iBrattleboro.com | Maria | Activity https://www.ibrattleboro.com/members/Maria/activity/ Activity feed for Maria. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:35:34 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=9.1.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 05f0050276be11de9ad8be1f6f481dac Maria commented on the post, Vermont Cases of COVID-19, April 2020 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/health/2020/04/vermont-cases-of-covid-19-april-2020/#comment-19749 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:56:16 +0000 Thank you Chris for doing this, and considering to continue in May
Appreciated

]]> ec00a6ba96873e78d0d109e1e80b3b43 Maria commented on the post, Essential Information: Brattleboro Food Co-op and Covid-19 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/food/2020/03/essential-information-brattleboro-food-co-op-and-covid-19/#comment-19633 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:23:17 +0000 Good News to read..
Thank you all who have worked so hard and are working so hard to continue to help keep everyone as safe as possible.
Great Co-op people doing the best that can be done, and doing it well.

]]> 0f4171097508751ef8ab98916d88f8c9 Maria commented on the post, Essential Information: Brattleboro Food Co-op and Covid-19 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/food/2020/03/essential-information-brattleboro-food-co-op-and-covid-19/#comment-19622 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:32:18 +0000 What are the precautions Dotties can put into place?
Have put into place?
Six feet of distance seems unlikely in such a crowded place?
Are they enforcing limited customers?
How can they manage lowering direct […]

]]> acc5c5d25676b63b15b31670e167ed84 Maria commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Spring 2020 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/news-information/town-news/2020/03/noticed-around-brattleboro-spring-2020/#comment-19619 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:32:38 +0000 Last bit of snow melted in front yard.

Saw first robin today

Woke up to a bird chirping

Crocus out. Daffodils just coming out of the ground

People out raking and cleaning up yards.

Lots more […]

]]> 551cc49f11984040b7bf95bbbf2e842b Maria commented on the post, Town of Brattleboro Taking Precautionary Actions re: COVID-19 : Updates and Cancellations https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/health/2020/03/town-of-brattleboro-taking-precautionary-actions-re-covid-19/#comment-19531 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:53:35 +0000 Dear Friends,

In an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Brattleboro Area Hospice has decided to close Experienced Goods until further notice. This decision was made out of concern for our staff and […]

]]> a9ae288689e949961cf4e7276a8bca22 Maria commented on the post, Dosa Kitchen Temporarily Closing After Service Sunday https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/food/2020/03/dosa-kitchen-temporarily-closing-after-service-sunday/#comment-19501 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:47:46 +0000 It is commendable when business establishments take precautions without waiting for mandates.
Thank You for setting an example. I have never been to your place, but now I intend to do so when this […]

]]> 725d4eb96377a5891d626923ae0138ec Maria commented on the post, Women's Film Festival Rescheduled https://www.ibrattleboro.com/culture/2020/03/womens-film-festival-rescheduled/#comment-19487 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:19:45 +0000 Thank you for this sensible decision.

]]> b51d376b95bc6bd41e653513837347b8 Maria commented on the post, Should Brattleboro Hold Representative Town Meeting? https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/questions-answers/2020/03/should-brattleboro-hold-representative-town-meeting/#comment-19486 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:11:04 +0000 Brattleboro is not isolated from Covid-19. We do not have any confirmed cases because there is no proper amount of needed followup as in monitoring all those people who came into contact with the confirmed case […]

]]> b1f6f967b276fdfde34987c6ea91521a Maria commented on the post, Endorsement Letter for Candidate Daniel Quipp https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/politics/2020/02/endorsement-letter-for-candidate-daniel-quipp/#comment-19448 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:27:56 +0000 I would suggest that you have a direct conversation with Daniel Quipp on your understandable concerns.
I strongly suspect that you will find him to be reasonable and open to exploring concerns with you.
You may […]

]]> 458c09a1bc34cd3609aa88f8f0b56cf8 Maria commented on the post, Happy 17th, iBrattleboro https://www.ibrattleboro.com/ibrattleboro/2020/02/happy-17th-ibrattleboro/#comment-19446 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:57:43 +0000 Grateful for tall the things already listed and also for the hard work and remarkable success at community building that ibrattleboro continues to demonstrate

]]> c04f3a4efa043093d05c68432fad9de9 Maria commented on the post, Just Say "No" to a Mayor in Brattleboro https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/op-ed/2020/01/just-say-no-to-a-mayor-in-brattleboro/#comment-19392 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:44:14 +0000 I do not want to loose a town manager, and particularly the one we have right now, who I strongly surmise would not run for mayor. Running for mayor takes a lot of time, focus and effort away from the actual […]

]]> bb0a70aa0de88a47614e1dae91551930 Maria commented on the post, Christmas Closing https://www.ibrattleboro.com/news-information/business/2019/12/christmas-closing/#comment-19274 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 01:36:43 +0000 What a powerful story in maintaining hope, ingenuity, and a magnificent sense of humor. Thank you for writing this. Good read this Christmas night.

