This Week’s News
Brandon’s Independence Day: A look back, part I
I’ve been thinking about how and when Brandon started celebrating the nation’s Independence Day in such a big way.
Otter Valley budget passes by one vote
The Otter Valley Unified Union school budget for 2025-2026 passed by a single vote on Tuesday, with a final tally of 817 yes to 816 no.
Brandon Town Meeting was civil and began with praise for volunteers
About 100 people attended Brandon’s annual Town Meeting in Brandon Town Hall on Monday night to hear the Selectboard present the budget, decide on a continued property-tax exemption for the Brandon Senior Citizens Center, and conduct any other business proper to be done when met.
Pittsford voters approve budget & appropriations at Town Meeting
Pittsford held its 2025 Town Meeting in the gymnasium at Lothrop Elementary School on Monday evening.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley, Bellows Falls split doubleheader
The Otter Valley Otters and the Terriers of Bellows Falls took turns dominating play in a rare Monday afternoon doubleheader at Otter Valley High School on Monday.
OV bests Mill River, 38–33, in United basketball
Mill River hosted OV in unified basketball on Thursday, March 31. It was the first game after a two-season pause due to Covid.
OV names new head varsity football coach
The Otter Valley football team’s offensive coordinator was recently promoted to Head Varsity Coach of the team heading into the 2022 season.
Vermont trout season opens April 9
Vermont’s trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 9. Despite lingering snow cover in some areas of the state, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season if they keep a few strategies in mind.
Proctor boys defeat Twinfield in playdown opener, lose to Rivendell
The Proctor boys opened their playoff schedule on Wednesday, March 2, against the Twinfield Trojans and put on one of their performances of the season, rolling to a 57-36 win.