BELLOWS FALLS — RE: “After tense months, library nears opening” [Town & Village, Sept. 11]:
The Rockingham Free Public Library Board of Trustees should resign en masse. We need a new broom to sweep up the mess they've made and undo the demoralization of our fine library staff, whose first duty has always been to the public and the patrons, and not to the egos of the most domineering members of the board.
Mary McCallum used to contribute regularly to the commentary series that used to air on...
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Like its name, the Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel is a bit unwieldy: Its 19 members include government officials, private citizens, and representatives of the nuclear industry. “I think it's unlikely that there's any topic that we would find that we have consensus on, given the range of parties on the panel,” said Martin Langeveld, a citizen member of the panel. At the same time, though, the word “advisory” is in the panel's name and its charter. So, at...
When I was a kid, there was a pretty little popular song called “Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries.” I was just young enough when I first heard it not to really know what that meant. But the image it conjured up still resonates with me. I don't know what it says about me (and if you know, keep it to yourself!), but truth be told, I never see a bowl of cherries without singing that number in my...
On Saturday, July 25, at 8 p.m., Readsboro Arts presents The Maverick Street Band, featuring Agona Hardison, in concert in the historic EJ Bullock Building at 7012 Main St. The Maverick Street Band plays country, rock, and roots music, accompanied by Hardison's vocals. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door, with cabaret seating. Advance tickets are available by calling 802-423-7706 to order. For more information, visit www.readsboroarts.org. This concert is part of the Readsboro Arts 2015 Summer...
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