This Week’s News
Brandon Methodist Church reaches out and looks within
The Brandon Methodist Church (BMC) has stood at the intersection of Franklin and Carver Streets in downtown Brandon since 1876. The beautiful building has taken some hits over the years—it’s seen fires and floods and even lost its steeple—but it’s still rooted to its place, a fitting edifice for a congregation that’s determined not to disappear.
Seth Hopkins to be Brandon town manager
Hopkins is currently the Chair of the Selectboard and will resign from that position to assume his new role when he has signed a contract with the town.
Brandon SB focuses on water & warrants
The Brandon Selectboard met on Monday evening, having postponed its scheduled meeting on April 10 for a week because the agenda had not been posted online in time to properly warn the public.
Let’s go for a hike: local trails worth exploring
The sights and sounds of spring are upon us, and with them come warm sunny days perfect for getting outside and exploring the many natural areas and trail systems in our local area.
OVUU Board deals with parental anger over child safety
It was a meeting that had to be extended twice beyond the 2-hour time limit and lasted 4.5 hours.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Hammond earns second Sunoco Sportsman Modified win
Saturday night at Devil’s Bowl was warm with folks from CCV (Community College of Vermont) on hand, along with Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified racers in town.
OV boys golf holes out on a heck of a season
The Otter Valley high school boys golf team wrapped up what was arguably the greatest golfing season in the school’s history last week.
Troy Audet snags second checkered flag at Devil’s Bowl
Cody O’Brien, Tim Aldrighetti, Adam LaFountain, Logan Dennis, and Matt Wade also earned victories on a ‘Hometown Heroes’ night honoring first responders and military.
Shot out of hell: Todd Stone charges from 17th to win at Devil’s Bowl
Competition is so tough at Devil’s Bowl on Saturday nights that it’s unthinkable that any driver could come from 17th to win. However, that’s what Todd Stone did.
Shot doctor Dave Hopla hoops with area youth
Hopla has worked with many of the biggest names in the NBA, including Kobe Bryant and former Celtics marksman Ray Allen.