Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager

Town of Brattleboro
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  • GOVERNMENT
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Welcome to Town Matters! We’re bringing you brief updates about what’s going on in Brattleboro Town government and what’s on the horizon for this wonderful, kind, and caring community in southeastern Vermont.

  1. NOV 30

    Solid Waste Decision, Budget Continues, Reappraisal

    The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's covers every Selectboard meeting held throughout November 2025. That includes the second budget listening session and a special presentation about the town-wide reappraisal. "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: Nov. 4 Meeting – Watch Budget Listening Session – Watch Nov. 18 Meeting – Watch Reappraisal Presentation – Watch Dec. 2 Meeting – Details More info about the FY27 budget, including dates by topic, here. Learn more about Rec & Parks’ winter activities. The winter parking ban is in effect.

    17 min

  2. NOV 1

    CT River Pathway, Legislative Priorities, FY27 Budget

    The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast covers a regular Selectboard meeting held on October 16 and 21, 2025, previews a regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 4, and announces a second listening session for the FY27 budget process scheduled on Nov. 12 at Brooks Memorial Library. "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. 16 Meeting Oct. 21 Meeting Nov. 4 Meeting Nov. 12: FY27 Listening Session The skating rink is open. Become a Library Insider! The burn ban has been lifted.

    16 min

  3. OCT 10

    Charter Petitions, Parking, Human Services

    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.

    11 min

  4. SEP 17

    Charter, Parking, RTM Committee Updates

    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.

    14 min

  5. SEP 8

    Selectboard Retreat, FY27 Budget Season Begins

    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

    15 min

  6. JUL 18

    Hinsdale Visits, Police Substation, Vacant Building Ordinance

    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.

    16 min

  7. JUL 3

    Budget Decisions, Charter Chat, Hinsdale Bridges

    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!

    12 min

  8. JUN 11

    Utility, Parking Budget Talk Continues

    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.

    12 min
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Welcome to Town Matters! We’re bringing you brief updates about what’s going on in Brattleboro Town government and what’s on the horizon for this wonderful, kind, and caring community in southeastern Vermont.

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