Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager

This episode of Town Matters covers Brattleboro Selectboard meetings throughout October and November. The Selectboard takes a look at the proposed FY28 budget, weighs in on VTrans' Putney Road redesign, and reviews proposals for a new solid waste contract. 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:  Oct. 6 – Details Oct. 20 – Details Nov. 5 – Details Nov. 10 – Details View the FY28 Budget project page. Follow updates on the water main break on High Street. Ice skating season is here! Check out the Next Gen Brattleboro website.

In the latest episode, the Brattleboro Selectboard hears from the Vermont Agency of Transportation about the latest redesign of Putney Road, prepares a timeline of the FY28 budget, and plans to revisit the topic of parking.  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. 15 – Details, Watch Oct. 6 – Details Provide feedback on the Putney Road reconstruction project. Read the latest general election news. Attend the public launch of Next Gen Brattleboro on Oct. 28. 

We're back from summer break! This episode covers the sole Selectboard meeting held in August 2026 and previews what's ahead this September. 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:  August 4 meeting – Details, Watch September 1 meeting – Details, Watch Read the latest general election news.

This episode of Town Matters covers the Selectboard’s discussions on the Birthing Center at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and previews a meeting with Brattleboro’s legislative delegation. 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:  July 21 meeting – Details, Watch July 28 — Details, Watch August 4 — Details Community Connection Night, the Town’s summer block party, was rescheduled to August 5 due to rain. Learn how you can vote in the August State Primary Election. The next phase of Brooks Memorial Library’s construction project is underway.

The next episode of Town Matters covers both Selectboard meetings scheduled in July 2026. 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:  July 7 meeting – Details, Watch Community Connection Night, the Town’s summer block party, will take place on July 29! Learn how you can vote in the August State Primary Election.

The latest episode of Town Matters covers the second Selectboard meeting in June 2026, which included discussions of the Board's priorities in the months ahead, before jumping to the first meeting in July. 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: June 16 meeting – Details, Watch Starting on July 6, recycling will be picked up every other week.  A heat advisory is in effect for early July. Celebrate Independence Day in Brattleboro!

The latest episode of Town Matters covers the two meetings scheduled for June 2026. 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: June 2 meeting – Details, Watch The pool at Living Memorial Park opens on June 20. The public is invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Amtrak station on June 24. Starting on July 6, recycling will be picked up every other week. 

The latest episode of Town Matters covers the May 19 Brattleboro Selectboard meeting and previews the first meeting of June. 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: May 19 meeting – Details The public is invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Amtrak station on June 24. The Town is co-hosting a community conversation on opioid use disorder on June 9.  Rec & Parks to offer Sunday-night kickball for adults. Apply for a board or committee.

This episode covers two regular meetings: one on May 5 and another in the works for May 19. 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: May 5 meeting – Details Apply for a board or committee. There will be a Committee Fair on May 13.  The Town Clerk’s Office will close to the public starting May 13. The Planning Department will be holding a meeting on May 21 to discuss the possibility of adding a sidewalk on Fairground Road. 

It was a busy couple of weeks! In this episode of Town Matters, Brattleboro’s Town Manager John Potter covers numerous Selectboard meetings held during the second half of April, including a special meeting in Hinsdale on April 20, a regular meeting on April 21, and the annual retreat, which was held on April 30. After those meeting summaries, John previews the first meeting in May.  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: April 20 Meeting – Details April 21 – Details April 30 – Details May 5 – Details Apply for a board or committee. There will be a Committee Fair on May 13.  The back entrance of Brooks Memorial Library is closed through early July due to construction. The upper floor will be closed on May 6-7. The Town Clerk’s Office will close to the public starting May 13. Check out opportunities to play pickleball in Brattleboro.