Fiscal Shock

by RDavis | Op/Ed

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH), our small community non-profit hospital, is facing what looks like its most challenging financial situation in its 121 year history. It is frightening for the 807 employees (as of 2023 according to an August 2025 IRS 990 filing) who depend on the institution for their livelihood. The prospect of having to lose access to a local hospital would also change the lives of 40,000 people who live in Windham County.

Sadly, it is not clear what is going on at the hospital because the board of directors has not said much other than putting the CEO on leave. Hospitals are notorious for hiding their dirty laundry and BMH is no exception. I worked there on and off for about 14 years and I was always at odds with many of the higher level management team.

Brattleboro Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closings

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Monday, Monday, October 13, 2025. All other violations will be enforced.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda & Notes – October 16, 2025

by cgrotke | Town News

When the Brattleboro Selectboard has their regular Tuesday meeting… on Thursday (?!), they will deal with both novel and routine items of business.

In the novel category there will be a discussion of a Festival of Miniatures, and approvals of permits for No Kings and Horribles. Routine items include changes to parking ordinances, talk about local roads, a monthly budget update, and more.

You can bring up other items in either category, if they are not already on the agenda, during Public Participation.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 10/10/2025

by Not Signed In | Town News

Due to the holiday weekend, no work will occur after 6:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Tuesday 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) and U.S. Route 5 (Main Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through the work zones. Motorists should be aware of wet paint.

It Is Below Freezing Oct. 10, 2025 Where Are Homeless VT Babies Tonight?

by Cris Ericson | Opinion

A homeless unsheltered Vermont baby left outside in the cruel cold of 31°F or colder weather can die from hypothermia in as little as 15 to 45 minutes. Infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to hypothermia because they lose heat more quickly than adults and have less body mass.

Couldn’t we charge Governor Phil Scott and the entire Vermont legislature with negligent homicide or something?

Lantern Making Workshop with Robin Davis

by CenterforSolace | Family

Center for Solace invites you to be part of its magical Annual Lantern Walk on November 7 — and this year, there’s a special twist! You can create your very own lantern to carry during the walk, adding a personal glow to this heartwarming community tradition.

Join artist Robin Davis for a fun, hands-on lantern-making workshop on October 15 and 22, from 4–6 PM in the downstairs room at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Ave, Brattleboro. Open to all ages — kids will love it, and adults will too! Come craft, connect, and get ready to shine.

Annual Lantern Walk and Ceremony of Remembrance

by CenterforSolace | Family

Center for Solace invites you to be part of a beautiful tradition as we once again light up Main Street with our Annual Lantern Walk — a moving evening of remembrance, community, and hope.

On Friday, November 7, from 5:30–7:00 PM, we’ll gather at the Brattleboro Common on Park Place and begin with a heartfelt Ceremony of Remembrance, then walk together down Main Street, lanterns in hand, lighting the way with the love and memories we hold for those we’ve lost.

WSESD Policies for Adoption

by Not Signed In | Education

The following policies of the Windham Southeast School District Board of Directors are hereby warned for adoption at their November 04, 2025 meeting:
D12 Prevention of Harassment of Employees
E19 Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams
F37 District Equity Policy
G13 Responsible Computer, Network & Internet Use

Come See Marlboro Morris and Sword This Weekend!

by bmorrison | Entertainment

Marlboro Morris and Sword will perform our annual sword dances and mummers’ play Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12. English Longsword Sword dancing is a mid-winter street performance celebrating the cycle of the seasons. The dance is often accompanied by a comic play with a death and resurrection involved, signifying the continuation of life after the winter. All performances are free.

Full Moon Oct. 6, 2025!

by Cris Ericson | Op/Ed

I think the biggest stories in the United States right now are the protests against National Guard Troops which President Donald Trump wants to send to various cities, all of which have filed lawsuits to stop deployments.

The problem, as I see it, is there is a full moon tonight, and that can get people going. How excited will protesters be during a full moon?

Solar for All Beneficiaries File Suit Against EPA to Restore the Program

by Not Signed In | Home & Garden

Today, October 6, 2025, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), Lawyers for Good Government, and others filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island on behalf of beneficiaries of the Solar for All program to restore the program that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sought to terminate in July.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 10/03/2025

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 (Main Street), and Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorists should be aware of wet paint.

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