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Bank of Bennington Makes Signiﬁcant Investment in Bennington Community

Antiques & Auctions ............ 7 Auto....................................12 Classiﬁeds........................... . 9 Crossword............................ 6 From my Corner ................... 3 Horoscope............................ 6 Jobs.................................... 15 Movies ................................. 3 Real Estate..........................11 Weather................................ 8

Pictured here are Barth Vander Els (left), Chair of the Library’s Board of Trustees and James Brown, President of the Bank of Bennington.

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The Bank of Bennington made a significant investment in the Bennington community when it recently donated five thousand dollars to the Bennington Free Library’s Capital Campaign. The Library’s Capital Campaign, begun in 2008, will pay for renovation work intended to improve the energy efficiency of the library and preserve the historic structure. Efficiency projects have already begun: last year the attic of the original 1865 building was insulated, its ventilation system and wiring updated. These improvements had the immediate effect of significantly improving the comfort level of patrons in the Children’s and public meeting rooms where programs and business meetings are regularly held. Updated wiring in the 1936 structure’s stacks allowed installation of motion sensitive lighting fixtures with improved visibility and reduced energy consumption resulting. The next phase of the planned renovation includes insulation of the 1936 structure’s roof, replacement of the original 1936 boiler, repair and painting of the exterior trim for the entire building and preservation work on the historic lay light which may be seen in the Reference Department. The library has not met its goal to raise $100,000 to pay for the improvements and donations are being sought. For more information regarding the Library’s Capital Campaign, call the Library at 442-9051.

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Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 442-8012 Wednesday, January 21 Hungarian Goulash, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Bread, Jello and Milk. Thursday, January 22 Turkey Tetrazzini over Pasta, Broccoli, Beets, Bread, Pineapple and Milk. Friday, January 23 Ribaque w/BBQ Sauce, Baked Beans, German Coleslaw, Bread, Applesauce and Milk. Monday, January 26 Shepherd’s Pie, Green Beans, Carrots, Dessert, Bread and Milk. Tuesday, January 27 Scalloped Potato w/Ham, Broccoli, Cinnamon Apple, Bread and Milk. ___________________

Dear Readers, We apologize for any confusion in last week’s edition explaining our recent distribution changes. We are streamlining some of the Tri-State Pennysaver’s distribution for 2009. To be more specific our home delivery services in New York will temporarily cease. We have however increased our papers and convenient locations that we drop in that area. We expect that this will be a temporary change and will allow us to confront the weakening economy, skyrocketing newsprint prices and continued postal increases while maintaining the quality and service our readers and clients deserve and expect. Thank you for your continued patronage and support. Any questions please call 802-447-3381.

Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, January 21: Cards, senior exercise class, 1 p.m. Thursday, January 22: Cards; local grocery shopping with van transportation available; Bocci at 10 a.m.; Bingo at 12:45. Presentation by Jennifer Salluzzo, “The Mentoring Program” at 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 23: Cards; crafts. Monday, January 26: Mystery Bingo, 10 a.m.; cards; senior exdercise class at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 27: Card Party, 10:30; Health Dept. available; local grocery shopping with van transportation available. The Hoosick Falls Senior Center is located at 69 Church St., Hoosick Falls, New York. Dinner is served at noon daily. Please call Director Kathy Bugbee with your reservation at 518-686-7561.

Sahidi Sisters Support the Plunge Bennington Beledi Tribal Bellydance presents a dance performance at South Street Café featuring Sahidi Sisters on Friday, January 30. South Street Café is located at 105 South Street in Bennington, and performances begin at 7 p.m. All tips will be donated to the Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics Vermont. Sahidi Sisters, Bennington Beledi’s professional troupe, consists of the core dancers of the organization who teach and perform American Tribal Style bellydance. Members of the troupe perform extensively in the New England/Massachusetts/New York area, most recently at the Garlic Festival and Walloomsac Farmer’s Market. The evening’s performance will feature fancy skirt techniques. The January 30 performance is open to the public and the Café’s delicious sweets and beverages will be available. Bennington Beledi welcomes new students. Phone Kat Farnham at 442-5331 or visit www. benningtonbeledi.com for further information about this performance, classes or workshops. Come enjoy the show and support Special Olympics Vermont.

