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Bupkis

by RDavis | Health

The literal meaning of the Yiddish word bupkis is nothing. But as is the case with many Yiddish words, bupkis can add richness and nuance to the description of situations. For example: I got bupkis for presents from my friends on my 70th birthday. Bupkis implies disappointment and some degree of anger, as well as an expectation of a specific kind of behavior from friends.

As the current pandemic unfolded in this country it became clear that the American health care non-system is not meeting the needs of a large segment of the population. It was not exactly a revelation, but it should have been a wakeup call.

Politicians offered their usual meaningless rhetoric and there was no legislation put forward to address the sickness of the health care system. In fact, the pandemic legislation that passed became a financial windfall for obscenely rich Americans while the rest of us were thrown a few crumbs: political bupkis.

Town Clerk Letter to Brattleboro Voters

by Not Signed In | Politics

Dear Brattleboro Voter,

For the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election, you will be receiving an absentee ballot. This ballot will also contain on the reverse the local Justice of the Peace ballot.

I strongly urge you to review the ballot, make your choices and return it to the Clerk’s Office as soon as possible.

There is a secure drop box in the Municipal Center parking lot where voters themselves, or a friend or family member may return their ballot in the signed certificate envelope that will be sent with the ballot.

BCTV Schedules Week of August 24, 2020

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 8 / 1075 schedule for the week of 8/24/20

Monday, August 24, 2020

4:30 am The Mural – A Film by Matt Kelly – The Mural – A Film by Matt Kelly
6:30 am The World Fusion Show – EP 82 – The Senagal-America Project
7:00 am Home Funerals Green Burials – A Windham County Story
7:12 am Doing Life – 199 – Do Not Be Intimidated
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast

VFW $7 Lunch Specials Open to the Public 8-24 to 8-28

by LisaL | Food

Specials listed below are only $7 a plate.

Our hours are Mon-Fri from 11am-7pm. Sat & Sun from 1pm-7pm. We will be serving lunches Mon-Fri from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, with doors opening at 11 am. Lunches will be served on our hall side due to social distancing restrictions. Entrance will be through the glass doors, and the public is welcome. Per town ordinance, masks must be worn while walking around the hall, but not while seated at your table. Everyone must sign in at the bar with the bartender.

Brattleboro Senior Meals

by KathrynT | Food

Brattleboro Senior Meals Menu August 24 to August 28
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU

Aug 24 Roast Pork
Mashed Potatoes
Brussel Sprouts
Applesauce

Brattleboro Citizen Communications Committee (CPCC) Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Citizen Communications Committee (CPCC) will meet on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 5:30pm via GoToMeeting (with no physical location due to the ongoing social distancing requirements of COVID-19).  The attached agenda contains information about how to access the meeting remotely.

Jan Anderson

Executive Secretary

Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office

Conservation Commission Meeting

by AGPlanning | Business

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

5:15 P.M.

Site Visit – West River Trail – River Stone Preserve

Participants should meet at the at the Marina Trail Head on the West River Trail (see attached map). Participants will then walk approximately 1 mile to the River Stone Preserve.

Note on social distancing: All participants must wear a mask and social distance by maintaining at least a 6-foot separation from others.

Community Safety Review Committee – Applications Accepted

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Town of Brattleboro invites all interested people to apply for appointment to serve on a community advisory committee that will be conducting a thorough review of community safety in Brattleboro. The application form can be found on the Town’s website at www.brattleboro.org under: Boards & Committees tab > Boards and Committees Application, or at the following link:

A View From The Undecided Left

by Lise | Op/Ed, Opinion

Our voting choices this year are many or few depending on who you ask. For those who’ve already decided, there’s really only one choice — their candidate. Some will vote Trump. Some will vote Biden. But for the unlucky few who haven’t sorted out their vote yet, it’s not that simple.

Americans Can Imagine How Non-Nazi Germans Felt As Their Soldiers Murderously Invaded 22 Nations

by jay janson | Op/Ed

Germans witnessed their radio and newspapers hail the Nazi invasion and occupation of most of Europe while praising fallen German soldiers for their service to the fatherland; a fatherland representing the world’s most wondrously superior people. Sounds similar to the indiscriminate praise monolithic US corporate media heaps upon exceptionally marvelous and righteous USA and her many proud invasions and occupations.

Whew !

by tomaidh | Travel

The temperature reached 130 degrees yesterday in California’s Death Valley.

(The hottest temp on earth since 1913)

BCTV Schedules – Week of August 17. 2020

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 8 / 1075 schedule for the week of 8/17/20

Monday, August 17, 2020

4:19 am Windham County COVID-19 Recovery Forum – Child Care and Family Care 7/23/20
5:45 am Windham County COVID-19 Recovery Forum – Closing Summary 7/23/20
6:05 am All Things LGBTQ – Interview Show 8/4/20
7:00 am Heartline Ministries – Jesus Came to Be King
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast

Two Plagues, One Cure

by RDavis | Activism

I am trying to see all of the positive things that have come about as a result of the pandemic. We have more time to do the things we have been putting off for so long, we can read all of those books that have been on our reading list and we have time to connect with family and friends even though in-person contact is rarely an option.

But it seems to me that most people have had enough of the pandemic and they have run out of patience. After all, most people are not taking the long view because their lives have been so disrupted and they are struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table. It didn’t have to be this way and that is the greater pandemic tragedy that Americans have been subjected to.

VFW $7 Lunch Specials Open to the Public 8-17 to 8-21

by LisaL | Food

Specials listed below are only $7 a plate.

Our hours are Mon-Fri from 11am-7pm. Sat & Sun from 1pm-7pm. We will be serving lunches Mon-Fri from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, with doors opening at 11 am. Lunches will be served on our hall side due to social distancing restrictions. Entrance will be through the glass doors, and the public is welcome. Per town ordinance, masks must be worn while walking around the hall, but not while seated at your table. Everyone must sign in at the bar with the bartender.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – August 18, 2020

by cgrotke | Town News

The revised Request for Proposals for a Facilitator of Community Safety Review will return to the board’s agenda at their next regular meeting. It has gone through a revision process by Town staff and should be ready for approval, but the possibility of a long discussion remains.

The board will consider revising the Agricultural Advisory Committee and talk about local and regional food planning, a new hazard mitigation plan committee might be formed, summer paving bids will be approved, and more. You can bring up other items not on the agenda during Public participation.

Bonnyvale Road Closure For Stormwater Improvements

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

Starting Monday, August 17th, The Department of Public Works will begin stormwater improvements on Bonnyvale Road. The work will take place between number 1043 and 1219. As a result, this section of Bonnyvale Road will be closed to through traffic between the hours of 7:00 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Local traffic will be able to access the driveways within the project area. Weather permitting, the project is anticipated to be completed by August 28th. Advanced warning signs will be in place to warn of the closure.