Best Town of Brattleboro Podcasts (2025)

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CT River Pathway, Legislative Priorities, FY27 Budget 16:12

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2d ago16:12

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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, summar…

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Charter Petitions, Parking, Human Services 11:09

24d ago11:09

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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 ab…

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Charter, Parking, RTM Committee Updates 14:20

2M ago14:20

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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, Bu…

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Selectboard Retreat, FY27 Budget Season Begins 14:58

2M ago14:58

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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, W…

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Hinsdale Visits, Police Substation, Vacant Building Ordinance 16:08

4M ago16:08

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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…

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Budget Decisions, Charter Chat, Hinsdale Bridges 11:43

4M ago11:43

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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 …

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Utility, Parking Budget Talk Continues 11:58

5M ago11:58

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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…

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Utility Rate Study, RTM Votes Again, Pickleball 11:31

5M ago11:31

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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 …

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A New Proposed Budget 19:42

6M ago19:42

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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, Wa…

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Budget Redevelopment Begins 17:11

7M ago17:11

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It’s been a minute! This episode, recorded prior to the April 10 meeting, provides a round-up of Brattleboro Selectboard meetings starting with the final meeting prior to Representative Town Meeting (RTM) up through the initial meetings regarding the FY26 redevelopment process. A schedule of future dates and topics about this process is toward the …

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State Legislative Delegation Visits 13:24

8M ago13:24

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the first of the Selectboard's busy March 2025 scheduled. This episode discusses the meetings held on March 3, 6, and 10, and previews a meeting scheduled for March 20. SHOW NOTES — March 3: Meeting Materials, Watch March 6: Meeting Materials, Watch March 10: Meeting Materials, Watc…

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Bridge Projects 10:25

8M ago10:25

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on February 18, 2025, and previews a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale Board of Selectmen scheduled for March 3 and a special meeting scheduled for March 6. SHOW NOTES — Feb. 18: Meeting Materials, Watch Brattleboro voters, here's some helpful info…

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Utility Rate Study, Department Updates 10:25

9M ago10:25

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on February 4, 2025, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for February 18. SHOW NOTES — Feb. 4: Meeting Materials, Watch The Rec & Parks Department is adding new youth programs in February. The Winter Carnival kicks off on Feb. 15. View the project p…

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Selectboard Approves Budget 12:16

9M ago12:16

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on January 21, 2025, and previews a special meeting scheduled for January 28 and a regular meeting on February 4. SHOW NOTES — Jan. 21: Meeting Materials, Watch Jan. 28: Meeting Materials, Watch The Assessor's Office is accepting business license renewal…

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Preparing for RTM 7:46

10M ago7:46

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on January 7, 2025, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for January 21. SHOW NOTES — Jan. 7: Meeting Materials, Watch The Assessor's Office is accepting business license renewals for 2025. Dog license renewals are now available for 2025. The Charter…

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Budget Reductions 6:39

10M ago6:39

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on December 17, 2024, and previews the next regular meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025. SHOW NOTES — Dec 17: Meeting Materials, Watch Visit the FY26 Budget page here. Candidate petitions are now available for the March 4 elections & RTM 2025 Reach out…

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Vacant Building Ordinance, Charter Commission Update 8:14

11M ago8:14

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on December 3, 2024, and previews the final meeting of the year, which is scheduled for December 17. SHOW NOTES — Dec. 3: Meeting Materials, Watch Dec 17: Meeting Materials Visit the FY26 Budget page here. Improvements to traffic flow around the General …

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Police Substation, Solid Waste Decisions 11:40

11M ago11:40

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes a special Selectboard meeting held on November 12, 2024, and a regular meeting on November 19. He then previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 3. SHOW NOTES — Nov. 12: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 19: Meeting Materials, Watch Visit the FY26 Budget page here. View committ…

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Budget, Solid Waste Discussions Continue 9:51

12M ago9:51

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes Selectboard meetings held on October 30, November 5, and November 12. He then previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 30: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 5: Special Meeting, Watch; Regular Meeting, Watch Nov. 12: Meeting Materials Visit t…

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Solid Waste, Police Substation, FY26 Budget 10:51

1y ago10:51

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Selectboard meeting held on October 15, 2024, and previews a special meeting scheduled during the Community Safety Fair & Forum and a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 5. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 15: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Community Safety project …

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Pool Project Updates, Solid Waste Options 10:30

1y ago10:30

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on October 1, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 1: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Pool Project page here. The pool conceptual designs are here. View the Community Safety…

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Ordinance Updates, State Legislative Priorities 9:11

1y ago9:11

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on September 17 and 19, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1. SHOW NOTES — Sept. 17: Meeting materials, Watch Sept. 19: Meeting materials, Watch View the Community Safety project page here. Ballo…

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Acceptable Community Conduct Ordinance 9:27

1y ago9:27

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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…

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Downtown Safety Action Plan 8:30

1y ago8:30

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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.…

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Developing Safety Zones 8:23

1y ago8:23

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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 A…

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Legislative Priorities, Safety Updates 9:46

1+ y ago9:46

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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…

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Parking, State Legislators, & Community Safety on July 23 Agenda 9:01

1+ y ago9:01

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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 Ou…

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Parking, Waste Program Updates 10:51

1+ y ago10:51

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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 ho…

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Parking, Solid Waste Discussions Return June 18 9:56

1+ y ago9:56

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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 …

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Retreat Rescheduled 9:06

1+ y ago9:06

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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 …

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Charter Chat, Updating Ordinances, Housing 6:46

1+ y ago6:46

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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 …

