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Words Are Not Enough For Ukrainians

by RDavis | Activism

When Hitler was committing atrocities too much of the world stood by and did not do enough to protect the 12 million people whose lives became just one of the horrors of war. People who survived the Holocaust try to keep the memory of those events alive because they don’t want that kind of horror to play out again.

What we are witnessing now in Ukraine is the systematic brutality and elimination of a population of people deemed to be expendable by Putin and the Russian war machine. We are able to see the images of what war does to people and places at a level of detail never before possible and that should be enough to force world leaders to act to stop the Russian war machine.

Memorial Planting To Honor Helene Henry

by oakgeorgia | Nature

At 11 a.m. on Saturday April 16th, 2022 there will be a Memorial Tree Planting for Helene Henry at Prospect Hill Cemetery, South Main Street, Brattleboro.

Helene was known for her passion, commitment, and steadfast dedication to enhancing Brattleboro’s green spaces. She strongly advocated for trees being a part of any landscape, if she had her say. She believed that trees were the answer.

Beating Speculation: Requiring A Wait Period Before Renting Out

by cgrotke | Home & Garden

Here’s an interesting idea to curb speculative investing: Create a rule that any new homebuyer must wait a year or two before renting out a property.

The Washington Post has a story about it being tried in a few places. Not a perfect solution, but slows that out-of-state speculation and the big investment companies are squealing so it must be working to some degree.

Local Pharmacies Are Losing The Battle

by RDavis | Health

The town of Brattleboro recently lost one of its only two remaining local pharmacies not owned by national chains. Small independent pharmacies will soon become dinosaurs in an industry whose operations are convoluted and opaque.

I would like to explain why this problem exists but it is so complicated that it would take volumes to scratch the surface. A simple explanation might be helpful. The problem for small pharmacies is that their profit margins have been reduced to three or four percent in many cases. That is an unsustainable business model and something that keeps independent pharmacy owners awake at night.

Brattleboro Spring Leaf Pick-up Schedule 2022

by Not Signed In | Home & Garden

The following dates have been scheduled for Brattleboro’s curbside Spring Leaf Collection. All locations will be picked up each Friday:

Leaf Pick Up Date

ALL RESIDENTSFriday, April 15, 2022

ALL RESIDENTSFriday, April 29, 2022

All leaves and clippings must be in brown paper leaf bags and at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled leaf collection days.  Acceptable waste…leaves, grass, clippings, garden waste, twigs, no branches larger than 1″ in diameter and 2 feet long.  No other household trash is to be included.

Brattleboro Dog and Wolf Hybrid Licenses Due

by Not Signed In | Pets

Brattleboro dog and wolf-hybrid licenses are due on or before April 1 for animals 6 months of age and older.  For dogs not previously licensed in Brattleboro, a new dog license application form is available on the www.brattleboro.org website; go to Departments; Town Clerk; on the right-hand side bar is a section on Dogs.  From that page on the right side bar look at Licensing a New Dog.   Licenses being renewed may be processed in the Town Clerk’s office (in-person or by using the drop box in the Municipal Center parking lot), through the mail or paid online at www.brattleboro.org.  

Brattleboro VFW Breakfast and FREE Breakfast for Vietnam Vets Saturday March 26th

by LisaL | Food

Breakfast Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Brattleboro VFW from 6am-10am is open to the public. Breakfast special for Wednesday March 23rd will be the meat lover’s omelette (ham, sausage, bacon) with toast for $7.50

Attention ALL Vietnam veterans and not just members of the Post. The Post Auxiliary would like to buy you breakfast on Saturday March 26th. If you are a Vietnam Veteran, your breakfast will be paid for courtesy of our Auxiliary March 26th. Breakfast is served on the hall side, so when any Vietnam Veteran comes in Saturday March 26th, you will order through our Auxiliary President and one other Auxiliary member.

The Wounds of War

by RDavis | Activism

Thanks to the heroic efforts of journalists risking their lives in war zones, the world is able to see the human tragedy of mankind‘s worst behavior. Coverage of the war in Ukraine has been exceptional and the continued work of journalists is a critical factor in any movement toward a cease-fire or the end of the war.

Among the many tragedies unfolding is that of a lack of access to timely medical care for people with chronic diseases that require drugs and treatment on an ongoing basis. Diabetes comes to mind because, without insulin, type1 diabetics can die. It is that simple.

Brattleboro Area Farmers’ Market Seeks New Vendors

by meghanbh | Food

The Brattleboro Area Farmers’ Market is now accepting applications for the 2022 market season. We’re open to agricultural, prepared food, specialty food, and craft producers from Windham County VT and Cheshire County NH, and will consider out-of-county applicants on a case by case basis.

Our lovely brook-side market, now going on its 48th year, runs from May 7 to October 29 from 9am to 2pm every Saturday at 570 Western Ave., just west of the covered bridge on Route 9 in Brattleboro. We have openings for full season, half season, and daily vendors.

Brattleboro District 3 Forum

by fidel | Activism

In an effort to promote citizen involvement and help RTM members better represent their constituents, there will be a public forum for District 3 residents at 3 pm on Sunday March 13 in the social hall at Trinity Lutheran Church, 161 Western Avenue. This citizens’ forum is intended to allow people who live in District 3 to express their concerns and to ask questions about Town issues in advance of the RTM meeting on March 19.

I would encourage RTM members from District 3 to attend to hear from their neighbors.

Is Insurance Company Long Term Stability More Important Than The Financial Stability of Seniors?

by RDavis | Health

The February 19 edition of the Vermont Business Magazine carried a piece written by Dawn Schneiderman, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, claiming that if Vermonters are allowed to enroll in Medicare supplemental plans after their initial six month eligibility period costs will rise for everyone else. She does a poor job of defending her position.

To make this issue real look at the current cost of a Vermont Medigap Blue Plan G policy for someone initially enrolling during the initial six month window. It will cost that person $152.33 a month. If that person wants to enroll in that same plan after the six month window it will cost them $268.91 for the same coverage under Vermont Blue 65 Plan G.