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Oct 5, 2026

10 min

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. 

Oct 5, 2026

10 min

Sep 8, 2026

14 min

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.

Sep 8, 2026

14 min

Aug 2, 2026

14 min

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.

Aug 2, 2026

14 min

Jul 17, 2026

15 min

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.

Jul 17, 2026

15 min

Jul 3, 2026

14 min

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!

Jul 3, 2026

14 min

Jun 16, 2026

12 min

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. 

Jun 16, 2026

12 min