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From my Corner

— Susan J. Coons When a peeve hits you (an errant shopping cart out for a run with your car as it’s destination), it’s not too easy to laugh! “Doggone that nut who left the shopping cart in the middle of the parking lot!” Of all of you who responded to the call for pet peeves, discourteous drivers and cell phone users topped the list. Slow drivers are just about everyone’s peeve. There’s a law in California that if you are driving on a two lane road or highway, and there are several vehicles close behind you, you must pull over at the first opportunity and allow them to pass. This is especially helpful when driving up or down the mountains. One day last week I was the fourth in a line of about 20 vehicles following someone driving a pickup truck. The driver decided he was going to set the pace for everyone on the road, and that pace was five miles below the speed limit. Slow drivers are never ticketed. But the driver who passes at five MPH over the speed limit is sure to be stopped by Smoky. One reader’s pet peeve is loud gum chewing and snapping then popping it. People who wander off while leaving their shopping cart unattended in the middle of the aisle in the supermarket is Anna’s pet peeve. Tail-gating, and as a pedestrian, drivers not stopping to allow you to cross the street at the intersection, especially when they’re turning right and you’re already in the crosswalk is the pet peeve from a cheerful McDonald’s employee in Manchester. Susan sends her latest and most frustrating peeve. The advertisements each evening during network news are always about a physical problem and how a certain drug will solve that problem, if, in fact, it doesn’t make you bleed, black out, suffer January 21, 2009

severe kidney disorders, give you something that will last 4 hours and send you to the emergency room or even possibly kill you. The U.S. is one of only two countries in the entire world that allows pharmaceutical advertising, and we wonder why we have to pay so much for drugs! Marge writes that while cell phones are a very important part of our lives, there is a time and place for them. Users should think of courtesy to others while in church, attending social gatherings, and driving. I know of many service organizations that penalize cell phone users if they allow the phone to ring during a meeting. Sounds good to me! One reader’s peeve regards the display of the US flag. While she understands that people want to show their patriotism by displaying the flag, if not displayed and cared for properly it has the opposite effect. It saddens her to drive by and see a ragged flag, flown day and night, in all kinds of weather, hanging bedraggled in the dark. Guidelines state that flags may be flown in foul weather, if it’s an all-weather flag. I question whether the flags that are put up and seemingly forgotten are all-weather. Our reader doesn’t think the flag should be left out in bad weather. And if flown at night it should be illuminated. We should treat the flag with proper respect and display for all to see our proper respectful patriotism. A reader from Melrose, NY, writes his greatest peeve is tailgating. After waiting for 40 cars to pass in order to turn onto

Route 40, our reader was then tailgated all the way into Troy. Bruce sent in the following five peeves: 1. Calling Medicare and going through numerous voice mail and numbers, finally hearing “You are being connected to a representative. Your wait will be approximately 28 minutes.” 2. Pulling into a supermarket parking lot and finding it half full of empty shopping carts. (This one bothers me, too! A few times, when I’ve seen someone leave their cart in the parking space next to them, I’ll ask them if they just broke their leg!) 3. Receiving four different telephone books in the mail in the space of three weeks when he only needs one! 5. Receiving offers to renew magazine subscriptions when there are still eight months left on the current one! (Now, this is one I can really identify with!) My personal pet peeves are rude drivers; obnoxious advertising on television; subscription cards in magazines that fall out all over the floor; public officials, banks, oil industry spokespeople, and pharmaceutical companies who spend 24/7 trying to find ways to keep all of the rest of us in the dark about where the money goes! And, the one thing that angers me most of all... really more than a peeve...is the way CEOs flaunt and pad their income, patting one another on the back, while the rest of us pay them to do that from the sweat off our backs. Expletive deleted!

Indoor Volleyball Tourney at St. Mary’s Academy

St. Mary’s Academy is hosting an Indoor Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, February 7 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Teams must be present to be put on the schedule. Play will begin promptly at noon. Two courts will be available for play and both competitive and non-competitive teams are invited to participate. The format and rules of play will be finalized on the day of the tournament depending on the number and level of competition of the teams registered. The fee for individual players is $30 or $25 per person if a team of 6 is pre-registered and paid by February 2. Beverages and snacks will be provided throughout the day. Please contact Mary Haynes at 518-6864314 ext 206 or Margaret Merwin at 518-686-7800 to register or for more information.

