By XANDER LANDEN, VT Digger MONTPELIER/BRANDON — The number of absentee ballot requests for Vermont’s August primary has continued to rise, with the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office reporting more than 108,700 sought so far — a larger number than the total ballot count during the last statewide primary in 2018. In total, 107,600 Vermonters voted […]
Month: July 2020
Claudia Bilodeau, 1941-2020
SPRINGVILLE, N.Y. — Claudia Bilodeau passed away Friday, July 3 at her daughter’s home in Springville, N.Y. She was born in Brandon, Vt. on Dec. 15, 1941 to Albert and Margaret (Lake) Bryant. Claudia lived most of her life in Brandon, retiring to Leesburg, Fla. in 2016. Claudia is survived by her husband, Rod Bilodeau […]
RNeSU unveils hybrid learning plan for schools
Most students to continue remote learning, k-2 in school two mornings a week By Jeanné Collins, Superintendent, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union (A video option for this letter will be provided on Facebook shortly) Dear Parents and Guardians, RNeSU has been working for the past several weeks on developing a re-opening plan for fall 2020. We […]
Animal control ordinance hearing draws virtual crowd
Board delays approval citing more input By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — A public hearing on a proposed expansion of the town’s animal control ordinance drew several residents on July 15, all of whom voiced support for a stronger law protecting animals in Brandon. But there was so much feedback and discussion around the proposed […]
Editorial: Safety of students top concern when re-opening schools
By JEANNE COLLINS Superintendent, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union RNeSU schools have been working and planning toward the re-opening of schools. We put together a task force that includes teachers, administrators, counselors, facilities, transportation, special services and school nursing. Some details are known from the state mandate. We know, for example, that all students and staff […]
Let the kids play?
Petition launched by Proctor parent and coach against delaying fall sports season By LEE J. KAHRS PROCTOR — A petition protesting the Vermont Principal’s Association’s (VPA) plan to postpone the beginning of fall high school sports has garnered more than 1,900 signatures in two weeks. It all started in Proctor, where soccer is not just […]
Fatal accident in Proctor
A teenager was killed and three others injured in a late night roll over crash in Proctor on July 9. Even more tragic is that the victim’s brother was killed in a car accident just four months earlier.
Thomas Dairy cuts milk purchases from some area farms
Owner cites pandemic’s effects on demand, state offers farmers relief By LEE J. KAHRS RUTLAND TOWN — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the already hurting dairy industry in Vermont and small dairy farms are feeling it the most. A recent decision by Thomas Dairy to reduce the amount of milk it buys from local […]
Paramount Theatre plans drive-in at Estabrook Park
The Paramount Theatre has partnered with the Town of Brandon and the McKernon Group to build a drive-in movie theater screen in at Estabrook Field on the north end of town.
The high cost of animal rescue
Humane society spent over $30,000 on animals seized from Brandon farm
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