I love the sketch by Karen Becker of the chorus singing. How refreshing it is to have a drawing done on the site of local activities.
Would that The Commons have more illustrations like this one.
Voices
Rick Holmes, of Marlboro, is a retired newspaper editor and columnist. MARLBORO-Ho Chi Minh City,
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BRATTLEBORO-The Brattleboro Area Interfaith Youth Group went off to Asheville, North Carolina! The multicultural group...
Despite the chilly, drizzly weather on Saturday morning, April 22, about 100 guests turned out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Brattleboro Fire Department's Station 2. Town officials gave their opening remarks and the entire department - looking fine in their dark blue dress uniforms - assembled for a group photograph. Attendees snacked on bagels, donuts, and coffee donated by area businesses. Unlike the previous Station 2 building, the new firehouse fits in well with the village's architectural...
With its Spring Gala and other major fundraisers cancelled this year due to COVID-19, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) says it is counting on an online auction to provide essential support for its year-round youth and education programs. Hosted by Duane Merrill and Company Auctioneers and Appraisers, the auction will take place on Friday, Sept. 4, starting at 9:45 a.m. - in person at the firm's showroom in Williston and online via LiveAuctioneers.com. BMAC has also lost revenue...
If you run a business, you undoubtedly feel many pressures on your time and money. Why would you want to add giving to the community to your to-do list? Here are six reasons. 1. It feels good. Making contributions to the community is personally rewarding. Our values are important to us - from helping kids to supporting neighborhood cleanup efforts. Charitable contributions enable us to support these values. 2. It's a tradition. Local businesses traditionally have been principal supporters of...
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