For those keeping score, Monday's public meeting at Brattleboro Union High School was a clear win for those who favor marijuana legalization. A steady stream of legalization proponents stepped to the podium, telling members of the state Senate Judiciary Committee why they believe decriminalizing pot is a good idea from a social and economic standpoint. But even among those enthusiasts, there were frequent questions and concerns about juveniles. Some spoke about the need to ensure that legalized marijuana stays out...
The Vermont Jazz Center will celebrate its 45th season by offering an online version of its annual Summer Jazz Workshop from Aug. 9 to 14. In the spirit of moving forward, the VJC says it has developed a structure to share the love of jazz and the wisdom of the faculty as a temporary replacement for its traditional summer jazz workshop in Putney. This year's program features an expanded faculty, a new take on masterclasses, plus two new features -
During the summer of 2019, public disorder on Elliot Street began to threaten elderly residents of the Samuel Elliot Apartments seeking to make their way to Main Street. The disorder culminated late in the summer when one of the residents, walking slowly with the aid of a walker, was confronted by a group of individuals who blocked the sidewalk, assaulted her, and destroyed her cell phone. Lorelei Morrissette, who has been serving as resident wellness and services manager for the...
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