This Week’s News
Brandon’s selectboard responds to additional allegations of impropriety
At issue was the commentary by Brandon resident Sandy Mayo, Ph.D., who spoke about her recent experiences dealing with the board—and in particular with board chair Seth Hopkins.
Pittsford SB reviews ARPA ideas, health insurance, and appropriations procedures
The town of Pittsford met on Wednesday, October 5, to discuss several upcoming and ongoing projects.
Otter golfers win back-to-back Division II state titles
Sparked by a medalist performance by sophomore Lucas Politano, the Otter Valley Union High School boys’ golf team claimed its second consecutive Division II championship on Thursday, Oct. 13.
Spending for and against Vermont’s abortion rights amendment exceeds $1.2 million
The people who knocked on your door telling you not to vote for a constitutional amendment enshrining reproductive rights in Vermont’s constitution? They likely come courtesy of a former Trump aide’s Washington, D.C.-area outfit.
Local NAACP holds fourth annual Freedom Fund fundraiser dinner
The Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP will host its Fourth Annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Saturday, October 22nd.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Hammond earns second Sunoco Sportsman Modified win
Saturday night at Devil’s Bowl was warm with folks from CCV (Community College of Vermont) on hand, along with Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified racers in town.
OV boys golf holes out on a heck of a season
The Otter Valley high school boys golf team wrapped up what was arguably the greatest golfing season in the school’s history last week.
Troy Audet snags second checkered flag at Devil’s Bowl
Cody O’Brien, Tim Aldrighetti, Adam LaFountain, Logan Dennis, and Matt Wade also earned victories on a ‘Hometown Heroes’ night honoring first responders and military.
Shot out of hell: Todd Stone charges from 17th to win at Devil’s Bowl
Competition is so tough at Devil’s Bowl on Saturday nights that it’s unthinkable that any driver could come from 17th to win. However, that’s what Todd Stone did.
Shot doctor Dave Hopla hoops with area youth
Hopla has worked with many of the biggest names in the NBA, including Kobe Bryant and former Celtics marksman Ray Allen.
