This Week’s News
Amble through area gardens for Brandon Public Library fundraiser
Ten gardens in four separate local towns: they have all been planned, laid out, dug out, weeded, mulched, and planted. You don’t have to do a thing, except enjoy.
Maclure Library brings stories and books to Pittsford children through Summer Readers’ Grant
Once again this summer, on Thursday, July 27th, Maclure Library was able to host an amazing book giveaway thanks to a grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation.
Brandon SB talks cannabis, sewers, library, and ARPA
The Brandon Selectboard held its regular meeting on Monday, July 24. As a first order of business, it convened as the Board of Liquor Control Commissioners.
How local town managers navigated the flood waters
After the last two weeks, future job postings for town manager positions in Vermont are likely to list as a requirement “Must have experience with flood mitigation and recovery.”
BPD announces new program to help families coping with dementia
One of the most devastating experiences for a family coping with Alzheimer’s disease and similar afflictions is to have a loved one wander away from home and become lost.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Gosselin steals spot in Vermont 200 Limited Sportsman “Win & You’re In” at Devil’s Bowl
Other feature winners in the Saturday portion of the weekend event included Elmo Reckner, Daryl Gebo, Allen Hewitt, and Griff Mahoney.
Pittsford’s Patrick Daly takes ninth place at the USA Youth Climbing Nationals
Ten years of training probably sounds like a long time for most. For 15-year-old Patrick Daly of Pittsford, it’s practically a lifetime.
Stone, Kelly score on Double Feature Night at Devil’s Bowl
WEST HAVEN—Young racers Justin Stone and Marty Kelly III held serve at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, August 20, as The Stove Depot presented the annual Double Feature Night. The […]
Justin Comes busts out for back-to-back wins at Devil’s Bowl
With dry-slick conditions underneath him, Comes marched forward from the 17th starting position to make an authoritative statement for the win. Comes also scored the Charlie LaDuc “Hard Charger” bonus for gaining a race-high 16 positions.
Brian Thomas named new OVUHS varsity soccer coach
Otter Valley Union High School has promoted JV boys’ soccer coach Brian Thomas to take over as its varsity coach, according to OV Athletic Director Steven Keith.