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Brattleboro Community Invited to Discussion on Black Mountain Road Scoping

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The Town of Brattleboro, with technical assistance from consultant MSK Engineers, invites the community to join a discussion of the Black Mountain Road Scoping Study.

The project seeks to address chronic road wash outs that create financial stress to the town, impair the water quality of the Crosby Brook, and create localized flooding.

The purpose of the meeting is to obtain comments and concerns about proposed alternative designs (view proposals here). Comments are also being accepted via email at planning@brattleboro.gov.

Oak Grove Corridor Paving Project Beginning August 10th

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The Town of Brattleboro announces that a contractor working on behalf of the Town will begin paving operations within the Oak Grove Corridor on Monday, August 10, 2026. Work is expected to continue over the next several weeks as weather and construction conditions allow.

The project includes paving the following roadways:

Brooks Memorial Library Enters Next Phase of Construction

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The next phase of Brooks Memorial Library’s renovation project will begin on Monday, July 27, 2026. This phase includes the closure of the sidewalk in front of the library’s Main Street entrance, as well as the accessible ramp connecting the Municipal Center parking lot to the library’s rear entrance. Crews will remove and replace the sidewalk in front of the library and Municipal Center, as well as the connecting accessible walkway.

Although the sidewalk directly in front of the library will be closed, patrons will still be able to access the Main Street entrance by approaching from the south side of the building through a fenced area. The upper entrance will remain closed during this phase. The stairway leading from the front of the Municipal Center to Main Street will also be closed. Parking will not be available in front of the library during this phase. An accessible parking space and a 15-minute parking space will be available just south of the library. Library patrons can also park in the Municipal Center parking lot, on Grove Street, or in the Harris Lot.

Church Street Retaining Wall Project Begins July 28

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The Town of Brattleboro would like to notify residents, businesses, and motorists that construction to replace the retaining wall on Church Street will begin Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

The project will be completed by a private contractor and is expected to continue for several weeks.

Brattleboro Planning Commission: July 6, 2026 Meeting Agenda

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6:00 Call to order for regular Planning Commission meeting
6:05 Approve Minutes of June 22, 2026
6:10 Announcements
6:15 – 6:45 Draft Town Plan – Planning Commission review of revisions to the Draft Town Plan based on the comments at the Public Hearing. Potential action to approve the Draft Town Plan and forward it to the Selectboard.

Brattleboro Planning Commission Public Hearing June 22, 2026

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The Brattleboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft Town Plan on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center, 230 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT.

The proposed Town Plan includes information about the town and various topics important to the residents of Brattleboro. The Plan pertains to all of Brattleboro. The Table of Contents includes Introduction, Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Arts & Culture, Transportation, Energy, Community Facilities, Services, and Utilities, Flood Resilience, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Food, Preservation of Historic Resources, and Implementation.

The proposed 2026 Town Plan was prepared by the Planning Commission to serve as the policy document to guide decisions related to land use and development regulations, environmental protection, the provision of facilities and services, strategies for economic development and the quality of life desired by the community. It also furthers the goals established in State Statute.

Brattleboro DRB Site Visit

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Depot Street Parking Lot

May 16, 2026 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

The Board will be conducting a site visit to the future location of the Connecticut River Trail. The Board will take no testimony. The Board will not discuss the application. The purpose of the visit is to observe site conditions. Public is welcome.

2026-17                 Friends of the West River Trail for Town of Brattleboro & Barrows Coal Co; Waterfront and Industrial Districts; request for Site Plan and Riparian Area Approval to construct a multi-function trail stretching from 55 Depot Street to the Fort Hill Bridge; Tax Map Parcels #325216.000. 325217.000, 325218.000, 325273.000,  325274.000 & 300004.000

May 20 Brattleboro DRB Agenda

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AGENDA

Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations.
2026-23                 Holton Home; Residential Neighborhood District; request for Site Plan approval to convert the existing 36 unit SRO building into a 21 unit apartment building. The units will be a mix of the following: Studio: 2, 1-Bedroom: 7, 2-Bedroom: 11, 3-Bedroom: 1 at 158 Western Avenue; Tax Map Parcel #265307.000

Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: April 6, 2026 Meeting Agenda

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6:00 Call to Order

6:05 – 6:10 Approve Minutes of April 6, 2026

6:10 – 6:15 Announcements

6:15 – 7:30 2026 Town Plan – Review and comment on draft town plan. Discuss adoption process; set Planning Commission public hearing date, and, if ready, approve required Town Plan report

7:30 – 7:50 Exit 1 I91 Bridge Project – Project overview and general discussion

Brattleboro DRB April 15 Agenda

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AGENDA

Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations.
2026-22                 Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center for Earth Bridge Community Land Trust; Rural District; request for Site Plan approval to upgrade overflow parking area with grass paver bays with gravel travel lane with new access; construct new patio; improve walkways; plant new gardens; install trail kiosk, minor lighting, and trail signage at 1221 Bonnyvale Road; Tax Map Parcel #100248.000

Brattleboro DRB March 18 Agenda

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AGENDA

Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations as warned on October 12, 2015.
2026-16                Town of Brattleboro; Urban Center  District; request for Site Plan Approval to improve sidewalk, front plaza, landscaping and create new seating areas at 224 Main Street; Tax Map Parcel #275219.000

Brattleboro Planning Commission Meeting: January 5, 2026

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6:05 – 6:35 Public/Community Health in the Town Plan – Guests: Cassandra Holloway, Building a Positive Community and Shyla Foss, VT Department of Health
Presentation for the Town Plan about substance misuse prevention, and, more broadly, public health and community-wide strategies. Discuss possibly adding a Community Health chapter to the Town Plan.

Brattleboro Planning Commission Special Meeting: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 am

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9:05 – 9:25 Interim Zoning Public Hearing on Social Services and Charitable Assistance Uses
Discussion and vote on sending a letter to the Selectboard requesting that they defer action on the proposed Interim Zoning Amendment until the Planning Commission has a chance to review and comment on it at a regularly scheduled meeting.

Brattleboro DRB 11.19.2025 Agenda

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Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations as warned on October 12, 2015.