This Week’s News
Brandon Budget Committee trims 6% from proposed budget
In a long, sometimes contentious meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Budget Committee revisited its failed FY2025 budget and trimmed the proposal from $3,796,180 to $3,557,180.
Brandon Library receives $1m fed grant through Sen. Welch
The Brandon Free Public Library received word last week from Senator Peter Welch’s office that it would receive a $1,000,000 grant toward its ongoing renovation and upgrade project.
Legislative Report: License plate laws are on your mind
Recently I have received many inquiries about vehicle license plates such as “Do I need a front plate?” or “Can I cover my front plate with a plate from my favorite sports team, car dealership, fraternal organization, etc.?”
Sock It to Me!
Who would ever have thought that watching a sock being made would be exciting, enthralling, even jaw dropping?
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley Softball pounds Fair Haven
The Otter Valley softball express continued its run through central Vermont with a resounding rout of Fair Haven on Saturday morning at the Slater’s home field.
Otter Valley baseball falls to Brattleboro
The Otter Valley Otters baseball team came up short versus a strong Brattleboro squad on Saturday morning at the Otters diamond.
Proctor edges Westside in thriller
In a game loaded with plenty of tense moments, the Proctor Ghosts pulled out a victory by a whisker Tuesday night.
Mt. Abraham tops Otter Valley in boys lacrosse
In boys lacrosse action, Mt. Abraham completed a sweep of their season series versus Otter Valley with a win at Markowski field in Brandon.
Otters baseball team drops heartbreaker to Rutland
After leading 7-5 into the bottom of the sixth inning, the OV baseball team saw its lead vanish in the final two innings as Rutland rallied to win.
