Flat Street

Brattleboro Road Closure Notice for Canal Street on November 11, 2024

by Not Signed In | Town News

Brattleboro, VT — The southbound lane of Canal Street will be closed from South Main Street to Elm Street on Monday, November 11, 2024, due to ongoing debris removal following the recent fire at 45 Canal Street. Demolition crews will be on-site throughout most of the day to safely clear the affected area.

Southbound traffic on Canal Street will be detoured via Flat & Elm Streets or South Main & Washington Streets. The northbound lane will remain open, but drivers should anticipate periodic delays to accommodate trucks and equipment entering and exiting the site.

Brattleboro Parking Garage Construction Scheduled

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Monday June 3, the Transportation Center will have a partial closure of the third-floor deck from 07:00am to 2:00pm to allow for construction. This affects all parking spaces on the Flat Street side and area of the west stairwell on the third-floor deck. Motorists should plan on using alternate parking during the closure. 

Brattleboro DRB and DRC Site Visit

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

Call to Order.
Tour the newly refurbished building to see the results of a project review by the Committee and Board. No motions or decisions will be made. No applications will be heard.
Public Comment.

Brattleboro Fall Paving 2023

by Not Signed In | Town News

Beginning Tuesday, October 10, Northeast Paving (a contractor of the town) will be milling and paving on Flat Street, Frost Street, Elm Street and Lynde Place.  This work is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting.

Crews will be working between 6:00am and 6:00pm (please see schedule below).  There will be no on-street parking during this project and motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  

Brattleboro Paving and Sidewalk Work

by Not Signed In | Town News

Starting July 5, Brattleboro Public Works will be conducting preliminary work for an anticipated paving project on Flat Street, Frost Street, Elm Street, and Lynde Place.  The work will include sidewalk and ramp repairs, repairs to the drainage and sewer infrastructure, and some curb repairs. There will be periods of alternating one-lane traffic, road closures, and restricted traffic during this project.  Motorists should plan for delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. The preliminary work will conclude near the end of August.  

Selectboard Meeting Notes – New Chair, New Goals

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard april 5 2022

The Brattleboro Selectboard, under new management of Chair Ian Goodnow, had their first regular meeting of April and their first long discussion. It was about goals and what they want to do in the coming year. They also had their first meeting in the Municipal Center in quite a long time, sitting closely without masks and wondering where members of the public might be.

The board approved of a catering license, loaned some more money for new housing, allowed short term rental in the parking garage, and more.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – April 5, 2022

by cgrotke | Town News

A rather routine agenda awaits the “new” Brattleboro Selectboard at their first regular meeting of April 2022. A liquor license, lease agreements, board goals and assignments, and loans. The board will also discuss raising the fee for recycling.

You can bring up other items not on this agenda during public participation.

February 17, 2021 Brattleboro Development Review Board Agenda

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
One the record review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations. Pursuant to 24 VSA §§ 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Brattleboro Renters Request Landlord Limits

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard september 1, 2020

The Brattleboro Selectboard discussed affordable housing at length Tuesday evening. A new affordable housing project downtown on Flat Street, a town-wide zoning change to create more rentable units, and a discussion of an ordinance to limit what landlords can collect up front from tenants all indicated difficulties for the 60% of residents who rent in Brattleboro.

The DPW also shared a bit of the spotlight, with road grants and a new mower attachment.

Flat Street Drainage Work Scheduled

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Beginning on Tuesday, September 4, The Brattleboro Department of Public Works Highway Division will be working on Flat St. Crews will be installing new drainage on Flat ST in the area of the Boys and Girls Club. The work is estimated to take approximately two weeks to complete. During that time, the sidewalk on the north side of Flat ST (near Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters and the Boys and Girls Club) will be closed and the parking spaces on the other side of the street will be hooded off.

Winter Farmers’ Market – Call for Vendors

by Sherry | Business

Vendor applications are now being accepted for the thirteenth season of the Winter Farmers’ Market which will be held at a new location starting this season – the C. F. Church Building at 80 Flat St. in downtown Brattleboro, VT. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit an application prior to the September 15 deadline.

Tiny House Festival Road Closures

by Not Signed In | Town News

 The Town of Brattleboro reminds the public that the Preston Parking Lot and a portion of Flat Street will be closed for the Tiny House Festival tomorrow, Saturday, June 23, 2018. The Preston Parking Lot and Flat Street parking meters will be closed beginning at 9:00pm today (Friday, June 22) through 7:00pm on Saturday (June 23). Vehicles should be removed from the Preston Parking Lot and metered spaces on Flat Street by 9:00pm today in order to avoid being towed.