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News & Information
News and information sections, from near to far
A Few Thoughts From Elsie and Serenity Smith
I sent a few questions to Elsie and Serentity Smith, founder of New England Center for Circus Arts. While wishing to stay out of the fray, they did have a statement and a few answers to some of the questions I sent them.
Draft Agreement Between NECCA Coaches and Board of Trustees
Jamie Hodgson, a NECCA coach, said that on Saturday several coaches of the New England Center for Circus Arts met with a 3rd party representing the board, Gordon Bristol, in an attempt to work out an agreement for going forward.
Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due
Notice to Taxpayers
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 5:30pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 17th
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New Telephone Scam
There’s a new (at least to me) phone scam.
Selectboard Meeting Notes: Brother, Can You Spare A Circus School?
Big news, not from the board but from the public, at the most recent Brattleboro Selectboard meeting: there is internal turmoil that threatens NECCA, the New England Center for Circus Arts. Founders were forced out, and resignations of board and staff followed. More fallout is expected.
Brattleboro Planners To Hold Forum on Downtown Parking on July 18, 2017
The public is invited to a Downtown Parking Forum on Tuesday, July 18 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room. Residents, business owners, property owners and others are invited to identify issues and concerns, ask questions, make comments or share ideas.
Afghan Giants
Town Manager Peter Elwell Interview – Part 3: Brattleboro and the Future
We continue our series of occasional interviews with Town Manager Peter Elwell with some general questions about towns and governing. This time, we look at “the future.”
Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – July 11, 2017
A discussion of issues related to panhandling in Brattleboro is scheduled for the next meeting of the Selectboard. It is likely to be a starting point for the board, as no definitive action is being proposed.
Brattleboro Committee Meeting Warnings
The Brattleboro Energy Committee will meet on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 5:00pm in the Hanna Cosman Meeting Room at the Municipal Center.
Next West Brattleboro Association Meeting July 13th
The next monthly meeting of the West Brattleboro Association (WBA) will be held on Thursday, July 13th at 6:00 PM at the Hayes Court Community Room on Garfield Drive.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 10th
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10 Overdoses
According to Mark Carignan of the Brattleboro Police, officers have been at the scene of 10 overdoses in about 24 hours.
Brattleboro Food Co-op Reaches Three Year Contract With Union
Managers and the Union Bargaining Committee at Brattleboro Food Co-op have come to a tentative agreement on a new, three-year contract. The contract is scheduled for ratification by July 15th. More details will be available thereafter. All participants were trained in Interest-Based Problem Solving by FMCS (Federal Mediation Conciliation Service), which will continue to be used as a tool as issues arise during the life of the contract.
Holiday Weekend Safe Driving Reminders
The Windham Regional Commission is assisting VTrans with getting word out about traffic safety this July 4th holiday.
Brattleboro Reminds Residents to Keep All Sidewalks Clear
The Town of Brattleboro reminds all property owners, residents, and business operators to keep sidewalks clear and free from any obstructions. This is necessary to maintain open and safe use of all sidewalks by all people, and it is especially important for people using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers.
I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Week of July 3rd
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