Brooks Memorial Library seeks trustees BRATTLEBORO - The Board of Library Trustees of Brooks Memorial Library seeks enthusiastic and dedicated library lovers to fill three upcoming vacancies on the board. One candidate will be elected at the March 2014 representative town meeting to complete one year of an unexpired term. Two others will be elected at town meeting to fill three-year terms. Candidates for this position should have an interest in maintaining a strong and visionary library. Trustees must be...
Brattleboro School of Dance classes for the 2014-15 season begin Monday, Sept. 8. Register at school's website or visit the studio at 22 High St. the weekend of Sept. 5-7. An open house is set for Friday, Sept. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., at which dancers and their families can tour the studio and meet the faculty. Pizza and beverages will be available while they last. Registration continues on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 6 p.m., and Sunday,
It is important that the Selectboard has ensured that porta-potties be placed downtown. We have finally decided as a community that homeless people, too, have the right to go to the bathroom. It's an achievement that should be neither understated nor overstated. However, I cannot help but feel disappointed and angry with this community for its unwillingness to listen effectively - or sometimes at all - and respond compassionately to the people in this town who are suffering the very...
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