Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager

• Budget Redevelopment Begins

  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 bottom of the show notes.   MEETINGS March 20: Agenda, Watch March 24 (Organizational): Agenda, Watch RTM: Watch April 1: Agenda, Watch April 8 (Listening Session): Agenda, Watch April 10: Agenda, Watch April 15: Agenda   LINKS Learn more about the local public safety organization One Brattleboro. Learn more about the Canal Street Corridor Plan. The Town has updated its zoning permit fees. Learn about Safe Neighborhoods. Take the Town Plan 2026 survey. Take the Charter Revision Commission’s survey.   BUDGET REDEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE Following the RTM’s vote not to approve the proposed FY26 budget, the newly seated Selectboard is working to revise and resubmit a new budget proposal. The following topics will be discussed on the dates below: Tuesday, April 15 — Finance Committee Report / Structural Budget Issues / Solid Waste Review Thursday, April 17 — Revenues / 2024-25 Selectboard Budget Reductions / Possible Service Reductions Other than Public Safety Tuesday, April 22 — Possible Service Reductions in Public Safety Thursday, April 24 — Preliminary Revised FY26 Budget Tuesday, April 29 — Possible Decision on Revised FY26 Budget / Warn Representative Town Meeting

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• State Legislative Delegation Visits

  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, Watch View the Selectboard's Legislative Priorities Representative Town Meeting will be held on March 22. The Charter Forum has been rescheduled to March 31. The Rec & Parks Department is offering programs this spring. Reach out at [email protected].

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• Bridge Projects

  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 ahead of Town Meeting Day on March 4. The Assessor’s Office published a guide on the homestead declaration and the Vermont property tax credit. Business licenses are due March 15 and dog licenses are due on April 1. Reach out at [email protected].  

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• Utility Rate Study, Department Updates

  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 page for the utility rate study. Voters may now request absentee ballots for the March 4th election through the state’s My Voter Page or by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office. Reach out at [email protected]

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• Selectboard Approves Budget

  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 renewals for 2025. Dog license renewals are now available for 2025. The Charter Revision Commission is discussing annual town meeting on Feb. 6. Reach out at [email protected]

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