the success of a small-town library depends not on its collection but on its staff, and both the Brandon Free Public Library (BFPL) and Pittsford’s Maclure Library are lucky to have dynamic, engaged directors who see their mission as far more than checking out books.
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Ice Ice Baby: Proctor rink plans to open this week
While many folks have appreciated the relatively mild winter so far, enthusiasts of outdoor winter recreation have been deprived of some of their favorite pastimes.
Brandon SB talks shade trees, class 4 roads, and solar funding
In its regular meeting on Monday, the Brandon selectboard addressed several issues, including the Tree Warden’s shade-tree preservation plan, the designation of Briggs Lane as a Class IV highway, and the Brandon Energy Committee’s request for ARPA funding for a community solar array.
Who they were: Remembering Brandon’s veterans
Claire Pate (nee LaPorte) of Brandon wrote in to let us know that Leland B. Parmelee and Gale B. Parmelee, veterans of World War I and the Korean War, respectively, were members of her family.
Teen ‘Zine workshop at Brandon Library
Are you between the ages of 11 and 16 and feeling like you’ve got a lot to say but nowhere to say it?
New truck causes controversy at Brandon Fire District Annual Meeting
There were harsh words in the room for both the Prudential Committee, which oversees the Fire and Water Districts and which approved the purchase, and for BFD itself.
Proctor selectboard: Skeeters, snake oil, and school tax
A standout in an otherwise routine meeting, Proctor resident Philip Anderson rose during public comment and expressed his frustration with the town’s approach to mosquito control.
Editorial: More than Town Meeting: attendance at mundane meetings is crucial
often, by the time we’ve been irked, the decisions have been made and can’t be undone, leaving us feeling angry and powerless.
Beaver Pond trail in Proctor ties into history with new marker
Proctor is an oddity among Vermont’s mosaic of rectangles, a jagged-edged sliver of land along Otter Creek, nestled among Pittsford, Rutland, and West Rutland.
American Legion Post 55 always ready to serve the community
“The Legion isn’t just for vets, but for the community,” said Post Commander Aaron Tucker. “We have no problem going the extra mile.”
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