Back in 1878, Brandon hired an engineering firm from Pennsylvania to dig a trench, by hand, from Fern Lake to the village, at a cost of $40,000 (approximately $1.1m today).
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Under new management, Neshobe Café revives dining at the Brandon Inn
When Isidro “Sid” Beccar Varela purchased the Brandon Inn last spring, dining options there were severely limited.
Brandon Festival Singers delight at their 41st Christmas concert
It wouldn’t really be the holiday season in Brandon without the annual Christmas concert by the Brandon Festival Singers at the Brandon Congregational Church.
Brandon Museum seeks to transcend Stephen Douglas under new president
Thousands upon thousands of people pass by the Brandon Museum every year without noticing it, as they drive through Brandon on Route 7.
Pittsford Selectboard discusses reappraisals, thru roads, and roadside camps
The Pittsford Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 6. Board Chair Alicia Malay was not present. The meeting was run by Vice-chair David Mills.
Brandon SB zips through agenda in record time
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening. A minimal agenda kept the proceedings brief.
Moosalamoo Association names new executive director and board members
The Moosalamoo Association has announced that Susan Johnson of Brandon has become its new Executive Director after the recent departure of Susan Hoxie, who left the position to relocate out of state.
Editorial: A tax too far?
Last week, heads exploded all around the state when Vermonters heard about the projected 18.5% increase in property taxes next year.
Cracking the code: ‘Science Pub’ fascinates with tale of Mayan hieroglyphics
Back in the 1840s, Englishman Frederick Catherwood and American John Lloyd Stephens came across the ruins of the Maya Empire in the rain forests of Central America, specifically in the area now known as Belize (formerly British Honduras).
Brandon SB discusses Town Hall roof and town solar
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening.
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