. Completed paper applications should be mailed or delivered to: Town Manager’s Office, Attn: Committee Vacancy, 230 Main Street, Suite 208, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

South Street Road Closure – October 21, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News, Uncategorized

The Brattleboro Department of Public Works would like to notify residents that South Street, in the area of 78 South Street (formerly the Dalem Chalet), will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The closure is necessary to allow a private contractor to install new private utility lines associated with the redevelopment of the property.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – October 20, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 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 enter 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 and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 10/09/2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

DATE: Friday, October 9, 2026

No work will be conducted on the project from Noon Friday, October 9 until crews return to work Tuesday, October 13 at 6 a.m. in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Single-lane closures with alternating traffic patterns controlled by flaggers are planned from the Exit 2 interchange to the Edward Heights intersection from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Saturday morning. No street-side parking will be available through the work zone. Motorists should watch for wet paint.

Akley Road Closure Update

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Department Of Public Works would like to update the public on the status of the road closure on Akley Road between houses 207 and 287. Due to unforeseen delays, the road closure will remain in affect through Thursday, October 15.

Brattleboro Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closings

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In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Monday, Monday, October 12, 2026. All other violations will be enforced.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – Oct 2, 2026

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The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 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 enter 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. Please note that the Zoom link has changed.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Citizen’s Police Communications Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library.

The ADA Committee will meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00pm at the Brooks Memorial Library.

Noticed Around Brattleboro – Fall 2026

by cgrotke | Town News

You know the drill. If you see something interesting around town, take a moment and share it with everyone.

For example:

Miniatures are beginning to appear in some store windows downtown. The festival was written up in the most recent issues of the AAA member magazine as something great to do in New England.

Living Memorial Park Road Closure Scheduled for Oct. 5

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department will close the road at Living Memorial Park above the entrance to the Upper Softball Field from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, while crews work on the cable for the Brattleboro Ski Hill T-bar.

The Living Memorial Park Dog Park, Perseverance Skatepark and Kiwanis Shelter will also be closed during that time.

Brattleboro Committee Vacancies

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

ADA Committee

Advisory Budget Committee

Conservation Commission

Development Review Board

Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 09/25/2026

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DATE: Friday, September 25, 2026

Overnight work is planned for tonight Friday, September 25, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)

Single-lane closures with alternating traffic patterns controlled by flaggers are planned from the Exit 2 interchange to the Edward Heights intersection from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Saturday morning. No street-side parking will be available through the work zone. Motorists should watch for wet paint.