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The Town of Brattleboro is looking for citizens to serve on the following committees and boards:
Cheryl Wheeler plus Willa Mamet & Paul Miller at Next Stage on Saturday, September 9
Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present contemporary folk singer/songwriter and comedienne extraordinaire Cheryl Wheeler, plus Americana duo Willa Mamet and Paul Miller, at Next Stage on Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 pm.
Selectboard Meeting Notes – Panhandling, and A Big Ol’ Meeting To Catch Up
The Brattleboro Selectboard returned from summer break to a full agenda and long meeting. A continued discussion of panhandling provided updates on efforts now underway as well as a new suggestion for a sign explaining “the rules.”
Brattleboro Storm Damage Report
At approximately 4:15pm a strong thunderstorm moved through the area with very gusty winds. The storm brought down numerous trees and power lines, mostly centered in an area of Putney Rd from the Veterans Bridge north to the town line.
A Trash Collection Question
Several questions, actually:
BCTV Schedules Week of 9/4/17
BCTV Channel 8 schedule for the week of 9/4/17
Monday Morning Movie
MONDAY MORNING MOVIE
Brattleboro Senior Meals Menu September 4 thru September 8
Sept. 4 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
VFW Lunch Specials 9-4 to 9-8 Open to the Public!
The Brattleboro VFW at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon – Fri from 11:30-1:30 pm. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take out available by calling 257-0438.
Help for Houston?
Does anyone know of any group effort in town to get supplies to the folks affected by Hurricane Harvey?
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – September 5, 2017
The Brattleboro Selectboard will meet again on September 5, returning to business and signifying the end of summer break for all of us. There’s quite a bit of business, too.
Liberty Union Co-founder Peter Diamondstone Dies At Age 82
Diamondstone’s wife, four children, 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren will host a public celebration of his life Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the site of their former homestead at 787 Western Ave. The family is directing memorial contributions to Vermont’s Liberty Union Party, the American Civil Liberties Union and Green Mountain Veterans for Peace.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Energy Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 5:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
Ukulele Classes Start Up Soon!
Join the Ukulele-Wave and learn to play this fall, with instructor Lisa McCormick. Ukulele is a fun and easy way to get the joy music-making into your life! Beginners welcome, no musical background needed.
SeVWA’s 2017 E. coli Monitoring of Local Rivers Wrapped Up August 30th
The Southeastern Vermont Watershed Alliance (SeVWA) finished its monitoring program for the summer of 2017 on Wednesday, August 30th. Volunteers this year collected samples from 34 sites on nine rivers and streams every other week throughout the summer. This year, we had sites on the West River, Flood Brook, North Branch Ball Mountain Brook, Rock River, Williams River (including the Middle Branch), Saxtons River, East Putney Brook, Sacketts Brook, and Whetstone Brook.
Dover?
Does anyone know if Dover is OK?
The End Of An Era – Peter Diamondstone
Peter Diamondstone has Passed.
Brattleboro Labor Day Closings
In observance of Labor Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017, with the exception of emergency services.
Circus-In-A-Suitcase: Kevin O’Keefe of Circus Minimus – Fun at Brooks Memorial Library’s Birthday Party!
Seriously funny man Kevin O’Keefe, of Circus Minimus fame, will be entertaining children and adults alike with his Circus-In-A-Suitcase, beginning at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 23rd as part of our 50th Birthday party! His fun and entertaining performance in the second floor meeting room will be followed by CAKE!