In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 6 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Show notes — August 6: Meeting materials, watch August 20: Meeting materials Confirm your voter info is up-to-date before September 1. Take the pool survey before the A…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Coloring Book day Glo’s skunk update Whoop there it is / who let the dogs out Why does Vermont keep flooding? Cheif Murad doesn't like repeat offenders Burlington rugby star Ilona Maher wins Olympic bronze Vote for the ghost of Dick Sears Accidental Covid-19 case dismis…

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on July 23 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Show notes — July 23: Meeting Materials, Watch Click here to learn more about the State Primary Election. The Brattleboro Police Department will be hosting National Night…

Let us know what you think - text the show! Happy National Talk in An Elevator Day Reopened investigation into Smuggs drowning concludes One year into the Vermont State Uni system Vermont State Police confirm found remains belong to Roberta Martin Woodstock voters to decide on short term rentals Outright Vermont wants to boycott twitter Parents lef…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Lottery Day Law enforcement uses roadblock to find jurors Man shot by police in Burke charged w/ attempted aggravated murder o Saint albans woman deported rather quickly Burlington trying to fix old pipes 1st leg of Burlington’s Champlain Parkway set to open this summ H…

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on July 9 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2024. SHOW NOTES — July 9: Meeting Materials, Watch Click here to learn more about the State Primary Election. The Brattleboro Police Department will be hosting National Night Ou…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national Rock n Roll Day Adam had a baby! UVM Nurses strike deal Whistleblower Alleges iSun Leaders Misled Shareholders Manhattan Pizza & Pub Walkout Addison drunk prosecutor settles Vermont launches problem gambling website Law aimed to protect cyclists New VT law cracks down o…

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on June 18 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Show notes — June 18: Meeting Materials, Watch July 9: Meeting Materials The Fuller Park Public Forum has been rescheduled for July 10 The Rec & Parks Department will be ho…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national Bingo Day Matt is cancer free! Tornados in VT To fund lawsuit over education secretary, senators sought donations Oops - 800 gallon chemical spill at airport Stowe’s property values double Champlain Valley Expo wants to host more concerts Police crack down on dangerous …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day Fried chicken comment 2 Vermont senators sue Gov. Phil Scott Burlington Mayor Dodges Media Conservative group challenges non-citizen voting Vt. marijuana company questions authority of Cannabis Control Board Nurses union at UVM Medical Center threa…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week's show: Happy National Bourbon day, New Mexico day, and Pet wedding week Bennington lawmaker caught harassing colleague Burlington mayor defends getting free meals from citizens Phil Scott signs animal cruelty law Cows in electric collars SunCommon goes belly up Bad news for lumber industry? …

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on June 4 and previews a regular meeting scheduled for June 18. Show notes — June 4: Meeting Materials, Watch The library will close early on June 20 for a network upgrade Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20 Pool Public Forum on June 25 Canal …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National VCR Day Bennington County Senator Dick Sears has died at 81 - VTDigger Burlington cops scare high schoolers w/ fake shooting Vermont ACLU takes Essex County Sheriff’s Department to court in public VT Christian Alliance allege they are discriminated against due to LGBTQ …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national dinosaur day Why am I so happy that Trump was convicted? Negro league baseball records What does passage of Vt. psychedelic mushroom law mean? The Rosa parks of being stoned at work Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak reappoints Jon Murad as police chief US Supreme Co…

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on May 21, previews a meeting scheduled for June 4, and discusses the agenda for the 2024 Selectboard Retreat, which has been rescheduled for June 13. Show notes — May 21 Meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Apply to a board or committee Save the …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy Brother’s Day Its hot AF Phil Scott hates bees Howard Dean, Miro Weinberger rule out runs for governor of Vermont Trend? The olds are retiring Tenant protections fail UVM halts construction of housing Vt. officials say $1M Lake Carmi aeration system made water quality VT Search …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National “Shades” Day No one wants to be the racial equity director Burlington mayor seeks to reduce graffiti problem Meet your next governor, Poa Mutino Man accused of killing gf says not enough evidence Whatchu know ‘bout Searsburg, VT? Women’s prison proposal too big We got o…