]]> 79848046a4a784c65433b4cd87e9cce2 Maria commented on the post, Two Wrongs and a Right https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/politics/2019/09/two-wrongs-and-a-right/#comment-19110 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 14:29:17 +0000 93a29c8ff372fa67272a750effecd7af Maria commented on the post, Selectboard Meeting Notes - Climate Emergency, Homelessness, Addiction, and Flowers https://www.ibrattleboro.com/news-information/town-news/2019/08/selectboard-meeting-notes-august-6-2019/#comment-18973 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:22:22 +0000 I want to add my appreciation for the community flowers and all the hard work.
Those flowers get me smiling. Their growth and flowering is a visible sign for me to continue on in endeavors that also seem […]

]]> aceb8e779e2a4d2b0365b950fd8a7275 Maria wrote a new post, And Now ... https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=48789 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:56:21 +0000 Prior to the election of Donald Trump there was discussion on i Brattleboro that Donald Trump was unlikely to win and that If he did win that Hilary would have been equally as wrong for the country.

I felt […]

]]> 68edcfbe4cc61a7987660dffb0f4e704 Maria commented on the post, Shore Road Building Fire https://www.ibrattleboro.com/news-information/police-fire/2019/07/shore-road-building-fire/#comment-18933 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:06:47 +0000 Thank you to our Brattleboro firefighters,neighboring units, Rescue and all who assisted.
We are fortunate in our town and area, to have such a dedicated and well trained team.

]]> 94073b459593e496e49d2b6d76061aa6 Maria commented on the post, On Banning Baby, It’s Cold Outside https://www.ibrattleboro.com/culture/2018/12/on-banning-baby-its-cold-outside/#comment-18474 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:38:24 +0000 Rather than concern with the song or movie my concern is with the implications of the comment : “” But does he intend to rape her on the parlor floor? I think not. She’s too nice to hang around with a guy […]

]]> 14bac13ec5e3eb9abdab485bde7005f3 Maria commented on the post, On Banning Baby, It’s Cold Outside https://www.ibrattleboro.com/culture/2018/12/on-banning-baby-its-cold-outside/#comment-18470 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 01:38:59 +0000 Rather than being concerned about the song or movie, it seems reasonable to have some sensitivity regarding the possible implications of this quote, especially for those women who were too nice to have […]

]]> d6879dc6e00e561f3489f661b2e32b0b Maria commented on the post, On Banning Baby, It’s Cold Outside https://www.ibrattleboro.com/culture/2018/12/on-banning-baby-its-cold-outside/#comment-18462 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:03:30 +0000 I do not have an opinion about the song itself, but do have a feeling about this comment:
” But does he intend to rape her on the parlor floor? I think not. She’s too nice to hang around with a guy like t […]

]]> f800e9df95b6ccb4978f7e252b69933c Maria commented on the post, Extraordinary https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/op-ed/2018/11/extraordinary/#comment-18386 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:31:49 +0000 I believe on working on the immediate as well as dealing in the theory of what would be better to do.
I think Noam Chomsky has a good take on reality.
I am grateful to all those who kept working for justice […]

]]> 84a7d982f8a4c0ac96c0d3570c680181 Maria commented on the post, A Red Neck Liberal's Opinion on Voting https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/activism/2018/11/a-red-neck-liberals-opinion-on-voting/#comment-18373 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 19:06:21 +0000 Thanks for letting me know your take, and your laughter too.

]]> 52a84dd36f093ec9b6a19712bc733965 Maria wrote a new post, A Red Neck Liberal's Opinion on Voting https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=41663 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 15:43:15 +0000 Video below.

 

]]> 12deb3885a2cacda0c7ce0711d39dced Maria commented on the post, Halloween Costumes 2018 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/culture/creative/2018/10/halloween-costumes-2018/#comment-18364 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:13:57 +0000 Chris,
I checked in Late Wednesday night to catch the annual Costume report, and remembered that you had moved. We are in a location where children do not venture on Halloween. I have nothing to add about […]

]]> 658107fab941272c1e4179585a1ba97d Maria commented on the post, No To Out-Of-State Political Donations https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/politics/2018/10/no-to-out-of-state-political-donations/#comment-18343 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:46:28 +0000 “It’s a tough one. If the other team has a nuke, do you go into battle with sticks and stones?”

