Growing Old Is Not For Sissies

by RDavis | Health

As we age our bodies, with few exceptions, start wearing out. Every creature lives and dies and in between those two ends they age. Some of us are able to accept aging better than others but no matter our outlook, we all have to deal with bodily changes that annoy and pain us.

As parts wear out such as knees and hips it can become a matter of choosing the right time to replace them now that we have the technology and expertise available to us. Most people that choose to have new knees and hips are happy with the outcome and they are able to get on with their lives much easier with less pain and greater mobility. Those are the relatively easy aging body parts to deal with.

WSESD Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – ADMINISTRATION

A. Nominations/Election of Board Chair __________________________

B. Nominations/Election of Board Vice-Chair _________________________

C. Nominations/Election of Board Clerk _________________________

D. Nominations/Election of WSESU Voting Members

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 8, 2021

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/8/21

Monday, March 8, 2021

5:40 am Northgate TV – Guided Meditation – Healing Spring Water
6:00 am Hooker Dunham Presents – SOLOs Episode 5
6:32 am Vermont Economic Conference 2021 – What a COVID Vaccine Will Mean for Vermont
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am At BMAC – 2021 Vermont Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Brattleboro VFW Turkey To Go Dinner $12 – Open to the Public – Call by March 12th

by LisaL | Food

It’s back! $12 Brattleboro VFW turkey to-go meal on Saturday March 13th. Turkey, gravy, mashed potato, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce and your choice of blueberry pie or chocolate cake with homemade peanut butter frosting. You will have to call in your meal orders by Friday March 12th and let us know time for pick up, number of meals needed, number to call back, and choice of dessert.

Pick up times are between 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Public is welcome. Drive up to the glass doors, pay for your meals and we will bring them out to your car. No need to even get out of your vehicle. Orders must be in by Friday March 12th. Call 802-257-0438 and leave a message. You will receive a confirmation call in return.

AAUW Offers Scholarships For Female Students

by NewsWriter | Education

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – The Brattleboro Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is again offering scholarships of up to $1000 each to qualified female candidates who are residents of Windham County.

Both graduating high school seniors from area high schools, preparatory schools or home schools and women continuing their higher education are eligible to apply. Applications will be judged on academic performance, community involvement, and financial need.

Brattleboro Official Election Results March 2, 2021

by cgrotke | Politics

Here are the official results:

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Annual Town Meeting

MARCH 2, 2021

Pursuant to the Annual Town Meeting Warning recorded in Town Records Book 21, page 332 the polls were declared open at 7:00 A.M. in the three polling places. The polling places are stated in the Warning. At 6:55 P.M. the Town Clerk warned that the polls would close in 5 minutes. At 7:00 P.M. the polls were declared closed. After declaring the polls closed tally sheets from the Accu-Vote ballot tabulator used to record results of the Meeting were printed. The “unofficial” returns were then announced at the polling places. Ballot summaries were compiled by the Town Clerk and evening election workers.

Brattleboro Unofficial Election Results

by cgrotke | Politics

Here are the unofficial results of the Brattleboro 2021 March election. Short version: Goodnow, Gelter, Quipp to Selectboard, Retail Cannabis yes, Charter Change yes, Schools Dissolve No, allow other towns’ schools to decide to dissolve No.

Selectboard Meeting Notes – Safety Items Move Forward, Carbon Neutral, and New Energy Fund

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard approved of moving forward with the recommendations of the Town manager regarding the Community Safety Review Committee recommendations. Everything that can be underway is underway.

The board decided to go for a 6% investment in Cow Power and created a new fund with $70k  to help reduce emissions and consumption.

Washington Street Road Closure

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

On Thursday, March 4, Utilities crews will be working in the area of 80 Washington Street for a sewer repair.  The road will be closed to through traffic in that area from 7:00am until approximately 3:00pm.  Please seek an alternate route.  

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Department of Public Works at 802-254-4255 or email Mike Earle at mearle@brattleboro.org

No Hope For Reform

by RDavis | Activism

As the pandemic unfolded it became clear how dysfunctional the American health care system is. There was even talk among a wide range of people about the urgency for the need for systemic reform. Sadly, when legislators talk that way nothing usually happens. They recognize the problem, say something must be done and then move on to the next pressing issue. Anyone remember gun control?

This has been the case both nationally and on a state level. The Biden administration has done a few things that will tinker with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to undo some of the damage that the previous administration did and make insurance a little more affordable for some people, but it is unlikely they will make any bold moves when it comes to health care reform.

Join the Brattleboro Women’s Chorus – Virtually!

by bwchorus | Music

The Brattleboro Women’s Chorus welcomes new members to help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary year by singing together weekly via Zoom. We will be singing on Thursdays via Zoom this spring starting Thursday, March 4 from either 10 – 11:30 am OR 7 – 8:30 pm until our Singalong performance on Mother’s Day, May 9.

The chosen music is an eclectic mix from around the world that is spirited, uplifting and easy to learn during these challenging times. Recordings and some videos are available to practice with between rehearsals.

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 1, 2021

by BCTVProg | Media

Monday, March 1, 2021

5:25 am GMALL Lectures – Snapshots in Time – Iconic Photographs
6:44 am Vermont Economic Conference 2021 – Financial Outlook and Pensions Post-COVID
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Hooker Dunham Presents – SOLOs Episode 5
9:32 am Community Senior Center – Summer-Flowering Bulbs with Kathleen LaLiberte
10:30 am Brattleboro Democracy Forum – Democrats and Democracy After Trump 2/1/21

Stein Drops Out of Selectboard Race, Endorses Gelter

by James Gelter | Politics

Jackson Stein has dropped out of the race for a one-year seat on the Brattleboro Selectboard.

“I would strongly urge anyone that was planning on voting for me to instead vote for Jess Gelter,” Stein said in a video posted to Instagram.

Stein explained their choice to drop out as “damage control,” stating, “it is a given that Daniel Quipp, as the incumbent, is going to win back his seat,” but that when it comes to the second seat, Brattleboro needs “anyone but Chadwick.”