This Week’s News
Reps. Jerome, Shaw file for election in newly formed House districts
Rep. Stephanie Jerome, D-Brandon and Rep. Butch Shaw, R-Pittsford will be running for re-election in their respective, and newly drawn, districts.
Proctor wrestles with past-due water bills
The Proctor selectboard continues to wrestle with an effective strategy to collect delinquent water fees in a town that does not have water meters.
Brandon approves $572,000 to rebuild Union Street sidewalk
Union Street residents in Brandon are on track to have a new 750-foot section of granite-curbed sidewalk.
Over the past 24 years, the Friends revive Brandon’s Town Hall
The Friends of Brandon Town Hall’s mission was simple: “to bring the abandoned building back to life and make it a community center for one and all.”
Addison County Sheriff announces retirement in emotional video
This announcement came days after a news story reported that Vermont State Police were investigating an incident in which police were called to a “domestic disturbance” at Newton’s home.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Brandon’s Jim Leary finishes his 36th Burlington Marathon
When Jim Leary ran in the first-ever Vermont City Marathon in Burlington, Bernie Sanders had finished his fourth (and last) term as mayor.
Pittsford Rec honors Randy Adams and Joe Pomykala
A cold, gray day couldn’t keep the people of Pittsford from coming out on Saturday to honor two of the town’s most hardworking residents: Randy Adams and Joe Pomykala.
Meet young Vermont falconer, Kristen Lee
Suprisingly, I met Kristen Lee’s red-tailed hawk, Krueger, in the post office one day. He was there on a visit on Lee’s day off from her postal route.
OV wrestler Isaac Whitney earns title at big N.H. meet
Otter Valley Union High School wrestling made an outstanding showing at the 2025 Annual Minickiello Wrestling Tournament in Keene, N.H., on Saturday.
OV’s Lucas Politano signs deal to play Div I golf for Rutgers U.
The Politano family of Brandon extended its golf dynasty even further last Wednedsay when OV senior Lucas Politano signed a letter of intent to play golf for Division I Rutgers University in New Jersey.

