“We’re consistently not sure if we’ll have the numbers,” said BFD Chief Tom Kilpeck, referring to the size of his crew. “We’ve got 23 people on the roster, but we can rely on maybe 15 or 16 of them to actually come out on calls.”
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Wrasslin’ at the Brandon Carnival
Scores of eager fans were on hand to see the Performance Arts Connection Wrestling (aka PAC Wrestling) show go boom, boom, boom on Thursday night, and they were not disappointed.
First-ever Vermont State Trivia Championship was a brain buster
Estabrook Park witnessed a sharp-witted showdown Saturday afternoon as a host of the most astute Vermonters gathered in the shade of the big tent (wise folk that they are) to take part in the inaugural Vermont State Trivia Championship.
So, what does a tree warden do?
Truth be told, what is required of the Town of Brandon Tree Warden is complicated.
Daniel E. Barchanowicz, 74, of Brandon
Dan was a proud veteran, serving four years in the United States Air Force.
Bobbi Jo Piscopo Sundstrom, 61, of Brandon
If asked though, her favorite job was being a mother. She was a hands-on mom who doted on her two children.
Employee threatened: A mental health crisis could close Brandon library
Long simmering questions about the intersection of mental health services, community integration, and public safety have come to a head recently in the town of Brandon in a way that could cause the loss of essential community services, while also threatening personal safety.
Action-packed Carnival days coming to Brandon
This year’s carnival will run Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12-10 p.m., and Sunday from 12-5 p.m.
Brandon SB agrees to pen letters to DAIL and RMHS
The Town of Brandon Selectboard met for a little more than half an hour Monday night, efficiently handling several items, including the appointment of a new health officer and agreeing to write a letter of appreciation to local artist Will Kasso Condry in celebration of his recent Vermont Prize win and two letters on behalf of the Brandon Free Public Library.
Brandon shopkeepers dealt with coin shortages during the Civil War, too
It’s been common during the COVID years to see signs at cash registers asking patrons to use exact change if possible.