Brattleboro Boil Water Notice Lifted for All Affected Areas

The Town of Brattleboro Department of Public Works is notifying residents and businesses that the precautionary boil water notice issued following the recent water main breaks has now been lifted for all affected areas.

Required bacteriological water samples were collected from the distribution system and submitted for laboratory testing. The Town has received the test results, and the samples have met the required drinking water standards. Customers within the affected areas may now resume normal use of their water. Boiling water prior to drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or other potable uses is no longer necessary.


Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Sections of Brattleboro

The Town of Brattleboro has issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice for residents listed below following a water main break on the primary water lines on Green Street and Pine Street.

At this time, there is no indication that any cross-contamination has occurred. However, out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with State requirements, the Town is imposing this boil water notice until further notice to ensure public health and safety.


Brattleboro Water Main Break Near Fuller Drive and Pine Street

The Brattleboro Department of Public Works is responding to a second water main break on Pine Street in the area of Fuller Drive. Public Works crews will be working at this location, along with the previously reported water main break at Green Street.

Residents throughout Brattleboro may experience low water pressure, a temporary loss of water service, or discoloration for several hours as crews isolate the affected water mains and begin repairs.


Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Community Room.

The Advisory Budget Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30pm in Mezzanine Room B at the Brooks Memorial Library.


Maple Street Road Closure – August 24–25, 2026

The Town of Brattleboro would like to inform the public of a temporary closure of Maple Street to accommodate private utility work associated with a development project in the area.

Maple Street will be closed between the I-91 overpass and the intersection of Maple Street and Austine Drive on Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25.

The anticipated schedule is as follows:


Brooks Memorial Library’s Main Street Entrance to Close Starting Aug. 17

Brooks Memorial Library’s renovation project will bring changes to building access beginning this week.

The library’s upper entrance, accessible from the Municipal Center parking lot, will reopen on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 17, the library’s Main Street entrance will close and is expected to remain closed through the fall. Patrons should use the upper entrance to access the library during this phase of construction.


Knowels Wentworth on “Here We Are”

An ordained interfaith Chaplain and with a Masters in Peacebuilding from SIT,  KNOWLES WENTWORTH is now working with “Reckoning and Renewal” a domestic violence accountability program. He brings his experience in conflict transformation as a liaison with the Brattleboro Police Department.


Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting – Agenda and Notes – August 4, 2026

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 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.


Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 07/31/2026

Milling and side road paving are scheduled on U.S. Route 5 in the vicinity of the Exit 3 roundabout from 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, July 31, to 6 a.m. Saturday morning, August 1.

There will be NO CLOSURE of Interstate 91, Exit 3 on- and off- ramps Saturday, August 1. Closures are scheduled for next week (see below).

Guardrail work is scheduled on Vermont Route 9 from 7 p.m. Sunday, August 2 to 6 a.m. Monday, August 3.


Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Weekend Work 07/29/2026

Overnight work is planned for this Friday, July 31 and Sunday, August 2.

Friday, July 31st into Saturday morning August 1st, crews will continue paving on U.S. Route 5 between Noah’s Lane and Bennett Drive. Single-lane closures will be in place and uniformed traffic officers and flaggers will direct traffic through alternating traffic patterns as needed.

The on- and off- ramps in all directions for Interstate 91 Exit 3 are planned to be closed from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday morning, August 1st.


Brattleboro Community Connection Night Rescheduled to August 5

Due to rain in the forecast, the Town of Brattleboro has rescheduled Community Connection Night to Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Preston Lot and along Flat Street.

Flat Street between Main Street and the Preston Lot will be closed to traffic during the event. Parking will be available at the Transportation Center via the Elliot Street entrance.


Brattleboro I-91 Exit 3 Short-Duration Closure Schedule 7/27/2026

Interstate 91, Exit 3 Closure Schedule

Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps for northbound and southbound are scheduled to be closed THIS WEEK on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, July 28, 12 a.m. – 5 a.m.

Wednesday, July 29, 12 a.m. – 5 a.m.

Thursday, July 30, 12 a.m. – 5 a.m.

Friday, July 31, 12 a.m. – 5 a.m.


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

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