Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting – FY17 Budget with Police, DPW, Rec & Parks

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in the Selectboard meeting room at the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into executive session at 5:15pm to discuss contracts, and will reconvene the business meeting at 6:15pm.

ALS interpreters will be available for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community members.

Jan Anderson
Executive Secretary
Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office
(802) 251-8100

Sanders Announces Annual State of the Union Essay Contest

by Not Signed In | Politics

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has launched his sixth annual State of the Union essay contest, calling upon Vermont’s high school students to address what they view as the major issues facing the United States.

The U.S. Constitution calls for the president to “give to the Congress information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” As President Barack Obama prepares to deliver his State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress in January, Sanders is again asking Vermont’s high school students to consider writing an essay of 250 to 500 words detailing their own view of the state of the union.

Brattleboro Kiln Dried Noise Increase

by paul miksis | Op/Ed

I’ve been living on Elliot Street, south side, above the BKD complex for about 5 years. There has always been factory fan noise, but up until now, the decibel level has been not too bad.

Recently, however, I noticed a marked increase in the fan noise-say in the last month or so. The level is difficult to tolerate-I run a white noise generator whenever I’m home. And it barely contains the hum. If there are others who have noticed this intrusion, I’d like to hear from you. BKD ought not to be allowed to just turn up the fans and wreck the neigborhood, just to generate a bit more $$.

Paul Miksis

Rt 30 Closure

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

This is a reminder that Rt 30 under I91 will be closed tomorrow, Friday 11/ 20, from approximately 5AM to 8PM to ensure public safety.

Cindy Cook
Principal, Adamant Accord, Inc.
Past Vice President, Association for Conflict Resolution

American Legion Post 5 Honors Soldiers Killed in Action in Vietnam: PO3 John Charles Blake

by reginaldwam3 | History

On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War.

A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War.

The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event.

Today we remember PO3 John Charles Blake.

New England Re-Arranged, Vermont Now On Atlantic

by cgrotke | Politics

Presidential Candidate Ben Carson sent out a graphic to supporters yesterday that included a map of the United States. Sort of. It’s not THE United States so much as a slightly re-imagined United States.

Look at this detail from the map and you will see a new layout for New England. Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts have been moved north, Connecticut and Rhode Island have been relocated to our east, and Vermont remains where it has stood for at least the last decade.

Local Businesses Step Up To Support the BMH Comprehensive Breast Care Program

by BMH | Health

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, two local businesses organized fundraising activities for the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and .

Robin White and her staff at held a Zumba dance party on October 30th, with the help of local Zumba instructors, Maribeth Fonda and Rachel Shaw. More than 30 women danced for over 2 hours to raise awareness and support for women battling breast disease. Three of the participating women, who raised over $500 each, received a free one-year membership to Curves. The event raised $3,719 and will be used to support BMH breast cancer patients by providing wigs, bras, breast prostheses, books and materials, groceries and gas cards to help women through treatment and recovery. “I wanted all the money to go to local women facing this disease head on,” said White.

American Legion Post 5 Honors Soldiers Killed in Action in Vietnam: PO3 Ernest Eugene Sanville

by reginaldwam3 | History

On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War.

A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War.

The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event.

Today we remember PO3 Ernest Eugene Sanville

BUHS Meetings Scheduled

by Not Signed In | Education

The BUHS District #6 Budget Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 19 in the WRCC 1st Floor Conference Room. – BAMS & WRCC

The BUHS District #6 Budget Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23 in the WRCC Cusick Conference Room. – District-Wide / Capital / Sr. High

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting at Green Street School

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting and public information session on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 9:00am in the Green Street School gymnasium. This is the first of three public information meetings to present information and hear public comment about the proposed alternatives for the Police-Fire Facilities Project.

Jan Anderson
Executive Secretary
Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office
(802) 251-8100

Comet Holmes

by BusyMom | History

1892:

It will interest many of the possessors of small telescopes that the comet recently discovered can be observed by them, and perhaps may be seen with the naked eye. Its position is near the Great Nebula in Andromeda, and 2 1/2 degrees south.

http://hubblesite.org/hubble_discoveries/comet_ison/blogs/great-moments-in-comet-history-comet-holmes

http://cometography.com/pcomets/017p.html

Selectboard Meeting Notes: New Era Of Land Use Begins, Option Agreement Signed For Reformer Property

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard approved new land use and zoning regulations for the town after making some minor amendments to the much-discussed document. Not much has changed from last week, unless you had plans for an easy kennel empire in a rural district.

