Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager
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.
Episodes
5 days ago
Acceptable Community Conduct Ordinance
5 days ago
5 days ago
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
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Downtown Safety Action Plan
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
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
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Developing Safety Zones
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
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
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Legislative Priorities, Safety Updates
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
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
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Parking, State Legislators, & Community Safety on July 23 Agenda
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
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
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Parking, Waste Program Updates
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
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
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Parking, Solid Waste Discussions Return June 18
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on June 4 and previews a regular meeting scheduled for June 18.
Show notes —
June 4: Meeting Materials, Watch
The library will close early on June 20 for a network upgrade
Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20
Pool Public Forum on June 25
Canal Street Corridor Public Workshop on June 27
For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Retreat Rescheduled
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on May 21, previews a meeting scheduled for June 4, and discusses the agenda for the 2024 Selectboard Retreat, which has been rescheduled for June 13.
Show notes —
May 21 Meeting: Meeting Material, Watch
Apply to a board or committee
Save the Date: Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20
Save the Date: Pool Project on June 25
For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Charter Chat, Updating Ordinances, Housing
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on May 7 and previews a meeting scheduled for May 21.
Show notes —
May 7 Meeting: Meeting Material, Watch
Watch the Charter Revision Commission’s update
Join us at the Town's first-ever Committee Fair
Save the Date: Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20
Provide input about the Solid Waste Program
For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
Thursday May 02, 2024
Town Seeks Input on Solid Waste Program
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on April 16 and April 25, and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 7.
Show notes —
April 16 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch
April 25: Meeting Material, Watch
Provide input about the Solid Waste Program
Join us at the Town's first-ever Committee Fair
Brooks Memorial Library's Tool Cottage is now open
The Town has put out a call for Black artists for its second annual Juneteenth Art Show
For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov
Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov
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