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cgrotke commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:17:55 +0000

The diner that emerged on Canal Street as they took down the car wash, etc. is pretty cool.

cgrotke commented on the post, Brattleboro U.S. 5 Upcoming Day Work 9/1/2026

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:13:55 +0000

This bridge needs it.

cgrotke commented on the post, Brattleboro Fire Chief Announces Military Leave

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:54:08 +0000

Brattleboro can’t afford to send employees, especially heads of departments, off for vague reasons. If the Town does volunteer someone, the reason better be spectacular. Whims of a FOX news host and/or a […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Why Canada?

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:05:39 +0000

The Technate!

(Musk’s grandfather was part of it… “His maternal grandfather, Joshua N. Haldeman was a notable figure in the technocracy movement in Canada during the 1930s and 1940s.”

cgrotke commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:40:10 +0000

The building had lots of barrels around it… a distillery?

cgrotke commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:27:08 +0000

A storage place is opening across from the Hannaford plaza.

cgrotke commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:49:08 +0000

The re-shaping of the curve at the top of Green St where it intersects with Western Ave should make things a bit safer. The days of racing forward down the hill are over with a new bump out that makes the whole […]

annikee commented on the post, Brattleboro Fire Chief Announces Military Leave

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:30:21 +0000

I’m thinking Hormuz, since Herr Drumpf thinks he owns it now. Or Canada.

cgrotke commented on the post, Brattleboro Fire Chief Announces Military Leave

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:41:57 +0000

October deployment to… local polling stations? : )

annikee commented on the post, Brattleboro Fire Chief Announces Military Leave

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:02:31 +0000

It’s sad and pisses me off that people are being called up again.

annikee commented on the post, Windham County Heat Fund New Web Site

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:59:25 +0000

One thing we can do for our neighbors. Very happy to see this.

annikee commented on the post, Brattleboro Official Primary Results

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:35:20 +0000

No surprises. I hope Janoo unseats Scott.

cgrotke commented on the post, Brooks Memorial Library’s Main Street Entrance to Close Starting Aug. 17

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:39:50 +0000

Upper entry is now open… still work to do, but the ins and outs are available to patrons.

annikee commented on the post, The Lazarus Effect

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:44:25 +0000

As has happened more years than I care to recall, The Mets started out great, and after lifting hopes, went down the tubes. Just typical.

My neighbor telling me the White Sox are first in their league proves to […]

cgrotke commented on the post, The Lazarus Effect

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:22:45 +0000

I’ve recently started watching sumo wrestling.

There’s a tournament every other month. Big learning curve – names of wrestlers such as Wakatakakage and Abi, the names for the various ways one defeats an […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Brattleboro - State Primary Preliminary Results

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:46:47 +0000

Brattleboro liked Janoo…

cgrotke commented on the post, Brattleboro Advisory Budget Committee Meeting Agenda

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:49:40 +0000

“The Stormwater Management Utility topic with Senator Wendy Harrison is postponed for the August 12 meeting, and will be rescheduled for a future date. The meeting will continue with its normal discussion of […]

cgrotke wrote a new post, Brattleboro Interstate 91, Exit 3 Closure Schedule

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:34:31 +0000

Brattleboro-Putney PS 25(11)
Brattleboro NH PC 25(5)
Brattleboro STP PC 25(6)

Interstate 91, Exit 3 Closure Schedule

Interstate 91 Exit 3 on- and off-ramps for northbound and southbound are scheduled to be […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Vermont Needs A New Governor

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:04:52 +0000

Heard both on the radio and also thought either would be good.

It’ll be important to rally behind whomever gets the primary nod to defeat Scott.

cgrotke commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:17:55 +0000

Ye olde Pepsi(?) building across from the gym on Putney Rd is getting some attention – new coats of blue paint.

And gee, it is nice to have smoother roads again. : )

annikee commented on the post, Vermont Needs A New Governor

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:31:54 +0000

This was a discussion in my home a few weeks ago. Either Janoo or Richards will make a good Governor, and it’s a pleasure for once to be able to say that.

cgrotke wrote a new post, Helpful Info for Vermont's State Primary Elections

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:16:48 +0000

Below is some helpful information for the August 11th State Primary Elections.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots for these elections were mailed by request. Please make sure to follow the instructions provided […]

cgrotke commented on the post, An Elusive Treatment Plan

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0000

It’s a tough question, and many “obvious” solutions present themselves.

On one hand, of course we want to have a place to have healthy kids come into the world in our community. We want mothers to have local […]

cgrotke wrote a new post, Brattleboro and Brattleboro-Putney Paving Construction Update 07/24/2026

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:51:21 +0000

Construction Update

Brattleboro-Putney PS 25(11)

Brattleboro NH PC 25(5)

Brattleboro STP PC 25(6)

DATE: Friday, July 24, 2026

Overnight work on U.S. Route 5 and Vermont Route 9 is planned for 7 p.m. […]

annikee commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:48:18 +0000

It’s a great year for flowers, everywhere around town.

