Brattleboro Rallies: 350 Brattleboro Rise for Climate
The Windham County Rise for Climate Rally and Ride had residents rethinking relationships between transportation and the environment.We were envisioning a future where space and plentiful bike paths make biking a realistic option for commuters, said Abby Mnookin, who serves on the leadership team of 350 Brattleboro and is a part-time organizer for the larger network, 350 Vermont. I do bike with my kids a lot of the time because my partner and I share one car. So I cargo bike with them a lot, even year-round, but it feels risky in some places in some times and I'm hopeful that the more of us who do it, the more pressure we'll put on local officials to really look at what some different options are for making it safer and more viable.A critical mass ride saw more than 100 cyclists of all ages taking over the right lane on Western Avenue Saturday. They traveled from the Brattleboro Farmers' Market, past Green Street School to Elliot Street, to Main Street to the Brattleboro Common, where participants of a march from the Brattleboro Food Co-op down Main Street met them for the rally. More than 200 people attended the event, according to Daniel Quip, a member of the leadership team at 350 Brattleboro who also works with 350.org, created by Bill McKibben.Bellows Falls Community Bike Project had a stationary bicycle that could be pedaled to power a movie. VBike had a bicycle petting zoo, where different types of bikes could be observed.It was so powerful, Mnookin said. It was very fun.The Brattleboro event was among rallies organized around the world ahead of Wednesday's Global Action Summit in San Francisco. California Gov. Jerry Brown is convening the meeting to discuss taking global action measures now and not just paying lip service to it, Mnookin said, adding that the involved leaders are appalled at the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Accord.Ideally, it would be a re-commitment of these local and state leaders as well as some business leaders and (non-governmental organizations) regardless of what the federal government is doing, she said.The Vermont rallies were seen as a way to come up with more local actions rather than a single action from the Statehouse in Montpelier. Mnookin said individuals and communities are calling on local leaders to support different initiatives.We talked about how we can all make individual choices, but it's also so much bigger than that, she said. It's also going to take collective action and political will.Participants in the Brattleboro event Saturday discussed improving public transportation access and carpooling in rural communities, along with inexpensive ways to increase the number of homes with solar panels or electric vehicles on the road.Mnookin has been interested in environmental justice issues since she was a teenager. But the birth of her oldest child, now 6, is when she decided she had to focus her energy because it just felt like the stakes really changed for me in that moment, she said.This summer's extreme weather makes Mnookin believe that more and more people are taking notice of climate change. Vermont, she said, saw really strong heat waves, then pretty intensive rain events.I think people are really starting to acknowledge these severe weather events that are happening more frequently around the world are not just random, that these are really more directly related to the burning of fossil fuels and the higher levels of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, she said. For myself, I definitely feel like taking action is one of the ways I kind of grapple with this massive, global issue.Saturday's rally had a positive feel to Quip, who noticed some new faces in the crowd as compared to similar events.It was good, he said, adding that protests can sometimes take on a more combative tone. I think this was more about solutions and trying to build unity.One of his biggest projects, he said, is to push the town to get off of fossil fuels.Quip said he is frequently talking with people on the street about climate change. He recalls hearing from very few deniers.I think the last couple of years, we've really started to see how climate change affects us locally here in Vermont, he said. So we've seen really strange weather in our winters and in our summers. We've seen those real extremes.Nationally, Quip pointed to wildfires in the West and extreme droughts in the South and Southwest. He got into climate activism about two years ago while working on economic justice issues. That experience drove me to want to take action, rather than just be angry about stuff, he said.
New England House, Brattleboro VT on VTTV's Visitor's Guide to Southern Vermont
254 Marlboro Rd
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6886
The New England House is a popular, family friendly bistro located on Marlboro Rd in West Brattleboro, VT. They offer daily specials featuring New England seafood, prime rib and seasonal specialties!
Get a sneak peak of the New England House on VTTV's production of The Visitor's Guide to Southern Vermont.
