Lost Dog
3 year old Samoyed – 55 lbs, long white hair – goes by name of Laoko
Rupa Sister Rainbow Dancer
My beautiful loving sister Rupa Cousins has passed on today. I was awake most of the night restless. And there is great peace, joy with sadness in her passing. I wrote this last night and this morning i send this. To all who were touched by her magic, passion and love for life, let us celebrate, Rupa Sister Rainbow Dancer.
Brattleboro Food Co-op Reaches Three Year Contract With Union
Managers and the Union Bargaining Committee at Brattleboro Food Co-op have come to a tentative agreement on a new, three-year contract. The contract is scheduled for ratification by July 15th. More details will be available thereafter. All participants were trained in Interest-Based Problem Solving by FMCS (Federal Mediation Conciliation Service), which will continue to be used as a tool as issues arise during the life of the contract.
Naomi Klein’s Five-Step Plan To Counter The Coming Shocks
VFW Lunch Specials July 3rd – July 7th
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
Brattleboro Lunch Menu
Brattleboro Senior Meals Menu July 3 thru July 7
Holiday Weekend Safe Driving Reminders
The Windham Regional Commission is assisting VTrans with getting word out about traffic safety this July 4th holiday.
Brattleboro Reminds Residents to Keep All Sidewalks Clear
The Town of Brattleboro reminds all property owners, residents, and business operators to keep sidewalks clear and free from any obstructions. This is necessary to maintain open and safe use of all sidewalks by all people, and it is especially important for people using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 3rd
I-91
Plastics, and Recycling in Brattleboro
Brattleboro is about to change from dual stream to single stream recycling on July 3. The Town of Brattleboro sent out a postcard with a reminder of this date, and a reminder that another big change is coming: plastics 1-7 will now be collected.
Painting Animal Portraiture with Johanne Mangi Workshop
Shoot the Moon Theater Co presents “Trump’s Fifth Avenue” July 14-15, 21-22
Shoot the Moon Theater Company continues its 2017 season at the Hooker-Dunham Theater with, “Trump’s Fifth Avenue: A Political Fantasia.” Show times are 7:30PM on Friday and Saturday, July 14-15 and July 21-22.
Theater Camp in Guilford Center this August
Theater and Library Camp Returns This Summer in Guilford Center
Noticed Around Brattleboro – Summer 2017
Another edition of “what have you noticed recently,” in which you can report on the smallest of small things. You know, those things that make you stop for a second look, or that you mention to others when you get back from errands. No detail is too small.
Coffee Break at Welcome Center
The Dummerston Community Center is holding a Coffee Break (bake, snack, coffee) fundraiser at the I-91 Guilford Vermont Welcome Center on Friday, June 30 from 7:30 am to 7 pm. Donations of baked goods, snacks, fruit, veggies, coffee, coffee cream, bagels etc. are needed. Any donation of food, gift certificates, or money would be greatly appreciated. Volunteers to help on Friday, June 30 at the food tables are also needed. The Community Center will be open on Thursday, June 29 from 9 am to 8 pm for drop-off of donations. Anyone having been to the Center for meetings, library, music lessons or other gatherings should recognize the importance of keeping the building in use, it is with the community’s help that the building can remain open for public use. The Coffee Break at the Vermont Welcome Center is an important fundraiser for the Community Center. If able to donate or volunteer or have questions, contact Jean Momaney at moma@svcable.net or 802-254-9212 or Ann Davis at 802-254-2415.
A Town Without Transportation
I was just shocked when I called Brattleboro Taxi to get a recorded message saying they were no longer operating! This is a huge blow to those of us who can no longer drive and have used the taxi to get to appointments and to errands.
Brattleboro Town Closures, Parade and Fireworks Schedule for 4th of July
In observance of the July 4th holiday, all Town offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, with the exception of emergency services.
WVEW Back On Air, But Stream Goes Silent
WVEW 107.7 , Brattleboro’s low-power community station, has stopped streaming.
Donald Trump’s Healthcare Platform (2+2=4)
Call for Photo Book Entries at Vermont Center for Photography
The call for entries for the Vermont Center for Photography’s 2nd Juried Photographic Book Exhibition “By the Books” is open until July 15, 2017. Noted photographer, Henry Horenstein will jury this exhibition Opening on August 4, 2017, it will showcase a wide variety of outstanding photographic books from artists around the world. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to “break out of the frame” and share your photographic work in an alternative format. All submitted books will be reviewed by our juror who will be solely responsible for selecting the books to be on display.
