Local Pharmacies Are Losing The Battle

by RDavis | Health

The town of Brattleboro recently lost one of its only two remaining local pharmacies not owned by national chains. Small independent pharmacies will soon become dinosaurs in an industry whose operations are convoluted and opaque.

I would like to explain why this problem exists but it is so complicated that it would take volumes to scratch the surface. A simple explanation might be helpful. The problem for small pharmacies is that their profit margins have been reduced to three or four percent in many cases. That is an unsustainable business model and something that keeps independent pharmacy owners awake at night.

Cris Ericson Running as Independent for U.S. Senator 2022: New Platform

by CrisEricson2016 | Politics

(1) FUNDING FOR HEALTH CARE

We pay our taxes to the federal government, the I.R.S., and then the U.S. Congress votes to give billions of our tax dollars to the N.I.H., the National Institute of Health, and then they give out our tax dollars for medical research to create new vaccines and prescription drugs and medical devices, BUT since the Bayh-Dole Act was passed we have been cheated because the lead researcher is allowed, under this federal law, to own the Patents, which are the ownership rights to the new inventions

Brattleboro Spring Leaf Pick-up Schedule 2022

by Not Signed In | Home & Garden

The following dates have been scheduled for Brattleboro’s curbside Spring Leaf Collection. All locations will be picked up each Friday:

Leaf Pick Up Date

ALL RESIDENTSFriday, April 15, 2022

ALL RESIDENTSFriday, April 29, 2022

All leaves and clippings must be in brown paper leaf bags and at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled leaf collection days.  Acceptable waste…leaves, grass, clippings, garden waste, twigs, no branches larger than 1″ in diameter and 2 feet long.  No other household trash is to be included.

Patti Smith on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Media

Patti Smith lives and breathes in Nature – and writes and illustrates her discoveries. She’s befriended and rehabilitated  many critters over the years, created nature programs, and been the heartbeat of Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) since it began.
Take a look…… and then go for a walk!

WSESD Board Meeting Revised Agenda – March 29, 2022

by Not Signed In | Uncategorized

REVISED AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair
II. Public Comment (10 minutes)
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) the appointment or employment of public officer or employee, provided that the public body shall make a final decision to hire or appoint a public officer or employee in an open meeting and shall explain the reasons for its final decision during open meeting.

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 28, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/28/22

Monday, March 28, 2022

5:00 am GMALL Lectures – Cryptocurrency Unraveled
6:30 am Red Newt Productions – Whimsical Tour of Artful Ice Shanties 2022
7:00 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – Literary Cocktail Hour with Jonathan Evison
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am First Congregational Church – Superstition or Authentic Faith? 3/20/22

April 20, 2022 Brattleboro Development Review Board Agenda

by bbannon@brattleboro.org | Town Plan

 AGENDA

Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of previous meeting.
Review of Cases/Public Hearings to be reviewed under the Brattleboro Land Use Regulations.
 2022-7                  Chad Tinti & Ross Little; Rural Residential District; request for Site Plan and Conditional Use approval to Change use to an Inn with boutique at 770 South Street; Tax Map Parcel 110251.000

 2022-12                Peter Vandertuin; Residential Neighborhood District; request for Plat approval to create a residential parcel at 91 Greenleaf St; Tax Map Parcel 00235171.200

 2022-20                Borderland Farm; Institutional District; request for Local Act 250 and PUD Preliminary Plan approval amend the VABEC PUD and construct a 2500 sq. ft. cannabis indoor grow facility by 40 University Way; Tax Map Parcel 110402.200

WSESD Board Meeting Agenda – March 29, 2022

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair
II. Public Comment (10 minutes)
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) the appointment or employment of public officer or employee, provided that the public body shall make a final decision to hire or appoint a public officer or employee in an open meeting and shall explain the reasons for its final decision during open meeting.

Woodworking Classes for Intermediate Woodworkers

by HatchSpace | Creative

There are a few openings in HatchSpace’s upcoming classes for advanced beginner and intermediate woodworkers.

Fundamentals of Cabinet Making – begins April 5.  Build a hanging wall cabinet and learn about doors, drawers, frame and panel construction, hinge placement, mortising and more!  Details and registration here: https://www.hatchspace.org/event-4721217.

Brattleboro Dog and Wolf Hybrid Licenses Due

by Not Signed In | Pets

Brattleboro dog and wolf-hybrid licenses are due on or before April 1 for animals 6 months of age and older.  For dogs not previously licensed in Brattleboro, a new dog license application form is available on the www.brattleboro.org website; go to Departments; Town Clerk; on the right-hand side bar is a section on Dogs.  From that page on the right side bar look at Licensing a New Dog.   Licenses being renewed may be processed in the Town Clerk’s office (in-person or by using the drop box in the Municipal Center parking lot), through the mail or paid online at www.brattleboro.org.  

Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents The Pied Piper of Hamelin, by CactusHead Puppets March 26th 11am and 2pm

by SandglassTheater | Arts

The town of Hamelin has a rat problem, and there’s only one person who can help! CactusHead Puppets brings the story of The Pied Piper to life in this comedic, updated adaptation of the traditional folktale. Not only does the town find a musical solution to pest control, but the kids of Hamelin also teach the grownups a lesson about generosity. In the end, the townspeople all come together in celebration. Join puppeteers John and Megan Regan as they present this classic tale, told with multiple puppetry styles, and plenty of dancing rats! The show will run 40 minutes with an engaging question and answer session following the performance.

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 21, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/21/22

Monday, March 21, 2022

4:00 am All Things LGBTQ – Interview Show 3/8/22
5:00 am A Civil Discussion – Guest, Governor Jim Douglas
5:30 am Landmark College Presents – Alexandria Peary, M.F.A., Ph.D. 2/23/22
6:30 am Around Town with Maria – Artful Ice Shanties at Retreat Meadows 2/21/22
7:00 am Open Exchange Vermont – Ep 17 – Covid Tests with Eric Francis Coppolino