This Week’s News
Brandon Selectboard discusses applicants, trucks, salt, & sidewalk
At its regular meeting on Monday evening, the Brandon Selectboard discussed two expenses that had not been part of the budget workshops in the fall.
Editorial: Thanks to the Brandon Selectboard for being normal
The headline of this piece may seem a little snarky but I assure you I mean it sincerely.
Legislative Report: Busy week in Montpelier
We spent long days and evenings debating bills, such as Paid Family Leave Insurance, biodiversity resistance, suicide prevention, sports wagering , universal school meals, and radiology assistants.
New child tax credit offers financial support to families with young children
As the end of the 2023 tax season approaches, state officials are calling attention to a new tax credit that offers financial support to families with children under the age of 6.
Obituary: Gary Luther Warner, 67, of Brandon
Gary was born in Middlebury on September 5, 1955. He was the son of Neddy and Ruth (Hutchins) Warner.
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.
