BELLOWS FALLS — Thank you for writing such a complete piece about our town. Well done.
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BRATTLEBORO-Early and absentee ballots for the Aug. 13 State Primary Election are available by request. Absentee ballots for this election must be requested. Anyone wishing to vote early and in-person may do so at the Brattleboro Town Clerk's Office. This option is available through Monday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. Anyone wishing to vote absentee may apply for an absentee ballot until Aug. 12, at 5 p.m., although it is recommended doing so as soon as possible to account for...
Arlene Distler took note of the “effort of the growing number of artists and appreciators of arts” in the community. I am grateful for her making these familiar statements, but I must add that there is more to the story. We live in a large town abundant with residential artists. And, indeed, these people are “starving artists.” What strikes me is that there is no mention of the city's largest employer, the Brattleboro Retreat, and the absence of therapeutic activities.
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company launches its Reimagined 2020 Season with the online premiere of One Room, the first project in its new works initiative, Weston Writers. One Room explores the events of this year by looking at our homes as spaces of possibility and creativity. The video streams are available free. In May, Weston commissioned the leading playwrights, directors, and actors in the U.S. to create 14 short, one-person plays that respond to the present moment and explore the questions,
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