Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager

Budget, Solid Waste Discussions Continue

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

Solid Waste, Police Substation, FY26 Budget

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

Pool Project Updates, Solid Waste Options

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

Ordinance Updates, State Legislative Priorities

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on September 17 and 19, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1.
SHOW NOTES —
Sept. 17: Meeting materials, Watch
Sept. 19: Meeting materials, Watch
View the Community Safety project page here.
Ballots will be mailed to Vermont voters during the week of Sept. 23.
The Human Services Review Committee is accepting applications.
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

Acceptable Community Conduct Ordinance

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on September 3, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 and a special meeting to be held on Thursday, September 19.
SHOW NOTES —
Sept. 3: Meeting materials, Watch
View the Community Safety project page here.
The Police and Fire Departments are holding a charity softball game on Sept. 14
Ballots will be mailed to Vermont voters during the week of Sept. 23.
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

Downtown Safety Action Plan

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 20 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
SHOW NOTES —
August 20: Meeting materials, Watch
View the Community Safety project page here. The Downtown Safety Action Plan discussed during the Aug. 20 meeting is here.
View the Fuller Park (aka the bandstand) project page here.
Register for fall youth sports programs here.
The Police and Fire Departments are holding a charity softball game on Sept. 14
Confirm your voter info is up-to-date.
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

Developing Safety Zones

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 6 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Show notes —
August 6: Meeting materials, watch
August 20: Meeting materials
Confirm your voter info is up-to-date before September 1.
Take the pool survey before the August 21 deadline.
Register for fall youth sports programs here.
More info at Brattleboro.gov
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

Legislative Priorities, Safety Updates

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on July 23 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Show notes —
July 23: Meeting Materials, Watch
Click here to learn more about the State Primary Election.
The Brattleboro Police Department will be hosting National Night Out on Aug. 6 from 5-8 p.m.
The pool will have reduced hours starting Aug. 4. 
Take the pool survey.
More info at Brattleboro.gov
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

Parking, State Legislators, & Community Safety on July 23 Agenda

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on July 9 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
SHOW NOTES —
July 9: Meeting Materials, Watch
Click here to learn more about the State Primary Election.
The Brattleboro Police Department will be hosting National Night Out on Aug. 6 from 5-8 p.m.
Rec & Parks is hosting free concerts on Tuesday nights in July.
More info at Brattleboro.gov
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
 

Parking, Waste Program Updates

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on June 18 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Show notes —
June 18: Meeting Materials, Watch
July 9: Meeting Materials
The Fuller Park Public Forum has been rescheduled for July 10
The Rec & Parks Department will be hosting its annual pool party on July 17.
For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov