Winter parking ban begins in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Parking Department would like to advise everyone that the winter parking ban is now in effect until April 15, 2024. Overnight parking is forbidden on all streets in the town of Brattleboro.
Vehicles parked for longer than one hour between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. The ban applies even if there is no snow on town streets, and vehicles may be towed at any time if they are hampering snow plowing or snow removal.
Brattleboro has a flashing light system and a signboard program in place to assist citizens in knowing when plowing will be done. A flashing amber light designates the need to remove snow from off-street lots. A flashing purple light designates the need to remove snow from the streets.
Snow removal starts at 11 p.m. During snowstorms, vehicles must be parked under cover in the Transportation Center. Also, the Department of Public Works will place sign boards around town with notification of pending snow removals.
If parking is not available in the Transportation Center, overflow parking is allowed in the Preston lot on Flat Street. Vehicles must be out of the Preston lot by 8 a.m. to allow for plowing of that lot.
Thanksgiving closures in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO - In observance of Thanksgiving, all Town Offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov 24, with the exception of emergency services.
Brooks Memorial Library will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. They will be closed on Nov. 23, and reopen on Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Nov. 23. All trash and recycling pick-up will be delayed by one day all week.
Thanksgiving Day service planned
BRATTLEBORO - A Thanksgiving Day service for the community is planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 57 Putney Rd.
The hour-long service - both in person and online via Zoom at csbrattleboro.org - includes readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy; plus music for the occasion and a period for Thanksgiving testimonies.
First Baptist Church presents Christmas bazaar
BRATTLEBORO - A Christmas bazaar will be held at the First Baptist Church, at their new location at 18 Town Crier Drive,on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will be Christmas items, a bake table, "Grandma's Attic," and handmade knitted items. A light lunch will be available, featuring corn chowder and butternut squash soup. Doughnuts, cider, and coffee are also available. For more information, call 802-254-1234.
Rick Winston presents classic films of the 1950s at Brooks Memorial Library
BRATTLEBORO - Rick Winston, author of Save Me a Seat: A Life with Movies, will present a discussion of classic films of the 1950s, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Main Reading Room of Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St.
"The 1950s were a fascinating time for Hollywood films. Silent-era film directors were in their prime, and independent films were gaining a foothold. Exciting new stars such as Marlon Brando and Audrey Hepburn were making their mark while vital issues of the time such as juvenile delinquency, conformity, and racial attitudes were addressed, however timidly, while the shadow of the Hollywood blacklist loomed," says Winston. He will show clips from several films of various genres from that era and discuss their significance.
The program is the latest installment of the Snapshot series from Vermont Humanities, an upgrade of the long-running First Wednesdays monthly lecture series. Snapshot keeps the community-building aspects of First Wednesdays while expanding the benefits of virtual events. A full list of events is available at bit.ly/741-snapshot. Snapshot events in Brattleboro are sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
All events are free. Brooks Memorial Library is accessible to people in wheelchairs. Those who cannot join in person may register to receive the livestream link at bit.ly/741-50s. For more information, call 802-254-5290 or visit brookslibraryvt.org.
'Peecycling' talk in Dummerston
WEST DUMMERSTON - The Dummerston Conservation Commission presents "Peecycling for Clean Water and Fertile Farms" on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Dummerston Community Center, 150 West St. This program is free, and donations are always welcome.
The Rich Earth Institute will present what organizers say is "the paradigm-shifting practice of peecycling: reclaiming a 'waste' as a resource to complete the food nutrient cycle. Human urine contains vital nutrients for growing crops. By reclaiming urine as an agricultural resource, communities can prevent downstream pollution, access an abundance of local fertilizer, and conserve clean water."
For more than a decade, the Institute has operated the nation's first and largest community-scale peecycling program in Southern Vermont. In this presentation, Education Director Julia Cavicchi will delve into how this program works and provide an overview of the Institute's research and introduce the basics of how to safely and effectively fertilize crops with urine in backyard gardens.
Ham radio license testing offered
TOWNSHEND - The West River Radio Club will offer an FCC licensing and ARRL certification testing session for all levels and upgrades on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Cottage's Heins Building, 133 Grafton Rd.
Interested people should bring two forms of identification (one picture), any prior radio license, a pencil, calculator (not on a phone), and $15 (cash or check). Most importantly, they must secure an FRN number from the FCC prior to coming to the test. It can be found at bit.ly/741-radio.
After the testing, all are invited to stay for the club's monthly meeting and holiday potluck luncheon at noon. RSVP Mary Peterson at vtdoves@gmail.com or 802-258-3921.
Dummerston School holds 'Buy a Brick' fundraiser
DUMMERSTON - Help the Dummerston School finish its pavilion through its "Buy-A-Brick" campaign.
One can commemorate their family, child, grandchild, business, or favorite teacher by purchasing an engraved paver brick to be set in the floor of the Dummerston School Pavilion. Bricks are $100 each and can have up to two lines of text with 10 characters each. Bricks can be purchased until Friday, Dec. 15. For more information, email dummerstonplayground@gmail.com.
Historical Society calendars available
DUMMERSTON - The 2024 "Scenes of Dummerston" calendars, published by the Historical Society, are now available for sale. They can be purchased at the Town Office in Dummerston Center, or by calling Jody Normandeau at: 802-380-9027.
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