WSESD Board Meeting Minutes – September 9, 2025

by Not Signed In | Education

Summary
● Amendments to the WSESD Board meeting minutes from 8/26/25 were presented and approved.
● The Board voted to include a ‘parking lot’ on the minutes to capture topics for further discussion that arise during meetings.
● Following a discussion considering the Board’s alignment with the VSBA, a vote passed to remain members at this time.
● The Board reviewed and voted to accept three Board goals,

1. Enhance oversight of the prevention of Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying
2. Understand and implement District Quality Standards and Educational Quality Standards
3. Improve two-way communication and engagement with district Stakeholders
● The Board adopted the Admin/Board Calendar and determined to include alignment of the newly adopted Board Goals to this tool.

The Kennedy Death Squad

by RDavis | Activism

Trump and his amoral, unethical goon squad of cabinet members are doing everything they can to hurt the people they don’t like, which is a big chunk of the American population. They have no respect for people and prioritize ideology and personal profit above the value of human life.

At least 10 million people will lose health insurance and millions, many of the same people, will lose food stamps. It is still to be determined if those same people will no longer have the safety net of federal fuel assistance, but the pattern is clear. “Those people” need to stop relying on federal assistance of any kind because they are making it too hard for rich people to profit enough from American commerce.

Brattleboro School Shelter in Place Resolved 9/12/2025

by Not Signed In | Education

Hello Families of the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union,

I’m reaching out from the Office of the Superintendent to relay information about a “Shelter in Place” protocol that took place at Brattleboro Union High School, Brattleboro Area Middle School and Windham Regional Career Center (the “BU6 Campus”) this afternoon, which has been resolved with no issues. Officers from the Brattleboro PD arrived promptly to assess the situation.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/12/2025

by Not Signed In | Town News

Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Monday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street) and Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. All motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.

Parking restrictions will be enforced during working hours. Pedestrians should watch for sidewalk detours.

Charlie Kirk Did Not ‘Die’ – He Was Assassinated

by PeytonE | Op/Ed

Charlie Kirk did not ‘die’. Mr. Kirk was assassinated by a single sniper shot to his jugular vein.  He was, to all who knew him, a powerhouse exemplifying freedom of speech. He would invite his audiences to debate, to talk through issues and to engage in the most peaceful activity of society: to explore truth through discourse.

Vermont Comedy All Stars Bring Laughter Back to Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Entertainment

Putney, VT — Friday, October 3 at 7:30 PM (doors at 6:45 PM)

Next Stage Arts will once again fill with laughter as Gordon Clark and the Vermont Comedy All Stars return for a high-energy stand-up showcase featuring some of the region’s sharpest comedic talents. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

This edition’s lineup promises an unforgettable night of quick wit, bold storytelling, and delightfully offbeat perspectives:

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Groundworks Update and How To Decide How To Govern

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard sept 9 2025

The Brattleboro Selectboard held their first regular meeting in over a month. Top issue was Groundworks, who came to give an overview of recent stats and projects. People seemed most interested in a new project to build 40 beds near Morningside, and safety issues.

The other big discussion was about possible changes to the Charter. The results of the 2.5 years of Charter Revision Commission meetings were somewhat enhanced and overshadowed by members of the public being confused, asking to slow down, wanting consideration of other options such as certified petitions, potential petitions, special and regular meetings, informational meetings, educational programs, and legal issues.

The board made the firm decision to wait until their next regular meeting, not the listening session, to decide whether to discuss putting it on an agenda at a meeting in October to consider holding a special election on November.

I Bought Snowballparty.org But Haven’t Found 4 People in 10 Towns Yet To Start A Minor Political Party!

by CrisEricson2016 | Politics

I bought the domain! http://snowballparty.org but I haven’t found 4 people in each of 10 Vermont towns to start a new minor political party yet. I started writing a platform. If you agree with it, please contact me Cris Ericson crisericson9@gmail.com

I’m still trying to get a straight answer from the Vermont Secretary of State Elections Division about how to legally start a new minor political party in VT.

Update on Williams Street Retaining Wall Project

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro is providing an update on the ongoing Williams Street retaining wall project. As construction continues, traffic patterns in the project area will remain altered for the duration of the work.

The western spur of Williams Street and Western Avenue will remain closed.

Reception for VT Watercolor Artists

by ann.newsmith | Arts

Twenty artists from the Connecticut River Chapter of Vermont Watercolor Society will exhibit their work at All Souls Church in the West Village Meeting House from September 7 through November 30. The public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday, September 14, from 3 – 5 p.m. Beverages and light refreshments will be served. The reception is free and open to all.

With more than 240 members, the Vermont Watercolor Society is dedicated to promoting the awareness and appreciation of watercolor to its membership at all levels of ability and to the larger community by providing opportunities and venues for participation, education, fellowship, and exhibitions.

On The Way To a Meeting

by RobertOeser | Politics

On the way to a meeting …

To the Editor: On the way to a meeting, I encountered a 90-year-old retired businessman.

We talked about shoes and he talked about the past and what he hoped to do today.

I winced when the conversation turned to current politics and when he praised President Trump’s agendas. We disagreed. However, we continued to talk. We seemed to agree on two issues: that monopolies in the telecommunications sector is a negative; and, that government oversight of the health insurance industry is a benefit to the people. We need more of these types of conversations and interactions.

Save A Life – Windham County Heat Fund Concert

by RDavis | Music

The Windham County Heat Fund is presenting a concert on Sunday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Heart Rose Club (formerly Shriners’ Hall), 11 Green Street in Brattleboro. It might seem that the title for our event is an exaggeration, but it is not.

Earlier this year Trump fired all of the people who administer the funds for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The funds, about four billion dollars, were thought to be available but there will be no one to administer them. I have contacted state and federal officials and no one knows what the status of the LIHEAP program is.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/05/2025

by Not Signed In | Town News

Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Sunday night through Saturday morning from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work will continue on Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street) and Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces. All motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.