Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager

The latest episode of Town Matters covers the second Selectboard meeting in June 2026, which included discussions of the the Board's priorities in the months ahead, before jumping to the first meeting in July. 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: June 16 meeting –  D...

The latest episode of Town Matters covers the two meetings scheduled for June 2026. 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: June 2 meeting – Details , Watch The pool at Living Memorial Park opens on June 20 . The public is invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the...

The latest episode of Town Matters covers the May 19 Brattleboro Selectboard meeting and previews the first meeting of June. 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: May 19 meeting – Details The public is invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Amtrak station...

This episode covers two regular meetings: one on May 5 and another in the works for May 19. 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: May 5 meeting – Details Apply for a board or committee. There will be a Committee Fair on May 13.  The Town Clerk’s Office will close to t...

It was a busy couple of weeks! In this episode of Town Matters, Brattleboro’s Town Manager John Potter covers numerous Selectboard meetings held during the second half of April, including a special meeting in Hinsdale on April 20, a regular meeting on April 21, and the annual retreat, which was held on April 30. After those meeting summaries, John previews the first meeting in May.  Town Matters,...

In the latest episode of Town Matters, Brattleboro’s Town Manager John Potter covers the Selectboard meetings scheduled on either side of Open Town Meeting. That includes a meeting held on April 7, a special meeting in Hinsdale on April 20, and a regular meeting scheduled for April 21. Town Matters, the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on l...

Catch up on Brattleboro local government with the latest episode of Town Matters. Town Manager John Potter reviews the March 24 Selectboard meeting, including preparations for Open Town Meeting and an economic initiative, before previewing a meeting scheduled for April 7. Town Matters, the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local governmen...

We're back! Following a brief hiatus to hammer out the details of the FY27 Budget, Town Matters returns to its usual biweekly schedule. The latest episode picks up after the Brattleboro Selectboard approved the proposed FY27 budget and after Town Meeting Day, in which voters rescinded Representative Town Meeting. Podcast host/Town Manager John Potter covers the meeting held on March 10 and preview...

The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast covers every Selectboard meeting held throughout November 2025. That includes the second budget listening session and a special presentation about the town-wide reappraisal. "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...

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, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch...

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 about your day. Show notes: Sept. 24 Meeting Oct. 1...

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, Budget Listening Session:  Watch Join a board or co...

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 , Watch   Aug. 5: Agenda , Watch Sept. 9: Agenda Se...

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's summer block party returns on Aug. 6 . Celeb...

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 Brattleboro!

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 Annual Juneteenth Art Show begins June 16 . Sig...

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 or committee here . The Planning Department will...

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 , Watch April 15: Agenda , Watch April 17: Agenda...

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: Age...

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 Prioritie...

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 Asses...

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...

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 avai...

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 Revision Commission is discussing annual town...

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 at townmatters@brattleboro.gov