Thanks Chris, this is how I feel it is like.. The David and Goliath story reworded.
For some folks the answer i […]

]]> 26cc824fcccf8eb7042af5f95afcf37b Maria commented on the post, No To Out-Of-State Political Donations https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/politics/2018/10/no-to-out-of-state-political-donations/#comment-18337 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 13:48:26 +0000 Lise,

Like you, I would like to see Big money out of politics. There needs to be reform and the situation of Citizens United to be overturned. I like the mentioning that it is ok to get involved in the […]

]]> 67a084ac3faf7a2ca32e0521fca6f46a Maria commented on the post, No To Out-Of-State Political Donations https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/politics/2018/10/no-to-out-of-state-political-donations/#comment-18335 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:24:08 +0000 Lise, I have continued to think about your post, and will do so further.

Short video concerning another out-of- state request for donations of time, information spreading, and financial support.
Just […]

]]> d2bdec3a7c9f938a8e46f6b742cd8fb6 Maria commented on the post, No To Out-Of-State Political Donations https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/politics/2018/10/no-to-out-of-state-political-donations/#comment-18323 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:27:28 +0000 I am for getting big money out of politics and challenging decisions that say in effect that corporations are people in their rights. But I have seen in the sixties, the positive effect of people working […]

]]> 4ab9120f85c61cff25bd8bc829e9aba1 Maria commented on the post, "Thin Skinned" Clarification from Town of Brattleboro https://www.ibrattleboro.com/news-information/town-news/2018/09/thin-skinned-clarification-from-town-of-brattleboro/#comment-18294 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:33:45 +0000 Perhaps there is another case that used the term “thin-skinned” other than in the Kight v. Auto Zoneit . “Thin-skinned” does appear in the US Circuit Court of Appeals decision, but the outcome of the […]

]]> f9f864a3a6aa77ed0a0b8df74e1c3319 Maria commented on the post, Hurricanes and Explosions https://www.ibrattleboro.com/news-information/other/2018/09/hurricanes-and-explosions/#comment-18275 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:55:53 +0000 Chris
Thank you for letting us know how close to home these tragedies are. There is double concern as our safety nets and public structures/utilities are failing. Climate change seems to be accelerating […]

]]> aa4ac24c5e92c82fe9a3bf498ccf01be Maria commented on the post, Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas https://www.ibrattleboro.com/news-information/town-news/2018/09/brattleboro-committee-meeting-agendas-11/#comment-18250 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:22:12 +0000 Once again our remarkably dedicated and competent Brattleboro firefighters have done an unusually difficult job well deserving of admiration and graitude. Thank You

]]> b0bf0356a794b77a45e6780f0c370151 Maria commented on the post, Open Letter to Town Manager Peter Elwell Regarding Rampant Theft in Brattleboro https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/op-ed/2018/06/open-letter-to-town-manager-peter-elwell-regarding-rampant-theft-in-brattleboro/#comment-18048 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:30:27 +0000 I would be more frightened by a person who is so frightened by such an incident, and who is tempted to pack heat, rather seeking assistance from fellow shoppers to help with the situation and/or phone the […]

]]> c57ea3238169be09b9d364825e43c84c Maria commented on the post, Brattleboro Fire Department Named 2018 First Responder Service of the Year https://www.ibrattleboro.com/news-information/police-fire/2018/06/brattleboro-fire-department-named-2018-first-responder-service-of-the-year/#comment-18024 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:30:00 +0000 Congratulations and Well Deserved
Appreciating you and the gift you are to our community
Thank You

]]> d56d1b58210f2b5c99a7be5e9cd868ce Maria commented on the post, Rapid Response If Trump Fires Robert Mueller https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/activism/2018/04/rapid-response-if-trump-fires-robert-mueller/#comment-17928 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 20:11:04 +0000 Phone your senators if you think this bill is a good idea. It is also being backed by Cory Booker Democrat. If you want, spread the news to red state friends too.

