Gun Violence – The Other Epidemic

by RDavis | Op/Ed

Imagine what the state of gun violence in this country would be like if we put as much effort into establishing sensible restrictions on the sale and ownership of guns as we have put into the COVID pandemic. Although that kind of effort will never happen on a national level it is possible that individual states could do more to make it harder to own a gun.

The debates have raged for years. Those who hide behind the second amendment are nothing more than a bunch of selfish crybabies who have always lived in a world where they think everything revolves round their needs and wishes. Whenever we hear their cries for their brand of freedom we need to counter with some facts about gun violence.

Brattleboro Spring 2021 Water Main Flushing Schedule

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Utilities Division crews will start Spring Flushing of the Town water mains on Thursday April 22, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. and continue through Saturday May 8, 2021

NOTE: Some daytime flushing will continue throughout the weeks of May 10th and 17th 

Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely as flushing causes water discoloration, low water pressure and in some areas, intervals of no water.

Please note that water main flushing will occur at night and during the day.

BCTV Schedules Week of April 12, 2021

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1085 schedule for the week of 4/12/21

Monday, April 12, 2021

4:30 am Vermont State House – House Comm. on Corrections and Institutions 3/19/21
5:00 am Newfane Selectboard – Newfane SB Mtg 3/15/21
6:00 am West River Education District – WRED Info Mtg 3/23/21
6:35 am Townshend Selectboard – Townshend SB Mtg 3/23/21

Nature Explorers Summer Camps & Programs

by BEEC | Education

Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center is offering seven weeks of Nature Explorers Summer Camp for children ages 5 to 11 from June 28th through August 13th. BEEC is also offering one week of Nature Photo Explorers for ages 12 to 18 on August 2 – 6 in collaboration with the In-Sight Photography Project.

BEEC’s Nature Explorers Summer Camps are for the young person who enjoys the natural world. Our goal is to foster children’s love of nature in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Campers spend most of each day outdoors, in small groups, exploring the forests, meadows and waters of our 60 acres.

Brattleboro COVID-19 Update

by Not Signed In | Town News

We all received encouraging news earlier this week when Governor Scott released his “Vermont Forward Plan” that described a phased reduction in restrictions for both indoor and outdoor activities. It is important to note that the Governor and other State officials have stated that this schedule is subject to change. It is based on certain assumptions regarding increased vaccination numbers and decreased new case numbers. If those targets are not met, the schedule will be adjusted. We will continue to closely monitor that data and public health experts’ advice.

We intend to be cautious in reopening Town facilities to ensure that we do not move too quickly and endanger Town employees or the public we serve. Please read these weekly COVID updates from the Town and other information released by Town departments to stay up to date on Town decisions and actions as COVID-related restrictions are eased. Based on local conditions and expert advice, we may decide not to move as fast as was indicated in the Governor’s plan. 

Brattleboro Traffic Safety Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

AGENDA 

1. Minutes – February 18, 2021 

2. Public Participation 

3. Monthly Report on Pedestrian and Bicycle Incidents 

4. Monthly Report on Traffic Data Collection 

5. Updates/Continued Discussion on Ongoing Matters 

(a) Route 9 Bike Lane Scoping Study 

Royal Brush

by cgrotke | Other

When I was a wee lad in Chicago, my parents took me to a parade and Prince Philip waved to me. I have no recollection of it, but I now claim it as a close personal connection. I must, then, say goodbye to my close personal friend, the Duke.  : )

Brattleboro Winter Parking Ban Lifted

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Parking Department would like to announce the lifting of the winter parking ban. Starting tonight, 04/08/2021, at midnight, overnight parking will be allowed on all streets EXCEPT in the downtown area. The following streets are never available for overnight parking: 

Main Street 

High Street 

Elliot Street (from School St to Main St) 

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Elwell To Retire, Brattleboro To Receive $3.3 Million

by cgrotke | Town News
selectboard april 6

It was the first April meeting of the Brattleboro Selectboard, the first meeting with Elizabeth McLoughlin as Chair, the first time Congressman Peter Welch has told Brattleboro about $3.3 million on the way, and the first time we learn of Town Manager Peter Elwell’s planned retirement at the end of the year.

Much discussion, though, was about goals for the coming year.

Youth Services’ Summer Camp Directory 2021 Available for Download

by Nanci Leitch | Recreation & Sports

Youth Services has once again created a  downloadable spreadsheet of all camps in Windham County as a service to area families.

“Our Summer Camp Listing gives parents and grandparents a listing of all the options in one convenient location,” notes Russell Bradbury-Carlin, Youth Services’ Executive Director. “We’ve been doing this for years as a service to local families.”

BCTV Schedules – Week of April 5, 2021

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 4/5/21

Monday, April 5, 2021

4:52 am Stuck in Vermont – The Tran Family Patriarch Gets Vaccinated
5:00 am BUHS Basketball – JV Girls vs. Mt. Anthony 3/5/21
6:30 am The News Project – Press Pass – 3/18/21
7:00 am Ideas for the Future of Vermont – Broadband (Ep. 1)
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast

Windham County Heat Fund Update

by RDavis | Business

Daryl Pillsbury and I feel an obligation to the community to provide a report of how we spent the money that has been donated to the Windham County Heat. Accountability and transparency is important, even for a small local non-profit organization.
When we started the fund in 2005 we thought the problem we were helping to alleviate was the high price of home heating fuel.

We quickly learned that affordability of heating fuel has very little to do with the price of oil, kerosene or propane. It is about social and economic justice.

We live in a very unequal society and the gap between the haves and the have nots has only increased over the years. Although the Heat Fund is about providing a little fuel for people in need it is really about making the lives of the more vulnerable around us a little easier. Almost all of the people who apply to us are making efforts to support themselves, but they experience an unexpected setback or find that the money they set aside for fuel this year is just not going to be enough.

VFW $7 Lunch Specials Thursdays and Fridays. Public Welcome. Pot Roast Meal. Raffle!

by LisaL | Food

The Brattleboro VFW will be having their $7 lunch specials Thursdays and Fridays. Hand made burgers, fries, chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, etc. are still available. Take outs also available by calling 257-0438.

Thur. April 8th : country fried steak, mashed potato, gravy, veg & roll
Fri. April 9th : sausage, onion & pepper grinder w/ garlic parmesan fries
There is a rumor there might be chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting for sale for $2 a slab April 8th…..while supplies last.

“Town… Voted to get Mr. Reeve’s fire wood by rate.”

by MarkTwain© | History

Today In History is on of the most interesting  ibrattleboro feature, even though it is almost never mentioned in stories or comments.

The April 3, 1775 news report fascinates me, even though I only have a hazy notion of its meaning.  I wonder if anyone can translate the 1775 language to make it more understandable in 2021: