Change was the theme of the first post-election meeting of the Rockingham Free Public Library Board of Trustees on Tuesday night. With four newly elected members on the board, the six members who were present unanimously voted to oust Chair Jan Mitchell-Love and select a new leadership slate. The board named incoming Trustee David Gould as chair. Trustees also elected Carolyn Frisa vice-chair and Doreen Aldrich, secretary. Pat Fowler was re-elected as treasurer. All votes were unanimous. Tuesday's meeting was...
The class divide in the United States is growing, yet class is rarely talked about. Let's break the silence! Cross-Class Dialogue Circles will happen in Brattleboro over six sessions, every other week, starting in early March. The days and time will be decided by the people who sign up. These circles are a powerful way for people across the class spectrum to come together to talk about their experiences with class, listen to one another's stories and perspectives, and then...
Can a concert create community? That's what some residents of a Vermont village struggling to keep its identity are putting to the test. As part of an ongoing series of music events, the South Newfane Schoolhouse presents The Stevens Sperling Blues Project on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m.. Consisting of Pat Stevens, Jason Sperling, Wyman Shonk, Rich Gillis, Dan DeWalt, Ron Kelley, and Pete Biolsi, this new ensemble promises an intimate night of blues. The concert is a benefit...
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