Leda’s Kitchen All New Menu for October 9

by LedaS | Food

Hello food lovers! I’m back in the kitchen with a bunch of new recipes from India. To make sure you never miss a meal, and to get 10% off your first order, subscribe to my newsletter by responding to this post privately with your email.

Menu for October 9 (Order by October 7)

BAGARA BAINGAN (GF, VEGAN, contains peanuts)
Hyderabadi-style roasted eggplant cooked in a rich and tangy gravy
made from peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut.
$24 for 24oz container (2-3 servings)

This is What Democracy Looks Like – Call to Artists

by katherynallaway | Arts

We invite artists working in any medium — visual, literary, or performance — to submit works that respond to the central question:​

What does democracy look like?

This isn’t a literal question. It could be as much about what democracy feels like or sounds like. It’s as much about community as politics. We welcome works that celebrate, question, grieve, protest, or reimagine.

Nolan Edgar on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Media

You’ve seen him filming around town – at Gallery Walk, Town meetings, graduations, Perseverance Park….As BCTV’s Production Manager NOLAN EDGAR multi-tasks between filming, editing, teaching, wrangling equipment, and helping local producers create unique shows that enrich our community and beyond. And he’s created a cache of skateboarding videos. Tune in for some great stories, both personal and professional.

Dialogue with State Representatiove Ian Goodnow

by RobertOeser | Activism

All are invited to this community dialogue with featured guest Brattleboro (Windham District 9) State Rep. Ian Goodnow on Wednesday October 15, 2025 – 6:30 pm in the Community Room at Brooks Memorial Library

While there is no formal agenda for this meeting, one might say it is divided in three parts:

What Is The End Game?

by RDavis | Activism

Just in case the rest of the world needed affirmation, it is now crystal clear that the President of the United States is an arrogant, stupid fool who is in love with himself. There are other mental health issues as well, but his speech in front of the United Nations was painful to listen to, even for a few seconds. It sounded as though there was a lot of derisive laughter as he spoke. As an American, it was an embarrassment. Nothing new.

Trump’s madness is escalating because he has become completely intoxicated with his power. He is able to do whatever he wants and no one else in power is stopping him. There have been a few legal challenges and a few high level politicians have railed against him but, for the most part, his power is unfettered.

September 2025 Precipitation Report

by local | Nature

Another very dry month until the 25th with rain on 3 days totaling 2.6″ at my location. Some locations in Windham Co to the north of here received 4″ from this storm. This rain still left my location nearly an inch below normal with 3.44″ compared to NOAA’s norm of 4.21″.

Yesterday ended the water year that runs from Oct. 1 – Sept. 30 with 44.6″ compared to the average of 47.54″. About 3″ below the normal.  For the “year to date” still slightly ahead at 35.96″ compared to the NOAA number of 34.94″.

Arn Chorn-Pond: Coming Home – A Journey of Healing Through Music

by hahrenholz | Activism

Next Stage Arts is proud to present Arn Chorn-Pond in Coming Home: A Journey of Healing Through Music on Friday, October 24, at 7:30 PM (doors open 6:45 PM) at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney. Tickets are available at nextstagearts.org: $20 advance, $24 at the door, or $10 for the livestream.

Arn Chorn-Pond’s life story is one of resilience, courage, and the transformative power of music. In 1984, he became the first Cambodian child soldier to speak publicly about the atrocities of the Cambodian genocide, addressing 10,000 people at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. He went on to found Children of War, connecting child survivors to share stories of survival and hope.

WSESD Board Meeting Minutes Sept 23, 2025

by Not Signed In | Education

Summary
● The Board engaged in a presentation about the district’s professional development and equity work.
● Suzy’s Little Peanuts Day School was approved as a universal PreK partner.
● The hiring of Elizabeth Rosenberg, WRCC Culinary Instructor & BUHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher was approved.
● Action is being taken towards community engagement as related to the newly adopted Board Goals.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Oct 1, 2025

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room and over Zoom. This will be a very brief, one item meeting with no live stream. The materials for this meeting will be on the website by 5:00pm today.

Who Will Be Born On The City Streets Of Vermont Homeless This Christmas?

by Cris Ericson | Op/Ed

What are the best baby names for babies born to a homeless mother sleeping on the streets in the freezing cold in Vermont on Christmas?

According to WCAX https://www.wcax.com/2025/09/26/auditor-vermont-homeless-situation-worsening-despite-millions-invested/ Vermont taxpayers spent an average of $80 MILLION a year for the past TEN years, totalling $800 MILLION dollars, and there are still homeless people in VT.

Brattleboro VTrans Paving Project Construction Update 9/26/2025

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), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street), and briefly on Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic through multiple work zones. Motorists should be aware of raised utility structures and wet paint.

Sarah is a Serious Illness Program Volunteer – And You Can Be One Too

by EileenBAH | Health
sip volunteer

Sarah graciously shared her story of being an SIP volunteer and its connection to her own serious illness.

She shared, “Being an SIP volunteer has been a positive in my recuperation from a serious illness. The emotional lift I receive by contributing at the level I am able is important to my recuperation. I appreciate the flexibility, the good guidance of Eileen, and the training was thorough and helpful. I want to add that, as a recipient of services, it is an effective program that works hard to meet the individual’s needs.”

Brattleboro Area Middle School’s Anne Koplinka-Loehr Awarded 2025 Rowland Fellowship

by Not Signed In | Education

Brattleboro, VT — September 15, 2025 — Brattleboro Area Middle School (BAMS) proudly announces that Anne Koplinka-Loehr, a 7th & 8th grade social studies teacher, has been awarded a 2025 Rowland Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship, granted by The Rowland Foundation, supports visionary Vermont educators in implementing transformative initiatives to enhance school culture and climate. Koplinka-Loehr is the first Rowland Fellow from both BAMS and the Windham Southeast School District, and she has worked closely with Principal Keith Lyman to develop this initiative.

With this fellowship, Koplinka-Loehr has stepped into a Teacher on Special Assignment role for the 2025-2026 academic year. She will be facilitating a group of staff and students to integrate restorative practices throughout the middle school.