Monkeypox Education and Vigilance Can Protect Us

by RDavis | Health

Should Americans, and the rest of the world, worry about the current outbreak of Monkeypox? It doesn’t look like it will cause the same level of morbidity and mortality that COVID has caused, but it does have the potential to infect a lot of people.

It’s worth knowing the history of this disease. As reported in the Smithsonian magazine, “Since it was first identified in a colony of monkeys in Copenhagen in 1958, monkeypox has been largely overlooked by the Western world. An infectious poxvirus that causes fever, chills and rashes, the disease is endemic, or consistently regionally present, in ten African countries. Until recently, however, it was rarely found in Europe and the Americas—a trend that has, historically, led Western public health officials to disregard its spread elsewhere.”

Brattleboro August 9 Primary Election Information

by Not Signed In | Politics

Below is information that might be helpful to know for Aug. 9 State Primary elections.

The polling place for all three districts in Brattleboro is the American Legion, 32 Linden St., from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. 

Masks are no longer required to enter the American Legion for voting, but they are certainly welcome and will be provided, along with hand sanitizer.

Parking is available at the American Legion and the Municipal Center parking lots. There are handicapped parking spaces close to the American Legion entrance.

Rescue Inc Opens VEMSA – Vermont EMS Academy

by Not Signed In | The Region

Brattleboro – Rescue Inc. is proud to announce the opening of VEMSA, Vermont EMS Academy, to bring state-of-the-art emergency medical training to Southern Vermont and the surrounding region. The facility is on Route 30 in Newfane, Vermont, just minutes off I-91. VEMSA will be opening this fall with an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and AHA (American Heart Association) classes and many other courses soon to follow. 

“It’s both a natural progression and a dream realized for Rescue Inc,” said Drew Hazelton, Rescue Inc’s chief of operations, “We’ve always wanted to create a place where doctors, nurses, teachers, and first responders can hone and broaden their skills.” VEMSA will focus on the latest in emergency medical techniques for all skill levels. “We will offer CPR courses, for instance, to high school students and teachers while also providing instruction to practicing medical professionals,” said Hazelton.  

BCTV Schedules – Week of August 1, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 8/1/22

Monday, August 1, 2022

5:00 am Around Town with Maria – Protest At Pliny Park Against Overturning Roe v. Wade 6/25/22
5:45 am Juno Orchestra – Zenith!
7:00 am Yoga with Liza – Work Your Way From Head to Toe
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Community Events – Vermont Reads 2022 Kickoff Discussion

Austin Rice on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Arts

Austin Rice talks about “leaning into the weirdness” of the new film he co-produced : Lil’ Balzac 2, which premieres at the Latchis Theater on August 5. He also tells us about growing up in Brattleboro, studying film, becoming a Town Rep, producing for BCTV, and his new family.

Brattleboro DPW – Overgrown Vegetation

by Not Signed In | Town News

Please be advised. Property owners are responsible for trimming and maintaining vegetation on their property if it may interfere with the public right of way. Overgrown vegetation creates an unsafe situation for pedestrians who may have to walk in the roadway to get by. It also impacts the sight distance for vehicular traffic. Please inspect and trim your vegetation accordingly. The town ordinance reads as follows:

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – August 2, 2022

by cgrotke | Town News

It will certainly be a fairly wild meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard as August kicks off. They’ll name a new street “Fairly Wild Way.”

The board will continue their discussion of a resolution protecting a person’s right to access to abortion (and whether or not to throw any money at it,) they’ll adjust the code of ordinances regarding wastewater allocations and fees, authorize and RFP for a town-wide re-appraisal, and apply for a grant on behalf of Commonwealth Dairy. They’ll also hear an Efficiency Vermont presentation on community energy savings. YOu can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.

Vote Isaac Evans-Frantz for U. S. Senate!

by MD | Politics

I strongly believe that we need the leadership of Isaac Evans-Frantz to fill our open US Senate seat. I encourage my fellow Vermonters to vote for him by the August 9th election. For over 20 years, he has sought and gained solutions to problems at home and around the world.

He’s built relationships and coalitions which benefit everyday Vermonters and everyday worldwide citizens. From improved Vermont dental care to $650 billion worth of global COVID relief, Isaac’s role was vital. His leadership led to bipartisan legislation aimed at ending our unconstitutional war on Yemen, the poorest country in the Middle East. It also provided $2.7 billion in aid to Ukraine, all at no cost to the US. This was the largest release of international funds in history.

What Is Wrong With So Many People?

by SK-B | Politics

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/politics/cnn-poll-january-6-trump/index.html

According to a current CNN news story:

“. . . a public consensus has emerged that former President Donald Trump acted at least unethically in trying to hold on to his office after the 2020 election (79% feel he acted either unethically or illegally, including 45% who believe his actions were illegal), that he encouraged political violence in his public statements ahead of January 6 (61%) and that he could have done more to stop the attack once it had begun (77%).

BCTV Schedules – Week off July 25, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

Monday, July 25, 2022

6:30 am Dummerston Selectboard – Dummerston SB Mtg 7/13/22
6:45 am Brattleboro Housing Partnerships Board – BHP Bd Special Mtg 7/21/22
7:00 am West River Education District – WRED Bd Mtg 7/13/22
8:00 am The David Pakman Show – The David Pakman Show – Weekly Broadcast

Mid-Term Elections May Determine Our Future

by RDavis | Activism

Primary elections are taking place throughout the country in the lead-up to the November mid-term elections. Predicting the outcome of elections is one of the more useless and inaccurate activities that pundits and the media engage in. Yet, they all continue and then offer hindsight analysis after the ballots are counted.

November’s election has the potential to feed the beast of change this country is on toward right wing control of the courts, the environment and women’s bodies. The recent decisions by the Supreme Court may portend the world to come if the House and Senate majorities change to Republican.