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Harrington to Join Team at New Directions Consulting

New Directions Consulting of North Bennington, VT announces Michael Harrington to join their team of consultants this month. Harrington, son of the late local radio personality Bob Harrington, will join his mother, Deborah Mackin and her team of consultants after serving three years as Chief Student Affairs Officer at Paul Smith’s College. Harrington, who received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and Master’s in Administration and Leadership from Plattsburgh State University, will provide New Directions with additional consultation in the areas of teaming, change management and leadership. While at Paul Smith’s College, Harrington was a key player in crisis management matters involving student safety and student involvement. Harrington was also responsible for designing and implementing numerous student programs to improve retention and student life. As Director of New Training and Strategic Initiatives for New Directions Consulting, Harrington will design and deliver leadership programs for Gen X/Y employees, develop virtual workshops on the company’s website and launch new initiatives and resources in training for business and education. When asked how she felt having her son join the firm, Mackin replied, “It’s wonderful! Michael brings with him both maturity and knowledge beyond his years as well as experiences from his past positions at Paul Smith’s College and Plattsburgh State as a facilitator of change. We are looking to use his expertise as a communicator and consultant for the new work force we see emerging in the 21st century. It’s exciting to think of all that a new generation can bring to the company and its future.”

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Curves Of Bennington Rolls Out Red Carpet To SilverSneaker Members!

Curves of Bennington is rolling out the red carpet to members of the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program designed for older adults. As of this month, SilverSneakers members are eligible to join Curves of Bennington at no cost. “We are so pleased to welcome local SilverSneakers members to Curves of Bennington,” said club owner Judy Brownell. “As you age, your risks for debilitating disease increase, and being overweight or obese significantly adds to that risk. At Curves of Bennington, we have programs that help women of all ages do the three most significant things they can do to decrease their risks — manage their weight, exercise regularly, and eat healthfully.” There are 6,500 Curves locations and more than 2.5 million women in the U.S. who are eligible for the SilverSneakers program. For more information about Curves of Bennington, please contact Judy Brownell at 442-0600. __________________________________________

Mount Anthony Interact Club

The Mount Anthony Interact Club is seeking donations of overthe-counter cold and fever medicines for transport to health clinics in Somotillo, Nicaragua. More than two dozen local high school students and chaperones will travel to Bennington’s Nicaraguan sister city in February on a humanitarian service mission. Part of their purpose is to bring much needed health and hygiene supplies to Somotillo. While hundreds of dollars worth of basic medical and dental supplies have already been donated by area doctors and dentists as well as Southern Vermont Medical Center, there is still a desperate need for cough and cold remedies and pain and fever relief tablets and liquids.The Club is also looking for donations of old but still functional suitcases to be used to transport medical supplies. Donations may be dropped off at the main office at MAUHS in care of Dan Lucy, Interact advisor. Any further questions may be directed to Mr. Lucy at 447-7511. ��

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Johnsonville Rescue Squad Hosts Breakfast

The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located at 4 River Rd. Johnsonville, NY, is having their monthly breakfast Sunday, Feb. 1, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, omelettes, hash browns, toast, fruit, juice, coffee and sausage. Cost adults $6 children 512 $3. For information, call 518753-9459 It’s a good chance to drop off your returns to benefit their ongoing fund raiser. (continued on page 5) January 21, 2009