S.2644 – Special Counsel Independence […]

]]> 4d43ddab6cd909234f1195a8be196242 Maria commented on the post, Rapid Response If Trump Fires Robert Mueller https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/activism/2018/04/rapid-response-if-trump-fires-robert-mueller/#comment-17927 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:35:07 +0000 Nobody is Above the Law – Brattleboro
Hosted by Leslie S.
Pliny Park
Brattleboro, VT 05301

Rapid response rally in case current President creates a constitutional crisis by interfering with investigations […]

]]> a46c5e03051234089ee33b998796ad51 Maria commented on the post, Rapid Response If Trump Fires Robert Mueller https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/activism/2018/04/rapid-response-if-trump-fires-robert-mueller/#comment-17924 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:30:25 +0000 Helpful information.
Appreciated

]]> e6ec36cc4c3d85cfdb94bdc0bf94fb00 Maria commented on the post, Vermont Labor Relations Board - In Opposition to Confirmation https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/politics/2018/04/vermont-labor-relations-board-in-opposition-to-confirmation/#comment-17917 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:08:13 +0000 Perhaps it is both a union issue and a bigger issue too . Perhaps it is an an issue which is good to weigh in on, for both reasons.

]]> b93ae2be2fd0bc191c1154a07aea2cdc Maria commented on the post, Vermont Labor Relations Board - In Opposition to Confirmation https://www.ibrattleboro.com/opinion/politics/2018/04/vermont-labor-relations-board-in-opposition-to-confirmation/#comment-17915 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:31:48 +0000 Thank You for this information and solid verification: Will phone Senator White by leaving a message with the Sargent- of -Arms at 802-828-2228

]]> 617a9ea8884835730049cb3154acc653 Maria commented on the post, Rapid Response If Trump Fires Robert Mueller https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/activism/2018/04/rapid-response-if-trump-fires-robert-mueller/#comment-17911 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:36:34 +0000 If Ride Lines are crossed and you want to be prepared to act:
Text Alert to 668366

]]> a77eaf98cb95a4d3e2923c5f1d2f3c50 Maria commented on the post, Rapid Response If Trump Fires Robert Mueller https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/activism/2018/04/rapid-response-if-trump-fires-robert-mueller/#comment-17910 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:53:15 +0000 Mueller Firing Rapid Response – The Plan

RED LINES

Here are the actions Donald Trump could take that would set these protests in motion:

Firing Mueller
Pardons of key witnesses
Actions that would […]

]]> f53003f92591eb23a14075cb69e5a289 Maria commented on the post, Rapid Response If Trump Fires Robert Mueller https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/activism/2018/04/rapid-response-if-trump-fires-robert-mueller/#comment-17905 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:28:19 +0000 Interest and numbers are growing across the country.
If you want, please e-mail to friends and /or use social media to share this introduction and link .

]]> 1de3d347fac2a19cb2c0d6be6f048a29 Maria commented on the post, Rapid Response If Trump Fires Robert Mueller http://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/activism/2018/04/rapid-response-if-trump-fires-robert-mueller/#comment-17904 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 16:37:11 +0000 To RSVP and be ready to attend:

Putney, VT 05346
121 attendees

Greenfield, MA 01301
316 attendees

Keene, NH 03431
147 attendees

Manchester Center, VT 05255
47 attendees

Springfield, VT 05156
70 […]

]]> 1d47c99d28224926dc8c445b4ee79efa Maria wrote a new post, Rapid Response If Trump Fires Robert Mueller http://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=37468 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 14:40:50 +0000 NOBODY IS ABOVE THE LAW
MUELLER FIRING RAPID RESPONSE

Donald Trump could be preparing to put himself above the law.

Trump could create a constitutional crisis if he fires special counsel Robert Mueller or […]

]]> 5805f29684c430cb68b6a78eb778fb7b Maria wrote a new post, Against the War http://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=37454 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:43:13 +0000 Protest U.S. Bombing of Syria

Protest in Greenfield, MA
Saturday, April 14 at noon
at Town Commons
More information: stevebradleysr@gmail.com

Protest U.S. Bombing of Syria

The bombing of Damascus is […]

]]> f731bdda7ac39a5d743549c4adc0920a Maria commented on the post, Let's Talk About Weather http://www.ibrattleboro.com/ibrattleboro/2018/03/lets-talk-about-weather/#comment-17844 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 21:17:59 +0000 Thank you for this easy weather locator .
Appreciate your efforts and successes.

]]> bc5313b43c718a9e0242b0e3de87ace3 Maria commented on the post, Welcome To The Newest iBrattleboro http://www.ibrattleboro.com/ibrattleboro/2018/03/welcome-to-the-newest-ibrattleboro/#comment-17800 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 01:21:42 +0000 Amazing new look.
Appreciating all your hard work
And obvious success.
Admiration.

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