As an employee and shareholder of the Brattleboro Food Co-op, I have to question the validity of many of the signatures on the petition during the recent union organization drive [News, Sept. 12].
When questionable and inappropriate tactics are used to get people to sign, that is not a “vote” for the union.
People are signing so that they will be left alone after being approached over and over again, usually while they are trying to work.
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The year 2023 has been a successful one for the Walk for Amber Scholarship. Between the walk and raffle on June 4 and our Welcome Center fundraiser on June 24, we raised just over $4,000. On June 15, we awarded three Amber Bernier Scholarships - you go Madison, Ella, and Brooke! -bringing our total to 57 since giving out the first scholarship in 2004. We are so grateful to our community for all the support and care and to donors...
Wardsboro Curtain Call (WCC) is resuming programming, with three more shows planned for 2021 in the Town Hall on Main Street. • On Saturday, July 24, at 7 p.m., the Gene Pool, comprised of local musicians Gene Morrison, Dave Arnold, Colin Blazej, Jake Geppert, and John Pozzi, will offer the audience what they describe as “an evening of fine original acoustic Americana.” To minimize personal contact, admission for this show will be by donation, with no refreshments supplied. Plan to...
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