AntiSemitism? God’s ‘Chosen’ People Have Bombed to Death 25,000 Women and Children! World’s Future?
More than 25,000 women and children have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7, according to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. [1]
Brattleboro Senior Meals April 22 thru April 26
Apr. 22 Cheesburger
Potato Salad w/Veggies
Cucumber Salad
Fruit Parfait
Medicare Advantage Fraud In Plain Sight
The federal government may be finally realizing just how fraudulent the insurers are who provide Medicare Advantage policies. According to the Physicians for a National Health Plan (PNHP)”… federal administrators stood by their initial 3.7% increase, sending a message to corporate insurers that the Medicare Advantage gravy train may finally be slowing down.”
That would be something close to miraculous considering that many Advantage insurers have been found to be acting fraudulently and that most studies indicate that the Advantage program is draining money from the Medicare program at an alarming rate.
Five of the top 10 Advantage insurers have been accused of fraud by whistleblowers as well as the federal government.
Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Agenda April 25, 2024
The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom. Prior to the meeting at 5:30pm, the Board will convene and is expected to enter immediately into executive session to discuss contracts and real estate negotiations. 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. The backup materials for this meeting will be available on the town Website Brattleboro.gov/Selectboard by the end of today.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas
The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 5:00pm in the Brooks Memorial Library Community Room.
The Brattleboro Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 204 at 6:30pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room.
Construction Update Brattleboro-Hinsdale Bridge – April 18, 2024
One way alternating traffic patterns with flaggers will be implemented on Vermont Route 142 adjacent to the construction site on Monday and Tuesday next week. The northbound shoulder will be closed all week long and motorists are advised to watch for vehicles entering and exiting the construction site.
Delivery of steel to the abutment site on VT 142 is currently scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, Monday, April 29th, and Wednesday, May 1st. The delivery route is planned to provide direct access from the south along VT 142 from Massachusetts Route 10. Flaggers and Uniformed Traffic Officers will be available to assist with the delivery, however it is not anticipated to require a lane closure. When the steel is ready to be moved from the truck to the bridge, a brief hold of all traffic on VT 142 will be required.
Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series Opens May 18th with Mehrnam Rastegari & Habbina Habbina
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series opens its season with Persian musician Mehrnam Rastegari and Mediterranean surf trio Habbina Habbina, on Saturday, May 18 at 6:00 pm at The Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Road, in Putney.
“When we kick off the Bandwagon Series, we are looking for an artist that delivers on our Bandwagon promise of diversity, virtuosity, and creativity,” says Keith Marks, Executive Director of Next Stage Arts. “Mehrnam is a rising star in the New York City World Music scene. The pairing of Mehrnam and Habbina Habbina brings joy, dancing, and a unique sonic experience. People should come prepared to dance!”
They Who Can Give Up Essential Liberty To Obtain A Little Temporary Safety, Deserve Neither Liberty Nor Safety
A well-known quote from Benjamin Franklin 1775
250 years later, we have …
WSESD Board Special Meeting April 16, 2024 Minutes
6:06 Motion to find executive session under 1 V.S.A. §313 (a)(7) academic record regarding discipline of students.
Moved by KP, seconded – Carried Unanimously
6:06 Motion to go into executive session.
Moved by KP, seconded – Carried Unanimously
Brattleboro Spring Leaf Collection Schedule
PRESS RELEASE
Town of Brattleboro Spring Leaf Collection Schedule
This year leaves and yard waste will be picked up according to your normal trash, compost and recycling pick up day. The following dates have been scheduled for Brattleboro’s curbside Spring Leaf Collection:
Selectboard Meeting Notes – Trash Talk
The Brattleboro Selectboard heard two overviews at their short Tuesday meeting. The first was regarding the very long process of relicensing the dams along the Connecticut River. They got the overview and agreed to send a letter to FERC outlining local desires for the relicensing plan.
