The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast covers a regular Selectboard meeting held on Sept. 24, 2025, as well as a (brief!) meeting held on Oct. 1. We then preview what's ahead on Oct. 16. "Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day. Show notes: Sept. 24 Meeting Oct. 1 Meeting Oct. 16 Meeting The Human Services Review Committee is seeking applications. Sign up for paving updates from VTrans. View the latest Rec & Parks brochure for info about BrattleBOO. A burn ban is still in effect in Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro Selectboard launches the FY27 budget discussion and discusses the charter, parking, and much more during a packed September schedule. "Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day. Show notes: Sept. 9: Agenda Sept. 11, Budget Listening Session: Watch Join a board or committee! The Planning Department is hosting a presentation about intersections along Western Ave. Register for fall sports. A burn ban is still in effect in Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro Selectboard will return from its summer break on Sept. 9. Catch up on what happened in August and what's ahead this month. "Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day. Show notes: Aug. 4 (Selectboard Retreat): Agenda, Watch Aug. 5: Agenda, Watch Sept. 9: Agenda Sept. 11: FY27 Budget Listening Session
The 50th episode of "Town Matters" is available online! "Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day. This episode covers all three meetings in July 2025. Show notes: July 8: Agenda, Watch July 15: Agenda, Watch July 22: Agenda Bratt PD's summer block party returns on Aug. 6. Celebrate Brattleboro's covered bridge on Aug. 7.
The latest episode of "Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes a Selectboard meeting held on June 17, 2025, and previews the next regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025. Show notes: June 17: Agenda, Watch The Brattleboro pool is open. Sign up for VTrans alerts regarding paving projects in summer 2025. Celebrate July 4th in Brattleboro!
The latest episode of "Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes a Selectboard meeting held on June 3, 2025, and previews the next regular meeting scheduled for June 17. Show notes: June 3: Agenda, Watch Learn more about the utility rate discussion. There is a traffic advisory in Downtown Brattleboro on June 14. Brattleboro's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Art Show begins June 16. Sign up for VTrans alerts regarding paving projects in summer 2025.
This episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast covers a regular Selectboard meeting held on May 20, 2025, recaps the Special Representative Town Meeting, and previews a brief, special meeting on May 30 and the next regular meeting on June 3. Show notes: May 20: Agenda, Watch Special RTM: Watch May 30: Agenda June 3: Agenda Apply to join a board or committee here. The Planning Department will be hosting a public forum regarding an intersection study on Western Avenue.
This episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast explores the budget redevelopment process, a series of meetings held throughout April in which the newly formed Selectboard took another look at the FY26 budget. This new proposed budget will be the main topic at a special Representative Town Meeting on May 27, 2025. Show notes: April 10: Agenda, Watch April 15: Agenda, Watch April 17: Agenda, Watch April 22: Agenda, Watch April 24: Agenda, Watch May 1: Agenda, Watch May 6: Agenda, Watch
It’s been a minute! This episode, recorded prior to the April 10 meeting, provides a round-up of Brattleboro Selectboard meetings starting with the final meeting prior to Representative Town Meeting (RTM) up through the initial meetings regarding the FY26 redevelopment process. A schedule of future dates and topics about this process is toward the bottom of the show notes. MEETINGS March 20: Agenda, Watch March 24 (Organizational): Agenda, Watch RTM: Watch April 1: Agenda, Watch April 8 (Listening Session): Agenda, Watch April 10: Agenda, Watch April 15: Agenda LINKS Learn more about the local public safety organization One Brattleboro. Learn more about the Canal Street Corridor Plan. The Town has updated its zoning permit fees. Learn about Safe Neighborhoods. Take the Town Plan 2026 survey. Take the Charter Revision Commission’s survey. BUDGET REDEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE Following the RTM’s vote not to approve the proposed FY26 budget, the newly seated Selectboard is working to revise and resubmit a new budget proposal. The following topics will be discussed on the dates below: Tuesday, April 15 — Finance Committee Report / Structural Budget Issues / Solid Waste Review Thursday, April 17 — Revenues / 2024-25 Selectboard Budget Reductions / Possible Service Reductions Other than Public Safety Tuesday, April 22 — Possible Service Reductions in Public Safety Thursday, April 24 — Preliminary Revised FY26 Budget Tuesday, April 29 — Possible Decision on Revised FY26 Budget / Warn Representative Town Meeting
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the first of the Selectboard's busy March 2025 scheduled. This episode discusses the meetings held on March 3, 6, and 10, and previews a meeting scheduled for March 20. SHOW NOTES — March 3: Meeting Materials, Watch March 6: Meeting Materials, Watch March 10: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Selectboard's Legislative Priorities Representative Town Meeting will be held on March 22. The Charter Forum has been rescheduled to March 31. The Rec & Parks Department is offering programs this spring. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov.
