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U.S. Representative Peter Welch Announces Candidacy for United States Senate

by Not Signed In | Politics

BURLINGTON, Vt. — U.S. Rep. Peter Welch on Monday announced he is running for U.S. Senate. Welch called on Vermonters to join him in fighting for a progressive agenda in the Senate.

“We are at a pivotal moment,” Welch said. “Vermont families are struggling through multiple crises: a global pandemic, the consequences of climate change, and a racial reckoning generations in the making. The result of this election will determine control of the Senate and with it, what we can accomplish for Vermont families. If Vermonters elect me to the U.S. Senate, I will be ready to fight for progressive change on day one.”

Tucker Barrett, Stringed Instrument Artist In Residence at HatchSpace

by HatchSpace | Arts

After nearly 25 years of designing and building electric violins, violas and cellos, Tucker Barrett is now dedicating his time to the repair and restoration of vintage and contemporary acoustic and electric guitars.

Trained and apprenticed under Ken Parker at Stuyvesant Music on 48th Street in NYC, Tucker has been privileged to build custom guitars for such musicians as Pete Townsend, Andy Summers, Lou Reed, and Nile Rodgers, as well as many other professional and amateur musicians. He has also repaired, maintained and set up guitars for many top groups such as the Pretenders, Foreigner, The Cars, The Police, and Joan Armatrading.

Brattleboro Thanksgiving Closures

by Not Signed In | Town News

In Observance of Thanksgiving all Town Offices will be closed on  Thursday, November 25, 2021, and Friday, November 26, 2021, with the exception of  emergency services.

Brooks Memorial Library will close at 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. They  will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, but will remain open during normal  business hours on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Trash and recycling WILL NOT be picked up on Thursday, November 25, 2021. All trash  and recycling pick-up will be delayed by one day all week.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – November 23, 2021

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 6:15pm over Zoom. The Municipal Center (230 Main Street) will be open to the public with limited seating spaced six feet apart and face coverings will be required. The public is encouraged to participate in the meeting over Zoom. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.”  ASL interpreters will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members.

Brattleboro Women’s Chorus Hosts Fall (virtual) Singalong Concert

by bwchorus | Music

The Brattleboro Women’s Chorus will perform their fall “HeartSong Singalong” via Zoom on Sunday, November 21 at 4 pm.

The chorus will be singing songs led by Director Becky Graber. Some of the songs are very easy to join along with, and Becky will teach a song or two to all. Singalong-goers can register online via Zoom and pay for a ticket using the links on our website.

After over a year of exclusively singing on Zoom, this fall the chorus was able to sing in-person as well and recorded song tracks that we will sing with during the Singalong. Singers will be muted during the event, so feel free to sing along in the comfort of your homes, if you wish. Lyrics will be posted in the chat.

Brattleboro Town Clerk Office Closing Early

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Town Clerks Office will be closing at 2:15pm on Thursday, November 18, 2021,  and at 1:30pm on Friday, November 19, 2021. All other offices in the Municipal Center will remain  open during normal business hours.

Last Shopping Day at Swap Shop

by rbrem | Home & Garden

The LAST SHOPPING DAY at WSWMD on Old Ferry Road, Brattleboro will be on Saturday, November 20, 8:30 am to noon….then we’ll be closed until the spring.  ALL ITEMS ARE FREE.  Photos are posted on Facebook’s Brattleboro, Vermont group page.  Some available items are 2 drawer file cabinet, lamps, dresser, crib, high chair, small vacuum, sewing machines, Christmas tree stands, jumper cables,  jelly jars, chairs, kitchenware.

SCHEDULE & HOURS:(CLOSED FOR WINTER SEASON AFTER SHOPPING DAY ON NOVEMBER 20)
Shopping Days- 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month
Donation Days- 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Budgets, Capital Expenses, Living Memorial Park and Sidewalks

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard november 16

At the first regular meeting in-person at Central Fire Station the Brattleboro Selectboard discussed funding requests for the downtown organization and SeVEDS, then looked deeply at planned capital improvements, including new plans for Living Memorial Park on the horizon.