(Johnsonville continued) The Stephentown Emergency Food Pantry wishes to thank all the generous people who have donated food and money this fall and winter to provide help for those in need. In addition to individual donors, we have received help from Dave’s Market, New Lebanon Supermarket, Kinderhook Creek Farm, Koepp’s Farm, Zwack, Inc., Stephentown Federated Church Men’s Group and Souper Bowl, Stephentown Community Evangelical Church, Hancock Baptist Church, United Sabbathkeepers Congregation, Stephentown Senior Citizens, Weight Watchers group, Hancock Volunteer Fire Department, S.O.S. Seniors of Stephentown, Postal Carriers’ Food Drive, and Stephentown Memorial Library Food-for-Fines program. The Heavenly Quilters and the many Girl Scout troops of Stephentown, from Daisy to Cadet, helped extensively on the Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes. The Stephentown Emergency Food Pantry provides assistance to families in need throughout the year. This volunteer group has been serving the community since 1983. Help can be reached by phoning the volunteers at 518-733-5278, 518-7336813, 518-733-5923, or 518-7335726. These numbers are posted in various locations around Stephentown. If you wish to donate money to help fund the pantry, you may send checks to the Stephentown Emergency Food Pantry treasurer at P. O. Box 387, Stephentown, NY 12168. The pantry has a supply of canned pet food so that family pets are not neglected; call the above numbers. If your pet needs dry food and you will accept a torn bag, please contact Lynne Burns directly 518-794-0602.

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The Peace & Justice Center Celebrates 30 Years

p.m., on the 30th. Speakers will pay tribute and present a creative look back at 30 years of Peace & Justice Center history. A second parade of cakes through the auditorium will be followed by dancing with music provided by the Starline Rhythm Boys. The Peace & Justice Center is a Vermont-based non-profit membership organization. Our mission is to create a just and peaceful world. To this end, we work on the interconnected issues of economic and racial justice, peace and human rights through education, advocacy, training, non-violent activism and community organizing. For more information, contact: Anise Richey, Development Director Peace and Justice Center at 863-2345 x6 or arichey@pjcvt.org. ________________________________________________

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Wednesday Night Dinners Resume at the Brunswick Elks

2009 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Peace & Justice Center and to celebrate the organization is throwing a party open to the public and hosting a Parade of Cakes on Church Street in downtown Burlington. The day of celebration kicks off at noon on Friday, January 30th, 2009. The Peace & Justice Center has recruited volunteers to bake 30 birthday cakes and show them off in a Parade of Cakes that will begin at the organization’s offices at 21 Church Street and continue onto City Hall where the evening’s party will be held. Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss will be on hand to declare January 30 Peace & Justice Center Day. The party will get underway at Contois Auditorium at City Hall at 7

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Wednesday night dinners at the Brunswick Elks have resumed. After a short break for the Holidays, our ovens are lit up again. On Wednesday, January 28, our menu features salisbury steak with mushroom gravy or stuffed chicken breast. All meals include potato, veggies, salad, roll and dessert as well as beverage. You get all this for just $8.95 per adult. Children’s portions are also available for just $4.95. Come join us for dinner, make it a weekly night out. Dinners are served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Lodge is located at 665 Brunswick Road (Route 2) in Eagle Mills, New York.

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Grafton Lakes State Park to Hold 24th Annual Winter Festival

Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 24th Annual Winter Festival on Saturday, January 24, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Winter Fest will feature winter exhibits, vendors, and recreational programs. An ice fishing tournament, sponsored by Trout Unlimited, will begin at 5 a.m. on all the ponds in the park. The tournament will run until 3 p.m. and participants must register at the park’s maintenance shop. An entry fee is required to participate in the fishing tournament, but the Winter Festival itself remains free of charge. The Winter Festival will feature environmental and recreational workshops and outings, including snow sculpture and snowball-throwing contests for the kids, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and a live animal exhibit. The second Annual Polar Plunge into Long Pond will take place at 1 p.m. Participation is limited to the first thirty registrants. To preregister, participants may call Margaret Philips of the East Greenbush Master Swimmers’ Club at 518-479-3739. The Park will also host the first Art in the Park exhibit and silent auction in the maintenance shop, with proceeds benefitting the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park. There will be snowshoe and cross country ski outings throughout the park at levels for all ages to enjoy. Snowshoes and cross country ski rentals will be available at our main beach area at the Eastern Mountain Sports Display from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Visitors may ice skate at Long Pond and rent snowshoes from the park office throughout the winter. Snowshoe rental rates are $10 per day and group rates are available. For more information about the Winter Festival, please call the park at 518-279-1155. For additional information about New York State parks, please visit our website at www.nysparks.com. ________________________________________________