Deniseglo commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:26:36 +0000

Demolition started today at the closed car wash on Canal Street.

annikee commented on the post, August State Primary Election Absentee Ballots Available

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:36:53 +0000

Check your voter registration

cgrotke commented on the post, Extreme Heat Advisory Issued for Brattleboro Area, Severe Storms Possible

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:18:18 +0000

Our thermo-meter is at 98 right now, and still rising.

annikee commented on the post, Extreme Heat Advisory Issued for Brattleboro Area, Severe Storms Possible

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:31:37 +0000

NOAA says 94 this afternoon. Slightly cooling over the weekend. Stay cool, everyone.

annikee commented on the post, Extreme Heat Advisory Issued for Brattleboro Area, Severe Storms Possible

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:08:34 +0000

Also muscle cramps accompany the sweating, often the first signs.

annikee commented on the post, June 2026 Precipitation Report

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:05:27 +0000

I appreciate your efforts. And July may be more interesting.

annikee commented on the post, A Funeral For America

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:39:29 +0000

I’m up for the funeral. There need to be dramatic, in your face demos of our grief over what’s happening now. It’s all well and good to say “Look how great we are! Look at all we’ve done in 250 years!” but it’s a […]

cgrotke commented on the post, A Funeral For America

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:41:24 +0000

“When the Supreme Court gave the President a get out of jail free card…”

They’ll undo that, of course, for President AOC. : )
….

I agree that a funeral procession would be appropriate this year. Not […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:19:20 +0000

Downtown gas & service station re-opens with new owners .

cgrotke wrote a new post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Summer 2026

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:02:14 +0000

A place for noting the little things you see around town, such as:

New charging stations in the Co-op parking lot, and a bit of a new layout to the store inside (some minor adjustments of some aisles and […]

annikee commented on the post, Vermont Progressive Party Disavows Cris Ericson

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:52:41 +0000

That anyone can declare themselves a write-in for a party they aren’t affiliated with needs to be corrected. Where do we start?

cgrotke commented on the post, Good Old Days

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:40:58 +0000

A lot of early Vermont farmers realized that farming was really difficult here, too – short season, not a lot of flat land, rocks! – so they abandoned Vermont and went to the midwest for large flat fields to […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Can The Democrats Right The Ship?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:11:05 +0000

They could do it by embracing the progressive side to the party and letting them run things. Bernie showed that the support is there for a simple progressive agenda. When he was running, the DNC didn’t want to go […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Noticed Around Brattleboro - Spring 2026

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:40:15 +0000

Amy’s closed again. For good this time?

Some lot clearing going on next to Fast Eddie’s perhaps in anticipation of building.

Downtown gas station seems to be getting ready to re-open. They’ve had signed up […]

annikee commented on the post, Brattleboro Public Notice Regarding Route 9 Traffic Delays

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:02:24 +0000

UPS driver, arriving at 8:10 pm, said an ambulance running from Whitingham to Greenfield took 1hour and 20 minutes. They should’ve gone down thru Jacksonville and Rte 2.

cgrotke commented on the post, Brattleboro DRB June 17 Agenda

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:52:02 +0000

“Zoning Administrator’s determination that current rooster is not the same, grandfathered, rooster as was present last fall”

This kind of news makes me glad I live here.

“I’d like to cross examine. Mr. R […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Jefferson's Wisdom

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:14:31 +0000

One easy way to fight evil is to do good.

Put some good energy out there to counteract the negative… that sort of thing. You already do this, of course, but others might be waiting for permission.

No need […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Brattleboro Public Notice Regarding Route 9 Traffic Delays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:46:21 +0000

FYI, There is drive-slowing work being done in Newfane this month, too. Rt 30 . You’ve been warned. : )

cgrotke commented on the post, May 2026 Precipitation Report

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:28:34 +0000

I still consider this the “optimistic” phase of the summer gardens… no drought or hot dry spells yet, so everything seems to be doing well for the moment. Nothing looks wilted or dry. All lush.

Of course, […]

cgrotke commented on the post, Brooks Memorial Library Director Resigns, Candidate Search to Resume

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:24:19 +0000

No reason given so far.

Maybe a new inter-library loan policy requires you to return Library Directors after 10 days? : )

cgrotke commented on the post, Brooks Memorial Library Director Resigns, Candidate Search to Resume

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:17:53 +0000

That was quick.

annikee commented on the post, Changing Restaurant Landscape in Brattleboro

Sun, 03 May 2026 20:25:52 +0000

I heard it’s closed indefinitely.

cgrotke wrote a new post, Brattleboro-Putney U.S. 5 Paving Construction Update 04/17/2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:27:11 +0000

Construction Update

Brattleboro-Putney PS 25(11)

Brattleboro NH PC 25(5)

DATE: Friday, April 17, 2026

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Brattleboro-Putney STP PS 25(11)

Shoulder closures are anticipated Monday […]

cgrotke wrote a new post, South Main Drug Bust?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:19:24 +0000

Got a message from a reader that the law enforcement activity on South Main today is NOT immigration-related, despite some people seeing some masked officers. Typically the police issue a press release after […]

cgrotke commented on the post, The Madness of King Donald

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:50:04 +0000

I’d like the next government to be a Correctorate – where everything gets corrected.

Names removed from buildings, funding and laws reset, lawbreakers punished, and loopholes patched so this can never happen […]