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on May 7 and previews a meeting scheduled for May 21. Show notes — May 7 Meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Watch the Charter Revision Commission’s update Join us at the Town's first-ever Committee Fair Save the Date: Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20 Provide …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National “One Day Without Shoes” Day Sanders, 82, cites Trump, nation’s problems in reelection bid (wcax.com) Phil Scott appoints a dem Roxbury junk ordinance Whatchu know ‘bout Roxbury, VT? Cannabis Company Could Lose License for Using Banned Pesticide Vermont opioid deaths dec…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National No Pants Day Another Howard Dean run? Scott doubles down Frozen pizza recall 900% increase in blood disease at UVM MC Do nurses know how much other people make? Dental hygienist shortage Report: Burlington offers just ‘adequate’ nature space Vermont road crews navigate …

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on April 16 and April 25, and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 7. Show notes — April 16 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch April 25: Meeting Material, Watch Provide input about the Solid Waste Program Join us at the Town's first-e…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National take your pick day Burlesque day Hug an Australian day Your first kiss day Birdhouse vandal State Sen Bobby Starr retires Ex-Norwich University president sued over inappropriate behavior The future of downtown Brattleboro uncertain Barre to Sell Two Parking Lots for $1 …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Pizza Delivery Driver Appreciation Day Joe's Pond officially iced out early Sunday morning + Danville man winner Warning: ‘Cicada-geddon’ is only a month away (wcax.com) Vermont’s elderly workforce Restaurant owners say Burlington police failed to respond during vandali…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy International Licorice Day 160K people drove to the state for Monday’s eclipse Private planes packed BTV Train hits car in Barton Bernie Sanders arsonist Dick Mazza resigns Goddard College to close after 86 years No impeachment for nut-kicking sheriff Wheeler park development go…

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on April 2, 2024 and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 as well as a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25. Show notes — April 2 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Summer Day Camp registrations are open now. The Planning Department is holding an …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Should we introduce the show to any out-of-towners? Happy International Plan Your Epitaph Day Its manure season! VT state troopers discipline report Banyai video…hahahahha Its too expensive to be a legislator Maple producers boil down how the sugaring season fared (wcax.com) Cheese & …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy International Mermaid Day Weeki Wachee Opening Day thoughts, Matt? Jeon Jong-seo Do you have an eclipse plan? VT data privacy act Burlington police warn of GPS tracking devices Car thefts continue to climb as lawmakers debate stricter penalties VT’s most popular creemee stand fo…

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on March 21, 2024, the reorganizational meeting held on March 26, and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for April 2. Show notes — March 21 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch View the latest conceptual designs of the pool at Living Memorial Park here. Representative Town Meeting was hel…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National As Young As You Feel Day Pour one out for M. Emmet Wash Daniel Banyai looks sad behind bars with black eye Judge tosses sex assault conviction because sheriff deputy spoke to jurors Regional dispatch in limbo Homeless shelter costs 50K a night 8th annual Vermont “Beardi…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Everything you think is wrong Day Bernie wants us to work 32 hours a week VTrans begins preliminary consideration for Amtrak expansion New bike safety laws Woman who died at Mount Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine was Labor shortages in Green Mountain State leave bus driver…

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on March 5 and previews an upcoming special meeting scheduled for March 21. Show notes — March 5 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Visit the Pool Project page here. The Rabies Clinic is March 16. Representative Town Meeting is March 23, 2024. The Annual Egg Hunt is March 30. For more updat…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Cereal Day Nikki Haley wins Vermont New lady mayor - Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Winooski votes to approve its share of bridge Voters reject some school budgets New bill to ban guns at polls Warmest winter on record Biden approves flood recovery Golfing weather Can UVM grad st…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Pig Day Lawmakers on verge of doing something cool…..then form a committee instead Hackers affect pharmacies in VT Are we going cashless? Lets get that wealth tax going Statewide teacher shortage Sunscreen at school Barre Montessori kids finally getting out of the basem…

