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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BRATTLEBORO-The headline made me curious enough to read this one person's opinion of a local...
The Planning Commission graded the applications for the Better Block Challenge based on a number of criteria. The ideal proposals for the challenge would: 1. Create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for all people. 2. Improve safety, routes, access for pedestrians and/or bicyclists. 3. Incorporate arts and cultural activities to enliven and revitalize public spaces. 4. Benefit the downtown business district and the economic viability of downtown businesses by attracting new customers, diversifying the population frequenting downtown shops and...
The Windham Philharmonic announces a first step in taking responsibility for the systems and culture and harm revealed in Mindy Haskins Rogers' article in The Commons. The board of the Windham Philharmonic met, and voted to divest Linda Hecker of board presidency and board membership. This is a first and insufficient step. Zeke (Robert) Hecker has never been a member of Windham Philharmonic, is not welcome to play with the orchestra, and will not participate in any future open-to-the-public rehearsals.
Author and commentator Elizabeth Minnich will be in Brattleboro on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Meeting Room at Brooks Memorial Library to introduce and discuss her new book, The Evil of Banality: The Life and Death Importance of Thinking (Rowman & Littlefield. 2017). Minnich will be supported for the event with music provided by local musicians Scott Ainslie, Peter Amidon, and a group of singers, according to a news release. A moral philosopher, Minnich began...
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