BRATTLEBORO — My concern about the decommissioning of Vermont Yankee is that we focus too much on ideologues without adequate focus on workers.
Jason Cooper, a real estate investor, developer, and property manager, has served as a steering...
Jessica Dolan, Ph.D. (District 8) is a Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting member. BRATTLEBORO-Our predecessors were...
Emilie Kornheiser, Ian Goodnow, and Mollie Burke represent Brattleboro in the Vermont House of Representatives.
SPRINGFIELD-On April 16, during his inaugural speech as secretary of health and human services, Robert...
The Vermont National Guard is going solar. The state Public Service Board has approved construction of a 1.8-megawatt solar array on land adjacent to the Guard's armory in Westminster, ruling that the nearly 17-acre project's benefits will outweigh its impacts. Via special state statutory language, the solar installation will qualify as net-metered. That means the Guard can take full and exclusive advantage of utility bill savings and renewable energy credits created by the array. “The electricity produced by the project...
Brattleboro Selectboard candidate Daniel Quipp has my full support. As an educator, engaged community member, and champion of environmental causes, Daniel's passion, courage, and values-led leadership make him a standout choice for this position. Daniel will work tirelessly to promote more affordable housing and public transit, and he will maintain the natural beauty of our town. He connects well with people, understands the issues, and will inspire creative problem-solving towards a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable Brattleboro. If you haven't yet...
BRATTLEBORO-The Estey Organ Museum opens for the season, at 108 Birge St. Saturday, May 3. "Exquisitely crafted instruments, made in Brattleboro. That's what you can see, hear, and even play when you visit," organizers wrote in a news release. Board members the Rev. Craig L. Cowing and Allen Myers will be restoring Estey's 100,000th organ, made in 1881; visitors will be able to see the organ as work progresses. Also, thanks to Board President George Wiese, they have a new...
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