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The Planning Commission met Dec. 10 and drafted regulations regarding subdivision of open space in conservation as part of a rewriting of the town's subdivision regulations. The commission began the discussion at its Nov. 26 meeting, where its members discussed changes in bylaws for subdivision of developable land and application procedures. “Goals for future subdivision regulation include protecting the environment,” minutes for the Nov. 26 meeting stated. “Built into existing regulations are requirements assuming a greater growth rate (e.g., additional...
The Brattleboro Music Center's EOS Project, which stands for Educate, Open, and Strengthen, presents “Rising Seed,” on Saturday, Nov. 5. The 7 p.m. concert will feature Junko Watanabe, soprano; Susan Dedell, piano; Greg Diehl, violin; Heather Sommerlad, violin; Ashleigh Gordon, viola; and Julie Carew, cello. Performed works will include Tania León's “Oh Yemanja,” Jessie Montgomery's “Source Code,” Daniel Bernard Roumain's “I made up my mind not to move,” Adolphus Hailstork's “Two Romances for Viola and Piano,” and Florence Price's “Dawn's...
My daughter, 3 years old at the time, ran over to the display. “Strawberries! I want strawberries!” she said as she grabbed a container of bright red berries, then turned to put them in our cart. I looked at the price: $4.99 for a quart. “Not today, sweetie,” I told her, hoping I wouldn't get a tantrum. “Let's go pick out apples!” Thankfully she moved on quickly from her love of berries that day. There was no meltdown. We got...
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