Brattleboro announces spring leaf collection schedule
BRATTLEBORO - This year, leaves and yard waste will be picked up according to your normal trash, compost, and recycling pick-up day.
The following dates have been scheduled for Brattleboro's curbside Spring Leaf Collection. For those with Monday and Tuesday pick-up days, it will be Fridays, May 2 and 16. Wednesday and Thursday households will have pick-up dates of Fridays, May 9 and 23. These will be the only dates scheduled for curbside leaf pickup.
All leaves and clippings must be in brown paper leaf bags and at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on scheduled leaf collection days. Acceptable waste includes leaves, grass, clippings, garden waste, and twigs (no branches larger than 1 inch in diameter and 2 feet long). No other household trash is to be included. Town leaf collection is designated for single family residences or apartment buildings with 2, 3, or 4 units. No plastic bags or other containers will be accepted. Brown paper leaf bags are available for purchase at local businesses.
New three-way stop at Carol Brown Way, Old Route 5 intersection
PUTNEY - The Putney Selectboard recently announced that, upon closure of Alice Holway Drive, there will be a three-way stop at the intersection of Carol Brown Way and Old Route 5. The intersection will be marked with stop signs that must be obeyed at all times.
Alice Holway Drive is scheduled to be closed weekdays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting this week through April 20, 2026. Questions may be directed to the Town Manager's Office at [email protected] or 802-387-5862, ext. 1.
DV Fiber now at Marlboro Community Center
MARLBORO - The Marlboro Community Center is now connected to DV Fiber. All are invited to come by and have a cup of coffee, eat a treat, and use their device to access high-speed internet.
The center is open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon.
RFPL hosts gardener Henry Homeyer for April 26 talk
BELLOWS FALLS - Henry Homeyer, a gardener well known throughout New England, will give a presentation on "Growing Great Flowers: Old Favorites & Little Known Beauties" on Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at the Rockingham Free Public Library.
Homeyer is a lifelong organic gardener who has lived in Cornish Flat, New Hampshire, since 1970. He teaches organic gardening at workshops throughout New England at garden shows, clubs, nurseries, public gardens, and other venues.
He also writes a weekly gardening column that appears in 12 newspapers around New England, and is a regular commentator on Vermont Public.
For more information, about this free program, contact [email protected] or 802-463-4270, or stop by the library at 65 Westminster St.
Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association to meet on April 26
SAXTONS RIVER - The Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association (WHPA) will hold its annual meeting at Main Street Arts, 35 Main St., on Saturday, April 26, at 4 p.m.
Attendance is free and open to all, and light refreshments will be served. The featured speaker will be Jim Shallow, the director of resilient and connected lands protection for The Nature Conservancy's Vermont chapter. Jim will talk about "Protecting Biodiversity: Keeping Southeast Vermont Connected."
The WHPA has conserved 2,800 acres in Athens, Brookline, Grafton, Rockingham, Townshend, and Westminster, including 28 miles of hiking trails and a wildlife sanctuary. More information is available on the WHPA website, windmillhillpinnacle.org.
Kids' science activity for Earth Week at Putney Library
PUTNEY - Join Landmark chemistry students on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Putney Public Library's youth department, 55 Main St., for a free drop-in science activity about glaciers.
This program is presented in partnership with Landmark College and The American Chemical Society's "Chemists Celebrate Earth Week" (CCEW) public awareness campaign to promote the positive role that chemistry plays in the world. During CCEW, ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate by coordinating events and communicating the importance of chemistry.
First Time Homebuyer Workshop offered
BRATTLEBORO - The Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYPs) and Windham & Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT) are teaming up to host a First Time Homebuyers Workshop. The full-day workshop will be held in person on Saturday, May 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the WWHT office at 68 Birge St. The cost to attend is $99 per household.
The workshop will feature presentations and the opportunity to connect with local experts - a realtor, mortgage officer, and homeownership specialist, all of whom are local to the Southern Vermont area. This course will satisfy most First Time Homebuyer lending education requirements.
To register for the workshop, contact Jack Spanierman at [email protected].
Grace Cottage offers additional Strong Bones classes
TOWNSHEND - Beginning May 5, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital will be offering an additional hour-long Strong Bones class starting at 9 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. This is in addition to the Monday/Wednesday 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. classes, and the Tuesday/Thursday 11 a.m. class.
Grace Cottage's Strong Bones Program is a strength and balance exercise program for adults and is appropriate for both sedentary and active individuals. Research has shown that strength and balance training can help adults to live healthier, happier, and more independent lives.
All Strong Bones classes are held on the West Crisp Porch next to the hospital cafeteria. The Strong Bones Program is free, but pre-registration is required, and classes are limited to 12 participants. For more information and to pre-register, call 802-365-3649.
BF Rotary Club hosts Adult Spelling Bee
BELLOWS FALLS - The Bellows Falls Rotary Club presents its Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge on Westminster Street. This lively and entertaining event will bring together community members, local businesses, and spelling enthusiasts for a night of fun competition in support of Rotary's service projects, charitable giving, scholarships, and more.
Individuals may gather a team of four and sign up today. Team registration costs $200 per team, and only 10 teams will be able to compete. Don't miss this chance to showcase your spelling skills while supporting a great cause.
Businesses and individuals looking to make an impact can become event sponsors. Various sponsorship levels are available, offering promotional benefits such as brand recognition, advertising opportunities, and on-site engagement.
The deadline for sponsorship and team registration is Friday, May 2. For all the details, visit bfrotary.club/page/adult-spelling-bee or contact Sam Howard at [email protected] or 802-376-9983.
Rhododendron Tour tickets available now
DUMMERSTON - On Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, Landmark Trust USA invites everyone to tour Naulakha, the former house and grounds of author Rudyard Kipling, normally open only to overnight guests.
Take a self-guided tour when its spectacular Rhododendron Tunnel is likely to be in bloom. Start your visit with a tour of Naulakha, then stay to enjoy the estate's grounds at your leisure.
The Cocktail Party option returns this year as well, offering an even more exclusive experience of this special property on Friday evening, May 30.
Time slots often sell out early, so get your tickets today. Proceeds from all tours support the historic preservation work of The Landmark Trust USA, parent organization of Scott Farm. For more information, visit landmarktrustusa.org/rhododendron-tour.
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