Brattleboro

Brattleboro dropped a proposed municipal tax hike to support Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s financially struggling birthing center after hospital leaders expressed concerns about divisiveness and affordability. The hospital faces a $4.8 million annual deficit and may close its obstetric services within six to nine months unless a solution is found. Hospital and town officials now advocate for state-level interventions, including adjusting Medicaid reimbursement rates.

The Vermont State Housing Authority is seeking landowners in Hartford and surrounding areas to donate or sell land for building single-family homes through its Move-In Vermont program. The initiative aims to construct 1,000-1,500 square foot homes, prioritizing three-bedroom models, on lots with municipal water/sewer access, excluding flood zones. Land would be sold for $7,500 with VSHA covering subdivision costs and installing factory-built homes.