Fallen tree causes power disruption around Brattleboro

A fallen pine tree on Guilford Street in Brattleboro cut power to 2,000 customers; Green Mountain Power restored service to nearly 200.
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A fallen pine tree on Guilford Street in Brattleboro cut power to 2,000 customers; Green Mountain Power restored service to nearly 200.

Guilford Center Stage presents "Shorts," featuring eight plays with 17 actors, marking a shift from full-length productions. Performances run April 30-May 3.

Guilford Street Extension will be closed on April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for repairs. Detours required for residents. Contact DPW for info.

Vermont photographer Seline Skoug's retrospective exhibition at the Guilford Visitors Center showcases her iconic images of the Battenkill Valley.

Join the Guilford Community Church's free Easter Treasure Hunt for kids ages 3-13 at Guilford Community Park on April 4 at 3 p.m. Pre-register by April 2!

Guilford hosts Back Roads Stories on March 29, 1-3 PM, at BBCC—an event for storytelling, connection, and homemade desserts. Free for all!

Brattleboro's Guilford Street will close for emergency culvert repairs on March 24, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detours required. Contact DPW for info.

Guilford Cares offers a Beginner Tai Chi class starting April 1, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Donations welcome, no registration needed. For info, contact Guilford Cares.

Join the Sugar-on-Snow Supper on March 21 at Guilford Community Church with three seatings. Enjoy a hearty meal and support local charities!

Fourth-graders at Guilford Central School created and presented poetry on social issues, exploring power dynamics in a social justice curriculum.

Guilford Chamber Singers seek voices for a June concert, A Cappella a la Carte. Rehearsals on Mondays starting March 16. Contact Tom at tombaehr@myfairpoint.net.

At Guilford's Town Meeting, Verandah Porche was honored for her board service. Budget discussions included a proposed cut that failed via paper ballot.

Guilford's Town Meeting Day is on Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. Key budget votes include highway, general funds, and support for local services and organizations.

Four candidates are vying for two Guilford Select Board seats: incumbent Mike Szostak, challenger Paul Beebe, and newcomers Tammy Sargent and Kimberly Frost. Voting is on March 3.

Join the Broad Brook Grange's Sugar on Snow Supper on March 7 in Guilford. Enjoy a homemade meal and raffle for maple syrup. Reservations recommended!

UNCG launches North Carolina's first SparkHub, bridging K-12, higher education, and workforce, offering tech career pathways for students.

Guilford's Pre-Town Meeting is Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. at Broad Brook Grange. Live-streamed; discussions on articles and candidates for local offices.

Brook + Whittle announces Carl Will as new CEO, succeeding Mark Pollard, who led the company through COVID challenges and strategic growth.

Baldwin faces challenges moving a salt shed built in a wetland buffer, navigating Vermont's complex permitting process amid state scrutiny.

Owen Malouin, 13, from Guilford, will play goalie for the Adirondack Jr. Wings at the prestigious Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.

Guilford Center Stage holds auditions for "Shorts" on Feb. 5 (5-7 PM) and Feb. 7 (11 AM-1 PM) at Broad Brook Community Center. All ages welcome.

Guilford's $30,000 grant was rescinded due to transparency concerns and potential land use regulation, sparking calls for public engagement on future planning.

Join the Guilford Free Library on Feb. 7, 2-3 p.m. at Broad Brook Community Center for book reviews and cookies. Free event!

Guilford received a $30k grant for a land use project, but concerns over zoning language led to public outcry and a potential vote delay.