Paupers

by BusyMom | History

1843: To the disgrace of civilization and Christianity, the practice of selling Town Paupers, annually, to the lowest bidder, still prevails in many Towns of our own and the neighboring States. Those unfortunate beings, who have been reduced to poverty, and become unable to maintain themselves, are put up at auction, and the person who will take them at the cheapest rate, – or in other words the person who will work them the hardest, and keep them in the poorest manner, takes them for a year and makes the most he can.

Interesting…I’m sure they were referred to somewhat as indentured servants rather than slaves.  Some illegal aliens seem to be similarly employed in modern times.

Fukushima 5 Vigil

by Safe and Green Campaign | Activism

Each year since March 11, 2011 those of us who live in Vermont Yankee’s evacuation zone have gathered to support the people of Fukushima, Japan. They continue to suffer the loss of the homeland of their families and ancestors, their farmlands and businesses. 2016 marks the 5th year of this on-going tragedy. Please join Safe & Green Campaign on Saturday March 12th for a vigil between 10:00 am and noon at Pliny Park, the corner of Main Street & High Street in Brattleboro.

Help A New Town Meeting Rep Decide How To Vote?

by eschmitt | Police & Fire

Hey folks,

So the elected district 1 reps were kind enough make me to be a town meeting rep, despite arriving at the last moment. 

I came into the meeting tonight supportive of moving the police department to the reformer building though extremely concerned about the financial considerations.  During the course of the meeting I rediscovered that I am rather nervous public speaker but more importantly I now have doubts such that I am unsure of how to cast my vote at the next meeting.

Notes From The Senate – S.241 Marijuana Legalization and Regulation

by JeanetteWhite | State News

Last week the Senate voted to pass a bill that would allow legalization and regulation of marijuana. It will be posted on the Legislative website by the end of the week. It is S.241 as passed by the Senate. Here are some of the reasons I sponsored and voted for the bill, and some of the highlights – what it is and what it isn’t.

For many years I have felt that our policy of prohibition has not worked – not for youth, for law enforcement and not for the citizens who have become criminals because of it. In 2014 the Rand group was commissioned to report on the potential for legalization in Vermont. In 2015 the Government Operations committee, which I chair, took testimony on the report and how it should be done in Vermont if it was to be done. We heard from everyone who had something to say – no one was denied a voice. From those hearings, Senator Benning (who is also on the committee) and I cosponsored S241. In January 2016 it went to the Judiciary Committee where testimony was taken. At the beginning of the session, Senator Sears, Chair, stated that there was no way he would vote for legalization. After hearing all the testimony and the facts, he changed his mind and became a strong supporter of legalization and regulation. As happens with all bills, it is different than it was as introduced.

First Wednesday at Brooks Library: Celebrating E.B. White

by Brooks Memorial Library | Books

Drawing on stories, essays, poems, and letters, Dartmouth professor Nancy Jay Crumbine celebrates E.B. White’s versatility and enormous legacy. From Charlotte’s Web to his exquisite essays in The New Yorker, E.B. White remains the master’s master of elegant prose, sophisticated wit, and graceful irreverence.

On Wednesday, March 2, at 7 PM, in the library’s main room, Dartmouth professor Nancy Jay Crumbine celebrates White’s versatility and enormous legacy by drawing on his stories, essays, poems, and letters.

BMH Offers Free Self-Management Workshops for Healthier Living

by BMH | Health

This spring, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is offering three self-management workshops to give individuals new tools to deal with chronic health issues and live a fuller, healthier life. All of the workshops are free and open to the public.

The first program, Tobacco Cessation Workshop is for anyone over 18 ready to quit smoking. Your will help you get ready to quit with advice and support that works for your needs. Free nicotine replacement therapy available for Vermont residents. The workshop meets at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital every Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 4:30 – 5:30 PM. There will be an additional two community workshops offered by BMH with pre-registration required: one at Grace Cottage Hospital running April 4-25 and one at Parks Place running April 5-26, both will be from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. For more information call 802-251-8456.

Brattleboro Final Official Results

by Not Signed In | Politics

All write-ins have been counted. There were no write-ins for Selectboard 1 year. The final results are the same as the unofficial results. All results in this email are the final, official except a few write-ins for presidential primary that we have not yet recorded.

Voter turnout

Total registered voters 7979

Total local ballots 3467, 43%

5:45 Live Election Results: 3/1/16

by BrattleboroTV | Media

Preliminary results in Brattleboro show Avery Schwenk winning the second available one-year selectboard seat over Dick DeGray by just one vote. One vote! Check out all the results from Annette Cappy with 5:45 Live’s special, including presidential primary results and more.

Bernie wins big, Trump wins by 23 votes, and Avery Schwenk tops Dick DeGray by one vote. Just one Vote! Catch all the preliminary results from Brattleboro Town Clerk Annette Cappy as the tally the votes from a record turnout year, with nearly 45% of Brattleboro residents voting. But with just a single vote determining the second one year selectboard seat.

