BRATTLEBORO — My concern about the decommissioning of Vermont Yankee is that we focus too much on ideologues without adequate focus on workers.
Jason Cooper, a real estate investor, developer, and property manager, has served as a steering...
Jessica Dolan, Ph.D. (District 8) is a Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting member. BRATTLEBORO-Our predecessors were...
Emilie Kornheiser, Ian Goodnow, Mollie Burke, Michael Mrowicki, and Zon Eastes are state representatives; Nader...
SPRINGFIELD-On April 16, during his inaugural speech as secretary of health and human services, Robert...
The Brattleboro Retreat laid off 85 workers on Oct. 23 as part of a decision to cut five outpatient programs. The Retreat cut $8 million from the annual budget in order to move the state's largest mental health facility toward financial sustainability, according to a letter to staff from CEO Louis Josephson. At the end of the year, the private psychiatric facility will close five programs: a Hub program that provides medication assisted therapy for opioid addiction, an outpatient addiction...
Ruggles & Hunt, purveyors of clothing, gifts, home furnishings, and creative toys, is putting on a fashion show at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. Proceeds support BMAC's work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Head Start classrooms throughout southern Vermont. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and include admission to the fashion show, one drink, delicious finger food, and great entertainment in a beautiful setting. Tickets are available online...
The writer notes: "Although I am a member of the WSESD and WSESU school boards, the opinions in this letter are entirely my own." BRATTLEBORO-The departure of Eva Nolan is a profound loss for the Windham Southeast School District board. While we trust the voters will fill her seat with someone committed to serving all the children in our district, it's impossible to replicate the unique perspectives and significant contributions Eva brought to the table. Eva's voice was shaped by...
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