The board also contemplated using infrastructure funds to replace all the sidewalks in town.

BCTV Board Meeting 11/17/2021

by BrattleboroTV | Media

The next BCTV Board of Directors meeting will be November 17th at 6:15 PM via Zoom. Meetings are regularly held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:15, and are open to the public.

To receive the coordinates for the board meeting, email info@brattleborotv.org before 5 PM on the day of the meeting.
https://www.brattleborotv.org/board

Vermont’s Harris Hill Ski Jump Releases Commemorative Historic Book for its 100th Anniversary

by Not Signed In | History

Brattleboro, Vermont (November 16, 2021) — Harris Hill Ski Jump, home of New England’s only Olympic-sized, 90-meter ski jump, is kicking off its 100-year anniversary with the publication and release of its history, “Harris Hill Ski Jump, the First 100 Years.” The 120-page soft cover book is narrated in a storytelling cadence by Vermont-based journalist Kevin O’Connor.

This book chronicles the colorful history of Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro, a celebrated winter sporting event that has attracted athletes and spectators from near and far for 100 years. The history is told in a photo-rich, engaging story format. It is broken up into segments through the years and features many aspects of Harris Hill including a colorful background on its founder Fred Harris, the history of the jump’s coveted Winged Ski Trophy, how Harris Hill helped pave the way for women in ski jumping and much more.

Windham County Humane Society Thanks Harriet Ives

by cgrotke | Pets

You’ve seen the donation cans for the Windham County Humane Society around. The coffee cans near cash registers in town where you can toss a few coins to help local animals?  Harriet Ives, the keeper of the cans, has passed away at age 96.

Here’s the what WCHS had to say about her in their newsletter:

“Harriet Ives recently passed away, at 96 years old. She was a longtime WCHS supporter and friend to any animal in need and we already miss her.

Brattleboro Housing Action Plan Workshop: Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm

by planning | Town Plan

Join us for a public workshop on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. to hear about the proposed goals of the Brattleboro Housing Action Plan and share your thoughts on how to meet the community’s housing needs.

The Municipal Center (230 Main Street) will be open to the public with limited seating spaced six feet apart and face coverings will be required. The public is encouraged to participate in the meeting over Zoom using the following login information:

Informational Event: How is Brattleboro’s Representative Town Meeting Moderated?

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro RTM Steering Committee wants to understand how the annual town meeting is moderator by our Town Moderator, because this information will help committee’s work on suggesting improvements for our town meeting process. We think that this event may be
interesting for anyone who is a member of RTM, or who may be interested in becoming a member, or who is interested in how our town meeting works.

WSESD Board Special Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – David Schoales, Board Chair

II. Executive Session – 1VSA §313(a)(1)(F) – Confidential Attorney-Client Communications Made for the Purpose of Providing Professional Legal Services to the Body.

Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 8:00am over Zoom. The Municipal Center (230 Main Street) will be open to the public with limited seating spaced six feet apart and face coverings will be required. The public is encouraged to participate in the meeting over Zoom using the login information provided in the attached agenda.

BCTV Schedules – Week of November 15, 2021

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 11/15/21

Monday, November 15, 2021

6:15 am Northgate TV – Kid’s Yoga – Giving Thanks 11/1/21
6:30 am The News Project – In Studio – ARPA Funding For Towns and Municipalities
7:00 am BCTV Annual Meeting – Producer Awards Night 2021
7:40 am Legislative Redistricting – Update on Legislative Redistricting w/Tom Little 10/20/21
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast

Vermont Senator Leahy To Retire

by cgrotke | Politics
Senator Leahy

Senator Leahy just announced that he will not be seeking another term as Senator for Vermont.

He went to the Vermont Statehouse to deliver his speech this morning. He recapped his career highlights and things he was especially proud of over the years. Helping Vermonters, especially for women and children, agriculture, protecting the Constitution, the Violence Against Women Act, protections for LGBTQ and Native Americans, civil liberties, judicial nominations, Small State Minimums, and federal funds for Vermont.  He mentioned his wife Marcelle often.