Brattleboro is entering into an option agreement to have a chance to purchase the property on Black Mountain Road currently in use by the Reformer. The agreement buys some time to fully consider a proposal to move the police to the north end of town.

Farms, finances, and energy consumption rounded out the evening. Read on for details.

American Legion Post 5 Honors Soldiers Killed in Action in Vietnam: SP4 Paul Richard Dartt

by reginaldwam3 | History

On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War.

A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War.

The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event.

Today we remember SP4 Paul Richard Dartt.

Brattleboro Time Trade Listings – Week of November 15

by Brattleboro Time Trade | Other

Brattleboro Time Trade:   Exchanging services, creating connections, strengthening communities, one hour at a time.  See below for more exciting Upcoming Events and learn what Time Trade can do for you!

How Time Trade Works: You do something for someone and earn time credits for your “bank,” which you can then put towards someone else doing something for you! It’s that simple – and amazing!

This week’s fabulous listings, brought to you from the pig sty:

OFFERS (i.e. things people could do for you):

Learn Reiki – Level II on December 11
Help with Your Website
Homemade Suet Cakes for Wild Birds
Reiki and Flower Essence Consultations
House sitting
Time Credits for New Member Recruitment!!

Holiday Book Sale at Brooks

by msquare | Books

The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library will host their annual Holiday Book Sale in the Library on Friday, Dec. 4 from 10AM to 6PM and Sat., Dec. 5 from 10AM to 5PM. 

 Gift quality books and gently used fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and CDs will be on sale.  There is a selection of holiday theme books and like-new children’s books.  Non-fiction titles include art, cooking and gardening, history, music, sports and many more subjects.  On Saturday, between 11AM and 1PM, the Friends will provide free gift-wrapping for books purchased at the sale and intended as gifts. 

Missing a Book?

by BrandieStarr | Questions & Answers

Maybe we have it! We have just come across a copy of “Light as Life” by B.K.S Iyengar in our Main Street Lobby. It is currently at our Information Desk with Bernadette!

Standard Time

by BusyMom | History

1883:

The adoption of the new standard time on Sunday and Monday next will be universal in Brattleboro. The employees of the railroad companies are under orders to take the new time at the telegraph office at noon on Sunday. Estey & Co., Smith & Hunt, Crosby & Co., and the Asylum will all set their clocks and blow their whistles by the new standard on Monday.
 

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/nov18.html

I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of November 15

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Route 30 under I-91 will be closed on Friday, November 20th from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM to ensure public safety as we conduct work on the new bridge above Route 30. This work is weather dependent and may need to be rescheduled.

To reduce congestion on I-91, both Exit 3 on ramps will be closed on Sunday, November 29 (Thanksgiving weekend) from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. I-91 will remain open.

BCTV Schedules For The Week Of 11/16/15

by BCTVProg | Media

 BCTV schedule for the week of 11/16/15

Monday, November 16, 2015

12:00 am Artists in the Berkshires

1:00 am Hunger Mountain Coop Workshop Series – Edible Forest Gardening

2:30 am VT Alliance for Retired Americans: Annual Mtg

5:18 am Moana: A Short Story

Poetry Reading Thursday in Guilford

by DonInGuilford | Arts

I am pleased to invite you to my second collaborative reading with Tom Ragle, of Our Favorite Poems, this Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 pm at Guilford Community Church.  Admission is free, with donations covering the modest cost of our use of the church for this event.

Last May, we read a program of sonnets, and decided this time that we’d each read some of our favorite poems, and see what correlations emerge.  

Tom is reading a number of English poems, from the Elizabethan era to the early 20th century, including an interesting grouping of three different treatments of “Come live with me and be my love,” by Marlowe, Raleigh and Donne.  The Romantics are also represented, as well as poems of Americans Walt Whitman and Robert Frost.