Derrik Jordan: Mr. Music
Mr. Derrik Jordan – Mr. Music – the extraordinary music presence!
Elliot Street Closure
The Utilities Division will continue with a sewer line repair project on Elliot Street, Monday, July 21, through Wednesday, July 23. Elliot Street will be closed between the entrance to Harmony Lot and Church Street between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.
The Transportation Center’s Elliot Street Entrance will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, and the Flat Street entrance will remain open. All pedestrian access to the parking Garage will remain open throughout the project. The Harmony Parking Lot will remain open and on-street parking will be limited during this work.
Former Lt Gov Zuckerman Discussing State Politics
A Community Conversation with Former Lt. Governor David Zuckerman
Sunday, July 20th – 3:00pm at 118 Elliot Street
Brattleboro, VT
Join David Zuckerman and community leaders for a powerful community gathering to reflect on the past year’s political landscape and explore ways to move forward together.
Topics will include:
Is President Donald Trump Going To Be Impeached?
Is President Donald Trump really going to be Impeached this time? People on social media are in a frenzy and they want a list of names of people who were clients of the now deceased Jeffrey Epstein.
WSESD Board Retreat Agenda
The Windham Southeast School District Board will meet at 5:00pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in-person only, at the WRCC Cusick Conference Room, Brattleboro.
Whetstone Pathway to Close for Resealing
The Brattleboro Department of Public Works announces that the Whetstone Pathway, located adjacent to the Brattleboro Food CoOp and along the Whetstone Brook corridor, will be temporarily closed from Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This brief closure will allow crews to complete necessary resealing work aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and pathway longevity.
President Signs A New Bill Increasing Criminal Penalties for Fentanyl
One parent or family member after the other is standing up with a photo of their loved one who died of fentanyl. Some of them thank President Trump for closing the border for which they are incredibly grateful.
Caribbean Vibes and New Orleans Soul Head to Putney for Bandwagon Summer Series
Putney, VT — The Bandwagon Summer Series rolls into the Putney Inn Field on Saturday, August 16 at 6:00 PM, bringing with it a wave of island rhythms and joyful melodies for a midsummer night to remember. Headlining the evening is Charlie & The Tropicales, the 1960s-style Caribbean lounge band led by New Orleans trombone maestro Charlie Halloran. Opening the show is the ever-soulful Heather Pierson Trio, offering a vibrant blend of jazz, folk, and blues.
Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at the gate, and kids under 12 get in free. Food will be provided by Smokin’ Bowls, and a dedicated kids’ play area ensures the whole family can enjoy the night.
Heat Advisory Issued for Brattleboro: Dangerous Temperatures Expected July 16 from 12 PM to 8 PM
Brattleboro, VT – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Brattleboro area today, Wednesday, July 16, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Heat index values are forecasted to reach between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a serious risk of heat-related illness.
Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and others, especially vulnerable populations such as older adults, young children, and individuals without access to cooling or hydration.
Windham Region Cultural Plan Workshops Announced
The towns of Brattleboro, Rockingham, and Wilmington are pleased to announce upcoming workshops focused on the implementation of the draft Windham Region Cultural Plan. This interactive session invites community members, artists, cultural organizations, and stakeholders to actively participate in shaping the future of arts and culture in the region by developing concrete steps for the plan’s realization.
The Windham Region Cultural Plan, developed with support from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development and assistance from the Windham Regional Commission, aims to acknowledge and harness the creative sector as a key driver of the local economy and a fundamental part of the region’s identity.
StompBoxTrio Brings Soulful Roots Music to Twilight on the Tavern Lawn Series in Putney
PUTNEY — Twilight Music and Next Stage Arts Project continue their beloved summer tradition with the 22nd Twilight on the Tavern Lawn concert series, presenting StompBoxTrio on Sunday, August 10 at 6:00 PM. The concert will take place on the Putney Tavern lawn in downtown Putney—bring a lawn chair or blanket for a relaxing evening of roots-infused rhythms under the open sky. In case of rain, the show will move indoors to Next Stage at 15 Kimball Hill.
The Twilight on the Tavern Lawn series has become a hallmark of summer in Windham County, offering a diverse lineup of bluegrass, Americana, world, swing, and pop music every other Sunday through August 24. Now in its 22nd year, the free concert series is supported by Next Stage Arts, the Town of Putney, Rod’s, and a host of local businesses and organizations. Food will be available on site, and while the concerts are free, donations are welcome to help sustain the series.
