Summary
● Committed support for the Student Representatives to the Board on their initiative to explore the process of transitioning from elementary to middle to high school.
● The WSESD Board has been awarded the BCTV Government/Education Partner Award. All are invited to a celebration at the Producer Party on 11/14/25 at 6 pm at the Stone Church.
● Linda Alvarez was recognized by the Board for being awarded the Vermont Teacher of the Year Award.
In 2024, the Vermont legislature created the Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont, with the intent to study and make recommendations for the vision, structure and funding of education in Vermont with input from the public and other stakeholders. The Commission is reaching out for feedback on Act 73, a law which was enacted in response to residents’ concerns about high and rising property taxes and a desire to increase quality educational opportunities for students. The intent of the law is to strengthen the public education system, mitigate costs, and improve educational opportunities for students.
Orders are due this Tuesday, October 21, by 7PM for Thursday, October 23 pickup. Questions? Message me at 802-246-7592 or ledaskitchen@gmail.com
Orders are due Tuesday by 7PM for Thursday pickup. Questions? Message me at 802-246-7592 or ledaskitchen@gmail.com
KALA MASALA CHICKEN CURRY GF, DF
The chicken curry that fed countless Dosa Kitchen customers over the last ten years. Free-range chicken in a base of tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and a spice mix (kala masala) created for us in India.
$26 for 24oz container (2-3 servings)
Brattleboro’s No Kings Day protest got some additional exposure. A photo by Kristopher Radder got picked up by the AP and the Guardian has decided to use it:
Brattleboro photo in the Guardian.
Their full caption reads “People attend the national “No Kings” protest against president Donald Trump at the Brattleboro Common park in Brattleboro, Vt., on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025. Photograph: Kristopher Radder/AP”
Oct. 20 Italian Sausage w/Peppers & Onions
Roasted Potato
Broccoli
Peaches
Oct. 21 Corned Beef & Chedder Quiche
Closest approach on 10/21. Look NW after sunset. Below, west of the Big Dipper Handle and use binoculars. Photo (below) is a composite of several shots taken with a 200mm lens, f4, 5 sec at ISO 6400
The Brattleboro Selectboard will again hold a meeting on a Tuesday evening, and they will discuss a new pedestrian and bike path being planned for along the Connecticut River.
They’ll also get annual updates from Interaction, and BDCC and SeVEDS. They’ll also learn about housing possibilities in town-owned properties and review their legislative priorities. You can bring up other items during public participation if they aren’t already on the agenda.
Between Vermont Avenue and Noah’s Lane, crews will work on bridge joints and the painting operation will move to this location after paint is complete in the downtown area.
Once this section is complete and in the next few weeks, crews plan to move the active work zone from night shift to day shift and to continue to make progress on U.S. 5 from the Brattleboro/Dummerston town line north toward Putney.
Two of the finest mandolinists in the modern acoustic world are coming together for a special evening of music that promises to delight fans of bluegrass, roots, and contemporary string band sounds.
Matt Flinner, a National Banjo and Mandolin Champion, has spent decades pushing the boundaries of acoustic music. From performing at bluegrass festivals before his teens to touring and recording with artists ranging from Steve Martin to the Modern Mandolin Quartet, Flinner’s artistry is widely celebrated for its musicality, innovation, and versatility.
The Town of Brattleboro has installed its first publicly accessible, outdoor automated external defibrillator (AED) at Living Memorial Park, located outside the front entrance of the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. An AED is a portable electronic device that can analyze a person’s heart rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electric shock (called defibrillation) to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. The device was donated by Brattleboro Senior Corp.
“This project shows what Brattleboro does best — working together to make our community safer and stronger. Thanks to our partners and Town staff, we now have a lifesaving resource right where people gather every day,” said Brattleboro Town Manager John Potter.
The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards:
ADA Committee
Conservation Commission
Design Review Board (Alternate)
Development Review Board
The Strongest Action against Mr. Trump began here in Brattleboro in 2008.
Now (again) it is time for ACTIVE resistance to Mr. Trump. Brattleboro Common Sense (BCS) in common cause with people protesting nationwide and around the world, proposes this action, to block unlawful military orders from him; an emergency ordinance per Brattleboro charter article IV section 6AA, as follows.
The people of Brattleboro honor the courage and the sacrifices of our troops. We remind them that they took an oath of allegiance NOT to the president, but to the Constitution of the United States — the enduring doctrines of liberty and justice of our nation. We implore their vigilance “against all enemies, foreign or domestic”, and in accordance with the Nuremberg Principles we exhort them to refuse unlawful orders and to file charges against anyone giving an order to start a war of aggression or commit any war crime.
Great Vintage! Walk into MORNING GLORIOUS, one of downtown’s coolest, most colorful stores, and say hello to JEN KARPIN – she’s created a warm and friendly place filled with ever-changing inventory sure to raise your dopamine levels! Jen also talks about growing up amidst antiques and auctions, sustainable textiles, the Vintage Fashion Guild, and the “joyful wardrobe”. Tune in !
Policies
Note: The committee did not review two policies that were at the top of the agenda (the proposed Asthma Friendly Schools policy and D15 Travel Reimbursement) as the invited guests were unable to attend the meeting.
Gender Freedom in Schools
The committee reviewed and discussed the final section of the policy, School Activities.
Here’s the menu for this week–several Indian dishes plus a mild and deeply flavorful Mexican pork stew with fixings that you can make into taco night. Orders are due Tuesday by 7PM for Thursday pickup. Questions? Message me at 802-246-7592 or ledaskitchen@gmail.com
ANDHARA-STYLE CHICKEN CURRY GF, DF
This dish features free-range chicken that is marinated in lemon and chili powder, then simmered in a slightly creamy and spicy sauce made from tomatoes, cashews, coconut, and aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
$26 for 24oz container (2-3 servings)
All are invited to a 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 happened in the last legislative session?
• What can we expect in the session starting January 2026?
• What legislative issues are front of mind for you?
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.
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.
Oct. 13 CLOSED FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
Oct. 14 Mac & Cheese
Stewed Tomatoes
Broccoli
Orange
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.
