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Daymark performs Irish music with swagger

Posted on March 23, 2017 |
By Addison Independent



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BRANDON — Daymark is an international trio performing traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power and Northern swagger. The group performs at Brandon Music on Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. Fusing the talents of Will Woodson (flute, border pipes), Dan Foster (fiddle) and Eric McDonald (guitar, vocals), the group presents a classic blend of wind and string as driving flute meets virtuosic fiddle, underpinned by well-considered and expertly delivered guitar.

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Steinway grand piano donated to Brandon arts hub

Posted on March 20, 2017 |
By Lee J. Kahrs



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BRANDON —The Compass Music and Art Center took delivery on a prized piano early this month, thanks to local ties to a unique individual.

A 1915 Steinway Model B grand piano arrived, along with a collection of sound equipment, from the estate of the late John Fischer, an avant-garde Jazz pianist, artist, writer and all-around creative force who passed away in New York City last August, six days after his 86th birthday.

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Unusual avian visitor lures birders to Brandon

Posted on March 16, 2017 |
By Lee J. Kahrs



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BRANDON — Brandon is home to a lot of unique individuals, but a truly rare bird paid a visit last week.

A beautiful white trumpeter swan attracted the interest and excitement of the birding community when a fine specimen was seen off Route 73 in the Otter Creek floodwaters hanging out with a flock of Canada geese.

Carl Phelps owner of Miller Hill Farm, Nursery and Gardens in Sudbury spotted the swan on Wednesday, March 8, south of the railroad overpass.

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Brandon man accused of hitting child, faces felony charges

Posted on March 16, 2017 |
By Lee J. Kahrs



BRANDON — A Brandon man identified as a habitual offender with three previous felonies has been charged with three counts of felony aggravated domestic assault.

Brandon police responded to a report of a family fight in Bridge Park on Friday, March 10, and arrested Jeremy J. Young, 42.

The victim told police that Young pushed her down while she was holding their child, choked her, pulled a clump of her hair out, and pulled out one of her teeth with his bare hands.

The victim also claimed that Young threw a punch at her, missed, and hit the child.

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All county school budgets OK'd

Posted on March 9, 2017 |
By Addison Independent Staff



ADDISON COUNTY / BRANDON — The only time the “No” votes carried the day in voting on area school issues on Town Meeting Day was the rejection in Orwell of a school unification plan. Otherwise, it was all “Yes” for Addison County and Brandon schools as all education budget proposals were approved.

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Democracy takes the floor with Town Meeting 2017

Posted on March 9, 2017 |
By Addison Independent



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Addison County residents gathered Saturday, Monday and Tuesday for their annual town meetings.

They talked about school budgets and new trucks for the town road crews. They questioned decisions and applauded officials who gave their time and efforts to help out their communities. Some enjoyed pot luck dinners with friends and neighbors they see only at this time of year.

Then they voted on Tuesday.

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Lifelong educators honored for service to Brandon

Posted on March 9, 2017 |
By Lee J. Kahrs



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BRANDON — The gathering at the Brandon Town Hall Monday evening may go down as the feel-good town meeting of this young century.

Not only were local residents excited to hold this year’s town meeting in the Brandon Town Hall for the first time since 1979, but they enjoyed the highlight of the evening: the homage paid to lifelong residents Jane and Bud Coolidge and their expressions of thanks.

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Brandon

Posted on March 8, 2017 |
By Addison Independent



BRANDON — All the items on the Brandon town meeting ballot were approved, including the $2,999,986 municipal budget, which earned 437 yes votes to 199 no votes. The amount to be raised by taxes to cover that budget is $2,559,066, which represents a 1.1 percent decrease, from 94.37 cents to 93.43 cents per $100 of property value.

Voter turnout was dismally low, with just 651 people voting out of 2,897, or roughly 22 percent.

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Otter Valley to stage five one acts

Posted on March 6, 2017 |
By Addison Independent



BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s award winning Walking Stick Theatre will present a collection of one-act performances on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m.

Students are directing four of the five short plays to be performed.

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Budgets, ballots and debate: County towns ready to take part in Vermont town meetings

Posted on March 2, 2017 |
By Addison Independent



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Whether you agree with your neighbors on all issues or think they are seriously misguided, we all have to live together. Do your civic duty and share your views with others in your municipality at the upcoming town meetings.

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