In a Pickle
A grave situation I have encountered. I am hoping to get my story out there for help.
Spring Attempts Arrival
Ir appears that Spring is trying to come in for a landing today.
Church Street Closure
On Monday, April 10, 2017 and Tuesday, April 11, 2017, Church Street (between Green Street and Elliot Street) will be closed to all traffic from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm for operations related to the Central Fire Station upgrade.
Linden Street Closure
On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 the Brattleboro Department of Public Works, Utility Divsion will be performing an emergency road closure for the southbound lane of Linden Street from Anna Marsh Lane to Chapin Street during the hours of 6:30 am until approximately 6:00 pm to repair a failed valve. Northbound traffic will still be able to travel on Linden Street.
Applicants Sought For Forestry Scholarship
The Windham Regional Woodlands Association (WRWA) is currently seeking scholarship applications from Windham County high school seniors or college students interested in forestry or an allied field (e.g., wildlife management). WRWA will award one $3,000 scholarship for the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters ($1,500 per semester) to a Windham County resident attending or about to enroll in a two- or four-year college program in Forest Management or a related major. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2017.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas
The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 4:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
Piano Celebration at Main Street Arts
SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – What do you do when someone gives you a Steinway piano? You enlist some of the area’s finest musicians to play it.
Conscious Painting Using Oils or Pastels with Stephanie Birdsall
Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk?
I’m currently enrolled in a business class and we were having an online discussion about CEO’s and their ability to affect change as mouth pieces and captains of industry. One of my class mates posted some blog posts from the CEO of ULINE. ULINE is a company that provides business supplies (boxes, bubble wrap, equipment, tape, etc.) They are one of the leading business supplier in America and I can guarantee that there are businesses in town, including prominant ones (Co-op? I think they did a few years ago anyway). I will let you all check out the links and tell me what you think:
Next WBA Meeting, April 13th, with Cassandra Holloway of Prevention Coalition
The next monthly meeting of the West Brattleboro Association (WBA) will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 6:00 PM in the Hayes Court Community Room on Garfield Drive (just west of the West Brattleboro Post Office). The evening will include guest speaker Cassandra Holloway of the Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition, talking about efforts to address and prevent substance abuse.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of April 10th
I-91
WVEW Presents: Belle Machine, Thomas Nola and Snow Pot at 118 Elliot
What are you doing tonight? Nothing special, right? Come on down to 118 Elliot and have a night out.
U.S. House “Freedom Caucus” Is Using Facebook To Deny Voters Freedom Of Speech To Communicate With Them
Open Letter To The United States Congress, House of Representatives, Freedom Caucus and Mark Meadows Freedom Caucus Has An “Official” Facebook Page But Facebook Keeps Kicking Me Out And Depriving Me Of Freedom Of Speech To Leave You Comments!!!
Town of Brattleboro Volunteer Energy Coordinator Position Available
The Brattleboro Selectboard recently announced that applications for the volunteer Town Energy Coordinator position are being accepted until 5:00pm on Monday, April 24, 2017. The position is defined in the Town Charter as follows: “Town Energy Coordinator: One 1-year term. The energy coordinator, created by the Vermont Legislature, reviews energy-related material received by the town and advises the town on energy conservation measures.”
The Energy Coordinator’s job description is as follows:
Selectboard Meeting Notes – New Board Members, New Plans and Perspectives
The newly-formed board had a range of regular issues as well as a few “getting started” issues to attend to at Tuesday’s meeting. Public participation also returned, giving the board some additional points of view to consider.
Tiny House Talk at Brooks Library
First Wednesdays:Reinventing the Family Home
Wednesday, April 5th, 7:00 p.m.
Blue Jays Hiding Peanuts For Later
I was watching a pair of blue jays go after a small pile of peanuts left for squirrels.
BCTV Schedules For Week of 4/3/17
BCTV channel 8 schedule for the week of 4/3/17
Drawing from the Visible World: Work by Alden, Bowen & Danaher: April 7-27 at 118 Elliot
Drawing from the Visible World, an exhibition of works on paper, paintings and sculptures by JASON ALDEN, PAUL BOWEN and MYLES DANAHER will be on view from Friday, April 7, 2017-Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 118 Elliot Gallery. The opening reception is on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The gallery is located at 118 Elliot Street in Brattleboro, VT. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Sat, 2-6 PM.
Square Dance in Guilford Saturday
Guilford Center Stage opens its third season at Broad Brook Grange, not with a play, but with a square dance, on Saturday, April 8, at 7 pm. The event is a benefit for the Grange’s resident theater company, and features Bob Livingston, caller, with the Falltown String Band. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under, and maximum for a family is $25.
