This Week’s News
Patrick Roberts, Otter Valley band leader, to retire after 32 years teaching
Patrick Roberts led his final concert at Otter Valley last Wednesday, receiving tributes and a standing ovation after thirty-two years teaching music, twenty-five of them at Otter Valley.
Brandon Trustees of Public Funds respond to critics
The Trustees of Public Funds convened for a scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 15 at the Brandon Town Hall.
Brandon’s feral cat program turns 20!
Elusive and skittish, feral cats slip undetected through the night, on the prowl for whatever little critters they can find to fill their bellies.
Brandon SB releases ethics report on Trustees of Public Funds
On Tuesday night, the Brandon Selectboard released its report on the ethics complaint lodged against Tanner Romano and Laura Miner alleging a conflict of interest between their roles as Trustees of Public Funds (TPF) and their relationship to a project to which TPF pledged $20,000.
Photos of the Week
Sports
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.
Proctor baseball team nets big bucks at Franklin’s fundraiser
Franklin’s fundraiser nets $1,574.15 for Proctor baseball team to go to Cooperstown.
OVUHS rock climbers end regular season on a high note
When the last climber was belayed down the wall for the final regular-season meet last Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center in Rutland, the Otter Valley Union High School climbing team topped the scoreboard, with a season total of 115,725.
Take a shot at pickleball
When was the last time you experienced a “dink in the kitchen” or made a serve from the “even court?” This is the language of Pickleball enthusiasts, and we’ve got a few right here in Brandon.
Disc golf beats the winter blues at Brandon Town Hall
Imagine throwing a flying disc in the cavernous Brandon Town Hall. Now you can!