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on February 20 and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for March 5 at 7 p.m. Show notes — Feb. 20 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Apply to a board or committee. Learn about Election Day, March 5, in Brattleboro here. For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@br…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day Ukranian man behind UVMMC hack UVM ER wants everyone to chill 3000 people show up for a ski jump competition Injured skier denied claims 90 year old claims skiing is secret to long life VT on track to become a blue zone VT lawmakers consider …

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on February 1 and February 6, and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for February 20. Show notes — Feb. 1 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Feb. 6 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Feb. 20 meeting: Meeting Material View the Representative Town Meeting warning. Apply to a board or commi…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy International Flirting Week Valentine’s day bandit Burlington election will include ranked-choice voting The Fight for Decker Towers Vermont cannabis industry asking for changes How Burlington is preparing for influx of eclipse visitors VT adoptees can now access birth records H…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Read in the Bathtub Day FL / TX trip highlights and lowlights VT Lawmakers decry disturbing patterns of homophobia And anti-semitism at Jay Peak Judges leaving financial disclosures blank Montpelierians can get mail again Qualifications for local officials? Nah. A bad p…

Let us know what you think - text the show! Not a normal show. This is a collection of very short clips from shows 107-142. If you don't like a clip, just wait a few seconds. We return to our normal routine next week - can't wait! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contac…

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on January 16 and previews a special meeting on February 1 and a regularly scheduled meeting on February 6. Show notes — Watch the January 16 Selectboard meeting here; meeting materials are here. More info on the February 1 special meeting here. View more info about the FY25 Budget here, …

Let us know what you think - text the show! This is not a typical show. This is an episode full of ramblings, half ideas and chatter during our breaks. It's fun, but its not coherent. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com Outro Music…

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on January 2 and 5, and then previews the meeting scheduled for January 16. Show notes — Watch the January 2 Selectboard meeting here; meeting material is here. Watch the January 5 Selectboard meeting here; meeting material is here. View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National “Whipped Cream” Day Burlington celebrates New Year’s Eve with Champ effigy VT tops moving destinations list Central Vermont legislators to introduce omnibus flood relief bill - VTDigger COVID highest in a year Sheriff accused of assault will not have trial moved to home…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy New Year’s Eve Poll finds Vermonters bullish on governor, sour on lawmakers Joan Shannon wins Democratic nomination for Burlington mayor Frustration mounts over ongoing VT unemployment claim dysfunction Cost to upgrade VT IT systems Burlington homelessness - fires, safety and na…

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on December 19, 2023 and previews the meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024. Show notes — Watch the December 19 Selectboard meeting here View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline with helpful background material Learn more about petitions for March 2024 elections For more u…

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on December 5 and previews the meeting scheduled for December 19. Show notes — Watch the December 5 Selectboard meeting here Learn more about petitions for March 2024 elections Brooks Memorial Library has published its strategic plan View the Rec & Parks holiday season brochure For more updates visit…

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Pawnbrokers Day! Chittenden County Landlords Are Evicting at a crazy rate Paying homeless kids is working out so far Ballint votes “present” on condemning anti-semitism Santa flying by UVM Medical Center After Slate Ridge inspection, judge reissues Maybe that stabbing w…

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on November 21 and previews the meeting scheduled for December 5. Show notes — Watch the November 21 Selectboard meeting here. Take the second round of the ARPA Survey. View the Rec & Parks holiday season brochure.By Town of Brattleboro

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Eat a Red Apple Day! 3 Palestinians college students shot in Burlington People outraged Ben & Jerry’s hasn’t taken a stance on Israel-Hamas war Peter Welch calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict - should we? Where is flood money going? VT winter going to be heavy …

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy Black Friday! We lost Queen Bee’s! Banyai agrees to inspection Burlington business owners reeling after 2 break-ins in a row Phil Scott has a plan to address crime. ACLU opposes. The Boves Bros are still dicks Is wind dead in Vermont? After makeshift location closes, Montpelier …