Strolling of the Heifers Parade 2019 -LIVE
The world-famous Strolling of the Heifers Parade on Saturday, June 8 is the centerpiece of Stroll Weekend. Although inspired by Spain’s Running of the Bulls, the Stroll is just the opposite: a parade of friendly, ambling heifer calves, groomed to the nines, colorfully bedecked with hats and flowers, and led by future farmers from area schools and 4H club members.
Watch Live! The Parade travels up Main Street and Putney Road to the Brattleboro Common, and starts at 10 a.m. sharp — but be sure to get there early, bring folding chairs, enjoy the pre-parade entertainment and check out local shops and eateries that open early.
Brattleboro Cop does not know the difference between a public place and a private organizationand a
After the Drop in center called the Brattleboro Police on me for nothing I was just filming in a public place. Officer Kerlow responded to the call and then said that the Brattleboro Area drop in center wanted to Retresspass me. He then misquotes the law several times and tries to law the the Brattleboro Area drop in center is a private place. Yet the Brattleboro Area Drop in center is getting state funding and is open to the public. Also the Brattleboro Police dept had updated their no trespass policy so that the no trespass warnings go from a life time to a year. Officer Kerlow repeatedly tried to say that the prior No trespass order was in effect though the Policy had been updated he also refused to take my complaint of being pushed in Drop in Center. At that point I requested his Supervisor.
The Raising of America: Documentary Screening & Discussion
Aimed at reframing the way the nation looks at early child health and development, the ambitious documentary series The Raising of America got an advance audience screening in Brattleboro that included a passionate post-film discussion with area residents voicing their own concerns about creating a healthier, safer, better educated and more prosperous and equitable America.
Bernie in Bratt: Windham Grows Funding Announcement 3/16/17
Please join us on Thursday, March 16 at 4 p.m. at the Latchis Theatre, where Sen. Bernie Sanders will make an important announcement regarding funding for Strolling of the Heifers Windham Grows business hatchery project.
Also speaking will be representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and the Working Lands Enterprise Board, all of which provided matching grants.
Windham Grows is a business hatchery that aims to build the food and agriculture business sector in Windham County by connecting startup and early-stage businesses with critical services, resources, and financing.
Led by a pair of seasoned entrepreneurs-in-residence, Windham Grows seeks out and develops great business ideas by providing startups and scale-up stage businesses with a custom-tailored package of support services and resources designed to maximize their chances of success.
On the Road in Southern Vermont: Overview | Connecting Point | Nov. 2, 2016
Travel along the Molly Stark Byway, the corridor that runs along Route 9 from Bennington, VT to Brattleboro, VT. This area is beloved by those who love outdoor recreation, and is a popular spot for “leaf-peeping” during the fall.
There is, however, a lot more to this region than maple syrup and fall foliage. A region with great history, southern Vermont has hosted revolutionary war battles, enjoyed economic boom times during the industrial revolution, and is now looking for its place in the 21st century.
Connecting Point executive producer Tony Dunne and videographer Mark Langevin bring us an overview of the people and issues that drive the rural communities and urban centers which make up this picturesque region, to find out what life is like in this part of the Green Mountain state.
