BRANDON — In a special meeting last Wednesday, July 21, the town’s former animal control officer and former editor of the Brandon Reporter accused the Select Board of violating the state’s open meeting law regarding a meeting held about a year ago. The board denied the allegation. Reading from a prepared statement, Lee Kahrs alleged […]
Day: July 28, 2021
Brandon Carnival Kicks Off State Fairs, July 29-Aug. 1
BY KATHERINE LAZARUS BRANDON –– Games, rides and food galore will be served at Estabrook Park for the four-day Brandon Carnival, Thursday, July 29-Aug. 1. With free entry, parking, and entertainment, the summer fun includes: a “Homemade and Homegrown” vegetable tent exhibit sponsored by Marble Valley Grange on Thursday; a performance and crowning of Brandon […]
Brandon files complaint against Sheriff Newton
Tit-for-tat charges fly between town and sheriff BY NeIL. P. ALLEN BRANDON — On Monday, the Brandon select board unanimously voted to release a statement defending Town Manager David Atherton against a complaint by Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton alleging that Atherton had acted “unprofessionally.” Furthermore, the select board filed a complaint against Newton with […]
Simpson named to ZBA; Pittsford Day set for Sept. 4
BY ARIADNE WILL PITTSFORD –– The Pittsford Selectboard unanimously passed all items of business at their regular meeting last Wednesday. The half-hour meeting saw the appointment of Charles Simpson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the approval of a right-of-way access permit and the approval of several corrections to assessor’s errors and omissions. Simpson, who […]
Café Provence is on the market
After 17 years, owners of Café Provence seek a slower pace BY KATHERINE LAZARUS AND ANGELO LYNN BRANDON — After 17 years of long days in the kitchen and seven-day work weeks, Chef Robert Barral and Line Barral have opted to list their marquee restaurant, bakery and associated building for sale. Chef Robert, who just […]
Pittsford trails see higher use
Morgan and Harnish help start a town legacy BY ARIADNE WILL Though Pittsford’s trails are nothing new, they’re now more important to the town than ever before. “When we started (the trails) in the ’80s, people didn’t really use them,” Baird Morgan told The Reporter. “Over the years, that has changed. We saw a tremendous […]
CLiF Book Bonanza brings literacy to Maclure Library
Pittsford, VT — On Thursday, July 15, children served by Maclure Library were treated to a storytelling presentation from Duncan McDougall and brand-new books to keep, thanks to a grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF). Storyteller Duncan McDougall led an interactive presentation for 64 children at the Pittsford Recreation Center. At the end of […]
Compass Music Center presents Vermont Blues Retreat
BRANDON — Brandon Music and The Compass Music and Arts Center is partnering with Hands On Music to offer master classes and workshops in Blues music concluding with a faculty concert at Brandon Music on Saturday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. The faculty features some of Vermont’s finest blues musicians, notably authentic blues guitarist Dennis […]
Memorial Mass for Yvonne Theresa Carr, 92, Brandon
BRANDON — A memorial mass of Christian Burial, for Yvonne Theresa Carr, age 92, who passed away April 18, 2020, will be held on July 30, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Church in Brandon. Rev. Maurice Moreau, pastor will be the celebrant. Those wishing to pay their respects at […]
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