BRATTLEBORO — A great shout-out of thanks to Steve Barrett at the Brattleboro Department of Public Works, Cersosimo Lumber, and New England Central Railroad for removing the dreaded railroad siding on Route 142 which has caused the downfall (literally) of many, many cyclists over the years.
The tracks are gone and have been replaced with smooth asphalt.
Thank you all for making Brattleboro a safer place to cycle!
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We thank the voters of the Windham-4 district for their votes in the 2020 election. Every day, as we face the triple pandemic of COVID-19, climate change, and racial/social justice, we see Vermonters working hard to stay safe, put food on their tables, and to build a Vermont that works for everyone. Together, we promise to work hard, work smart, and work together to address these and other issues to get us through these challenging times. Serving is an honor...
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