Brattleboro Senior Meals Menu September 4 thru September 8
Sept. 4 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
VFW Lunch Specials 9-4 to 9-8 Open to the Public!
The Brattleboro VFW at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon – Fri from 11:30-1:30 pm. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take out available by calling 257-0438.
Help for Houston?
Does anyone know of any group effort in town to get supplies to the folks affected by Hurricane Harvey?
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – September 5, 2017
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet again on September 5, returning to business and signifying the end of summer break for all of us. There’s quite a bit of business, too.
Liberty Union Co-founder Peter Diamondstone Dies At Age 82
Diamondstone’s wife, four children, 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren will host a public celebration of his life Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the site of their former homestead at 787 Western Ave. The family is directing memorial contributions to Vermont’s Liberty Union Party, the American Civil Liberties Union and Green Mountain Veterans for Peace.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Energy Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 5:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
Ukulele Classes Start Up Soon!
Join the Ukulele-Wave and learn to play this fall, with instructor Lisa McCormick. Ukulele is a fun and easy way to get the joy music-making into your life! Beginners welcome, no musical background needed.
SeVWA’s 2017 E. coli Monitoring of Local Rivers Wrapped Up August 30th
The Southeastern Vermont Watershed Alliance (SeVWA) finished its monitoring program for the summer of 2017 on Wednesday, August 30th. Volunteers this year collected samples from 34 sites on nine rivers and streams every other week throughout the summer. This year, we had sites on the West River, Flood Brook, North Branch Ball Mountain Brook, Rock River, Williams River (including the Middle Branch), Saxtons River, East Putney Brook, Sacketts Brook, and Whetstone Brook.
Dover?
Does anyone know if Dover is OK?
The End Of An Era – Peter Diamondstone
Peter Diamondstone has Passed.
Brattleboro Labor Day Closings
In observance of Labor Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017, with the exception of emergency services.
Circus-In-A-Suitcase: Kevin O’Keefe of Circus Minimus – Fun at Brooks Memorial Library’s Birthday Party!
Seriously funny man Kevin O’Keefe, of Circus Minimus fame, will be entertaining children and adults alike with his Circus-In-A-Suitcase, beginning at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 23rd as part of our 50th Birthday party! His fun and entertaining performance in the second floor meeting room will be followed by CAKE!
Amy Dickinson Presents at the Brooks Memorial Library 50th Birthday Party!
“Ask Amy,” columnist and “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” panelist Amy Dickinson will be giving a presentation at 3 pm, September 23rd at our 50th Birthday Bash!
Children’s Book Art Display at Brooks Library: Judith Oksner
Brattleboro Youth Rock Festival Announces 2017 Line-up – Advance Tickets On Sale Now
Eighteen youth rock bands and solo musical artists from around New England will take the stage at 118 Elliot in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont on Saturday, September 23 for BrattRock 2017, the second annual Brattleboro Youth Rock Festival. Performances will take place on two stages, one indoor and one outdoor, between 4:30 and 11:00 PM. Gates open to the public at 4:00 PM. In addition to six continous hours of live music, the festival will feature food vendors, arts and crafts activities, and games. All are invited to attend this fun-for-all-ages event.
Maybe Mexico Will Pay For The Wall
…if we can agree on a suitable route.
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival of China, Korea and Vietnam
Asian Cultural Center of Vermont (ACCVT) presents the 19th annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Zhongqiu Jie) which is celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam and other places around the world. Celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival with crafts, songs, food, t’ai chi, paper lanterns, Chinese exercises, the Korean rope tug and more.
Healthcare Letters-to-the-Editor
Happening tonight from 6:30-8:00
There Be Toxicity
Brattleboro Women’s Chorus Open Rehearsals
The Brattleboro Women’s Chorus will begin its 22nd fall session on September 6 & 7, with a repertoire that will feature an eclectic mix of songs about Love and Music. Any woman or girl age 10 or older is welcome to participate in the rejuvenating power of singing with others.