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting – Tri-Park
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.
The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required passcode. Please note that the Zoom credentials have changed as of this meeting.
You Might Need A Cat
You might not be thinking about it, but maybe a cat would make life more interesting. For a limited time, you can go get yourself a 6 month + old cat at the Windham Humane Society for free! (Kittens half price!). Here’s their official message:
“We’re excited to announce our “Real Housecats of Windham County” July promotion!
From July 15-July 31, our goal is to place at least 25 cats and kittens in loving homes, so we’re offering the following adoption discounts:
Brattleboro Property Taxes and Utility Bills Due August 15, 2025
The first installment of the 2025 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes will be due by 5 p.m. on August 15, 2025. Payments made after August 15, 2025, will have an additional 1% interest added to the unpaid balance.
The Town of Brattleboro utility bills are also due by 5 p.m. on August 15, 2025. Payments made after August 15, 2025, will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance.
Banjo Brilliance in Bellows Falls: Tony Trischka’s “EarlJam”
As summer rolls on in Southern Vermont, so does the Bandwagon Summer Series, bringing family-friendly outdoor performances to ballfields, farms, and parks across Putney, Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls. On Saturday, August 9 at 6:00 PM, the series hits a high note with a very special show: Tony Trischka’s EarlJam, a heartfelt musical tribute to bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs, at Robertson Paper Company Field in Bellows Falls.
Opening the evening are The Stockwell Brothers, beloved local favorites known for their rich vocal harmonies and contemporary folk/bluegrass blend.
Future Speculation
I would rather hope for good results from protests against the Trump administration, but my fear is that the reality we may face could be deadly for too many people. Speculating on the future is usually a fruitless activity, much like trying to predict an election. But the times we live in demand that we try to prepare for what may come as the world of Trump transforms this country and the rest of the world.
There are a number of areas where we can expect major change. Local and world economies are preparing for unprecedented disruptions. The U.S. is becoming more of an isolationist nation. Trump thinks that he is making America stronger by operating in the bully mode when it comes to trade and tariffs.
Town Charter Revision Commission & Open Town Meeting
The next Charter Revision Commission [1] will meet Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room and also on Zoom (the agenda [2] contains the Zoom link) Meetings are also being planned for August.
As you may be aware the Charter Revision Commission is recommending that the Brattleboro form of government be changed from Representative Town Meeting (RTM) to Open Town Meeting (OTM). A survey, the results of which are available online with percentages [3] show a preference for OTM [173 to 84].
At its June 4, 2025 meeting, the Commission voted 6-0 to approve a motion “that the Commission is committed to developing a plan to replace Representative Town Meeting with a system that would include an Open Town Meeting.”
Brattleboro Senior Meals July 14 thru July 18
July 14 BBQ Meatballs
Roasted Poatoes
Mixed Veggies
Fruit Parfait
What Would Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch & Becca Balint Do If A Vermont Farm Worker Was Sent To Alligator Alcatraz?
In this new YouTube video today, July 12, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFfACyu4BWY
Florida Congress Members visited Alligator Alcatraz and were allowed only partial access, (but denied full entry and full examination of the facility), but did see that 32 men are put in each cage with barely walking space between bunk beds, there are 3 toilets per cage and drinking water comes from the top of the toilet, so that if 3 men are sitting on the toilets then no one else can get a drink of water, 2 out of 3 toilets at any time can be overflowing with feces on the floor, and the temperatures inside are 83 degrees F and higher, and the meals don’t meet nutritional requirements of human beings, etc. One Florida Congressperson said that there was someone screaming that they were a U.S. Citizen.
WSESD Board Meeting Minutes – July 8, 2025
Summary
– The Board welcomed two new student representatives for the 25-26 school year.
– Universal Pre K contracts were approved for the upcoming school year.
– A summary will be requested from Legal Counsel of work and cases litigated, settled or considered for litigation or currently awaiting resolution involving WSESD/SU in the past three years.
– In light of the approval of bill H.454 by the Senate and House of Representatives on June 16, 2025, the WSESD board voted to remain within a Supervisory Union within a larger governance region to the extent practical to the new redistricting task force.
