This Week’s News
Large turnout at OVUU annual meeting rejects proposal to transfer land for “Valley Community Center”
n past years, Otter Valley Unified Union District annual school meetings have rarely seen more than a few attendees. This year was different, with about 400 voters in attendance and more participating on Zoom.
Town Meeting 2025 Preview
Here’s what voters are being asked to consider on Town Meeting Day 2025.
Brandon Town Office building oldest in downtown
In 1976, virtually all of Brandon’s commercial buildings located downtown along Center Street and Park Street were placed on the National Historic Register as part of the Brandon Village Historic District.
Brandon SB talks ethics, grants, and tax delinquencies
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV softball triumphs in Proctor scrimmage
Otter Valley varsity softball dusts off the cobwebs for their first scrimmage of the season against Proctor High School.
Otter softball ready for 2023 season
The Otter Valley girls’ softball team is ready to ride the experience of their seven seniors to a successful 2023 season.
Otter Valley baseball is ready for 2023 season
The Otter Valley Otters varsity baseball team is back and looking for the success that slipped through their fingers last year.
OV rock climbing scales to 4th at state championship
Dozens of middle- and high-school climbers from around the region vied for the top spot, ascending newly created routes ranging in difficulty level from 5.7 to 5.13.
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.