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BRATTLEBORO-Sebastian Alvarez knows firsthand that not every student learns the same way.
Now the 16-year-old Brattleboro sophomore will get to make that case to the people who set education policy for the entire state.
GUILFORD-Ask the average American where their food comes from, they might say “the store.” In many ways, we’ve lost the conscious connection to how our food is grown and produced — your bread and carrots likely made their journey from bakery or farm to you via multiple trucks and at least one warehouse. But not if you got them from the Guilford Food Hub. Every other Wednesday, folks roll up to the Broad Brook Community Center (BBCC) to pick up...
BRATTLEBORO-Julie Perrin has been named the new director of Brooks Memorial Library. Perrin, who has spent the past nine years leading the Jaffrey (New Hampshire) Public Library, brings extensive experience in library program development, grant writing, and operations management. She will replace outgoing director Starr LaTronica, who is retiring, starting Monday, May 11. Asked why she wanted the job here, Perrin told The Commons she enjoyed meeting library staff members and town department heads when she visited. “They seem to...
BELLOWS FALLS-Rep. Leslie Goldman, D-Windham-3, is leaving the Legislature when her third term ends this year. She is also leaving the district she has served, Bellows Falls and Rockingham. “I’m leaving for a couple of good reasons,” Goldman said. “One, I’m going to be 73, and I think it’s time for young people to step up. Then, I have grandchildren in California. I’m wanting to spend time there. So I’m going to be moving to San Francisco, California.” Goldman will...
BRATTLEBORO-Serving in the Legislature with Brattleboro’s Rep. Mollie Burke, D-Windham-8, has been “a lesson in grace,” said her colleague, Emilie Kornheiser, who represents the town’s Windham-7 district. When her term ends, Burke, a nine-term lawmaker, will retire after serving for 18 years. “Mollie is connected to so many people in our community,” Kornheiser said. “She helps folks access government and navigate tough times with a singular energy and focus. In the Statehouse, she makes quiet lasting friendships and navigates tough...
BRATTLEBORO-Former Brattleboro Selectboard Chair Daniel Quipp has announced his candidacy in the Democratic Party primary for the Vermont House of Representatives seat in Windham-8, following Rep. Mollie Burke’s decision not to seek re-election [story, this issue]. In an April 17 news release, Quipp said he is running “to bring steady, collaborative leadership and strong constituent service to Montpelier.“ “Brattleboro deserves a representative who listens carefully, works hard, and is focused on getting things done,” Quipp said. “I’m running to represent...
BRATTLEBORO-Utilities Division crews from the Department of Public Works have begun spring flushing of the town water mains. Most work will be completed by Friday, May 1, with some daytime flushing continuing through May 8. Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely, as flushing causes water discoloration, low water pressure, and, in some areas, periods of no water. Water main flushing will occur during both night (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) and day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
BRATTLEBORO-In the cafeteria at Brattleboro Union High School, student Connor Montgomery strongly approved of a whole-grain, sourdough roll that he had just tried with his lunch. “I ate the entire roll; I thought it was pretty good,” he said. “I kind of want another one. The texture, and everything about it tasted really good. Before, other than sandwiches, we didn’t really get any bread. We haven’t really had any good bread until this.” Montgomery, 16, was one of about 600...
BRATTLEBORO-State Rep. Mollie Burke will not seek re-election after 18 years of service in the Vermont House of Representatives, calling it “a difficult decision” in her remarks to voters at Annual Town Meeting on April 11. “I’ve loved serving in the House,” said Burke, who represents District 8. “It’s been an extraordinary opportunity to work with dedicated representatives from all over the state on issues that impact the lives of Vermonters, but just as much to work for constituents to...
Emma Rose Sheldon is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. BRATTLEBORO-I feel compelled to speak...
KATE TRZASKOS is executive director of the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. BRATTLEBORO- What does the future...
The writer represents Windham-1 (Guilford and Vernon) in the Vermont Legislature. GUILFORD-Thank you to the...
Chloe Learey is executive director of the Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development.
BRATTLEBORO-For the first time since 2015, the Windham World Affairs Council (WWAC) Annual Galbraith Lecture...
BRATTLEBORO-Sarasa Ensemble performs “Nordic Circle” at the Brattleboro Music Center on Friday, Nov. 13, at...
VERNON-Regional nonprofit Jazzhers will host a jazz clinic for female and nonbinary students in grades...
BRATTLEBORO-Peter Gould’s new novel, Part for the Hole, is about a guy who decides to...
-The Bellows Falls Terriers are now one victory away from winning the Division III state...
-There will be more soccer at Hayford Field in Wilmington this week as both of...
-It has been a great autumn of soccer in the Deerfield Valley so far this...
-The Twin Valley-Leland & Gray soccer rivalry is one of the best in Vermont as...