Fireworks Display to Celebrate New Living and Learning Space at SVC

Bennington area residents can look to the sky on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. for a special fireworks display that marks the opening of Southern Vermont College’s newest construction: Hunter Hall and Greenberg Atrium. “This is a momentous occasion for our students and for this school,” said SVC President Karen Gross. “With its new residential space and learning laboratories, Hunter Hall represents strong growth and opportunities for Southern Vermont College.” Students, as well as residence life and campus safety offices, officially inhabit the new building on Jan. 19. The community is welcome to visit the campus for the fireworks display at 6 p.m. or for athletic events that afternoon. The SVC women’s basketball team hosts Bay Path College at 1 p.m. and the men’s basketball team hosts Daniel Webster College at 3 p.m. Parking for all events is in the Field House parking lot. For more information, contact the Office of Communications at 447-6389 or 447-6388. Founded in 1926, Southern Vermont College offers a career-enhancing education supported by a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. With 20 academic degree programs for approximately 500 students, Southern Vermont College recognizes the importance of educating students for the workplace of the twenty-first century and for lives as successful leaders in their communities. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. January 21, 2009

American Legion Auxiliary Pownal Post Unit #90

Field Service/Home Service Orientation was hosted by District #4, Unit 90 on January 10, 2009 -10:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. and held at the Pownal Post. Elaine Coonradt, Chairman Field Service/District Executive #4, Unit #13 presented the program. She was assisted by Elizabeth Hall, District #4, and Unit #13 Auxiliary Member. Auxiliary members attending received information on the Field Service program since it was established in 1964. The Home Service was formalized in 1974. She presented each member with a Guide Book for volunteers. She discussed the ways to provide and report our volunteer services in the community to the military families outside of the Veterans Administration Medical Center environment; assist with veteran’s burial activities; or aid in gravesite upkeep. Volunteers are required to attend and complete a Field Service Orientation for the service hours to be counted. Home Service volunteer time was discussed for active duty military/ veterans and/or their families. Hours may be counted for volunteer time sewing, cooking, or shopping. (Continued on page 8)

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(American Legion, cont.) Members attending who received certification for completing the course: Carol Stroffoleno, Arlington Unit #69; Lina Stroffoleno, Arlington Unit #69; Jeanne McDermott, Arlington Unit #69; Antoinette Todd, Pownal Unit #90; Julie Weber, Pownal Unit #90; Joanne Wilson, Pownal Unit #90; Barbara Hidalgo, Pownal Unit #90; Penny Willette, Pownal Unit #90; Caroline Martel, Pownal Unit #90; Lisa Bump, Pownal Unit #90; Linda Moxley, Pownal Unit #90 Refreshments were served by Pownal Unit #90 Auxiliary. The next Auxiliary meeting will be held on February 4, 2009 at 7 p.m. and all members are urged to attend.

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AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA Thursday:

NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club,

465 Main St., Bennington Vt.

Friday:

AA: Turning Point Club, Bennington, Open meeting, 6-7 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday:

Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. Candlelight NA: 11:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Rm 6 ACOA: 9-10 a.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington

Sunday:

NA: 5-6 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m.

Monday:

Al-Anon Turning Point Club, Bennington, 7 p.m., 465 Main St., Bennington, VT AA Open meeting, Turning Point Club, 6-7 p.m., 465 Main st., Bennington, VT AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7:00 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday:

NA, Turning Point Club, Bennington 2 p.m. Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7:00 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free Library

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GED • EDUCATION Thursday:

GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday:

GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington

MIND & BODY WELLNESS

Thursday: Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, fourth Thursday,1:00 p.m. LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Monday:

Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30.

Tuesday:

Overeaters Anonymous: 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Club, Bennington, Vt. Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginner, Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30-11:15 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909.

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ner, Mon, Wed, Fri.,Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1-1:45 p.m. 447-5689. Bereavement Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 1:00 p.m. Bereavement/Loss Support Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Ofﬁce Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m.

MUNICIPAL MEETINGS Thursday:

Commitee. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Monday: Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, second and fourth Monday, 6:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, ﬁrst and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Selectmen’s meeting, Town Ofﬁce, 7:30 p.m.

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Tuesday:

Shaftsbury Zoning Board meeting, Town Office, second & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Planning Commission, Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Sunderland Elementary Planning

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