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Vermont Lawmakers Prepare for Challenging 2025-26 Legislative Session. The Vermont Legislature will reconvene on January 6 for the second half of the 2025-26 biennium, facing unresolved issues such as education funding, housing, health care, and transportation. The recent gubernatorial veto of a homelessness bill and uncertainty regarding federal support add to the complexity of the session. With budget pressures mounting and an election on the horizon, legislators anticipate a contentious and demanding year in state government. Upcoming debates are expected to address key priorities for Vermont residents. (Source: The Commons on Dec 29) Southern Vermont Brattleboro, VT Putney, VT Montpelier, VT
Brooks Memorial Library Director Starr LaTronica Announces Retirement. Starr LaTronica, director of Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro, has announced her retirement, effective April, after serving as head librarian since 2016. LaTronica brought extensive experience from her previous role managing libraries in Binghamton, New York, and has been involved in national library and literary organizations, including the John Newbery Medal committee and the National Book Awards. The town will begin the process of selecting her successor as she prepares to step down. (Source: The Commons on Dec 29) Southern Vermont Brattleboro, VT
Brattleboro Plans All-Ages Activities for 2025 New Year’s Eve Celebration. Brattleboro’s Last Night Committee will host a series of alcohol-free events for all ages on December 31, 2025. Activities begin early with free snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at the Outing Club trails, weather permitting. Seniors are invited to a midday pizza party with live music at the Senior Center, while families can participate in horse-drawn rides at Wild Carrot Farm during the afternoon. The evening features circus performances and interactive activities at the New England Center for Circus Arts. (Source: The Commons on Dec 29) Southern Vermont Brattleboro, VT
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Celtics Defeat Jazz 129-119 at Delta Center. Boston outscored Utah in a high-scoring contest at Delta Center, securing a comfortable 10-point win. Both teams showed strong offensive play with a combined total of 248 points. Attendance for the game was 18,186. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 30) Boston Celtics Utah Jazz
Patriots Defeat Jets 42-10 at MetLife Stadium. New England rolled past the New York Jets 42-10 with a dominant offensive showing at MetLife Stadium. Drake Maye delivered an efficient performance, completing 19 of 21 passes for 256 yards and 5 touchdowns. The game drew 70,918 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 27) New England Patriots New York Jets
Sabres Defeat Bruins 4-1 at KeyBank Center. The Buffalo Sabres secured a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. The home crowd of 19,070 watched Buffalo pull ahead and control the game. The Sabres finished with a three-goal margin. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 27) Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres