I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 31st
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News & Information
News and information sections, from near to far
Harmony Parking Lot – Project Schedule
A significant project to improve the Harmony Parking Lot is about to get underway. The scope of the project includes replacing all sidewalks and curbing adjacent to the buildings, new concrete walkways and tree grates in the islands, leveling to improve drainage, new pavement, and fresh paint. The work will be performed in phases so that either the east side or the west side of the Harmony Lot will be available for public parking during the majority of the estimated five week project.
Brattleboro Community Justice Center Names New Executive Director
Brattleboro – July 24, 2017 The Brattleboro Community Justice Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Mel Motel to become its new Executive Director, following the retirement of Darah Kehnemuyi on August 22, 2017.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Citizen Police Communications Committee (CPCC) will meet on Monday, July 24, 2017, at 5:30pm in the Brooks Memorial Library meeting room.
NECCA Announces New Leadership
July 20, 2017
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 24th
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Bonnyvale Road Closure
Starting Monday, July 24th Bonnyvale Road will be closed to through traffic from Mather Road to Western Avenue while we replace a failing retaining wall for approximately four weeks. Through traffic will be detoured on to Mather Road and Greenleaf Street. Residents within the closure will still have access to their homes.
Brattleboro Board of Civil Authorities To Hear Property Tax Appeals
The Brattleboro Board of Civil Authorities will meet in the Hanna Cosman Room of the Municipal Center on Wednesday, August 9th, at 6:00 PM and Thursday, August 10th, at 6:00 to hear property tax assessment appeals.
Take the Downtown Parking Survey!
The Brattleboro Planning Services Department is conducting a study on the Downtown Parking system. We value your input! Please take time to fill out the survey at .
The survey will be open until August 31, 2017.
Help Survey the Retreat Meadows for Water Chestnut and Other Aquatic Invasive Species – July 25, 2017
The Brattleboro Conservation Commission is hosting a free, on-the-water workshop on the Retreat Meadows to check for the presence of invasive water chestnut and other aquatic invasive species. Laurie Callahan, aquatic biologist, will lead the session and will provide some basic training at the start of the workshop.
Sovernet/First Light Spam is Already Circulating Soon After Merger
I received this email today; it is NOT from Sovernet or First Light. If you receive one, do NOT respond or click on links.
A Few Thoughts From Elsie and Serenity Smith
I sent a few questions to Elsie and Serentity Smith, founder of New England Center for Circus Arts. While wishing to stay out of the fray, they did have a statement and a few answers to some of the questions I sent them.
Draft Agreement Between NECCA Coaches and Board of Trustees
Jamie Hodgson, a NECCA coach, said that on Saturday several coaches of the New England Center for Circus Arts met with a 3rd party representing the board, Gordon Bristol, in an attempt to work out an agreement for going forward.
Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due
Notice to Taxpayers
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 5:30pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 17th
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New Telephone Scam
There’s a new (at least to me) phone scam.
Selectboard Meeting Notes: Brother, Can You Spare A Circus School?
Big news, not from the board but from the public, at the most recent Brattleboro Selectboard meeting: there is internal turmoil that threatens NECCA, the New England Center for Circus Arts. Founders were forced out, and resignations of board and staff followed. More fallout is expected.
Brattleboro Planners To Hold Forum on Downtown Parking on July 18, 2017
The public is invited to a Downtown Parking Forum on Tuesday, July 18 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room. Residents, business owners, property owners and others are invited to identify issues and concerns, ask questions, make comments or share ideas.
