Brattleboro Senior Meals Menu Nov. 7 to Nov. 11
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU
Nov 7 Beef & Bean Chili
Sweet Potato Fries
Yellow Squash
Corn Bread
Fruited Jello
Why Does My Voting Ballot Have Identifying Numbers On It? Where Is My Right To Vote On A Secret Ballot?
Someone on social media wrote that you could turn in your voting ballot which was mailed to you and “get a real ballot” on Nov. 8, 2022 in Vermont.
So, for the first time I opened the ballot that was mailed to me, and I was shocked. I was outraged. Where is my right to vote on a secret ballot?
Brattleboro Design Review Committee November 9 Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Review of Development Proposals
a. Tom Bodett, 22-26 Street, Downtown Historic District; continuing renovation of 22-26 High Street “Manley Block” building, including proposed replacement of glazing and entry doors; Tax Map Parcel #00275431.000
Musking and Moderating
Oh, Elon.
Running a community-based site isn’t easy. Take it from us. We were among the first to try the experiment of letting people speak freely online, right here in Brattleboro twenty years ago. We could teach you a lot and save you a lot of time.
Elon Musk is going to go through a sharp learning curve., as we know from experience and Mike Masnik at TechDirt points out in a great article: “Hey Elon: Let Me Help You Speed Run The Content Moderation Learning Curve”
Why Are Fuel Prices So High?
I run a non-profit that provides a small amount of home heating fuel assistance to local people. The organization has been operating for almost 20 years. The reason we created the Windham County Heat Fund was to provide a short-term temporary fix to high fuel prices. We thought we would spend a year or two helping people and then move on.
Didn’t happen.
We deal with local fuel dealers on a nearly daily basis during the home heating season in New England so it seemed reasonable that we should try to understand why fuel prices are so high. After some research I still have no idea why fuel prices are so high. I do know that 125 gallons of oil in 2012 cost $216 and today costs over $700.
Brattleboro Human Services Committee Meeting Agenda
The Brattleboro Human Services Committee will hold a meeting over Zoom only on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 3:30pm. The login information is included in the agenda.
Brattleboro Charter Review Commission Deadline Extended
The Brattleboro Selectboard has extended the due date for applications to the Charter Review Commission. Submissions will now be due by Monday, November 14th, 2022. Below is more information regarding the Charter Review Commission and the application process.
WSESD Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair
II. STUDENT MATTERS (5-10 Minutes)
III. CONSENT AGENDA
WSESD Finance Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes
Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Budget Development Process Overview & Timeline
3. Recommendation to Board to Approve Warrants and Payrolls
4. Other
“Here We Are” with David Rohn, Artist
From military school to cartooning, to his early years in the NYC art world and onto teaching at Windham College, DAVID ROHN tells the story of his life through art and enjoying himself wherever he is.
Abortion Discussion: Should Abortion Be Legal
Should Abortion Be Legal
NOT the usual “debate”, but a public discussion by people around Brattleboro who believe in public discourse.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES, you will soon witness an electrifying display of daring and resolve as our heroic orators endure each others’ contradictions and risk criticism and ignominy in the public eye while relying for their protection solely on the mutual respect and dignity of their impassioned rivals
WSESU Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Kerry Amidon, Board Chair
II. Election of New Board Clerk – Action Needed
III. Consent Agenda
Brattleboro and VT COVID-19 Regional Dashboard Summary – November 2022
It is time for the November 2022 dashboard summary. We continue semi-regular COVID-19 dashboard numbers from the Vermont Department of Health, and MA and NH counties that surround Brattleboro, as long as they continue providing them. Scroll down the new comments for the latest.
Vermont and MA have very limited looks at what are going on these days, with weekly snapshots. NH attempt daily updates but doesn’t always give new totals. We continue to try…. : )
Selectboard Meeting Notes – Brattleboro Discusses Downtown Crime
Quite a few business and organization directors had harsh words for the Brattleboro Selectboard regarding downtown crimes, especially at the Transportation Center. Almost all mentioned break-ins or thefts, and quite a few reminded the board that the Transportation Center is town-owned and municipally- controlled. In other words – it’s your problem.
After many hours, the board voted to get price quotes on a new camera system for the Transportation Center, and possible consider some other steps, maybe, after we do a timeline and budget season is coming up, y’know. Can’t promise anything, but we feel your pain.
WSESD Board Executive Session Agenda
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(1)(F) Confidential Attorney-Client Communications made for the purpose of providing professional legal services to the body
Three Major Vermont Arts Organizations Join Forces to Celebrate “Thanksgiving Weekend of Arts” in Putney, VT
Thanksgiving weekend, November 25, 26 and 27, promises to be a big weekend for Putney, Vermont. The Putney Craft Tour, Next Stage Arts Project and Sandglass Theatre have joined forces to promote “Thanksgiving Weekend of Arts”.
Ken Pick, one of the founders of the Putney Craft Tour says: “This will be a great cultural treat for visitors and locals alike. Not only will the craft tour be taking place during the day, but Next Stage Arts will offer an art exhibition— Elemental Abstractions Works on Paper by Joe Norris opening late afternoon on Saturday and Sandglass Theater will present, “A Rafter of Crankies”, with performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights.
The collaboration will provide an opportunity to create a bigger and better weekend to draw more people and bring a positive impact on area inns and restaurants and on our respective organizations,” says Pick. “We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors and arts lovers alike. And, with the Putney Craft tour beginning on Friday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the weekend offers perfect timing for visitors to enjoy all of the offerings.”
Landmark College Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Artist Reception for “Forest Composition” Exhibit, November 11
The Fine Arts Gallery at Landmark College will host an artist reception for the “Forest Composition” exhibit on Friday, November 11 from 5-7 p.m.
“Forest Composition” is a multimedia exhibition with works by Brantner DeAtley, Betsey Garand and Gina Siepel. The works by these three artists explore themes of nature and environment, our place within it and our human connection to it.
Landmark College Associate Professor of Fine Art and Gallery Director Samuel Rowlett says the exhibit is inspired by shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “forest bathing”, and the health and wellness benefits of spending time interacting with the natural world and nature’s ability to counteract some of the effects of the “technostress” of our increasingly digital world.
BCTV Schedules – Week of October 31, 2022
BCTV Channel 1078 schedule for the week of 10/31/22
Monday, October 31, 2022
4:20 am Current Topics in Science Series – Seth Frisbie, Ph.D
5:35 am Positively Vermont – Interview with Lindsay Varner of the Rokeby Museum 10/3/22
6:00 am 1st Wednesdays Presents – The Electrical Period of Miles Davis – Reuben Jackson 10/5/22
7:05 am Brattleboro Gallery Walk – October 7, 2022
Brattleboro Senior Meals Menu Oct. 31 to Nov. 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU
Oct 31 Chicken Alfredo
Stewed Tomatoes
Broccoli
Pumpkin Cookie
Brattleboro Planning Commission November 7 Agenda
6:00 Call to Order
6:00 – 6:05 Announcements
6:05 – 6:10 Minutes of October 3, 2022
Discussion of Edits, Motion to Approve
6:10 – 7:20 Bylaw Modernization Grant – Middle Density Housing Standards
