Brooks Library closes Main Street entrance
BRATTLEBORO — Brooks Memorial Library’s renovation project continues to bring changes to building access. The library’s Main Street entrance was closed on Aug. 17, and it is expected to remain closed through the fall.
The library’s upper entrance, accessible from the Municipal Center parking lot, reopened last week. Patrons should use the upper entrance to access the library during this phase of construction. All designated library parking has been relocated to the Municipal Center parking lot. This includes accessible parking, 15-minute parking, and two-hour parking spaces.
These changes are part of the ongoing renovation of the library’s exterior, which includes improvements to the sidewalks, walkways and other areas surrounding the building. For more information, call 802-254-5290 or visit brookslibraryvt.org for construction updates.
Mrowicki offers legislative update
WEST DUMMERSTON —Lydia’s Friends, the friends-of-the-library organization that supports the Dummerston Community Center & Library, 150 West St., host Mike Mrowicki, state representative for the Windham-4 District of Dummerston and Putney, Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Mrowicki will present highlights of the 2026 session and open the floor for questions and take suggestions regarding what Vermonters want to see happen in the 2027 legislative session. This event is free and open to all. For more information, call 802-380-7935 or email mrowicki@vtleg.gov.
Senior lunch in Dummerston
DUMMERSTON — Evening Star Grange and Senior Solutions will serve their next Senior Lunch Wednesday, Aug 26, at the Grange Hall in Dummerston Center, with take-outs available between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and an in-house meal served at noon.
On the menu is old-fashioned chicken pie with biscuits, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Dessert is peach shortcake. The vegetarian option is cheese tortellini and spinach casserole.
Reservations are highly suggested and can be made by calling the hall at 802-254-1138. Leave your name, phone number, number of meals desired, and whether you are eating in or taking it home. Suggested donation for those age 60 and above eating inside is $4. For those age 59 and under and all take-outs, the suggested donation is $5.
Food drop in Putney
PUTNEY — The next Putney food drop will be Thursday, Aug, 27, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The Vermont Food Bank and Putney Foodshelf co-sponsor this service, free and open to all, offering a selection of produce and assorted foods. The Putney Food Drop is located at 78 River Rd. More details, including a map, can be found at putneyfoodshelf.org/food-drop.
Londonderry Health & Wellness Fair Aug 28
LONDONDERRY — Neighborhood Connections will be holding its second annual Health & Wellness Fair Friday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at The Londonderry Marketplace, 5700 Route 100.
The Fair is an opportunity for visitors to learn about wellness-based goods and services to help the community live well. A dynamic group of exhibitors will be there to bring awareness of benefits and services in the mountain town communities, along with demonstrations of Tai Chi and Bone Builders classes (which anyone can join), plus free local produce and a free barbecue lunch.
For questions and more information, contact Suzanne Burge at Neighborhood Connections at 802-824-4343 or Suzanne@NCVermont.org.
State offers back-to-school health checklist
WATERBURY — With kids heading back to school soon, parents should make sure students are ready and have what they need to be healthy. The Vermont Department of Health offers this checklist:
• Whether they walk, bike, or take a car or bus, prepare to get to school safely with these tips at safestreets.vermont.gov/safety-tips.
• Make sure students are up to date on vaccines to help protect them and the community from serious illnesses. As a reminder, most Vermont families vaccinate their kids, and these vaccines are easy to receive and usually covered by insurance. Parents and caregivers can check with their healthcare providers or visit HealthVermont.gov/KidVax.
• Going back to school can be stressful. Be sure to talk with kids regularly about how they are feeling. Pay attention to changes in mood, friend groups, academic performance or participation in activities. These could be signs of mental health struggles or substance use. Learn about local support and resources at HealthVermont.gov/healthy-school.
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