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In observance of Labor Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, with the exception of emergency services.
Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Monday, September 1. All other violations will be enforced.
The Town of Brattleboro has hired Indus, a private contractor, to complete crack sealing work on various road surfaces throughout town. Work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and will continue through the week, weather permitting.
To allow crews to safely and efficiently complete the work:
Parking will not be permitted on the affected streets between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Motorists should expect travel restrictions and delays around active work zones.
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, no work will be conducted on the project after 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 29th until Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place next week on Monday night through Friday 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. All motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.
The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00pm at the Brooks Memorial Library.
ATTENTION- The Gibson-Aiken Center will be CLOSED Monday, August 25th, until 2 p.m. due to a building water repair project. There will be no programs at the senior center that day.
Brattleboro.gov(802) 251-8151The Town of Brattleboro is hosting a virtual presentation on the archeological excavations at the recently completed floodplain restoration project at Kikitta Ahki, located at 250 Birge Street.
Danielle Duguid, Hartgen Archaeological Associates’ principal investigator and project manager, will present on the findings that focus on the Leahy Home at the Holden & Martin Mills, which existed on the site.
The Town of Brattleboro will be modifying its parking zones on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. To prepare for this transition, parking will be free on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Parking zones will be renamed using numbers only to streamline the payment process. Rather than typing the word “zone” followed by a number, users will simply enter a string of numbers when paying through the Park Smarter app or Text to Pay system. For example, rather than typing “Zone1,” users will enter “05301.” Signs throughout the downtown area will be relabeled and color-coded to match the new parking map, available at Brattleboro.gov/parking.
The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.
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 and wet paint.
The Brattleboro Finance Committee will meet on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.
The Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 8:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room and over Zoom.
The Brattleboro Town Clerk’s office will be closed Tuesday, August 26 from 12:00-2:00 PM.
The Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room.
Jessica Sticklor (she/her/hers)
Executive Assistant
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.
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).
