I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of April 24th
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Ken Schneck’s Brattleboro-Related Book is Now Available!
I’m MOST pleased to let you all know that my book “Seriously, What Am I Doing Here? The Adventures of a Wondering and Wandering Gay Jew” is now available for order on Amazon. I think you all are truly going to love it (and you’ll definitely see a TON of Brattleboro-related life in there!). And, of course, it would mean the world to me if you pre-ordered it! – http://tinyurl.com/SeriouslyAmazon
Full Text – Brattleboro’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Proclamation
Here’s the full text of the resolution adopted Tuesday night by the Brattleboro Selectboard.
Samirah Evans Salutes Billie Holiday at FOMAG House-Concert Gala
Now in its 51st season, Friends of Music at Guilford (FOMAG) presents its 8th Women in Music Celebration, a house-concert gala, beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 23. “This fundraiser for our concert season includes three important elements,” explains administrator Joy Wallens-Penford. “
Selectboard Meeting Notes – Brattleboro Adopts Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Buys Hydraulic Hammer
With two Brattleboro Selectboard members absent, Tuesday night’s agenda was both shortened of items and extended by additional background information for the benefit of new members.
West Brattleboro Fire Station Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Construction on the new West Brattleboro Fire Station (Station 2) is complete and the Fire Department is now operating out of the new building. The Town of Brattleboro and the Fire Department personnel are proud of the new station and invite the public to tour the station, see the equipment, and celebrate this important milestone for our community.
Cantrip and Emerald Rae at Next Stage on Friday, April 21
Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of traditional and contemporary Celtic music featuring high energy bagpipes/fiddle/guitar trio Cantrip and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Emerald Rae at Next Stage on Friday, April 21 at 7:30 pm.
The New 10 Commandments
There have been many attempts to re-write the Commandments. Many have been intended to improve them with varying degrees of success. Some have been idealistic. Some have been humorous. And some have been cynical.
Guided Walk to Vernon’s Black Gum Swamps
A trio of experts will lead a guided walk to visit one or more the Black Gum Swamps in Vernon’s J. Maynard Miller Town Forest on Friday, April 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Open Reading at the River Gallery School Every Third Friday
There is an open reading this Friday, (and every third Friday) at 7:30, at the River Gallery School, in Brattleboro.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers
Brattleboro, Vermont. On Thursday, April 27th, 2017 from 2-4 pm in Bellows Falls and 5:30-7:30 pm in Brattleboro. Brattleboro Area Hospice & the VT Alzheimer’s Association will host 2 presentations on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers. The daytime presentation will take place at the Immanuel Retreat Ctr and Stone Church Arts (Currier House) at 12 Church St. in Bellows Falls. The evening presentation will take place at the Gathering Place at 30 Terrace St. in Brattleboro. The presentations are free and the public is encouraged to attend.
BCTV Schedules For Week of 4/17/17
Monday, April 17, 2017
VFW Lunch Specials Apr. 17th – Apr. 21st
The Brattleboro VFW at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials are only $6 a plate. Burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available.
Take outs available by calling 257-0438
Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee Meeting
The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 4:00pm in the Selectboard meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – April 18, 2017
Indigenous Peoples’ Day will be officially proclaimed by the Brattleboro Selectboard at their next regular meeting at the Municipal Center on Main Street.
Impairment Is Obvious
Canada has introduced legislation to legalize and regulate marijuana by July 2018. Governor Phil Scott has said that he wants a (non-existent) roadside marijuana test to be available before he would consider signing any legalization bills in Vermont.
Brattleboro Spring 2017 Water Main Flushing Schedule
Utilities Division crews will start Spring Flushing of the Town water mains on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. and continue through Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Brattleboro Door To Door Vendors
Brattleboro residents are notified that personnel from Integrated Solar Applications Corp., will be going door-to-door through May 31, 2017 soliciting sales of solar products. Sales personnel are required to visibly wear photo IDs. If you have any questions, contact Brattleboro Police Dispatch at 802-257-7946.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of April 17th
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“The Passion of Joan d’Arc” Featuring Live, Original Music by Dan DeWalt
On Saturday, April 15 from 7:30-9:00. The Williamsville Hall presents the 1928 French silent film “The Passion of Joan d’Arc” featuring the premiere performance of an original soundtrack performed live on piano by Dan DeWalt. Admission is by donation and will raise funds for the Williamsville Hall. The Hall is located off of Route 30 in Williamsville (across from the Eatery).