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Town Seeks Input on Solid Waste Program 9:48

1+ y ago9:48

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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-e…

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Bridge 54 Project, Solid Waste Program & EMS Policy 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

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This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on April 2, 2024 and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 as well as a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25. Show notes — April 2 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Summer Day Camp registrations are open now. The Planning Department is holding an …

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The Selectboard Transitions 10:03

1+ y ago10:03

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This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on March 21, 2024, the reorganizational meeting held on March 26, and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for April 2. Show notes — March 21 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch View the latest conceptual designs of the pool at Living Memorial Park here. Representative Town Meeting was hel…

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Legislators Return, Pool Project Plans on March 21 6:56

1+ y ago6:56

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This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on March 5 and previews an upcoming special meeting scheduled for March 21. Show notes — March 5 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Visit the Pool Project page here. The Rabies Clinic is March 16. Representative Town Meeting is March 23, 2024. The Annual Egg Hunt is March 30. For more updat…

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EMS Billing, Legislators to Return & Public Safety Update on March 5 6:20

1+ y ago6:20

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This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on February 20 and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for March 5 at 7 p.m. Show notes — Feb. 20 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Apply to a board or committee. Learn about Election Day, March 5, in Brattleboro here. For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@br…

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Dettman Drive, Security Updates & Sustainability 8:00

1+ y ago8:00

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This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on February 1 and February 6, and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for February 20. Show notes — Feb. 1 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Feb. 6 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Feb. 20 meeting: Meeting Material View the Representative Town Meeting warning. Apply to a board or commi…

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The Road to RTM 7:52

2y ago7:52

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This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on January 16 and previews a special meeting on February 1 and a regularly scheduled meeting on February 6. Show notes — Watch the January 16 Selectboard meeting here; meeting materials are here. More info on the February 1 special meeting here. View more info about the FY25 Budget here, …

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Selectboard Goals, Dettman Bridge & Budget Talk 7:26

2y ago7:26

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on January 2 and 5, and then previews the meeting scheduled for January 16. Show notes — Watch the January 2 Selectboard meeting here; meeting material is here. Watch the January 5 Selectboard meeting here; meeting material is here. View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline…

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Draft Budgets & Another Look at ARPA 8:51

2y ago8:51

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on December 19, 2023 and previews the meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024. Show notes — Watch the December 19 Selectboard meeting here View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline with helpful background material Learn more about petitions for March 2024 elections For more u…

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Final Meetings of 2023 7:06

2y ago7:06

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on December 5 and previews the meeting scheduled for December 19. Show notes — Watch the December 5 Selectboard meeting here Learn more about petitions for March 2024 elections Brooks Memorial Library has published its strategic plan View the Rec & Parks holiday season brochure For more updates visit…

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The Budget Process Continues 5:00

2y ago5:00

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on November 21 and previews the meeting scheduled for December 5. Show notes — Watch the November 21 Selectboard meeting here. Take the second round of the ARPA Survey. View the Rec & Parks holiday season brochure.By Town of Brattleboro

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Discussing Local Issues with State Representatives 7:11

2y ago7:11

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on November 7 and previews the meeting scheduled for November 21. Show notes — Watch the November 7 Selectboard meeting here. Read more on the Town Legislative Agenda for 2024 here. Check out the redesign Town of Brattleboro website at Brattleboro.gov. Take an online survey about the future of the po…

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Budget Planning and a Town Legislative Agenda 6:12

2y ago6:12

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on October 17 and previews the meeting scheduled for November 7. Show notes — Watch the October 17 Selectboard meeting here. The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Human Services Review Committee is accepting applications for FY25 Human Services Funding. The application is available here.…

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October Updates 8:26

2y ago8:26

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on October 3 and previews the meeting scheduled for October 17. Show notes — Watch the October 3 Selectboard meeting here. The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Human Services Review Committee is accepting applications for FY25 Human Services Funding. The Application, as well as instructions an…

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The EMS Decision 6:06

2y ago6:06

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on September 19 and previews the meeting scheduled for October 3. Show notes — You can view the September 19 meeting on YouTube. The Town will host a Budget Engagement Open House on September 28 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street in Brattleboro. Meet with staff from To…

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Fire-EMS Project Nears End, Budget Open House Planned 5:43

2y ago5:43

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This episode covers the Selectboard meeting(s) in early September, previews the meeting on September 19, and announces a Budget Engagement Open House to kick off the start of the budget season. Show notes — The Selectboard meeting originally scheduled for September 5 was recessed to September 7. Watch the September 7 meeting here. A Public Forum on…

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A Preview of the September Schedule 6:22

2y ago6:22

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This episode of "Town Matters" provides a recap of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 15 and a preview of a meeting scheduled for September 5. Show notes: Watch the regular Selectboard meeting from August 15 here. Selectboard meeting material can be found here. Visit the EMS Transition Project page here. Brattleboro residents are el…

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Summer Sessions 5:17

2y ago5:17

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This episode of "Town Matters" provides a recap of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on July 25 and a preview of a meeting scheduled for August 15. Show notes: Watch the regular Selectboard meeting from July 25 here. Selectboard meeting material can be found here. Visit the EMS Transition Project page here. “Town Matters” is recorded at Brat…

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Selectboard Goals 7:23

2+ y ago7:23

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Show notes — Selectboard meeting materials can be found here. Watch the July 11 Selectboard meeting courtesy BCTV. During the July 11 meeting, the Brattleboro Selectboard adopted five major goals for fiscal year 2024 through fiscal year 2025. Those goals are: making the Transportation Center a good place for parking; developing an expansive vision …

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