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As Brandon Town Hall spruces up with new floor, Friends of Town Hall get ready to wind down
Built in 1861, the Brandon Town Hall has had its ups and downs—the town once even considered tearing it down.
Vermont’s covered bridges have a local fan club
Few existing structures trigger nostalgia for days of yore like covered bridges. They evoke horse-drawn buggies and farmers carting their wares to market.
OVUU Board OKs 13% budget hike amid stressful cuts and tax increases
The Otter Valley Unified Union School Board (OVUU) approved a proposed FY25 budget of $27,247,823 at its meeting on Tuesday, January 9.
Total eclipse of the heart: Brandon seeks involvement for April’s solar eclipse
On Monday, April 8, the skies above Vermont will grow dark. The folk below will gape in awe and wonder.
Boston Comedy Club’s racy show gets big laughs at Brandon Inn
The Brandon Inn was the setting for some raucously racy humor on Saturday night as the Boston Comedy Club brought a three-comic show to town.
Put a ring on it: The Rutland Regional Bridal Show comes to Brandon
For 22 years, Judy Risteff, who lives in Proctor, has been organizing wedding shows around Vermont to introduce the betrothed couples to vendors who can make their big days feel special and unique.
Brandon Selectboard approves 13.4% budget increase despite pushback
t its regular meeting on Monday evening, the Brandon Selectboard approved a proposed FY25 budget of $3,796,180, representing an increase of 13.4% over the current year’s budget of $3,346,150.
Brandon voters agree to pursue land deal for tank
The Brandon Fire District #1 held its annual meeting at the Brandon American Legion on Monday evening.
Pittsford Selectboard discusses budget, Arch St.
The Pittsford Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 3.