Brentwood Joe's Town Hall Podcast

This episode is personal. Released on the first day of PTSD Awareness Month, this podcast shines a light on White Star Families — the families of veterans and service members lost to suicide. Unlike Gold Star Families, who receive federal recognition and public honor, White Star Families carry their grief largely in silence, without official acknowledgment, and too often without the support they d...

A full recap of the May 19th Brentwood Select Board meeting — a packed evening that covered routine financial business, the formal welcome of new Town Treasurer Linda Lambert, and a major conservation win as the board approved using the open space bond to fund a 55-acre conservation easement on the Sly property on Middle Road. The board also received updates on the ongoing town administrator and r...

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A recap of the Brentwood School Board meeting that drew the largest public turnout in years. At the center of the controversy: beloved kindergarten teacher Mrs. Julie Proctor, removed from her classroom for seven weeks following a playground incident. This episode breaks down the emotional public testimony, the board's selective enforcement of its own rules, a stunning revelation about who ac...

Brentwood Joe's Town Hall Podcast returns with major news: After 275 years, Brentwood has held its last traditional town meeting and voted to adopt SB2. In this episode, Joe recaps the March election results—including a school board seat decided by coin toss—explains what the SB2 transition means for local democracy, and shares his balanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges ahea...

A warm holiday message from Brentwood Joe, wishing the community a Merry Christmas and blessings in the New Year, sharing a brief podcast pause for the holidays, and inviting listeners to enjoy a custom Christmas season song until the show returns in January 2026 Send us Fan Mail

This episode covers the December 2nd Select Board meeting and winter holiday traditions. The main focus is on new Police Chief Murch's first-month progress report, including his recertification process, restoration of mutual aid agreements, and presentation of a budget-cutting proposal that reduces police spending by nearly 10% while maintaining coverage despite staffing challenges. The meeti...

This episode is a quick summary of the ERCSD co‑op school board meeting (Oct. 21). Chair Bill Gothier opened with introductions and student reps from Exeter High and Cooperative Middle School reported on activities, safety lessons, and extracurricular successes. Highlights included a first‑place U.S. History project; facilities planning with a proposed RFP for campus renovations and cost‑saving of...

 This episode opens with heartfelt gratitude for Jim and Laura Hajjar, two unsung heroes quietly serving our community. We then recap a pivotal November 4th Select Board meeting featuring the swearing-in of new fire and police chiefs, staffing and public-safety updates, budget decisions, and key policy discussions shaping Brentwood’s year ahead. To close, we step into the season with a brief journ...

Welcome to this important episode where we take a closer look at the SAU 16 School Board meeting from October 20th, 2025. Attendance at these meetings has been low, yet they have a major impact on our communities—especially since our schools account for nearly three-quarters of our property taxes. This podcast aims to change that by highlighting key discussions and decisions so residents can stay...

This week on the Brentwood Podcast, we’re inviting you to join us for our usual look at the Selectboard meeting—where decisions big and small keep our town running—and a thoughtful dive into a topic that touches us all: Daylight Saving Time. From the financial housekeeping that keeps Brentwood’s gears turning to heartfelt community updates, we’ll cover the details that matter most. You’ll hear abo...

 In this episode, we catch up after a short break to talk about Brentwood’s latest happenings — from heartfelt community moments and nostalgic memories of Hampton Beach to important Select Board updates on budgets, health insurance, and town planning. We also share local news on upcoming events, safety advisories, and ways to support our neighbors. It’s all about keeping Brentwood connected, infor...

This podcast episode for "Brentwood Joe's Town Hall" offers a comprehensive look into Brentwood's municipal affairs ,The bulk of the discussion centers on the September 8, 2025, Municipal Budget Committee meeting , where significant financial discrepancies were uncovered, particularly regarding employee health insurance overpayments by the town and compensation ratios exceeding...

This episode of "Merit vs Mandate" delves into a contentious Select Board meeting concerning COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) raises for Municipal workers , where a proposal suggested an increase no less than the Federal COLA for Social Security recipients, with a subsequent cap at 4%. Emphasizing the "Janice situation," a speaker highlighted that as a Social Security recipient...

In this episode, we cover the Brentwood Select Board meeting from August 19th, 2025—a packed agenda featuring major announcements, community discussions, and important decisions. Highlights include John Morgan’s heartfelt resignation from the board, approval of payroll and consent items, and a unique property reassessment for a Middle Road resident. We introduce Julie Stevens as the new Finance Ma...

Brentwood Joe's Town Hall podcast is your direct connection to the heart of Brentwood, fostering community dialogue on local issues from recycling to the tax cap. It offers transparent updates on municipal building projects , including the new police department, while also celebrating the town's rich history and dedicated volunteers . Tune in to message your questions and feedback , help...

Participate to Make a Difference is your invitation to step off the sidelines and into the conversation. Hosted by a first-time podcaster with a first-time mission for our town, this show is all about waking us up, tuning us in, and getting us involved. Each episode opens the door to what’s really going on in our community — from upcoming town meetings to local projects, debates, and decisions tha...

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