Brattleboro winter parking ban now in effect
BRATTLEBORO - The Town of Brattleboro's annual winter parking ban went into effect on Nov. 15 and will remain in effect through April 15, 2026. The ban is in place regardless of weather conditions.
Per Ordinance Sec. 16-93: Parking is prohibited on all public streets in Brattleboro between 12:01 a.m. and 7 a.m. Vehicles found in violation may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. The Transportation Center and other designated municipal lots remain available for overnight parking unless otherwise posted.
Per Ordinance Sec. 16-94: It shall be unlawful for a vehicle to park in a way that blocks or hinders snow plowing or snow removal operations. Any vehicle that interferes with the Department of Public Works' ability to clear the streets is subject to citation and removal.
Additionally, per Ordinance Sec. 16-96: After a snowfall that requires clean-up, residents may park in the covered area of the Transportation Center. Overflow parking is allowed in the Preston Lot, but vehicles there must be moved by 8 a.m.
When amber lights are flashing, all uncovered municipal lots are closed for snow removal from 12:01 to 7 a.m., and vehicles left there will be ticketed and towed.
When purple lights are flashing downtown, no street parking is allowed in the Downtown District from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. to allow for snow removal. Vehicles left on downtown streets during this time will be ticketed and towed.
If there are any questions or concerns, contact Brattleboro Parking at 802-257-2305 or email Parking Enforcement at parking@brattleboro.gov.
Learn about Brattleboro's reappraisal on Nov. 20
BRATTLEBORO - The town of Brattleboro's reappraisal is underway. The public is invited to learn and to ask questions about this process during a special Selectboard meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room.
Ryan Silvestri from New England Municipal Consultants, who will be managing the reappraisal, along with representatives from the Brattleboro Assessor's Office, will provide an overview of the project and what to expect during the coming years as the consultants conduct property inspections.
There will not be a Zoom component to this meeting. A recording will be made available on YouTube. Information and updates about this project will be posted on Brattleboro.gov/reappraisal. The Selectboard Meeting Room is located on the second floor of the Municipal Center, 230 Main St.
Art and exploration at Brooks Library
BRATTLEBORO - Brooks Memorial Library hosts River Gallery School teaching artist Kate Milliken, for a free book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 65 and older on Tuesdays through Dec. 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history, food, nature, music, film, and classic novels, and TO create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques. This course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required.
Sign up for one or all sessions in this new offering in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House. To register, stop by the library, call the circulation desk at 802-254-5290, or email outreach@brookslibraryvt.org.
All Souls Church marks Transgender Remembrance Day
WEST BRATTLEBORO - A free community gathering of poetry and song to honor and remember transgender people takes place Thursday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m. at All Souls Church at The West Village Meetinghouse, 29 South St.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is "an annual observance that honors the lives of people who are transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming whose lives have been lost due to hatred or prejudice," wrote organizers in a news release. "It also raises awareness about the violence and discrimination that this community faces across the world, and is a reminder for everyone to continue the work for justice."
Daniel Kasnitz will offer piano music as attendees honor and remember together. Participants will share poetry of trans writers, sing together, and lift up the names of those trans people whose lives were lost. The evening will end by sharing a simple meal together as a community. For details, contact All Souls Church at 802-254-9377 or visit ascvt.org.
Tracking dinosaurs at Putney Library
PUTNEY - On Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 6:30 p.m., join geology enthusiast Willis McCumber at the Putney Public Library, 55 Main St., for a free show-and-tell of dinosaur tracks and other trace fossils he's collected in Vermont and Massachusetts over the last few years. He will show slides and actual specimens and answer questions for this all-ages program.
McCumber is a slate roofer who explores fossils, rocks, and dinosaur tracks in his spare time. He lives in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, on sediments and lavas that flowed into a rift valley when the Appalachian Mountain Belt was breaking up 190–250 million years ago. He can be found on YouTube talking about rocks and plants: @WillisMcCumber.
Openings available for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program
SPRINGFIELD - The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program offers entry into one of today's most in-demand professions - providing strong job growth, competitive pay, and the chance to make an impact in patients' lives.
Beginning January 2026, Vermont residents can train to become a CCMA through a 20-week hybrid program offered by Skilltrade. This nationally recognized program combines bi-weekly online instruction with hands-on lab sessions at North Star Health's Springfield campus. Participants will also complete a real-world externship at North Star Health, providing valuable on-the-job training and networking opportunities.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Program costs can be self-paid or covered through grant funding for eligible participants.
Learn more and secure your spot today at bit.ly/841-ccma.
This program is part of a collaboration between North Star Health, Southern Vermont AHEC, and the Vermont Department of Labor.
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