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Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager
30 episodes
Birthing Center Decision, Legislative Delegation
Ep 65 · Aug 2, 2026 · 14 min
This episode of Town Matters covers the Selectboard’s discussions on the Birthing Center at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and previews a meeting with Brattleboro’s legislative delegation. 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: July 21 meeting – Details, Watch July 28 — Details, Watch August 4 — Details Community Connection Night, the Town’s summer block party, was re…
Birthing Center, EMS Subcommittee, Public Safety
Ep 64 · Jul 17, 2026 · 15 min
The next episode of Town Matters covers both Selectboard meetings scheduled in July 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: July 7 meeting – Details, Watch Community Connection Night, the Town’s summer block party, will take place on July 29! Learn how you can vote in the August State Primary Election.
Utility Budget, Union Contracts, Vacant Building Ordinance
Ep 63 · Jul 3, 2026 · 14 min
The latest episode of Town Matters covers the second Selectboard meeting in June 2026, which included discussions of 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 – Details, Watch Starting on July 6, recycling will be picked up every other week. A heat advisory is in eff…
Pliny Park, Parking Budget, Selectboard Priorities
Ep 62 · Jun 16, 2026 · 13 min
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 new Amtrak station on June 24. Starting on July 6, recycling will be picked up every other week.
Outdoor Seating, Parking, Collective Bargaining
Ep 61 · May 28, 2026 · 16 min
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 on June 24. The Town is co-hosting a community conversation on opioid use disorder on June 9. Rec &…
Unfinished Business
Ep 60 · May 12, 2026 · 14 min
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 the public starting May 13. The Planning Department will be holding a meeting on May 21 to discuss the…
Board Retreat, Hinsdale, Western Ave Intersection
Ep 59 · May 3, 2026 · 18 min
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, the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on loc…
Road Construction, Committees, Solid Waste
Ep 58 · Apr 17, 2026 · 12 min
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 local government while you go about your day. Show notes: April 7 Meeting – Details Open Town Meeting…
Next Generation Brattleboro
Ep 57 · Apr 6, 2026 · 10 min
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 government while you go about your day. Show notes: March 24 Meeting – Details April 7 Meeting – Details Open…
We're Back!
Ep 56 · Mar 24, 2026 · 11 min
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 previews a meeting scheduled for March 24. Town Matters, the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Sele…
Solid Waste Decision, Budget Continues, Reappraisal
Ep 55 · Nov 30, 2025 · 17 min
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: Nov. 4 Meeting – Watch Budget Listening Session – Watch Nov. 18 Meeting – Watch Reappraisal Presen…
CT River Pathway, Legislative Priorities, FY27 Budget
Ep 54 · Nov 1, 2025 · 16 min
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 up on local government while you go about your day. Show notes: Oct. 16 Meeting Oct. 21 Meeting Nov…
Charter Petitions, Parking, Human Services
Ep 53 · Oct 10, 2025 · 11 min
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 Meeting Oct. 16 Meeting The Human Services Review Committee is seeking applications. Sign up for pav…
Charter, Parking, RTM Committee Updates
Ep 52 · Sep 17, 2025 · 14 min
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 committee! The Planning Department is hosting a presentation about intersections along Western Ave. Regi…
Selectboard Retreat, FY27 Budget Season Begins
Ep 51 · Sep 8, 2025 · 15 min
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 Sept. 11: FY27 Budget Listening Session
Hinsdale Visits, Police Substation, Vacant Building Ordinance
Ep 50 · Jul 18, 2025 · 16 min
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. Celebrate Brattleboro's covered bridge on Aug. 7.
Budget Decisions, Charter Chat, Hinsdale Bridges
Ep 49 · Jul 3, 2025 · 12 min
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!
Utility, Parking Budget Talk Continues
Ep 48 · Jun 11, 2025 · 12 min
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. Sign up for VTrans alerts regarding paving projects in summer 2025.
Utility Rate Study, RTM Votes Again, Pickleball
Ep 47 · May 30, 2025 · 12 min
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 be hosting a public forum regarding an intersection study on Western Avenue.
A New Proposed Budget
Ep 46 · May 14, 2025 · 20 min
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, Watch April 22: Agenda, Watch April 24: Agenda, Watch May 1: Agenda, Watch May 6: Agenda, Watch
Budget Redevelopment Begins
Ep 45 · Apr 13, 2025 · 17 min
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 (Listeni…
State Legislative Delegation Visits
Ep 44 · Mar 12, 2025 · 13 min
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…
Bridge Projects
Ep 43 · Feb 25, 2025 · 10 min
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. Busin…
Utility Rate Study, Department Updates
Ep 42 · Feb 13, 2025 · 10 min
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…
Selectboard Approves Budget
Ep 41 · Jan 30, 2025 · 12 min
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…
Preparing for RTM
Ep 40 · Jan 14, 2025 · 8 min
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 meeting on Feb. 6. Candidate petitions are now available for the March 4 elections & RTM 2025 Reach out…
Budget Reductions
Ep 39 · Jan 2, 2025 · 7 min
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
Vacant Building Ordinance, Charter Commission Update
Ep 38 · Dec 13, 2024 · 8 min
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 John Stark Memorial Bridge is in the works. The Recreation & Parks Department is hosting numerous events this holiday season. Brooks Memorial Library…
Police Substation, Solid Waste Decisions
Ep 37 · Nov 27, 2024 · 12 min
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 committee vacancies. A Special Representative Town Meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 12 to weigh whether to accept or reject an ordinance change. View the…
Budget, Solid Waste Discussions Continue
Ep 36 · Nov 13, 2024 · 10 min
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 the FY26 Budget page here. View the Community Safety project page here. A Special Representative Town Meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 12 to weigh w…
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