Peter Gaskill

Hauler clarifies bulky-item pickup conversations

According to the story, “'We were surprised to learn our hauler [Triple T Trucking] didn't have any interest in this business,' said [Assistant Town Manager Patrick] Moreland, who explained, 'they're concerned for the safety of their staff.'”

If I could provide a clarification: Triple T offered to provide a truck, and town employees could load our truck to pick up bulky items.

We have a similar arrangement with Brattleboro Housing Authority for their properties.

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For victim of mass shooting, a long and difficult recovery is hampered by municipal insurance red tape

Dec. 2, 2015 is a day that will be etched in our minds for the rest of our lives. After a quiet morning decorating our church for the Christmas holiday, I returned home for lunch. I then received a phone call that would dramatically change our lives. A co-worker...

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For one bride, a local business makes a difference

‘That special moment when she finally saw herself as a real bridge is all due to the generosity of a very special shopkeeper’

Many a young woman, when she meets the right man, dreams of creating the perfect wedding day. Such was the case for my youngest daughter after her boyfriend proposed in a wonderful and romantic way over a year ago. My daughter lives in Tennessee now, but she was raised...

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