The second overview was about the major changes to trash, recycling and organic waste collection in Brattleboro after July 1. The sole bidder for the collection contract, Casella, wants to use one-person trucks that use joystick-controlled grabbers to pick up new, special trash receptacles. Town staff will be gathering information from residents about how much more they are willing to pay, and if they’d like to contract directly with Casella, if all waste should be picked up every other week, what to do about already-bought bags and containers, and other important issues.
WSESD Board Meeting Minutes – April 9, 2024
Summary
● Motion was made to find local venues that are cost effective for the Board & Admin Retreat in June in advance of the new school year.
● Four new hires for FY25 were approved.
● Two resignations were accepted.
● The Board approved the Warrants and Payroll presented.
● Policies F22, G1 AND H2 were re-adopted.
● The Board entered Executive Session involving the discipline of students.
WSESD Board Special Meeting (Virtual Meeting) April 15, 2024 Minutes
No public in attendance
Motion to find executive session under 1 V.S.A. §313 (a)(1)(F) confidential attorney-client communications made for the purpose of providing professional legal services to the body.
Moved by MS – Carried Unanimously
Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) Policy and Amendment Committee Meeting Minutes – April 10, 2024
Two 6th grade students from Academy School, Luca Mnookin and Elsa Anders, presented their research project looking at the lack of access to gender-neutral bathrooms at school. Academy School has only one gender-neutral bathroom that is accessible to anyone, and it is in the upper-grade wing, so not available to K-2 students. Some—but not all—classrooms have their own gender-neutral bathroom. The students presented an assessment of why it matters, including transgender students’ fear of harassment in gendered bathrooms. Their research involved surveys at Academy School and Putney Central School, and with their results, they advocated for private, all-gender bathrooms throughout the district.
Brattleboro Water Main Flushing Schedule Spring 2024
Utilities Division crews will start Spring Flushing of the Town water mains on Friday, April 19 and continue through Friday, May 3. Occasional daytime flushing will continue throughout the week of May 6 through 10..
Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely as flushing may cause water discoloration, low water pressure and in some areas, intervals of no water. Users who experience a short period of discolored water or air in the water lines after flushing is complete should run the cold water for a few minutes to clear the lines.
Anna Patton on “Here We Are”
An accomplished musician, Anna Patton loves to improvise and experiment in composing, performance, and teaching. She explores sound and harmony in creative, innovative ways. Anna shares stories of a life filled with music, and her performances and connections with the Vermont Jazz Center, the Julian Gerstin Sextet, the Soubrettes, Elixir, and contradancing.
Brattleboro Senior Meals April 15 thru April 19
Apr. 15 BBQ Pulled Pork
Baked Beans
Macaroni Salad w/Veggies
Pineapple
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – April 16, 2024
Th Brattleboro Selectboard has a low impact agenda planned for the next regular meeting. One of the two big issues will be approving a letter regarding their opinion of relicensing the Vernon Dam.
The other issue is, heh heh, who will pick up the trash? The board only got one bid, from current provider Casella. Assistant Town Manager Patrick Moreland will suggest they punt this one down the road and gather input from the community before making any decisions.
You can bring up other items not on the agenda (as long as you are respectful) during Public Participation.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:00am over Zoom (please note there is no in-person option for this month’s meeting).
The Brattleboro Charter Review Commission will meet on Thursday, April 18th at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room and over Zoom.
Brattleboro Water Department Annual Consumer Confidence Report / Water Quality Report Available
The Town of Brattleboro Water Department’s annual Consumer Confidence Report / Water Quality Report for 2023 is now available. This report can be viewed on line at www.Brattleboro.gov under Water Supply. Printed copies are available at the Department of Public Works, Tri-Park CO-OP Office, Guilford Country Store, Town Clerk’s Office and Treasurer’s office (both located in the Brattleboro Municipal Center) and at the I-91 Welcome Center in Guilford.
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