This Week’s News
Market on West Street flourishing
By RUSSELL JONES After being open for just seven weeks, the new owners of The Market on West Street in Proctor report that business has been good. New owners, Chris and Jennifer Curtis, “We’re seven weeks in now and there’s been steady flow,” owners Chris and Jennifer Curtis reported last week. “We’ve met so many […]
Cafe Provence still cooking
After 15 years, owner still excited by Brandon’s future By RUSSELL JONES Amidst downtown Brandon, the nearly finished construction, the specialty shops and art galleries, new breweries and retail stores, you can also find a culinary getaway reminiscent of the southern coast of France. Stepping inside the 11 Center Street location, the green and gold […]
Town fined for sewage leak
By RUSSELL JONES A ruptured sewer line in downtown Brandon that led to over three million gallons of untreated sewage to flow directly into the Neshobe River in late February 2018 resulted in a $12,000 fine against the town. The Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation announced the fine this past week, largely for failing to report the […]
Brandon tax rate up 3 cents
By RUSSELL JONES The municipal tax rate in Brandon will see an increase of about 3 percent this coming fiscal year, rising from last year’s 93 cents per $100 to 96 cents this year. The breakdowns for the 2019-2020 tax rates are 80 cents for the town budget, 6 cents for various voter-approved appropriations and […]
The hammer falls on the Great Brandon Auction this week
By RUSSELL JONES The 30th annual Great Brandon Auction will take place on Tuesday, July 16 at Estabrook Park. Preview time for the auction will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the auction fun begins directly after. The fun will happen rain or shine under the tent. Executive director of the Chamber of […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Three Brandon drivers win big at Devil’s Bowl
Brandon drivers dominated the racing at Devil’s Bowl as three Brandon drivers took home the win in their respective divisions over the weekend.
Fall Sports Preview: Otters field hockey led by core quintet of seniors
Otter Valley’s field hockey team began its season with a 4-0 win in Brattleboro on Sept. 6. It’s a tough opponent to start the season with, but it is also a good test of the team’s grit, skills and determination.
Fall Sports Preview: OV football set to go in Division III this year
Otter Valley’s football team is making the move from Division II down to Div. III this season and head Coach Kipp Denis thinks the move will be a good one for the Otters.
West Rutland girls begin hunt for state title trifecta
By RUSSELL JONES Westside got the first win of the season with a 1-0 win over Arlington on Friday. It was a physical, defensive matchup that led to a scoreless tie that was broken by a direct kick 40 yards from the goal by Jeneé McGee in the second half. Arlington is the defending state […]
Proctor girls overwhelmingly win first two games of season, 11-0 and 7-0
By RUSSELL JONES In the season opener for the Proctor girls’ soccer team, the Phantoms took it to the Poultney Blue Devils. Two Phantom girls recorded hat tricks as Proctor won the game 11-0. Sophomore Maggie McKearin and senior Maddie Flanders both scored three goals. Dez Traverse tallied two goals and Jenna Davine, Lacey French […]
