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.
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.
A little Brattleboro Selectboard update for you… the new Chair is Ian Goodnow, the new Vice-Chair is Daniel Quipp, and the Clerk is Jessica Gelter.
That’s all.
Want a little help with writing and reporting? There is a free class just for you! This announcement was sent out by Richard Watts, Director, Center for Research on Vermont and Co-Director, Reporting & Documentary Storytelling:
REVISED AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Michelle Luetjen Green, Board Chair
II. UPDATE ON THE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 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
I’ve started a thread here for Representatives and others to share what went down at RTM this year.
What was the tone? How long did it last? What were the big discussions? Anything we need to know?
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.
There’s a funny skit on the Don’t Crush That Dwarf album by Firesign Theatre in which two tv news anchors banter about the apocalypse. “Last year, Patty, you and the viewers will be interested in noting that the world ended.” To which his partner replies, “As we know it, Hugh!”
This is kind of what’s happened to us. The world, as we knew it, has ended and now we’re in a new world, feeling less than brave, and facing all four Horseman of the Apocalypse at the same time. For people who’ve been living in the virtual world for most of the last two decades, waking up and discovering that the real world that we were counting on is going, going, gone, the whole flaming mess we’re in must seem like a bridge too far. How could we have gotten to this?
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.
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.
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 9:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room and on Zoom for an organizational meeting. The public is encouraged to participate in the meeting over Zoom. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.” ASL interpreters will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members.
A. Call to Order (5:15)
B. Approve Minutes of February 22 (5:15 – 5:20)
C. Old Business (5:20 – 5:50)
—–1. Ongoing invasives mitigation updates (5:20 – 5:50)
D. New Business (5:50 – 6:55)
—–1. Action: Conservation Commission Participation in 350 Vermont’s Earth Day Street Fair (5:50 – 6:00)
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)
The Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office is currently accepting applications for one seat on the Windham Regional Commission. Information regarding the Windham Regional Commission can be found on the Town’s website under the heading Other Town Boards and Committees.
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.
The Brattleboro Selectboard heard details of the Windham Regional Commission’s past year work as well as an overview of Brattleboro’s new Housing Action Plan, which tells us that Brattleboro is in a housing crisis. 500 units or more are needed immediately just to catch up with current needs. More if Brattleboro want to grow.
Peter Elwell and Steve Barrett were both commended for their years of municipal public service, the Brewer’s Fest got their annual permit, and liquor on town property rules are being tweaked.
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 _____________________
With great humor, good will, and terrific stories, local legend John Caldwell talks about how he came to cross country skiing and coaching, the Olympics and the Caldwell family’s Nordic skiing legacy.
What a guy!
