This Week’s News
Pittsford SB discusses culverts, permits & needles
The Pittsford Selectboard convened on Wednesday for its second meeting of July.
Insect control board gets new five-year permit
The Otter Creek Watershed Insect Control Board met to discuss the next steps regarding the recent five-year renewal of their pesticide general permit and to deal with issues surrounding the attendance of certain members of the board.
Brandon SB agrees to pen letters to DAIL and RMHS
The Town of Brandon Selectboard met for a little more than half an hour Monday night, efficiently handling several items, including the appointment of a new health officer and agreeing to write a letter of appreciation to local artist Will Kasso Condry in celebration of his recent Vermont Prize win and two letters on behalf of the Brandon Free Public Library.
Sheriff Fox reassures Proctor of upcoming year’s police protection
Rutland County Sheriff David Fox made an appearance at the Proctor Selectboard Monday night to review his department’s plans for serving the Proctor community for the upcoming year.
Brandon shopkeepers dealt with coin shortages during the Civil War, too
It’s been common during the COVID years to see signs at cash registers asking patrons to use exact change if possible.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Naylor & Breen golf tourney raises awareness of rare disease with local significance
Almost everyone in the Brandon area has been touched in one way or another by Naylor & Breen, the construction company founded by Rob Naylor and Peter Breen in 1978.
Burning rubber: Brandon’s Joey Scarborough racks up wins at local racetracks
Joey Scarborough was driving racecars years before he even had a license to drive himself to school.
Skip Jennings Founders Cup Golf Tournament at Neshobe Golf Club
Skip Jennings, 93 years old, led off the tournament with a beautiful drive right down the middle of the fairway on hole #1.
Kaizen Fitness Arts, martial arts studio, opens in Brandon
Growing up in New Hampshire, David Belanger was a big fan of Ip Man, a Chinese martial artist who taught the legendary Bruce Lee.