WVEW-lp Status

by WVEW-lpfm | Media

Hello.

WVEW-lp has not been broadcasting over the air today (Tuesday March 1st). The windstorm last night knocked down trees near our transmitter location, taking out the electrical circut which services our transmitter. We’d hoped that service would have been restored much earlier today, but as of this writing, it is still out. As there weren’t live wires sparking all about, work at our site was moved down the list. With any luck power to the transmitter will be restored soon. Until then, our webstream is up and running, and may be accessed at wvew.org. While at our webiste, please consider making a donation to help us continue to provide Brattleboro with local access Community radio. Thank You.

BS&L Blog

by BrandieStarr | Business

Hi there! We at BS&L are refreshing our blog, beginning with a good piece on a mail scam that a few of our customers have fallen victim to.  Please take a moment and read:

Upper Dummerston Road Open Tuesday

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Due to permitting restrictions associated with Town Meeting Day, we will not be closing Upper Dummerston today to erect bridge girders. Tomorrow’s forecasted weather will likely restrict this work as well. It is anticipated that the next closure of Upper Dummerston will be Thursday.

Caleb Linn, P.E.
Project Manager
PCL Civil Constructors, Inc.

Cassandra Holloway -Write-in for District 3 Town Meeting Rep

by CassandraH | Politics

My name is Cassandra Holloway and I am running as a write-in  to be a town rep for District 3. Please consider voting for me (March 1st in the Municipal  Building 7A-7P). There is a list outside of the voting area with all the information about who is from each district including write-ins (my name will be there). It was suggested that a phone photo be taken of the list so to have the info needed when voting. 

BCTV Schedules For The Week Of 2/29/2016

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV channel 8 schedule for the week of 2/29/16 

Monday, February 29, 2016

12:00 am Green Mtn Vets for Peace: Refugees and Team Vermont

1:00 am VT Humanities Counsel Pres: The Hollywood Blacklist

2:35 am Spotlight on VT issues: Ethics Committee

3:00 am Vermont Legal Assistance Project 12/10/15

Brattleboro Time Trade Listings – Week of February 28

by Brattleboro Time Trade | Other

Brattleboro Time Trade:   Exchanging services, creating connections, strengthening communities, one hour at a time.  See below for more exciting Upcoming Events and learn what Time Trade can do for you!

How Time Trade Works: You do something for someone and earn time credits for your “bank,” which you can then put towards someone else doing something for you! It’s that simple – and amazing!

This week’s fabulous listings, brought to you from the arctic depths:

Now anyone can see a listing of all our Offers and Requests: https://brattleboro.timebanks.org/ads?type=1

OFFERS (i.e. things people could do for you):

Vegan Raw Cookbook
Genealogy Tutoring/Mentoring
Carfax Reports (to Use When Buying a Used Car)
Horse-keeping and Training
Garden designGlorious Gardens of Vermont

24 Years of Enriching Each Other

by tomaidh | Politics

Every voter should read this  

 The Clintons and Wall Street: By
/ February 26, 2016

The banks have earned hundreds of billions of dollars in practices that were once prohibited—until the Clinton
Administration legalized them. For twenty four years the Clintons have orchestrated a conjugal relationship with Wall Street, to the immense financial benefit of both parties.

Winston Prouty Center Hosts 2nd Annual Indoor Mini-Golf Classic for Grownups and Families on March 5

by Not Signed In | Entertainment

Winston Prouty Center for Child Development is hosting its 2nd Annual Indoor Mini-Golf Tournament for grownups and families on Saturday, March 5, 2016 and Sunday, March 6, 2016, respectively. The two-day “FUN-raiser” is open to the public.

Saturday’s tournament for grownups is a black-tie optional evening that will feature light dinner fare and a cash bar. The tournament will be from 6 to 9 p.m. and tickets are $25 per person.

Sunday’s family fun day will take place from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, or only $12 for a foursome if you bring your Saturday night scorecard.

Super Tuesday and More Politics

by cgrotke | Politics

Trump and Clinton have won decisive victories in conservative South Carolina. It’s all over! And both sides are making the wrong decision!

Or maybe it is not over. Most of the country hasn’t weighed in yet.

Some, like Vermont, will get their say on Tuesday. Others will be told on Wednesday that again, it’s all over! And everyone’s making a mistake!

Crafting for the Homeless – Help Make a Difference!

by BAJC Shir HeHarim | Activism

Crafting for the Homeless is in its second year of meeting on the first Sunday of the month from 1-3:00 pm at Brattleboro Area Jewish Community, Congregation Shir Heharim. 

Some people come to learn to knit or crochet, others arrive with projects already underway.  Some are members of BAJC; some are not.  All are welcome! So far, we have donated over 5 dozen items to Groundworks
Collaborative, and we are also making knitted or crocheted squares to be stitched into afghans that we will sell to generate funds to purchase supplies.

Our meetings are lively and welcoming, with adults and children of both genders who talk and work and share ideas and thoughts. Some people take yarn home to continue their work on projects.