BRATTLEBORO-Unless immediate decisive action is taken to transform Vermont's health care system, it will be financially unsustainable by 2030. This is the conclusion of a hired consultant's 10-month review of health care in Vermont. More than 60 people attended a community meeting organized by the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) at Brooks Memorial Library on July 17, where the report's findings were presented and discussed. The presentation was one of several being held around the state in July. It was...
The Connecticut River Chapter of The Vermont Watercolor Society will present their upcoming watercolor show at Main Street Arts, 39 Main Street, Saxtons River, from Aug. 14 to Sept.10. With 72 members from the Tunbridge area to the southern Vermont border, and including New Hampshire members, there will be approximately 35 original and diverse watercolor pieces exhibited in the gallery. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Fridays and...
This year at Representative Annual Town Meeting, the Brattleboro representatives voted to fund a staff position to coordinate efforts to make our community more sustainable. Since then, a diverse group of citizens put together information on the scope of the position, and town staff developed a position summary. I was unable to attend the July meeting where this was discussed, so I want to share my view of the proposal here. A person in this position is necessary if we...
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