iBrattleboro To Become Ai-Brattleboro

by cgrotke | iBrattleboro

The creators of iBrattleboro have announced a new direction for the citizen journalism site. “With 20 years of citizen-generated archived local digital media , we realized that iBrattleboro no longer requires citizens to write about where they live.”  The new site will be 100% driven by artificial intelligence ChatGPT code and will generate stories and comments on behalf of former users of the site.

“We just feed the old site content in as prompts, and it generates fresh new content that seems similar to local news and information,” said the owners.  “It’s almost like people are having conversations locally with one another again.”

April First Announcement

by MarkTwain© | Media

Vermont Public’s President and CEO Scott Finn has announced that the station’s name has been shortened from “Vermont Public” to “Vermont.”  

WSESD Board Meeting Minutes – March 28, 2023

by Not Signed In | Education

I. CALL TO ORDER
Because this is the annual reorganization meeting, it is customary for the Superintendent to act as Chair until the Board elects their own Chair.

Superintendent Mark Speno called the meeting to order at 6:04pm.

Mr. Speno congratulated EN, RMA, and KP on their elections to the WSESD Board.

Singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton to perform at Next Stage Arts on April 30th at 7pm

by hahrenholz | Music

Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music are thrilled to announce an upcoming performance by the renowned singer-songwriter, Carsie Blanton, on April 30th at 7pm. Blanton, known for her “anthems for a world worth saving,” will bring her unique blend of sultry pop and punk-tinged Americana to the stage in what promises to be an unforgettable evening.

With a style that has been described as “an equal dose of moxie and mischief,” Carsie Blanton has earned a loyal following around the world. Her music has been featured on NPR’s Mountain Stage, and she has shared stages with the likes of Paul Simon, The Weepies, and Shawn Colvin.

WSESU Reorganizational Meeting Minutes

by Not Signed In | Education

CALL TO ORDER—6:02 p.m. – Meeting called to order by Superintendent Speno.

A. Nominations/Election of Board Chair Anne Beekman

The Chair continued the meeting from this point.

B. Nominations/Election of Board Vice-Chair Kerry Amidon
C. Nominations/Election of Board Clerk Kerry Amidon

Brattleboro-Hinsdale Bridge Construction Update March 30

by Not Signed In | Hinsdale

The contractor has begun working on environmental protections and controls on the west side of VT 142, preparing the retaining wall to be covered. They anticipate tree clearing operations to begin tomorrow. Tree removal will result in brief periods of full closure on VT 142 for the safety of the traveling public.

Work continues on the bridge abutment on the Vermont side where the MSE wall construction is scheduled to begin.

Acclaimed Solo-Performance Artist Sara Juli to Bring New Work to Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Arts

Next Stage Arts is excited to welcome Sara Juli, a celebrated solo-performance artist, for a three-day artist-in-residence program. During her residency, Juli will develop her latest work, “Naughty,” a piece commissioned by the Strand Theatre in Rockland, ME.

The residency will culminate in two free lecture/demonstration showings on April 29th, at 11:00am and 2:00pm. This showing of the piece in development will include an audience discussion with the artist on process, feedback, and dialogue.

“Naughty” is a performance piece that explores the impacts of trauma on the brain stemming from sexual assault as a child. Interweaving regressed thinking with a conflicted inner voice, coupled with finding the humor in the tragic, the work breaks down victimhood to ultimately reclaim the mind.

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
Arts Committee
Citizen Police Communications Committee (CPCC)
Design Review Board (Alternate)

The Culture Wars Escalate

by RDavis | Activism

When the composition of the Supreme Court moved to the right religious fundamentalists and all kinds of right wing zealots felt empowered to reshape the world into their image of correctness. Abortion is now more difficult to obtain and all kinds of personal assaults on freedom, mostly on women, are taking place.

It would seem reasonable to think that humans would evolve in a more enlightened direction as time passes. But there is a significant segment of the population that has gained control of the political agenda and figured out how to give an inordinate amount of power to the minority.

One of the more deadly attacks by the right has been on the LGBTQ community. According to an NBC news report, “More than 100 bills targeting LGBTQ rights and queer life — from transgender health care to drag shows — have been filed in 22 states for 2023 so far, leading advocates to expect this year will set a new record for anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Palaver Strings Collaborates with Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and Percussionist Brian Shankar Adler for Concert at Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY, VT— 3/28/2023 — Palaver Strings, the innovative and dynamic ensemble known for their genre-bending performances, is set to take the stage at Next Stage Arts on April 27th for an unforgettable concert with special guests clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and percussionist Brian Shankar Adler.

Azmeh, a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, and Adler, who has collaborated with a diverse range of musicians including Vijay Iyer and Esperanza Spalding, bring their unique talents and musical styles to the table for what promises to be a truly special performance.

BCTV Schedule – Week of March 27, 2023

by BCTVProg | Media

Monday, March 27, 2023

6:00 am Vermont State House – Medicaid 101 and Blueprint for Health 1/20/2023

8:00 am The David Pakman Show – The David Pakman Show – Weekly Broadcast

9:00 am Energy Week with George Harvey – This Week’s Energy News