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Independence Day schedules and closings

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 — Issue 210

BRATTLEBORO — In observance of the July 4 holiday, all town offices will be closed on Thursday, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on July 4. All other violations, including extended parking, will be enforced.

Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on July 4.

Trash, recycling, and composting will not be picked up on July 4. All pick-ups normally scheduled on Thursday will be conducted Friday, July 5.

The BeeLine bus will not run on July 4. Direct questions to The Current (formerly Connecticut River Transit) at 802-460-7433.

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Celebrating Christmas, 3,000 miles from home

By
Fran Lynggaard Hansen

BRATTLEBORO-Albert Mikuski, now 88 years old, recalls an extraordinary story of how he and his...

Advocates at edge of housing crisis urge lawmakers: Do something

By
Ellen Pratt

-The state's housing crisis will be a top priority in the upcoming legislative session, and...

Brattleboro Town Meeting members reject behavior code

By
Ellen Pratt

BRATTLEBORO-At a standing-room-only meeting at Academy School on Dec. 12, Representative Town Meeting (RTM) members...

A master carver’s work gets a permanent home

By
Nancy A. Olson

PUTNEY-Ars longa, vita brevis. One translation of the Latin phrase is that craft takes a...

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Panel will discuss the state of local journalism

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 — Issue 624

The public is invited to learn about the choices, challenges, and responsibilities that local journalists face at “That's News to Me: Covering Brattleboro Today,” a panel and audience discussion with local journalists who will share their experience, the values that drive them, and how they view their role in the community. The free event takes place on Friday, Aug. 6, starting at 5:30 p.m., at 118 Elliot on 118 Elliot St. A reception follows from approximately 7 to 8 p.m.

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Voices

New Brattleboro ordinance is not the answer

By
Isaac Evans-Frantz
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 — Issue 794

BRATTLEBORO-The new Acceptable Community Conduct Ordinance passed by the Brattleboro Selectboard, if implemented, risks deterring people from reporting crimes. It could well make our town less safe. This ordinance imposes fines on properties with over three police calls in three months. These calls could be about hate crimes, sexual assault, and other violence. If you live in a building designated as a high-response property and you are being attacked, you may have to choose between getting help or losing your...

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Stories of Howard Frank Mosher spotlighted at two events

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 — Issue 300

On Sunday, April 12, at 4 p.m., Latchis Arts will present Where the Rivers Flow North, a film by Jay Craven, based on the novel by Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher. Admission is by donation, and proceeds will benefit Latchis Arts and the Next Stage Arts Project. The screening of Where the Rivers Flow North is presented in conjunction with Howard Frank Mosher's appearance as part of the Landmark College Speaker Series on Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m., at...

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