Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager

Pliny Park, Parking Budget, Selectboard Priorities

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. 

Outdoor Seating, Parking, Collective Bargaining

The latest episode of Town Matters covers the May 19 Brattleboro Selectboard meeting and previews the first meeting of June. 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:
May 19 meeting – Details
The public is invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Amtrak station on June 24.
The Town is co-hosting a community conversation on opioid use disorder on June 9. 
Rec & Parks to offer Sunday-night kickball for adults.
Apply for a board or committee.

Unfinished Business

This episode covers two regular meetings: one on May 5 and another in the works for May 19. 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:
May 5 meeting – Details
Apply for a board or committee. There will be a Committee Fair on May 13. 
The Town Clerk’s Office will close to the public starting May 13.
The Planning Department will be holding a meeting on May 21 to discuss the possibility of adding a sidewalk on Fairground Road. 

Board Retreat, Hinsdale, Western Ave Intersection

It was a busy couple of weeks! In this episode of Town Matters, Brattleboro’s Town Manager John Potter covers numerous Selectboard meetings held during the second half of April, including a special meeting in Hinsdale on April 20, a regular meeting on April 21, and the annual retreat, which was held on April 30. After those meeting summaries, John previews the first meeting in May. 
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:
April 20 Meeting – Details
April 21 – Details
April 30 – Details
May 5 – Details
Apply for a board or committee. There will be a Committee Fair on May 13. 
The back entrance of Brooks Memorial Library is closed through early July due to construction. The upper floor will be closed on May 6-7.
The Town Clerk’s Office will close to the public starting May 13.
Check out opportunities to play pickleball in Brattleboro.

Road Construction, Committees, Solid Waste

In the latest episode of Town Matters, Brattleboro’s Town Manager John Potter covers the Selectboard meetings scheduled on either side of Open Town Meeting. That includes a meeting held on April 7, a special meeting in Hinsdale on April 20, and a regular meeting scheduled for April 21.
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:
April 7 Meeting – Details
Open Town Meeting – Details
Apply for a board or committee.
Welcome Julie Perrin, the next Library Director of Brooks Memorial Library.
The back entrance of Brooks Memorial Library is closed through early July due to construction.
View Public Works projects on an interactive map.
Sign up for email alerts regarding the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Exit 1 bridges project.
Rec & Parks is offering additional programming during spring break.

Next Generation Brattleboro

Catch up on Brattleboro local government with the latest episode of Town Matters. Town Manager John Potter reviews the March 24 Selectboard meeting, including preparations for Open Town Meeting and an economic initiative, before previewing a meeting scheduled for April 7.
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:
March 24 Meeting – Details
April 7 Meeting – Details
Open Town Meeting is April 11 – Details
Learn about Portable Solar
The back entrance of Brooks Memorial Library will be closed from April 13 through early July.

We're Back!

We're back! Following a brief hiatus to hammer out the details of the FY27 Budget, Town Matters returns to its usual biweekly schedule. The latest episode picks up after the Brattleboro Selectboard approved the proposed FY27 budget and after Town Meeting Day, in which voters rescinded Representative Town Meeting. Podcast host/Town Manager John Potter covers the meeting held on March 10 and previews a meeting scheduled for March 24.
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:
March 10 Meeting – Details
March 24 Meeting – Details
FY27 Budget – Project Page
Open Town Meeting is April 11 – Details
Learn about Portable Solar
Dog Licenses are due April 1
Rabies Clinic is March 29
Register campers for Summer Camp

Solid Waste Decision, Budget Continues, Reappraisal

The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast 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.