Town of Brattleboro

07/28/2026

⚠️ UPDATE: Due to rain in the forecast, the Town of Brattleboro has rescheduled Community Connection Night to Wednesday, August 5, 2026. More details: Brattleboro.gov

07/24/2026

🚧 A word from VTrans —

⚠️ Overnight work on U.S. Route 5 and Vermont Route 9 is planned for 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, July 24, to 6 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 25.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Interstate 91, Exit 3: Brattleboro (Night Work) — Short-duration closures of Exit 3 are planned for next week. Daily, from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. July 28-July 31, the on- and off- ramps will be closed in both directions for Interstate 91 Exit 3. Confirmation of the schedule for these closures will be distributed on Monday, July 27.

Vermont Route 9: (Night Work) — Flaggers will continue to control alternating traffic patterns through single-lane closures between the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange and the Edward Heights intersection in West Brattleboro. Monday night through Friday morning, work zones will be active from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. No street-side parking will be available in these areas of VT 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Pedestrians — Please continue to exercise caution when navigating the work zone as sidewalk work is finishing up on VT 9.

U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro to Putney (Day and Night Work) — No traffic impacts are planned for the work zone from Bennett Drive north to Putney for next week.

U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro (Night Work) — Flaggers and uniformed traffic officers will continue to assist traffic through single-lane closures on U.S. 5 from Noah's Lane through the Exit 3 roundabout to the Bennett Drive intersection. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning, alternating traffic patterns will be in place as needed. Motorcyclists should watch for uneven surfaces.

07/24/2026

07/23/2026

🚧 Another update from VTrans about their paving project —

Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps are now scheduled to be closed NEXT WEEK from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. on the following dates:

➡️ Tuesday through Friday, July 28-31

Multiple, short-duration closures are planned for I-91, Exit 3 northbound and southbound ramps for paving operations. Pavement has been re-scheduled to be placed next week. Work is planned to take place across 3-4 shifts total with the ramps closing at midnight and reopening at 5 a.m.

07/22/2026

The next phase of Brooks Memorial Library’s renovation project will begin on Monday, July 27, 2026.

This phase includes the closure of the sidewalk in front of the library’s Main Street entrance, as well as the accessible ramp connecting the Municipal Center parking lot to the library’s rear entrance. Crews will remove and replace the sidewalk in front of the library and Municipal Center, as well as the connecting accessible walkway.

Although the sidewalk directly in front of the library will be closed, patrons will still be able to access the Main St. entrance by approaching from the south side of the building through a fenced area. The upper entrance will remain closed during this phase. The stairway leading from the front of the Municipal Center to Main Street will also be closed.

Parking will not be available in front of the library during this phase. An accessible parking space and a 15-minute parking space will be available just south of the library. Library patrons can also park in the Municipal Center parking lot, on Grove Street, or in the Harris Lot.

Vehicle traffic will not be affected during this phase of the project.

Additional details about the project are expected in mid-August.

07/22/2026

The Town of Brattleboro would like to notify residents, businesses, and motorists that construction to replace the retaining wall on Church Street will begin Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

The project will be completed by a private contractor and is expected to continue for several weeks.

During construction, the eastbound (downhill) lane of Church Street will be closed to all through traffic. Motorists traveling downhill will be detoured via School Street or Lower Green Street, while the westbound (uphill) lane will remain open to traffic.

For the safety of pedestrians, the sidewalk within the work zone will be closed, and pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the opposite side of Church Street for the duration of the project.

For the safety of both the traveling public and construction crews, the eastbound lane closure will remain in place at all times, including evenings, weekends, and other non-construction hours, until the project is complete.

The project includes:
• Replacement of the existing failing retaining wall.
• Construction of improved sidewalk infrastructure.
• Installation of upgraded lighting.

Motorists are encouraged to allow additional travel time, follow all posted detour signs, and use caution when traveling near the work zone.

The Town of Brattleboro appreciates the public's patience and cooperation while these important infrastructure improvements are completed.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Department of Public Works at 802-254-4255 or email Darren Pacheco at [email protected].

07/20/2026

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07/20/2026

Looking for volunteers for July 29 for Community Connection Night! https://signup.com/go/GsneTSG

All hands on deck! We have three *amazing* opportunities to give back, get involved, join the team, this month. Our squad of volunteers are kind of a big deal. They set the bar for showing up when it counts, and the difference they make can be seen and felt every day.

Please consider joining us for one of these events- starting with this Wednesday’s Crepe Night at Scott Farm. We need:
2 People: Tues 7/21 10a-12
2 People: Wed 7/22 2-4:30p
Volunteer Here: https://signup.com/go/jrFNviH

Community Connection Night brings free family fun to Flat Street on 7/29. The Town of Brattleboro and Downtown Brattleboro Alliance present an evening of fantastic activities, games, food, and togetherness. We need volunteers to pull this off!
Volunteer Here: https://signup.com/go/GsneTSG

August Gallery Walk & First Friday return in 8/7. We need no less than 40 volunteers each month the make this magic!
Volunteer Here: https://signup.com/go/AmncLfF

07/17/2026

The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is excited to announce that a new pump track at Living Memorial Park has opened!

The pump track is open from dawn to dusk and is unsupervised. Ride safely and be respectful of other bikers on the track. Helmets are required. Motorized vehicles are not permitted, including e-bikes and scooters. Spectators must stay off the track. Please help us keep it clean.

Special thanks to the Vermont Community Foundation Withington Fund and Bellco Excavating.