This Week’s News
Brandon Town Meeting was civil and began with praise for volunteers
About 100 people attended Brandon’s annual Town Meeting in Brandon Town Hall on Monday night to hear the Selectboard present the budget, decide on a continued property-tax exemption for the Brandon Senior Citizens Center, and conduct any other business proper to be done when met.
Pittsford voters approve budget & appropriations at Town Meeting
Pittsford held its 2025 Town Meeting in the gymnasium at Lothrop Elementary School on Monday evening.
Brandon passes budget on first try
In a marked contrast to last year’s drawn-out budget woes, Brandon voters approved the proposed 2025-2026 budget on the first attempt by almost a 2-to-1 margin.
Ethier, Haylon, and Reniche-Smith prevail in Brandon race
After a particularly crowded race, with six candidates vying for three available seats, Ralph Ethier, Jeff Haylon and Cecil Reniche-Smith will join the Brandon Selectboard this month.
5th officer to leave Brandon PD since December
Another Brandon PD officer, Corporal Michael VonSchleusingen, has tendered his resignation, bringing to 5 the number of officers that have left Brandon PD since December.
Photos of the Week
Sports
West Rutland softball brings experience, defense
By RUSSELL JONES The West Rutland girls’ softball team will return eight starters and twelve all-together from last year’s team. They will look to be competitive in the upcoming season. […]
Proctor softball ready for another run at finals
By RUSSELL JONES After a disappointing loss in the championship game last season, Proctor’s softball team is ready for action. Head coach Abby Bennett said she will have a young […]
Proctor baseball faces early hurdles to get back in race
By RUSSELL JONES Proctor baseball coach Jeff Patch knows his team will have their work cut out for them this spring, but if they can get over a couple of […]
Otter girls tennis looks to be competitive, says first year coach Hailey Watters
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley girls tennis program will return all but one player from last year. The squad will be made up of four seniors and three sophomores. […]
Ov fields JV girls lacrosse team
By RUSSELL JONES Otter Valley will not field a varsity girls lacrosse team this season. However, they hope to have a varsity squad in the future, and this year’s junior […]
