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Voices

Sources of help for the homeless

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 — Issue 291

ROCKINGHAM — Following are some links to some of the resources and agencies mentioned in this story, and further reading about the issues.

• Our Place Drop-In Center: facebook.com/pages/Our-Place-Drop-In-Center/108093325921

• Southeastern Vermont Community Action: sevca.org

• Greater Falls Warming Shelter: facebook.com/pages/Greater-Falls-Warming-Shelter/148551791842952

• Morningside Shelter: morningsideshelter.org

• Pathways Vermont: pathwaysvermont.org

• Small Houses for Southern Vermont's Homeless: facebook.com/groups/663503673758606/

• Wikipedia's entry for Housing First: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housing_First

Voices

We can change tax policies for a more just, equitable society

By
Ralph Howe

BRATTLEBORO-Property taxes are really high in Vermont, anda lot of folks struggle to pay them,

Reflections on the 2026 legislative session

By
Mike Mrowicki

Michael Mrowicki represents the Windham-4 district (Putney, Dummerston, and Westminster) in the state Legislature and...

Windham communities invest in SeVEDS through municipal funding

By
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies

BRATTLEBORO-Town Meeting season has wrapped up, and communities across Windham County continue to demonstrate strong,

The case that redefined U.S. schools

By
Bill Holiday

Bill Holiday, a retired veteran social studies teacher of 48 years, believes in exposing students...

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NRC: No investigation needed for Entergy finances

By
Mike Faher
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 — Issue 330

Nine months ago, state officials demanded that the federal government “fully investigate” Vermont Yankee owner Entergy in order to determine whether the company “has sufficient financial capacity” to decommission the Vernon plant. On Oct. 27, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) delivered its response, which could be paraphrased this way: Thanks for the suggestion, but we've got this under control. In a letter to the state, an NRC official reiterated that the agency already has determined that Entergy will have...

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Voices

We have a well-founded fear based on firsthand experience

By
Timothy Belknap
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 — Issue 795

Timothy Belknap describes himself as a "downtown resident and Brattleboro lover." BRATTLEBORO-The yes vote to overturn the Acceptable Community Conduct Ordinance at the Brattleboro Special Representative Town Meeting of Dec. 12 was highly organized and effective. Some very good points were made, to which pro-ordinance responses were lacking. Point: An unhoused individual will not be able to pay a fine. Response: In New York City, similar fines are waived if accompanied by a letter of support. Brattleboro could do the...

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Arts

BMAC presents artist talk, sweater-mending workshop

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 — Issue 693

The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) presents two events in connection with “(de)composed,” an exhibit of realistic sculptures by Judith Klausner depicting what are labeled “ruined” items, like moldy bread, a sprouted potato, and a blob of jam surrounded by ants. On Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the museum, Klausner will discuss the exhibit with its curator, BMAC Director of Exhibitions Sarah Freeman. On Saturday, Dec. 10, beginning at 2 p.m., Klausner will present a workshop on...

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