/tags/brattleboro Brattleboro en-US ΏͺΤΖΜεΣύ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-13/brattleboro-group-refugees-prepares-for-new-life-american-colleges A group of 85 refugees from Jordan and Syria are in Brattleboro taking part in a first-of-its-kind college preparatory program as they get ready to attend American universities and colleges in the fall. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-13/brattleboro-group-refugees-prepares-for-new-life-american-colleges Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-12-13/brattleboro-rejects-new-law-intended-curb-drug-use-crime Brattleboro representative town meeting members voted down a new ordinance that gave the police authority to issue civil fines to control anti-social behavior downtown. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:53:07 GMT /local-news/2024-12-13/brattleboro-rejects-new-law-intended-curb-drug-use-crime Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-12-04/education-spending-driving-up-tax-bills-some-towns-municipal-taxes-add-misery As Vermont towns begin to put together their fiscal year 2026 budgets, health insurance rates, inflation and a drop-off in federal COVID aid will cause a spike in spending, leading to higher taxes. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:53:42 GMT /local-news/2024-12-04/education-spending-driving-up-tax-bills-some-towns-municipal-taxes-add-misery Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-10-31/day-trips-in-vermont-bookish-delights-vast-views-and-art-galore Whether you're a book lover, a creative, a history buff or a nature lover, we have recommendations for you in southern Vermont. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:39:07 GMT /local-news/2024-10-31/day-trips-in-vermont-bookish-delights-vast-views-and-art-galore April McCullum /local-news/2024-04-01/how-many-teens-and-non-citizens-voted-town-meeting-day Three Vermont cities now allow non-U.S. citizens to vote on local issues, and one town allows 16- and 17-year-olds to vote. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-04-01/how-many-teens-and-non-citizens-voted-town-meeting-day Mikaela Lefrak /local-news/2024-01-17/how-brattleboro-is-prepping-for-16-and-17-year-olds-to-vote-on-town-meeting-day-for-the-first-time That's after Brattleboro residents voted to change their charter. The change became official last year after the state Legislature overrode Gov. Phil Scott's veto. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:36:02 GMT /local-news/2024-01-17/how-brattleboro-is-prepping-for-16-and-17-year-olds-to-vote-on-town-meeting-day-for-the-first-time Mikaela Lefrak /local-news/2024-01-02/beloved-brattleboro-ox-carlos-is-laid-to-rest-at-18-years-old Carlos the Ox was often the first animal folks would see when visiting Retreat Farm. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:10:34 GMT /local-news/2024-01-02/beloved-brattleboro-ox-carlos-is-laid-to-rest-at-18-years-old Mitch Wertlieb /local-news/2023-11-27/brattleboro-woman-known-for-her-charity-work-died-in-a-house-fire-on-saturday In a press release, the Brattleboro Fire Department said firefighters could not enter the building because the fire was so substantial. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:23:48 GMT /local-news/2023-11-27/brattleboro-woman-known-for-her-charity-work-died-in-a-house-fire-on-saturday Howard Weiss-Tisman /show/vermont-edition/2023-11-07/brattleboro-shelter-leaders-on-transition-amid-grieving-killed-staffer Outgoing head of the Groundworks Collaborative Josh Davis discusses his decision to step away from the organization, and interim director Peter Elwell speaks on stepping into the role. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:53:15 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-11-07/brattleboro-shelter-leaders-on-transition-amid-grieving-killed-staffer Mikaela Lefrak, Tedra Meyer /local-news/2023-10-19/aclu-of-vermont-asks-judge-to-rule-on-electronic-harassment-law A Brattleboro resident voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement on her Facebook page. A business owner subsequently posted that all lives matter. The resident suggested that others review the business, leading to a police citation. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:02:38 GMT /local-news/2023-10-19/aclu-of-vermont-asks-judge-to-rule-on-electronic-harassment-law Howard Weiss-Tisman