Owing to a production error, the photograph of Stanley C. “Stan” Ryan mistakenly accompanied the obituary of Perry Casey Phoenix in the March 27 Milestones. Both obituaries are reprinted in this week's column, with our apologies to both families.
Obituaries • Michael "Joseph" Coughlin, 41, died peacefully, surrounded by his family and his wife's...
College news • Brody Meszkat of Londonderry and Miles Ackerman-Hovis of Guilford were named to...
College news • Daisy M. Giroux of Brattleboro graduated in December 2024 cum laude with...
College news • The following local students were honored for academic excellence in the fall...
BRATTLEBORO-Come New Year's Day, the town will have a new trash contract. Following a lengthy negotiation with Casella Waste Systems - the sole bidder for a new town trash disposal contract - Selectboard members have authorized Town Manager John Potter to pen and sign a $1.3 million, five-year contract with the company. Assistant Town Manager Patrick Moreland explained that after about a half year in negotiations, the new contract will include curbside collection for downtown public trash and recycling cans...
The Great River Theater Festival returns to its roots in Saxtons River for its second season with shows, workshops, and several gatherings, including cookouts, over the next two weekends. Main Street Arts will offer performances of Peter Shaffer's Equus, a psychological thriller that is considered a modern classic. Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the MSA theater, which has been reconfigured so the audience literally has a ringside seat. The show...
I have been reading about the proposed changes to the rental inspections in Brattleboro with some interest. One of the things I have not seen mentioned are homes like mine that have two or three apartments and are also owner-occupied. The issues I read about seem to be with landlords who do not live on their properties. I have had two inspections by the fire department in the past eight years and have followed up on all recommendations. Why would...
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