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on February 18, 2025, and previews a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale Board of Selectmen scheduled for March 3 and a special meeting scheduled for March 6. SHOW NOTES — Feb. 18: Meeting Materials, Watch Brattleboro voters, here's some helpful info ahead of Town Meeting Day on March 4. The Assessor’s Office published a guide on the homestead declaration and the Vermont property tax credit. Business licenses are due March 15 and dog licenses are due on April 1. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov.
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on February 4, 2025, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for February 18. SHOW NOTES — Feb. 4: Meeting Materials, Watch The Rec & Parks Department is adding new youth programs in February. The Winter Carnival kicks off on Feb. 15. View the project page for the utility rate study. Voters may now request absentee ballots for the March 4th election through the state’s My Voter Page or by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on January 21, 2025, and previews a special meeting scheduled for January 28 and a regular meeting on February 4. SHOW NOTES — Jan. 21: Meeting Materials, Watch Jan. 28: Meeting Materials, Watch The Assessor's Office is accepting business license renewals for 2025. Dog license renewals are now available for 2025. The Charter Revision Commission is discussing annual town meeting on Feb. 6. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on January 7, 2025, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for January 21. SHOW NOTES — Jan. 7: Meeting Materials, Watch The Assessor's Office is accepting business license renewals for 2025. Dog license renewals are now available for 2025. The Charter Revision Commission is discussing annual town meeting on Feb. 6. Candidate petitions are now available for the March 4 elections & RTM 2025 Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on December 17, 2024, and previews the next regular meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025. SHOW NOTES — Dec 17: Meeting Materials, Watch Visit the FY26 Budget page here. Candidate petitions are now available for the March 4 elections & RTM 2025 Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on December 3, 2024, and previews the final meeting of the year, which is scheduled for December 17. SHOW NOTES — Dec. 3: Meeting Materials, Watch Dec 17: Meeting Materials Visit the FY26 Budget page here. Improvements to traffic flow around the General John Stark Memorial Bridge is in the works. The Recreation & Parks Department is hosting numerous events this holiday season. Brooks Memorial Library is seeking feedback about technology at the library. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes a special Selectboard meeting held on November 12, 2024, and a regular meeting on November 19. He then previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 3. SHOW NOTES — Nov. 12: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 19: Meeting Materials, Watch Visit the FY26 Budget page here. View committee vacancies. A Special Representative Town Meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 12 to weigh whether to accept or reject an ordinance change. View the Community Safety project page here. The burn ban was extended to Dec. 2. The Brattleboro-Hinsdale Bridge will open to motor traffic on Dec. 5. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes Selectboard meetings held on October 30, November 5, and November 12. He then previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 30: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 5: Special Meeting, Watch; Regular Meeting, Watch Nov. 12: Meeting Materials Visit the FY26 Budget page here. View the Community Safety project page here. A Special Representative Town Meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 12 to weigh whether to accept or reject an ordinance change. A second public forum about the Canal Street Corridor Plan is scheduled for Nov. 14. There is a statewide ban on burn permits has been extended to Nov. 18. View committee vacancies. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Selectboard meeting held on October 15, 2024, and previews a special meeting scheduled during the Community Safety Fair & Forum and a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 5. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 15: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Community Safety project page here. The Budget Open House is scheduled for Nov. 12. Visit the FY26 Budget page here. A second public forum about the Canal Street Corridor Plan is scheduled for Nov. 14. There is a statewide ban on burn permits in effect through Nov. 11. Helpful info for voters about the General Election. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on October 1, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 1: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Pool Project page here. The pool conceptual designs are here. View the Community Safety project page here. Community Safety Fair & Forum is Oct. 30. Visit the FY26 Budget page here. The Human Services Review Committee is accepting applications. General Election ballots have been mailed to Vermont voters. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov