Stephen Dotson on “Here We Are”

STEPHEN DOTSON is all over the place! As Brattleboro’s Sustainability Coordinator he talks to everyone – from our road crews to the Rich Earth Institute – and collaborates to find real, practical and creative ways to help all of us live healthier and happier lives in this community.


BCTV Schedules – Week of April 11, 2022

BCTV Channel 1085 schedule for the week of 4/11/22

Monday, April 11, 2022

4:30 am Vermont State House – Senate Comm. on Education 3/11/22
5:00 am West River Education District – WRED Long Term Planning Mtg 4/4/22
7:00 am Vernon Selectboard – Vernon SB Mtg 4/5/22


WSESD Finance Committee Agenda and Minutes

Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes
2. FY22 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statement Review
3. Capital Project Implementation update (BUHS HVAC Mechanical /Control Systems Bid responses)
4. Update on discussions related to the Task Force on the Implementation of the Pupil Weighting Factors Report


BCTV Schedules – Week of April 4, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 4/4/22

Monday, April 4, 2022

5:00 am Education and Enrichment for Everyone – Vermont’s State Refugee Office 3/4/22
6:00 am Champlain College – Ukraine in Context 3/10/22
7:00 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – Literary Cocktail Hour with Jonathan Evison
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am New England Youth Theatre presents – Clown Town


Small World

It was a year like this one: very little snow in New England. All the local ski areas were hurting.

The Laurentians to our north, however, had plenty of snow.

Mt. Tremblant, 90 miles northwest of Montreal, was offering a ski week package and I decided to take advantage of it.


WSESU Board Meeting Agenda, April 6, 2022

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Michelle Luetjen Green, Board Chair
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) the appointment or employment of public officer or employee, provided that the public body shall make a final decision to hire or appoint a public officer or employee in an open meeting and shall explain the reasons for its final decision during open meeting.


WSESD Special Board Meeting Agenda April 5, 2022

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair
II. Public Comment (10 minutes)
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) the appointment or employment of public officer or employee, provided that the public body shall make a final decision to hire or appoint a public officer or employee in an open meeting and shall explain the reasons for its final decision during open meeting.
IV. Appoint Ad Hoc Committee of 3 to Confer with Investigators of Sexual Abuse Claims as Needed


Patti Smith on “Here We Are”

Patti Smith lives and breathes in Nature – and writes and illustrates her discoveries. She’s befriended and rehabilitated  many critters over the years, created nature programs, and been the heartbeat of Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) since it began.
Take a look…… and then go for a walk!


BCTV Schedules – Week of March 28, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/28/22

Monday, March 28, 2022

5:00 am GMALL Lectures – Cryptocurrency Unraveled
6:30 am Red Newt Productions – Whimsical Tour of Artful Ice Shanties 2022
7:00 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – Literary Cocktail Hour with Jonathan Evison
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am First Congregational Church – Superstition or Authentic Faith? 3/20/22


WSESD Board Meeting Agenda – March 29, 2022

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair
II. Public Comment (10 minutes)
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) the appointment or employment of public officer or employee, provided that the public body shall make a final decision to hire or appoint a public officer or employee in an open meeting and shall explain the reasons for its final decision during open meeting.


Woodworking Classes for Intermediate Woodworkers

There are a few openings in HatchSpace’s upcoming classes for advanced beginner and intermediate woodworkers.

Fundamentals of Cabinet Making – begins April 5.  Build a hanging wall cabinet and learn about doors, drawers, frame and panel construction, hinge placement, mortising and more!  Details and registration here: https://www.hatchspace.org/event-4721217.


Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents The Pied Piper of Hamelin, by CactusHead Puppets March 26th 11am and 2pm

The town of Hamelin has a rat problem, and there’s only one person who can help! CactusHead Puppets brings the story of The Pied Piper to life in this comedic, updated adaptation of the traditional folktale. Not only does the town find a musical solution to pest control, but the kids of Hamelin also teach the grownups a lesson about generosity. In the end, the townspeople all come together in celebration. Join puppeteers John and Megan Regan as they present this classic tale, told with multiple puppetry styles, and plenty of dancing rats! The show will run 40 minutes with an engaging question and answer session following the performance.


BCTV Schedules – Week of March 21, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/21/22

Monday, March 21, 2022

4:00 am All Things LGBTQ – Interview Show 3/8/22
5:00 am A Civil Discussion – Guest, Governor Jim Douglas
5:30 am Landmark College Presents – Alexandria Peary, M.F.A., Ph.D. 2/23/22
6:30 am Around Town with Maria – Artful Ice Shanties at Retreat Meadows 2/21/22
7:00 am Open Exchange Vermont – Ep 17 – Covid Tests with Eric Francis Coppolino


Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Board Meeting Agenda

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Michelle Luetjen Green, Board Chair
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) the appointment or employment of public officer or employee, provided that the public body shall make a final decision to hire or appoint a public officer or employee in an open meeting and shall explain the reasons for its final decision during open meeting.


WSESD Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair

II. CONSENT AGENDA

• CLERK’S REPORT – Approval of Minutes – December 14 (pending), January 25 (pending), March 8, March 10, March 15 (pending)


Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents Oma by Sandglass Theater

Putney, VT- Sandglass will present their own newest show for families, Oma, with a special musical score composed by Molly Gawler and the Gawler Family Band. Oma says that knitting is not just pom pom hats and sweaters. Oma’s knitting contains whole stories! This new family show by Shoshana Bass and Jana Zeller is an intergenerational tale that revolves around Grandma or “Oma.” It is her birthday and all are preparing for the celebration. While the grown-ups manage work phone calls, playdate logistics and other such tasks, the children get into mischief with party decorating, present wrapping, cake baking. Finally they all gather around for one of Oma’s stories told in yarn. One character emerges from the tangle of wool and nearly ruins the party. But not to worry, all ends well at Oma’s house.


WSESU Board Meeting Agenda – March 16, 2022

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Administration
A. Nominations/Election of Board Chair _____________________
B. Nominations/Election of Board Vice-Chair _____________________
C. Nominations/Election of Board Clerk _____________________
D. Establish Meeting Days/Time _____________________