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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

by Not Signed In | Town News

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

by Not Signed In | Town News

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

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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

by Not Signed In | Town News

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

by Not Signed In | Town News

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.

Maple Street Paving on Sept. 21

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, a private contractor will be paving a section of Maple Street just east of the intersection with Austine Drive.

Intermittent road closures will occur between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. while paving operations are underway. Ample signage will be in place to notify motorists when the roadway is closed.

Brattleboro U.S. 5 Notice Upcoming Day Work 9/14/2026

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Bridge 10B on U.S. 5 between Bennett Drive and Old Ferry Road over Interstate 91 is scheduled for work from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily beginning Monday, September 14, 2026.

Single-lane closures with alternating traffic patterns controlled by flaggers will be in place while the contractor works to mill, excavate, and perform bridge repairs. This operation is weather dependent, but is anticipated to be active through the last couple weeks of September.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – September 15, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 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.