Brattleboro Selectboard Mtg 4/16/19
Brattleboro Selectboard Mtg 4/16/19
0:00:18 - 1. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
0:00:34 - 2. APPROVE MINUTES - April 2
0:00:49 - 3. CHAIR'S REMARKS
0:01:02 - 4. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
0:01:08 - 5. SELECTBOARD COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
0:02:49 - 6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
0:04:00 - 7. LIQUOR COMMISSIONERS
A. Renewal of First Class Liquor License -
Three Dollar Dewey's, Inc., d/b/a McNeill's Brewery
0:09:06 - B. Strolling of the Heifers - Friday Night Festival at the River Garden
(i) Wild Hart Distillery Inc., Shelburne, VT
(ii) Vermont Distillers, Inc., Marlboro, VT
(iii) Saxtons River Distillery, Brattleboro, VT
(iv) J and J Farm LLC, d/b/a Hell's Gate Distillery, St. Albans, VT
(v) White Mountain Distillery, LLC, d/b/a Stowe Cider, Stowe, VT
(vi) St. Johnsbury Distillery, St. Johnsbury, VT
(vii) Charles Dodge, d/b/a Putney Mtn. Winery, LLP, Putney, VT
(viii) Whetstone Station Restaurant & Brewery, Brattleboro, VT
(ix) Caledonia Spirits, Inc., Hardwick, VT
0:15:46 - C. Strolling of the Heifers - Saturday Outside Catering Permit, 45 Linden Street
(i) Whetstone Station Restaurant & Brewery, Brattleboro, VT
0:29:40 - 8. WATER AND SEWER COMMISSIONERS
A. Main Street Water Main Replacement Project - Ratify Town Manager's Bid Award
0:37:05 - B. Ordinance Amendment - Second Reading and Public Hearing
Chapter 18 (Water and Sewer)
Art. II (Sewers), Div. 5 (Rents), Sec. 18-137 (Sewer Rates); and
Art. III (Water), Div. 2 (Rates), Sec. 18-163 (Metered Service)
0:51:16 - 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Representative Town Meeting Follow-Up Matters - Continued Discussion
(i) Energy Efficiencies and Sustainability
1:32:26 - 10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Strolling of the Heifers - Parade and Open Air Permits
(i) Permit for Friday Night Festival on The Common
(ii) Permit for Saturday Parade and Expo
(iii) Permit for Sunday Tour de Heifer
2:01:08 - B. Financial Report - Monthly Financial Report, March
2:06:38 - C. Financial Management Questionnaire and Internal Controls Checklist - Annual Review
2:11:38 - D. EPA/State/Town Brownfields Contracting Item re: Long Falls Paper - Planning Department
2:19:53 - E. Skatepark
(i) Construction Bids
(ii) BASIC Membership
2:31:37 - F. Local Emergency Operations Plan - Annual Re-adoption
2:37:18 - G. Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) - Department of Public Works, Approval of the Annual Financial Plan
2:43:36 - H. Authorization for Brooks Memorial Library to Apply for Grants -
Crosby-Gannett Fund and Dunham-Mason Fund
2:46:50 - I. Windham Regional Commission -
Representatives' Annual Report to Selectboard
2:51:08 - J. Re-Adoption of VCDP's Municipal Policy and Codes (Form MP-1) to add a Whistleblower Policy
11. CORRESPONDENCE/FYI
A. Warrants
B. Department Monthly Reports
12. MEETINGS
See enclosed Town Calendar
2:56:30 - 13. ADJOURNMENT
Brattleboro still feels the Bern! Welcoming Senator Sanders to talk about Windham Grows
Senator Bernie Sanders is welcomed by a packed house at the Latchis theatre in Brattleboro, VT on March 16, 2017 as the new Windham Grows incubator is announced.
People love their Bern!
Ludlow, Vermont - The town I grew up in
This is a abbreviated 2 minute 55 second version of the original 7+ minute video I posted back in October.
Rep. Welch in Brattleboro: Broadband Roundtable Discussion 6/28/19
U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., compares the issue of broadband today to electricity in 1930s, when rural communities were slow to get connected. The case for connectivity, he said, had to be made around social benefits rather than economics. Broadband is one of the areas, and unfortunately one of the few areas, where there is an immense amount of common ground, he said Friday at the Brattleboro Development Credit Corp. office during a roundtable discussion on the subject. There are two things we need. At the federal level, we need both regulatory policies and resources to help wire rural America. Second, I think the policy has to be that it's done in a way that we future proof, not just get speeds up a little bit. We've basically got to get the copper wire. Welch applauded the advocacy work that led to a new Vermont law that allows for communities to get grants to help with building new broadband networks. State Rep. Laura Sibilia, I-Windham-Bennington, said the broadband expansion bill H.513 is intended to turn the existing approach on its head. Instead of waiting for telecommunications providers to develop projects in rural communities lacking broadband services, those communities will be given resources and technical assistance to do it on their own. The big carriers could care less, Welch said. They sweet talk us but they don't come in and get the job done. He later told local lawmakers, Good job. State Sen. Becca Balint, D-Windham, said it is exciting to see how conversations have changed at the state level. Even a few years ago, people were talking about connectivity like it was a nice add-on as opposed to, 'We cannot survive in rural Vermont and rural America without it,' she said, adding that expanding broadband is a way to keep small towns viable. Gretchen Havreluk, economic development consultant for the town of Wilmington, told Welch, Ironically I'm late because of the internet. Havreluk said she had been trying to submit a grant online at home in Jacksonville. And I'm paying over $70 a month for my internet and I was not able to upload this large file, she said. Wilmington has fiber options for residents and businesses in the center of town between Route 100 and Route 9, Havreluk said, but it is cost prohibitive for some of those businesses to access that fiber. State Rep. Sara Coffey, D-Windham-1, called efforts to bridge the internet-speed divide between rural and urban areas so important. She considers it an issue of both community and economic development. State Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, D-Windham-2-1, wondered if Universal Service Fund money could be used for community-built networks in Vermont. We are having a big debate about how to best use those USF funds and in June we might have some suggestions, Welch said of the money historically dedicated to expanding access to telecommunications and communications. Brattleboro Assistant Town Manager Patrick Moreland said there are parts of Brattleboro still at the dial-up phase of the internet. And that is is not acceptable. Those neighborhoods, Moreland said, are getting further and further behind from what the national government recognizes as a bare minimum standard. Moreland said lacking connectivity can lead to inequity among children. He listed Dummerston, Guilford and Marlboro as communities struggling to get better broadband service. Dover Economic Development Director Steve Neratko said internet access has prevented people from moving to Dover or staying for longer periods of time.
The Best Places to Visit in Vermont, USA
The Best Places to Visit in Vermont, USA
Vermont is equal parts myth and reality. A mere mention of its name and images appear: sunlit meadows of black-and-white cows, dazzling white ski trails, tidy hillside farms, blazing red maple trees along a stone wall, covered bridges, buckets collecting sap for maple syrup.
Vermont is a place, but also a state of mind that revels in outdoor beauty, good food, and the preservation of unique small towns and cities. Visitors love Vermont for its colorful fall foliage; ski mountains like Killington, Manchester, Stowe, and Mount Snow; mountain vistas; and attractions for families and kids. Although Vermont is an inland state, it has beaches and water sports at the Lake Champlain, along with many lakes, streams, and swimming holes.
Yep, Vermont’s got it all. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Vermont.
1 Lake Champlain
2.The Champlain Islands
3. Quechee Gorge
4.Lake Willoughby, Westmore
5.Burlington
6.Killington Resort
7.Peacham
8.Ben & Jerry's
9.Stowe
10.Rock of Ages Quarry and Hope Cemetery, Barre
Vermont General Stores
New England's general stores are as much an iconic part of the region's landscape as the covered bridge or low stone walls.
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Vermont Town Votes to Impeach Bush & Cheney
For the second year in a row, the small town of Putney, Vermont joined many other towns around the state to call for Articles of Impeachment to be brought before George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
The vote occurred during Putney's annual Town Meeting Day, an example of direct democracy common in New England but becoming rare in the rest of the United States.
Driving Through Downtown Bennington, Vermont (VT), USA
Bennington, Vermont (VT)
Bennington is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, in the United States. It is one of two shire towns (county seats) of the county, the other being Manchester.[4][5] The population is 15,431, as of 2014 US Census estimates.[6] Bennington is the most populous town in southern Vermont, the third-largest town in Vermont (after Essex and Colchester) and the sixth-largest municipality in the state including the cities of Burlington, Rutland, and South Burlington in the count.
The town is home to the Bennington Battle Monument, which is the tallest human-made structure in the state of Vermont. The town has ready access to natural resources and waterpower, and a long history of manufacturing, primarily within wood processing. The town is also recognized nationally for its pottery, iron, and textiles.
Battle of Bennington
The town is known in particular for the Battle of Bennington, which took place during the Revolutionary War. Although the battle took place approximately 12 miles (19 km) to the west in what is now the state of New York, an ammunition storage building located in Bennington was an important strategic target. On August 16, 1777, Gen. John Stark's 1,500-strong New Hampshire Militia defeated 800 German (Hessian) mercenaries, local Loyalists, Canadians and Indians under the command of German Lt. Col. Friedrich Baum. German reinforcements under the command of Lt. Col. Heinrich von Breymann looked set to reverse the outcome, but were prevented by the arrival of Seth Warner's Green Mountain Boys, the Vermont militia founded by Ethan Allen.
In 1891, the Bennington Battle Monument was opened. The monument is a 306-foot-high (93 m) stone obelisk that is the tallest human-made structure in Vermont. It is a popular tourist attraction.
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Manchester To Portsmouth Via Route NH 101, USA
Manchester is a city in the southern part of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is the most populous city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
New Hampshire Route 101 is a state-maintained highway in southern New Hampshire extending from Keene to Hampton Beach. It is the major east-west highway in the southern portion of the state. The western terminus of NH 101 is in Keene at the junction with New Hampshire Routes 9, 10 and 12. The eastern terminus is in Hampton Beach at the junction with Ocean Boulevard (NH 1A). The total length of NH 101 is 95.189 miles (153.192 km). NH 101 travels through the following municipalities (west to east): Keene, Marlborough, Dublin, Peterborough, Temple, Wilton, Milford, Amherst, Bedford, Manchester, Auburn, Candia, Raymond, Epping, Brentwood, Exeter, Stratham, and Hampton.
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. A historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination on the Piscataqua River bordering the state of Maine, Portsmouth was formerly the home of the Strategic Air Command's Pease Air Force Base, since converted to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
4G/5G Health Concerns
This is a 30 minute TV show that EMF Safety For Vermont just produced to inform the public about the serious health concerns that have come to light regarding 4G and 5G microwave radiation. There is currently a bill before the VT statehouse called the Vermont 10 Year Telecommunications Plan 2018 that is about to be voted on and that would leave the door wide open to implementing 5G technology. The problem as we see it is that this bill is based on 20 year old health studies which found no danger from EMFs, but the newer studies show serious harm to humans from the constant exposure to these EMFs, cell phones, smart meters and laptops. Of course these EMFs were not nearly as common in our lives 20 years ago as they are now. The Telecom industry stands to make a great deal of money from the roll out of 5G would like to ignore or downplay the health concerns of this technology.
EMF Safety For Vermont is a small dedicated group in Brattleboro, VT that has put together this informative video (4G/5G - Health Concerns) with some leading experts in the field (Annette Smith of VCE.org and Cece Doucette of Wirelesseducation.org) to help inform people about this issue. We are trying to get the word out to all Vermonters as soon as possible before the vote happens in the statehouse.
EMF Safety For Vermont -
Annette Smith - Vermonters For A Clean Environment
Cece Doucette -
VT 10 Year Telecommunications Plan 2018 -
Americans For Responsible Technology -
Harvard Report - Captured Agency -
VT Public Radio show on 5G -
Sen Blumenthal press conference on 5G -
Michigan forum on 5G -
Windham County: A Home Away From Home at Bent Apple Farm
Plus, fun in the snow with Green Mountain Mushers
Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Vermont
Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Vermont - Vermont is a state that begs to be photographed. The entire state is like a gigantic picture postcard that is filled with scenic beauty at every turn, historic buildings and towns that are considered some of the prettiest in the United States. Winter is great for skiing and snow activities. Spring and summer offer a plethora of festivals and outdoor activities, such as camping and hiking. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Vermont:
- Burlington
- Stowe
- Champlain Islands
- Grafton
- Killington Resort
- Shelburne
- Montpelier
- Manchester
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River Garden Democracy Forum: The Brattleboro Youth Vote
Rio Daims, Coordinator of the Brattleboro Youth Vote campaign, facilitates a presentation and Q & A session at the River Garden's Brown Bag Lunch Series.
The Brattleboro Youth Vote Amendment, which will be an initiative on the March 2019 ballot for town elections, will amend the town charter to lower to 16 the legal age to vote on town issues, serve on school boards, and serve in Representative Town Meeting. For more information, go to brattleborocommonsense.org.