This Week’s News
Brandon resident wins ‘Rays of Kindness’ award from Gov. Scott
Cliff Kenyon of Brandon has received a “Rays of Kindness” award from Governor Phil Scott in recognition of “his efforts to spread joy and kindness to all he meets.”
Brandon SB approves provisional FY26 town budget with 2.25% increase
The Brandon Selectboard and the Brandon Budget Committee convened on Monday night to make the final decisions regarding the budget that will be proposed to Brandon voters in March.
Names lost in Vermont, Part 39: Stone
The subtitle of this installment could well be “leaving no stone unturned.”
Pittsford SB talks Syndicate Rd, CEDRR, and appraisals
The Pittsford Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 4.
Photos of the Week
Sports
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.
Otter Valley Wrestling Alumni Association presents the first Ray Miro scholarship to Cassy Sue Thompson
A $1,000 check was presented to OV senior Cassy Sue Thompson by Wrestling Alumni Association President Richard Kepner last week.
Brandon Country Club created to fill the gap
After the first Neshobe Golf Club folded in 1903, the town of Brandon went without a golf course for the next 24 years.
