BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Fire Department absolutely deserves, and needs, a safe working space from which to operate.
I think the the $2 million price tag is what put many voters, including myself, off the idea of the proposed new facility. I am hoping that a reasonable budget will be brought to the table.
Mary McCallum used to contribute regularly to the commentary series that used to air on...
Timothy Belknap describes himself as a "downtown resident and Brattleboro lover." BRATTLEBORO-The yes vote to...
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Local and state fire investigators ruled the cause of a fatal fire at 3 Record Drive as “undetermined.” The Brattleboro Fire Department Investigation Team, Brattleboro Police, the Vermont State Police Fire Investigation Unit, and the Vermont Division of Fire Safety completed their investigation Aug. 11. “It has been concluded that the fire started in a front bedroom, though the cause is undetermined,” Brattleboro Fire Chief Michael Bucossi said. “It is not suspicious.” An “undetermined” fire means investigators couldn't pinpoint a...
Here's how Susan Clark and Frank Bryan, in their book All Those in Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community, describe the weaknesses and dangers of Australian ballot: “Voting by Australian ballot is much simpler than going to town meeting. It is much less time consuming. It is much less public, done alone behind curtains. It is much less threatening - no one ever knows what you think. The Australian ballot is quick, easy, private, unaccountable and, most...
Children and adults, seasoned museum-goers and curious newcomers alike are invited to Free Family Day at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees of all ages can view the Museum's summer exhibits with artists and docents on hand to answer questions; watch huge woodblock prints being created on the giant mobile printing press of BIG INK, and take part in a variety of hands-on...
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