Brattleboro Senior Meals Menu July 31 thru August 4
July 31 Beef Lasagna
Asparagus
Garlic Bread
Tropical Fruit
Brattleboro Planning Commission August 7, 2023 Meeting
The August 7, 2023 meeting of the Brattleboro Planning Commission is cancelled.
Brattleboro Design Review Committee Special Meeting: August 3, 2023
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approve Minutes of May 10, 2023 and May 24, 2023
3. Public Comment
4. Executive Session
5. Adjourn
What Do Tiggers Like?
The Tigger character from Winnie the Pooh is definitely based on life, and here’s how I know. We have these two kittens, you see, and being relatively new to the planet, they’re curious about everything, especially food. If food appears, no matter what the food is, both kittens (but especially youngest) have to come and investigate. And this is how we discovered that tiggers like…
Construction Update Brattleboro – Hinsdale Bridge – July 27
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: The house located within the project limits at 85 Vernon Street is scheduled for demolition as early as Tuesday, August 1st. This work is being coordinated with Brattleboro DPW and the police department.
Work was completed on the waterline installation under the VT 142 corridor this past week. The installation of underdrain and closed drainage work will continue to progress. The embankment elevation will also continue to be brought closer to final grade.
Brattleboro Tree Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
The Tree Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 4:14pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street).
WSESD Programmatic and Performance Equity Meeting Minutes
Attached, please find minutes of the 6/28 WSESD Programmatic and Performance Equity Meeting.
Gang Attack in Brattleboro
Brattleboro Vermont is a quiet town for the most part. Sure, we have our share of some of the world’s worst problems, but we handle them well and the quality of life for most residents is something to be envied. I never thought I would be terrorized by a gang of roving masked thugs in my safe little town.
On July 24 as I sat in my hot tub, as I do most nights, a pair of beady eyes framed by a facial mask stared at me over the edge of the tub. At first I thought I might be having some sort of hot water related hallucination but, sure enough, a raccoon had climbed the steps to the tub and decided to stare me down.
Selectboard Meeting Notes: Late July Kittens and Brattleboro EMS
OK. One final kitten update, then I’ll cover the EMS portion of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting tonight for you.
NXT Gallery Presents an Exhibit of Works by Vermont Center for Photography Artists
This small group exhibit, entitled “Four Perspectives,” represents the work of Al Karevy, Davida Carta, Joshua Farr, & Vaune Trachtman, four different local artists who are members of the Vermont Center for Photography in downtown Brattleboro. Each of these artists create photographic work covering a diverse range of style and subject matter, though are unified via a shared passion for the photographic arts and its many expressive possibilities. Each of the four artists will be displaying a small selection from a body of work, giving a greater context to their creative vision and process.
Brattleboro Firefighter Departures
If you missed the recent article , “Brattleboro faces blaze of firefighter departures amid town EMS takeover debate,” here is the link:
https://vtdigger.org/2023/07/24/brattleboro-faces-blaze-of-firefighter-departures-amid-town-ems-takeover-debate/
The takeaway quote, I believe, is: “ …since … June of last year, 16 staffers have departed. Of the latter firefighters who quit, five had worked multiple years before leaving, while 11 had been hired just days, weeks or months before their departures ….”
“Here We Are” with Kathy Urffer
As Vt. River Steward for the Connecticut River Conservancy, KATHY URFFER talks about our relationship to the natural world, and the myth of separation. Tune in for a new perspective on our connection to the mighty Connecticut River which flows right alongside us.
Bonnyvale Road Closing for Culverts
On Thursday, July 27 and Friday July 28, the Town has contracted A.S. Clark, to replace three culverts on Bonnyvale Road. Between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Bonnyvale Road will be closed between 986 Bonnyvale Rd (near Miller Road) and 1066 Bonnyvale Road (near the power lines.) Emergency Services (and residents of 986-1066 Bonnyvale Road) will be able to access all addresses but there could be delays and detours involved.
Maple Street Lights Off
Beginning on July 24, the street lights on Maple Street between Austine Drive and Guilford Street will be out or service through August 4, as Green Mountain Power works in the area. Please plan accordingly if you use this area after dark, especially for walking or bicycling.
Vermont Progressives Take On Climate Change
This is the summer that climate change got real for me, and after reading Richard Davis’ piece a few days ago, I realize I’m not the only one. It may not be possible for us to solve all the problems of climate change (and environmental damage) that are underway now, but it’s been occurring to that even if the chances seem to be nil, I still owe it to the planet to care and to try to do my best to help out, or at least, not be part of the problem. And yet, even setting the bar this low, it’s still hard to believe our efforts matter.
But there’s impetus in numbers, and I was happy to see that the Vermont Progressive Party has decided to start organizing people to work together on the issue of climate change. Their current project is focused on the state agency of transportation, VTRANS, in an effort to influence their thinking on climate change and how they spend $7 million in federal funds.
Citizens Police Communications Committee ( CPCC ) Meeting Agenda
1.) Call to Order and Review Minutes from June 28th meeting and approve.
2.)Discuss Complaints and Compliments from June 28th 2023 meeting any additional questions from last months review of Complaints and Compliments to determine final or continued decisions.
3.) Go over any New Complaints and Compliments from BPD.
BCTV Schedules – Week of July 24, 2023
BCTV Channel 1078 Weekly Listing for 7/24/23
Monday, July 24, 2023
5:30 am Springfield Humane Society – July 2023 Adoptables
6:00 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – A Path Lit by Lightning: David Maraniss on Jim Thorpe
7:00 am Windham Solid Waste Management District Presents – Outreach Successes: Webinar 6/28/23
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
Huge Health Insurance Rate Hikes: Public Comment through 7/24
Blue Cross and MVP Health Care want to raise rates by an average of 15.5% and 12.8% for individuals and 14.5% and 12.5% for small businesses. The affected plans are the ones people buy through Vermont Health Connect. This comes as an estimated 29,000 Vermont residents are being kicked off of Medicaid and forced to go uninsured or buy these expensive private plans.
If you are impacted by the rate hikes you can comment to the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB), the state’s regulatory body. If you or your small business are currently purchasing one of these plans, if you are at risk of losing Medicaid, or if you are uninsured due to cost, you are or will be affected by these rates.
Brattleboro Conservation Commission – 7/25 Meeting Agenda
A. Call to Order (5:15)
B. Approve Minutes of June 27, 2023 (5:15 – 5:20)
C. Public Comments (5:20 – 5:25)
D. Announcements (5:25 – 5:30)
E. Organizational Meeting (5:30 – 6:15)
Brattleboro Senior Meals Menu – July 24 thru July 28
July 24 Pulled Pork
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Mandarin Orange
