This Week’s News
Proctor halts work on Beaver Pond Path; seeks forgiveness of $92k
In a surprise reversal, the Proctor selectboard approved a motion at its Monday, Dec. 12 meeting to halt continued planning on the Beaver Pond Path and directed Town Manager Michael Ramsey to seek forgiveness on about $93,000 the town has spent on the project since it was first conceived in 2018.
The Bookstore welcomes back authors after COVID
When The Bookstore opened its doors the first week of December 2019, its mission was not only to sell books, but to be a place for the community to come together to share a love for reading.
Guest Editorial: Batman can’t hold a candle to you, Sen. Leahy
It’s no secret that U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy is a huge fan of the superhero Batman. In fact, he has made an appearance in five Batman films.
Hard Tellin’: In Defense of Scandalous Family Christmas Letters
Each Christmas season I experience a strange and uncomfortable irony as an English teacher.
Letter to the editor: This is what makes Brandon such a special place
Last Sunday, after a two-year Covid hiatus, Brandon was once again treated to a marvelous holiday concert by the Festival Singers, their 40th!
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Sports
OV’s Lucas Politano signs deal to play Div I golf for Rutgers U.
The Politano family of Brandon extended its golf dynasty even further last Wednedsay when OV senior Lucas Politano signed a letter of intent to play golf for Division I Rutgers University in New Jersey.
Otter Valley puts up a fight, but loses in Championship game to powerhouse Woodstock
The Otter Valley football team made an unanticipated trip to the Vermont Division 3 championship game but lost 65–14 to a fast and dominating Woodstock team that featured 13 seniors.
OV football stuns BFA Fairfax; will play division championship
Last Saturday, in a show of outstanding football, the Otter Valley Otters defeated the BFA Fairfax Bullets in a show of stellar offense and gutsy defense. On a raw day with occasional sleet, a crowd of 300 showed up in Fairfax to witness the semifinal game which looked to be a sure thing for the Bullets, who were undefeated at 10-0 versus the Otters at 5-4.
OV Football wins big in playoffs, moves to state semis
Isaac Whitney had a huge game, gaining 180 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns to lead the Otter Valley football team to a 46–14 playoff win over rival Mill River Saturday night under the new lights at Markowski Field.
Local group proposes multi-town community rec center
On a rainy Sunday afternoon, a bunch of middle-aged friends in Pittsford want to play some pick-up basketball. Or some older folks want to continue their daily exercise walks when the snow is knee deep outside in winter. Or some kids want to play volleyball but the school gyms are all closed. Where can they go?
