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Brattleboro Voters Approve $27 Million Budget at First Open Town Meeting. Brattleboro residents approved a $27 million budget covering services such as trash removal and human services during their first open town meeting on April 11. Nearly 300 participants attended, a notable increase due to the recent shift away from the traditional 150-member Representational Town Meeting. This change follows a March vote favoring broader public participation, leaving an open town meeting as the format for this year. A commission will soon review and recommend further changes, pending state approval. (Source: The Commons on Apr 14) Southern Vermont Brattleboro, VT Rutland, VT
Vermont Baseball Historian Tracks State’s Professional Ballplayers. Baseball historian Dana Sprague has dedicated years to cataloging every Vermonter who has played or signed to play professional baseball. Driven by a passion for both the sport and his home state, Sprague's research includes those born in Vermont as well as alumni of Vermont high schools. His comprehensive effort aims to capture the full scope of the state’s contributions to professional baseball. The project reflects Vermont’s longstanding connection to the sport and its resilient spirit. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Apr 10) Southern Vermont Brattleboro, VT Newbury, VT
Sean Dillon Announces Candidacy for Manchester Selectboard in Special Election. Sean Dillon has declared his intention to seek the vacant Selectboard seat in Manchester's upcoming special election. Dillon, currently serving as a deputy state’s attorney in Bennington County and a local realtor, brings a background that includes legal work, compliance leadership, and financial sector experience. After years away studying and working in New York City, Dillon returned to Vermont in 2017 to raise his family in Northshire. The special election will determine who fills the open position on the Selectboard. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Apr 9) Southern Vermont Manchester, VT Rutland, VT Dorset, VT
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Bruins Defeat Devils 4-0 at TD Garden. The Boston Bruins shut out the New Jersey Devils with a 4-0 victory at TD Garden. The Bruins controlled the game throughout, preventing the Devils from getting on the scoreboard. The matchup was attended by 17,850 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 13) Boston Bruins New Jersey Devils
Celtics Defeat Magic 113-108 at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics secured a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Boston maintained a narrow lead for much of the contest to hold off Orlando's late push. The game was witnessed by 19,156 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 11) Boston Celtics Orlando Magic
Twins Defeat Red Sox 6-0 at Target Field. Minnesota posted a 6-0 shutout against Boston at Target Field, backed by a dominant outing from Mick Abel who threw 7 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. Byron Buxton powered the offense, going 4-for-5 with 2 home runs, 2 RBI, and 4 runs scored. The game drew a crowd of 16,220. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 13) Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins