Podcasts about brattleboro

This holiday season, windows on Brattleboro's Main Street and beyond are being decorated for the inaugural Festival of Miniatures.  Festival organizer Melany Kahn talks about the event and the town she loves. She also shares insight into Brattleboro's strengths and challenges, and why local art matters. www.brattleboro.com happyvermont.com      

An early estimate from the state predicts that next year's property taxes could rise an average of nearly 12 percent. The state's tax commissioner Bill Shouldice joins us to explain how that property tax estimate was made, and all the factors that could affect the final number on your tax bill.Then: noted Montpelier author Makenna Goodman has a new novel. It takes place in the middle of the countryside, where a professor is touring a seemingly idyllic house for sale. I'll leave it at that for now.Plus: there's something special going on in Brattleboro for holiday window shoppers. Organizers of its first ever “festival of miniatures” tell us about the dollhouses, toy trains and tiny objects on view in local storefronts.

Our region is teeming with holiday markets where shoppers can find the perfect holiday gift, share in community and support local artists and makers. This year's Vermont Edition gift guide show goes behind the scenes of some of the state's holiday fairs: Julia Tadlock, founder of Brattleboro Flea, tells us about the crafts, books, food and more that shoppers can expect to find at downtown Brattleboro's pop-up Market on Main. Morgan Haynes, who manages the Vermont Farmers Market's Holiday Craft Shows in Rutland, shares some of her favorite gifts at the show and talks about how markets can bring communities together.We also hear about artisans and makers all across the region, from bookbinders to metalsmiths, whose work might be the perfect gift for someone on your list. Plus, we talk with one of the founders of a new online donation platform based in Vermont that can help you support organizations doing good in our communities.For even more great gift ideas, check out Vermont Public's 2025 local gift guide.Broadcast live on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's 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 Presentation – Watch Dec. 2 Meeting – Details More info about the FY27 budget, including dates by topic, here. Learn more about Rec & Parks' winter activities. The winter parking ban is in effect.

This week on the LiberatED Podcast, Kerry McDonald talks with Susan Yao, founder of Vermont Village School in Brattleboro, Vermont, about her inspiring journey from progressive educator to microschool creator. After earning an undergraduate degree from Harvard College, Susan worked for several years as a teacher and school administrator in a variety of educational settings. The pandemic led her family to move from Massachusetts to Vermont to begin homesteading and homeschooling. It also led the way for Susan to launch Vermont Village School.  This is a powerful conversation for anyone considering launching a microschool—or anyone curious about how thoughtful, community-centered education takes shape. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org. Kerry's latest book, Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling, is available now wherever books are sold!

The King Before Pilate (John 18:28-38) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

A new senior housing project in Brattleboro, Vermont's redistricting task force is wrapping up its work, and today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We'll talk with a local pride group about how to observe the day.

Truth on Trial (John 18:12-27) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

The Arrest of God (John 18:1-14) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

Let us know what you think - text the show!On this week's show:Happy National Men Make Dinner DayVT Troopers begin patrolling downtown BTVVT farms rally for JamaicaBETA goes public, makes a Bil New “public access” license to recreate on VT Fish & Wildlife landDelay in return-to-work mandateUVM students make an app to help non-profitsThe Supreme Court hears challenges to Trump's tariffs with Vermont ties -Man found dead in SoBu city hall Rutland library to be used as cold weather shelterHart Says Grief, Politics Led Him to Resign Vermont Senate SeatMysterious swirl in BTV(56:30) Break music:  Best Boys - “Forgive Forget”https://bestboysmusic.bandcamp.com/track/forgive-forget Burlington seeks approval for overdue harbor dredgingUVM Students Pressure Officials to Improve Campus HousingSouthern Vermont school board moves to close two elementary schools, go Free donuts in Rutland for constitutional knowledgeAlternative to pumpkin compostingVT Civil War painting coming homeLions Club finally awards VT manBreak Room Lets You Smash Stuff Without Consequences(1:26:45) Break music: VT Union - “Itz VT”https://vtunion.bandcamp.com/track/itz-vt Scumbag mapFence damaged in BerlinMan beat with own gun in BurlingtonMan assaults St. J town employee Feds arrest man for allegedly selling drugs near school Brattleboro woman can't say sorry, gets two-days in jail for stealing nieceStacy blames murder on brother, then withdraws statement Vt. man charged with drilling gas tank as similar thefts plague regionBookkeeper accused of embezzling from Vt. fire departmentHere are the top baby names of 2025Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comOutro Music by B-Complex

Jesus' Prayer For Us (John 17:20-26) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

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. 4 Meeting Nov. 12: FY27 Listening Session The skating rink is open. Become a Library Insider! The burn ban has been lifted.

Two towns, two states, and two historic bridges that nobody wants to pay for. Brattleboro, Vermont, wants to reactivate two historic bridges with a pedestrian greenway. Hinsdale, New Hampshire, worries about increased crime and being saddled with the majority of maintenance costs while getting fewer returns. Abby and Norm discuss this dilemma, comparing it to similar bridge projects and identifying possible next steps for activating this underutilized infrastructure. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Can Two Towns Preserve the Bridges That Connected Them?" by Alan Wirzbicki, The Boston Globe (September 2025) Abby Newsham (X/Twitter) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

The Victorious Prayers of Christ (John 17:6-19) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

Named one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone, Richard Thompson is one of the world's most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. In addition to his beloved catalog and in addition to many other honors - Thompson has received Lifetime Achievement Awards for Songwriting on both sides of the Atlantic.He'll be in the WAMC region early next month, playing The Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, New York on November 7 and Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont on November 8.Will Hermes is a regular contributor to NPR, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork. He's the author of “Love Goes to Buildings on Fire” and “Lou Reed: The King of New York.” His substack of music writing is at newmusicoldmusic.substack.com.Hermes spoke with Richard Thompson for WAMC.

In 1876 Brattleboro celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with 22 1/2 hours of various events. Most of the activity took place downtown and on the Common. Here's the story...

Jesus' Prayer for His Glory (John 17:1-5) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

Mollie was on the Brattleboro Reformer editorial staff and wrote two columns for the paper that were often shared by the Bennington Banner and the Rutland Herald. Upon her retirement in 1938 it was said she had a regular southern Vermont readership of almost 50,000 followers. Here's her story...

Joy in Our Conquering Christ (John 16:16-33) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

A Vermont Public analysis sheds some light on how equitable the state's school voucher program is. Plus, the federal government shutdown is affecting a key way Medicare recipients access their healthcare providers, local union leaders prepare for a first-of-its-kind conference this month, Brattleboro police warn families to look out for deceptive bags that could contain fentanyl, a singer from the region is on this year's season of The Voice, and a concert this weekend honors the works of a 12th century prolific composer and mystic. 

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 paving updates from VTrans. View the latest Rec & Parks brochure for info about BrattleBOO. A burn ban is still in effect in Brattleboro.

Jacob Estey and John Carnahan were two Brattleboro leaders separated by more than 100 years, but with many qualities in common. Both worked to improve the social and civic life of the community. Here is a bit of their stories...

The Spirit of Truth (John 16:1-16) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

A conversation with the head of Champlain Housing Trust on strategies for continuing affordable housing projects in a volatile market and with dwindling federal support. Plus, an unexpected million dollar donation allows a Brattleboro nonprofit to open a family shelter, a seventh incarcerated person in Vermont has died this year,  employees go on strike at a St. Albans dairy plant, and the Nexstar media group returns the Jimmy Kimmel late night show to its ABC affiliate station in Vermont after refusing to air it for most of last week.

Suffering for His Name's Sake (John 15:18-27) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

In the 1860's the highest paid newspaper columnist in the United States spent her summer vacations in Brattleboro. She worked for a New York City paper but, during the summer months, telegraphed her columns to the paper from Main Street's American House. Her pen name was Fanny Fern and she appreciated the natural beauty of this area. Here's the story...

Rob Roper talks with Jodi Emerson, of the Central Vermont Career Center, on the upcoming bond vote over possible expansion of the center, and Planet Hank, the reporter, and online blogger out of Brattleboro, on his coverage of issues in the Brattleboro area.

A UVM alum's widow helped make what is now an annual concert series that's celebrating its 70th anniversary.  Plus, The head of the University of Vermont Health Network is stepping down, All three members of Vermont's congressional delegation say that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, A school bus company and its Brattleboro drivers have come to a tentative agreement on a contract, Two women broke speed records this summer on the Long Trail and the head coach of UVM men's soccer team is celebrating his 100th career win.

This Friday, September 19, WAMC On the Road visits Assembly in Kingston, New York where Sarah LaDuke will host a broadcast recording for “WAMC Live in Concert” showcasing the dreamy and remarkable songwriter, harpist, vocalist, and music producer: Mikaela Davis.Davis will play 315 Thursdays - a summer concert series in Syracuse on (you guessed it!) Thursday, then the show in Kingston on Friday and followed-up by a Saturday concert at Lark Hall in Albany, New York and a Sunday gig at Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont.

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. Register for fall sports. A burn ban is still in effect in Brattleboro.

Abiding in the True Vine (John 15:1-11) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

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

A Theology of Thirst (Psalm 63:1-11) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

Approximately 150 years ago the Dummerston Hill neighborhood, in northwest Brattleboro, consisted of hill farms and families who looked out for one another during challenging times. This is their story...

A Spirit Filled Life (John 14:12-31) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

Every summer, we add a new chapter to our favorite annual tradition: investigating the origins of Vermont's strangest road names, as chosen by our listeners.This summer's crop included Horn of the Moon Road in East Montpelier, Scotch Hollow Road in Newbury and Goodenough Road in Brattleboro.Tune in to hear us raid town archives, chase down local lore… and spend an inordinate amount of time driving up and down the three roads in question (sorry, neighbors!) — all in the name of journalism. And don't miss the seven previous installments of this road-names-extravaganza. You can find them all here. This episode was reported by Burgess Brown, Lucia McCallum and Sabine Poux. Editing and additional production from Josh Crane. Our Executive Producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; Other music by Blue Dot Sessions and Universal Production Music.Special thanks to Craig Goodenough, Bill Holiday, Joe Rivers, Mary Collins, Aroline Putnam, Paul Cate, Steve Picazio, Karalyn Mark, Jessica Leal, Trina Magi, Olivia Campbell, Eric Anderson, Corinne Cooper, Jennifer Boyer, Sarah Wilds and Bob Nuner.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi on Instagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.

Electric Trolley Cars were a technological innovation that came to Brattleboro in 1895...by 1923 another technological innovation forced trolleys off the town's public roads; the automobile...here's the story

A visit to Brattleboro's year-round senior bowling league. Plus, Vermonters rally to show support for Brattleboro Memorial Hospital as it considers cost saving measures that include layoffs, an outside firm is being hired to develop a new visual brand identity for Vermont, the city of Vergennes and the town of Panton are in a dispute over a contested boundary, and a local volunteer organization breaks its own late-summer record with the donation of over one million blueberries. 

There's one league at the Brattleboro Bowl that plays all year round, but you can only join it if you're over age 50.

Jesus' Peace for Troubled Hearts (John 14:1-11) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

This week we tell the story of Brattleboro's connection with the Battle of Bennington. Most soldiers from the area joined the local militia and the militia didn't arrive in Bennington until the battle was over. However, six Brattleboro soldiers joined Seth Warner's Battalion and five of them found themselves in the middle of the conflict with the British Empire on August 16, 1777.

Why a New Hampshire town is pausing work on a multi-million dollar project to fix a pair of pedestrian bridges between Brattleboro and the Connecticut River. Plus, a renowned Vermont climate expert calls for a national day of activism to rally for solar energy projects amid federal rollbacks, parts of the northern Champlain and St. Lawrence Valleys have been under a heat advisory while drought conditions are being seen throughout the state, and Vermont increases the amount of Medicaid dollars people can use moving back home from long-term care facilities. 

Brattleboro and the town of Hinsdale have been working on a plan to rehabilitate two historic bridges, but now the New Hampshire town says it does not want to support the project

Joel Bullard built this bridge in 1857. The wooden, covered bridge remained until 1895, when the selectmen voted to replace it with an iron bridge. The span was located where the concrete bridge near the intersection of Melrose St. and Western Avenue is now.

It was this week, 102 years ago, that Vermont's Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as President of the United States...the Coolidge family, and Plymouth Notch, have a connection with Brattleboro's Estey Organ Company and this recording tells the story...

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.

President Trump's new travel ban is in effect. For a month now, people from 12 countries have been barred from entering the U.S., including Afghanistan, Burma and Eritrea. Seven other countries are partially banned, and the President has floated the idea of banning several more.We'll hear how the travel ban affects refugees, green card holders, international students and others in our region. joined from Brattleboro by Joe Wiah, director of the Ethiopian Community Development Council, a refugee resettlement agency in Brattleboeo, Tracy Dolan, the director of Vermont's state refugee office, and Kristen Connors, an immigration attorney at Montroll, Oettinger and Barquist in BurlingtonPlus: The Mexican consulate recently set up a mobile location in Brattleboro. We'll hear from a Mexican farmworker living in Vermont amid the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown.

In the latest installment of our periodic series on class, Dan Sedon discusses what working as a criminal defense attorney in Vermont has taught him about social and economic status. Plus, why both Vermont's senators voted against the president's mega-bill, Gov. Scott signs potentially historic education reform legislation but stresses a lot of work still needs to be done to reduce the number of state school districts, potential record-breaking holiday traffic is expected to congest roads around New England starting today, and a Brattleboro photographer wins The Vermont Prize for visual art made by a Vermont-based artist.

Assessing the threat of a small invasive worm that's capable of decimating Vermont's beech trees. Plus, Vermonters will experience a second consecutive day of extreme heat today, a new opioid-use disorder treatment center opens in Bennington, a new executive director is named for the independent state board that oversees Vermont's health care system, Kinney Drugs is taking over former Ride Aid stores in Springfield and Brattleboro, and plans move ahead for Burlington to get a new independent movie theater.

A conversation with former state Representative Bill Lippert, whose impassioned advocacy for civil unions is credited with helping Vermont become the first state to legally recognize same sex partnerships. Plus, lawmakers pass a 14 million dollar tax relief package, Vermont's Attorney General joins a multi-state lawsuit in support of a federally-paused national Job Corps program, downtown businesses in Burlington report a slow start to the summer tourism season, and Southeast Vermont Transit discontinues a Brattleboro bus route.