BRATTLEBORO — Hyperbolic, hysterical NIMBYism.
So much for compassionate spirituality in our town. This is ego-hippiedom at its most-glaringly obvious.
Where were these hand-wringers through the whole development review process? It was never a secret; there were lots of meetings.
I swear, the “love and light” crew in this town shows its hypocrisy more every year. Posers.
Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...
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The writers note that they originally sent this letter to their congregation. "We offer it...
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Windham Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU) Superintendent Mark Speno has been given a two-year contract. WSESU board members Chair Kerry Amidon, Michelle Luetjen Green, Liz Adams, Kelly Young, and Tim Maciel voted unanimously on Jan. 11 to authorize Amidon to negotiate and sign the agreement. “Congratulations,” Amidon said as applause erupted in the room. “Thank you,” replied Speno. “I am grateful and appreciative of the extension,” Speno told The Commons after the meeting. “I look forward to continuing to work with...
Many wise and resonant words have been written in The Commons regarding the current state of politics. In my view, Mr. Cloutier's letter is not included in that category and epitomizes the toxic soup that dominates the Republican Party of the early 21st century. The ingredients are explosive, and it's a recipe for disaster. For those who claim to support Donald Trump's policies without supporting the man, I ask once again: Isn't condoning the man, or looking the other way...
PUTNEY-Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present singer-songwriter John Gorka at Next Stage, 15 Kimball Hill, on Sunday, June 2, at 7 p.m. "Few contemporary songwriters coax language as deftly as Gorka," note organizers in a news release. "With his uncanny ability to work every nuance of language, capturing a wide array of topics and experiences woven into memorable melodies, John Gorka's career continues to prosper and to garner ever-increasing attention." For over two decades, Gorka has incorporated stories of...
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