This Week’s News
Proctor Selectboard talks construction, mosquitos
The Proctor Selectboard approved a bid for $96,818 from Wright Construction Company Monday night to repair the front wall of the town office building. The front wall is currently braced to keep it from…
2019 Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Presidents Award
Citing her “tireless work” for the benefit of others, Brandon Chamber of Commerce out-going President Sharon Stearns presented the 2019 President’s Award to Brandon resident…
Agreement set between developer and residents in Pittsford
An agreement between Pittsford BTS Retails LLC and a group of Pittsford residents was approved by a 4-0 vote, with one abstention, by the selectboard at last Wednesday’s meeting. The residents appealed a zoning permit in July for what was slated to be…
BARN OPERA takes a cut at Barber of Seville
By RUSSELL JONES The BARN OPERA returns to the stage for a new season of shows beginning with a production of Rossini’s comedic masterpiece, “The Barber of Seville.” This will be a limited performance, with invitations only being given to the first 50 people who donate at least $50 to the Compass Music and Arts […]
Legislative Report for Feb. 13
By BUTCH SHAW PITTSFORD — The Legislature has finally settled into a rhythm of daily committee work and scheduled times to meet as a body in the Hall of Representatives. To get to this point, we have been issued our legislative mailboxes, official legislative identification card, and our legislative badges, which allow us access to […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Burning rubber: Brandon’s Joey Scarborough racks up wins at local racetracks
Joey Scarborough was driving racecars years before he even had a license to drive himself to school.
Skip Jennings Founders Cup Golf Tournament at Neshobe Golf Club
Skip Jennings, 93 years old, led off the tournament with a beautiful drive right down the middle of the fairway on hole #1.
Kaizen Fitness Arts, martial arts studio, opens in Brandon
Growing up in New Hampshire, David Belanger was a big fan of Ip Man, a Chinese martial artist who taught the legendary Bruce Lee.
The new Nesh, founded on old farmland, still thriving
After the Brandon Country Club closed in 1944, the town went without a golf course for thirteen years until, in 1957, a group of Brandon golfers started investigating places in town to build a new one.
VT Wrestling Championship at Otter Valley; Cole named Coach of the Year
Vermont’s top wrestlers competed in the “House of Noise” at OV last Friday and Saturday. One hundred and fifty-one competitors on 25 teams vied for the individual and team state championships.
