Brattleboro Senior Meals December 30 thru January 3
Dec. 30 Cheddar & Ham Quiche
Home Fries
Onion & Peppers
Fruit Parfait
Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office Closing
The Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office will be closed from Thursday, December 26, 2024 to Thursday, January 2, 2025
Vermont Homelessness Press Release For Monday 12 23 2024
A group of current and former legislators who have worked on housing issues (former Sens. Illuzzi, Will Hunter, Jim Leddy, current Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky and Rep. Kate Logan) will hold a press event MONDAY at 10:30 at Delta Hotel, 1117 Williston Road, South Burlington to request Gov. Scott declare a state of emergency regarding the homelessness crisis and they will suggest some short-term solutions that should be promptly considered and enacted.
Attached is an introductory document to provide the theme and basis for the request for an emergency declaration, which has been done by one state and several communities across America.
Brattleboro Holiday Closings
In observance of the Christmas holiday:
Brattleboro Town offices will close at 12:00pm (noon) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Brooks Memorial Library will close at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
In observance of the Christmas holiday all Town Offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024, except emergency services. .
Some Local Holiday Video Favorites
Need something to lighten your day? Here are some of our holiday specials created over the years. Apologies for the corporations slapping occasional ads on there now (wasn’t us…). It’s all run by a big eastern syndicate, you know.
Brattleboro Senior Meals December 23 thru December 27
Dec. 23 Kielbasa w/Sauerkraut
Boiled Potatoes
Carrots
Jell-o
Dec. 24 Meals on Wheels Only
Dec. 25 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Windham Southeast School District Policy and Amendment Committee Meeting Agenda January 8, 2025
II. Evaluate (2:00 – 3:00)
F8 Student Medication
F16 Head Lice
Invited Attendee: Rebecca Olmstead, Nurse Leader
– H6 Annual School Reports
– Gender Freedom in Schools – Proposed new policy
Brattleboro Announces Free Parking for Last Two Weekends of 2024
The Town of Brattleboro is offering free parking downtown during the final two weekends of the year. Parking will be free on Dec. 20, 21 and 22, 2024, and again on Dec. 27, 28 and 29 to coincide with the busy holiday season.
Since launching the new parking system in late November, Town staff have been making improvements to it based on public feedback. Several upgrades are currently in development, including additional signage, step-by-step instructions displayed on the sides of the parking kiosks, revisions to the parking zone/kiosk map, and the creation of a “how-to” video that will guide drivers through the three parking methods available downtown.
WSESD Board Meeting Minutes – December 17, 2024
Summary
● Significant discussion regarding budget development
● Two policies submitted for first reading
Selectboard Meeting Notes – Deep Budget Cuts To Everything Except Personnel, Roads, Police…etc.
T’was the week before Christmas and all through the town, not a creature was stirring except for the Brattleboro Selectboard discussing FY26.
The board used Town staff suggestions and assumptions as a starting point. They boldy saved items from being cut but also agreed on cuts worth close to $2 million. Police will get new uniforms, for example, but snow cleanup, arts, and human services will see cuts. Members of the public cautioned that these were superficial, one-time, unsustainable cuts and told the board they pushing taxpayers over a cliff in years to come.
WSESD Board Meeting Minutes – December 10, 2024
Summary
● Following a discussion about holding or cancelling the Board Retreat, it was determined to proceed with the Board Retreat on 1/13/24 and have a potluck meal to assist with the containment of expenses.
● Approved EES (Early Education Services) to move forward with the preparation and subsequent submission of their application for funding in the amount of $3,483,623.00 (due 1/6/25).
● To settle on a potential ‘shared read’ for the Board to engage in, a group of three to four Board Members have committed to review suggestions in order to select one to bring to the Board.
● A presentation was given by Dr. Rachel Glickman about Community Schools.
Cellist Mike Block & Kora Player Yacouba Sissoko at Next Stage Arts
Next Stage Arts presents a special duo collaboration between cellist Mike Block and master kora player Yacouba Sissoko on Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 pm at Next Stage.
Mike Block is a Grammy-winning multi-style cello player, composer, singer, and educator, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene” by Gramophone, he was acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing”, and “a true artist… a sight to behold” by Salt Lake City Deseret News. In addition to his solo performances and touring bands, since 2005 Mike has been a member of the Silk Road Ensemble, founded by Yo-Yo Ma, with which he has been featured as a cello and vocal soloist, contributed arrangements and compositions, and earned a 2017 Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album.
How To Beat Insurance Companies, Legally
Many of us consider health insurance companies to be the enemy. They have too much control over our lives and we feel frustrated having to pay high prices for premiums and then not being sure if our insurance will even cover us when we need it. Sadly, one person recently took his outrage on an insurance company CEO by killing him. That doesn’t make matters better. If that murderer wanted to change the system he could have done a lot of other things, but he chose to make headlines the wrong way.
Short of creating a single payer system where private insurance companies are eliminated, there are a few ways to rein them in and get what you need. One of those ways is to go through the appeals process when a claim for service is denied. Every state has different rules about how to appeal denied claims and I will talk about how to beat the big boys in Vermont. I have helped people with appeals over the years and have won appeals against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont three times.
Force Joe Biden To Watch Videos of the Thousands of Adorable Palestinian Children He Had Slaughtered.
Joe Biden should be tried and convicted of illegally providing American bombs and planes for genocide, but not before being forced to watch videos of some of the thousands of adorable Palestinian kids murdered or maimed by Biden’s bombs and warplanes. Let Biden see the blank look of horror of a temporarily surviving Palestinian child alongside the bloodied dead body of its mother, father, brother, sister, playmate, auntie, uncle, grandad, grandma, or as often enough all of them killed by the same blockbuster bomb.
Let the condemnable President of the United States of American brutality be seen on the cover of Time Magazine as ‘Man of the Year.’ Let Americans become aware of the reality of their government’s horrific most monstrous ever crime against humanity. Though there is currently an international arrest warrant for Biden’s partner in the crime of genocide, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the International Criminal Court lets Biden off the hook.
Brattleboro Senior Meals December 16 thru December 20
Dec. 16 Ham Steak
Sweet Potato
Mixed Veggies
Pineapple Cake
Valley Road Structure Fire
The Brattleboro Fire Department was dispatched on a first alarm on December 13, 2024, at 10:37 a.m. to 12 Valley Road in the Mountain Home Trailer Park for a reported structure fire. Units from Station Two and Central Station responded. Engine Four arrived on the scene at 10:40 a.m. Lt. Ben Aither reported a shed fully involved with extension into the garage. Crews stretched hose lines and extinguished the fire. Command reported under control at 11:10 a.m.
WSESD Board Meeting Agenda – Dec 17, 2024
V. Fiscal Report
Presentation of 1st Comprehensive Draft Budget
Brattleboro Petitions and Consent of Candidate Forms for March Elections Now Available
Petitions for Brattleboro Town Officers, Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) Board Members, and Town Meeting Members are now available at the Town Clerk’s office. Town elections will be Tuesday, March 4 at the American Legion, located at 32 Linden St., Brattleboro, VT 05301.
Annual Representative Town Meeting will begin on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the BUHS Gymnasium.
Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes – December 17, 2024
It is a rare Brattleboro Selectboard meeting when there is a single item of new business. Tuesday’s meeting is one of them, and the sole topic is possible budget cuts of 5%, 10%, or more.
Watch as the board struggles to tame their mighty potential FY26 budget increase of over 20%. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during public participation.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro RTM Human Services Committee will meet on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room (230 Main Street, Rm. 212) and over Zoom.
The Brattleboro RTM Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:15pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room(230 Main Street, Rm. 211).
The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in the Selectboard Meeting Room(230 Main Street, Rm. 212 and over Zoom
