Free Burgers and Dogs for Vietnam Veterans Friday Sept. 17th at the Brattleboro VFW

by LisaL | Food

On Friday September 17th, the Brattleboro VFW Post #1034 located at 40 Black Mountain Road will be offering free hamburgers, natural casing hotdogs, chips and sodas for any Vietnam veteran who come to the VFW from 5pm -7pm. The public is also welcome to come in and purchase burgers and dogs. Again, if you are a Vietnam Vet, this will be free. All others are welcome to come in and purchase food. You do not have to be a member.

Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Foodworks Remains Virtual in 2021

by Not Signed In | Activism

BRATTLEBORO, VT — In recognition of increased COVID case numbers, the Empty Bowls Steering Committee has opted to go virtual again this year as opposed to returning to an in-person dinner.  For 18 years now, local potters have created and donated beautiful and functional bowls to raise funds for the food shelf that has now grown to be Foodworks. In that regard, this year is no different.

“We experienced incredible support last year, putting on Empty Bowls in the time of COVID,” explains Groundworks Board Member and Empty Bowls Co-Chair Beth Kiendl. “The tweaks we made last year—shifting to selling bowls in local storefronts—were so successful due to the community support for our work providing emergency food to all who need it in our community.”  

Some Progress In Climate Legislation

by Kurt Daims | Activism

The Climate Crisis Committee of the Windham Southeast School District is advocating bold legislation..
Two years ago BCS started a Climate Crisis Committee in the school district in order to create a standing forum for climate issues and to keep climate issues in the board directors’ attention. The school district is larger than Brattleboro, and people are more sensitive and protective about it. So, it is a good venue.

In steady times the purpose of education is the transfer of culture and society. The Greta Thunberg Resolution addresses climate crisis through the schools. Realistically, scientifically, in the ultimate crisis the purpose of education must be to prepare students for life in that crisis, and to encourage serious action for survival and rescue. Since we all recognize Greta Thunberg as an exemplary influence on our students and society the WSESD should reduce the school week to four days, so that students have time to pursue climate rescue following Greta Thunberg’s exemplary activism. Many people who say they admire and support Greta Thunberg will oppose the resolution. So, the resolution illuminates latent denial.

Brattleboro Committee Vacancies

by Not Signed In | Town News

 The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards: 

ADA Committee 

Agricultural Advisory committee 

Arts Committee 

Cemetery Committee 

Citizen Police Communications Committee (CPCC) 

BCTV Schedules – Week of September 13, 2021

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1085 schedule for the week of 9/13/21

Monday, September 13, 2021

4:00 am West River Education District – WRED Bd Mtg 8/30/21
6:00 am Brattleboro Selectboard – Brattleboro SB Special Mtg 8/31/21
8:00 am The David Pakman Show – The David Pakman Show – Weekly Broadcast
9:00 am Energy Week with George Harvey – Energy Week #435 – 9/9/2021
10:00 am Brattleboro Planning Commission – Brattleboro PC Mtg 9/8/21
12:15 pm Dummerston Selectboard – Dummerston SB Mtg 9/8/21
1:00 pm Vernon Selectboard – Vernon SB Mtg 9/7/21

Fall Woodworking Classes for Beginners at HatchSpace

by HatchSpace | Creative

Learn something new and have fun in HatchSpace’s introduction to working classes.

Introduction to Woodworking: Build a Side Table

Through the creation of a side table, this class introduces students to the fundamentals of building furniture, the safe use of power tools such as the jointer, planer and table saw, a wide range of hand tools and techniques, and numerous design possibilities.  Instructor Doug Finkel has many years of experience teaching in schools and at craft centers.   Tuesdays, September 21 – November 9 (8 sessions); 6-9 pm.

9/11

by tomaidh | History

Today is September 11th, AKA 9/11, the 20th anniversary,
Let us take a few moments to reflect on this day of tragedy and the many innocent people who gave their lives.
I don’t pretend to know what really happened that day, but it’s different from the “Official Story”.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – September 14, 2021

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard willl take up a number of water treatment plant issues at their next regular meeting. This includes emergency replacement of a blower and other emergency repairs for wells, a project update, and a loan application. The board will continue discussion of adjusting COVID rules, hear an update on ARPA funding, consider some traffic safety measures, and contemplate Town Manager Elwell’s final Long Term Financial Plan, FY23-27.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meetings Scheduled

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 7:45am at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street). The Board will convene at 7:45am and is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8:00am. The Board will convene at 8:00am and is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee.

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 1:00pm. The Board will convene at 1:00pm and is expected to immediately enter into executive session to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, collective bargaining agreements with employees, the negotiation of a real estate purchase or lease and contracts.

Brattleboro Municipal Center Offices to Close for One Hour

by Not Signed In | Town News

On Friday, September 10, 2021, all Town offices in the Brattleboro Municipal Center will be closed from 10:00am until 11:00am for a staff meeting. This closure includes the Assessor’s Office, Finance Department, Planning Department, Town Clerk’s Office, Town Manager’s Office, and Treasurer’s Office.

Brattleboro Notice to Public Regarding Overgrown Vegetation

by Not Signed In | Town News

RE: Overgrown Vegetation

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:

Looking For An FM Radio

by tomaidh | Other

I like to listen to Vt Public Radio. I live downtown in a brick building, and I can’t get good reception.

Does anybody have an old FM radio that uses an external antenna?

BCTV Schedules – Week of September 6, 2021

by BCTVProg | Media

Monday, September 6, 2021

4:30 am Addiction Recovery Channel – Recovery Houses and Recovery Centers 8/19/21
5:30 am Couch Potatoe Productions – Music Under the Stars – Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra 8/21/21
6:55 am Yoga with Liza – Meditative Flow
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am History of Gold in Vermont – Introduction to Gold Panning with Nelson Illinski

Turkey Dinner at the VFW is Back! Public Welcome. Oct. 2nd Let Us Cook For You!

by LisaL | Food

Saturday October 2nd the Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is having their turkey meal. Eat in or get a to-go. For $12 you get turkey, mashed potato, gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, roll and pumpkin pie. Serving 3 pm- 6 pm. Public welcome. Call 802-257-0438. When calling in please let us know the time needed for dine in or to-go pick up.