Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

Utility Rate Study, RTM Votes Again, Pickleball

This episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast covers a regular Selectboard meeting held on May 20, 2025, recaps the Special Representative Town Meeting, and previews a brief, special meeting on May 30 and the next regular meeting on June 3.
Show notes:
May 20: Agenda, Watch
Special RTM: Watch
May 30: Agenda
June 3: Agenda
Apply to join a board or committee here.
The Planning Department will be hosting a public forum regarding an intersection study on Western Avenue. 

A New Proposed Budget

This episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast explores the budget redevelopment process, a series of meetings held throughout April in which the newly formed Selectboard took another look at the FY26 budget. This new proposed budget will be the main topic at a special Representative Town Meeting on May 27, 2025.
Show notes:
April 10: Agenda, Watch
April 15: Agenda, Watch
April 17: Agenda, Watch
April 22: Agenda, Watch
April 24: Agenda, Watch
May 1: Agenda, Watch
May 6: Agenda, Watch