BRATTLEBORO — A note of appreciation to Larrimore C. Crockett for his article on Blanche Moyse [“Blanche Moyse's life lessons: An appreciation,” The Commons, Feb. 16]. It was one of the most beautiful tributes I've ever read - so much so that I'm saving it to read again from time to time, to refresh my own habits and actions.
Thank you so much, Mr. Crockett.
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The Windham Southeast Supervisory Union begins its new fiscal year with a new leader: Green Street School Principal Mark Speno, who will serve as the WSESU's interim superintendent. “I'm embracing the challenge,” Speno said on July 2 from his office at Green Street School, where he has served for seven years and where he is preparing to lead schools serving Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Putney, through June 30, 2022. While the role of superintendent is new for him, finding ways to...
An open letter to Westminster School parents, and community members: At an Oct. 14 meeting, the Westminster School Board announced the closing of the Westminster West Elementary School. We, a group of concerned parents and community members, believe that this is not in the best interest of our Westminster students, families or its taxpayers. We, therefore, want to reach out and make ourselves clear to all people of Westminster as our attempts to help our schools and town take shape.
The Brattleboro Concert Choir, under the direction of Susan Dedell, begins rehearsals for its May performances the second week of February. New choir members are always welcome. The spring concert, “On the Breath: New Currents,” will present exciting music by Ola Gjeilo, Will Todd, and John Tavener, as well as a new composition by Paul Dedell, according to a news release. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. Brattleboro Concert...
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