This Week’s News
Gray launches bid for Congress
Early Monday morning, Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray declared her candidacy for Vermont’s lone congressional seat being vacated by Congressman Peter Welch.
Brandon hosts holiday decorating contest, Reverse Parade, on Dec. 19
The Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Brandon Recreation Department and The Reporter are co-hosting a Holiday Decorating Contest this year culminating on Sunday, Dec. 19 when judges will select top winners in both residential and commercial divisions.
Vermont reports 25 Covid patients in ICU and a record-setting 641 cases
The Vermont Department of Health reported 25 Covid-19 patients hospitalized in intensive care units on Monday, Dec. 6, a record number — and just one day after the state again set a record for new infections.
Letter to the Editor: Looking for input from you
As the town manager conducts a search for a new chief of police for Brandon, the selectboard is reaching out to the community as we would value public input. We are in a posture of intentional listening.
Pittsford Selectboard drafts letter opposing wind project
The Pittsford Selectboard voted 4-1 last Wednesday to draft a letter opposing the Grandpa’s Knob wind project once the project’s developers come to the panel with additional information.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.
Proctor baseball team nets big bucks at Franklin’s fundraiser
Franklin’s fundraiser nets $1,574.15 for Proctor baseball team to go to Cooperstown.
OVUHS rock climbers end regular season on a high note
When the last climber was belayed down the wall for the final regular-season meet last Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center in Rutland, the Otter Valley Union High School climbing team topped the scoreboard, with a season total of 115,725.
Take a shot at pickleball
When was the last time you experienced a “dink in the kitchen” or made a serve from the “even court?” This is the language of Pickleball enthusiasts, and we’ve got a few right here in Brandon.
Disc golf beats the winter blues at Brandon Town Hall
Imagine throwing a flying disc in the cavernous Brandon Town Hall. Now you can!