Christopher Denman Brostrom
BRANDON — Christopher D. B. Root, aged 65, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. Mr. Root was born in Stamford, Conn. on Sept.23, 1953. He was the son of Louis and Eleanor (Funk) Root. He grew up in York, Penn. where he received his early education. He spent […]
Voters face $2.93 million bond
What had been a bond proposal of $5.5 million facing voters back in November, will now be a proposal of about half that amount. Voters in the Otter Valley Unified Union district will go to the polls on March 5 to decide…
Barstow school keeps tight rein on 2020 budget
The Barstow Unified Union school board has proposed a budget increase of less than 1 percent for the 2020 fiscal year. The .78 percent increase, making a proposed budget of…
Otters of the marking period
Otter Valley announced Kailey Frary as the Middle School Otter of the Marking Period. Kailey has turned in outstanding work all semester. Her positivity and drive has helped to make her school a great place to be. Kailey can always be counted on to bring unique insight or ask an insightful question in any classroom. […]
Rep. Shaw welcomes Eagle Scouts to State House
Butch Shaw met with the new Eagle Scouts from Troop 110 in Pittsford. They were honored in the State House on Friday along with others from around the State. They heard the reading of a resolution in the House of Representatives and the had lunch with Governor Scott.
Filling the Void
by RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — Flowers have been scientifically proven to increase happiness (according to a report from Rutgers), decrease worry and anxiety (so says Harvard), enhance productivity and creative problem solving (according to a Texas A&M study), and even reduce stress (adds a report from the University of North Florida). But for the past three months, […]
Brandon OKs $1.4 million loan to advance project
A $1.4 million loan from the state Revolving Loan program was approved by the Brandon selectboard Monday night that will fund…
Proctor Selectboard talks construction, mosquitos
The Proctor Selectboard approved a bid for $96,818 from Wright Construction Company Monday night to repair the front wall of the town office building. The front wall is currently braced to keep it from…
2019 Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Presidents Award
Citing her “tireless work” for the benefit of others, Brandon Chamber of Commerce out-going President Sharon Stearns presented the 2019 President’s Award to Brandon resident…
Agreement set between developer and residents in Pittsford
An agreement between Pittsford BTS Retails LLC and a group of Pittsford residents was approved by a 4-0 vote, with one abstention, by the selectboard at last Wednesday’s meeting. The residents appealed a zoning permit in July for what was slated to be…
