This Week’s News
Meet the candidates night
By RUSSELL JONES Three of the four candidates in contested races showed up for a candidate Q and A forum held by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night in the Town Hall basement. The candidates introduced themselves to voters and fielded questions from residents. Selectboard candidates Dennis Reisenweaver and Tim Guiles were […]
Legislative Report
By Butch Shaw Your legislators are now focused on committee work as the Town Meeting break, scheduled for March 2 through March 11, approaches. I do look forward to this annual recess of the Legislature so I can remove myself from the ‘Golden Bubble’ of Montpelier and re-connect with my family, friends and constituents. It […]
Letter to the editor: Pittsford sewer bond
Lettter to the editor from Pittsford Town Manager John Haverstock concerning the upcoming sewer bond vote.
Letter to the editor: Quality with Affordability; a school board candidate’s point of view
By DEREK LARSEN Having lived in the district over 10 years, in Pittsford, Chittenden and Brandon, and having recently visited each of the schools in our Supervisory Union and having spoken with the Superintendent and Principals, I am very impressed with the education provided to our students. I have attended recent forums, task force and […]
Two candidates vie for Brandon Selectboard seat
With a contested selectboard race in Brandon, the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Meet the Candidates forum at the Town Hall basement meeting room at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. Bill Moore will be the moderator for the forum and candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions from the public…
Photos of the Week
Sports
West Rutland beats Black River 30-16, remains undefeated
By RUSSELL JONES The Golden Horde took their undefeated show on the road Monday to play Black River as soggy field conditions forced the game to be moved to St. Peter’s field in Rutland. The offense for both teams was on display, but it was West Rutland who had the bigger bats and the better […]
Ov softball no-hit by Brattleboro
By RUSSELL JONES The Otters struggled in their first game of the season against Brattleboro as Hailey Derosia tossed a 5-inning gem for the Colonels. Derosia struck out 14 of the 17 batters she faced in the no-hitter, as Brattleboro defeated the Otters, 15-0. “Because of the weather, we weren’t able to get any scrimmages […]
OV softball ready for new season
By RUSSELL JONES For the first time in over three decades, Otter Valley has a new coach heading up their softball program, actually they’ll have two. Legendary OV softball coach Pattie Candon retired last season after 33 years, racking up 347 wins and four state championships. Two coaches were brought in to replace the hall-of-famer […]
West Rutland softball brings experience, defense
By RUSSELL JONES The West Rutland girls’ softball team will return eight starters and twelve all-together from last year’s team. They will look to be competitive in the upcoming season. Laurie Serrani will take over as head coach of the softball team from her husband Carl. “I like small ball but I think we’ll be […]
Proctor softball ready for another run at finals
By RUSSELL JONES After a disappointing loss in the championship game last season, Proctor’s softball team is ready for action. Head coach Abby Bennett said she will have a young team that is motivated to get back to the finals. “They’re ready to work harder,” she said. “They know what they have to do and […]
