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The Commons is the public face of a larger nonprofit organization, Vermont Independent Media, Inc.

We came to life from the ground up in 2004, as members of the community became increasingly concerned about the consequences of absent corporate ownership of the daily newspaper in town and the need for local people to have access to the skills to create their own grassroots media.

VIM came to life lovingly and carefully thanks to indefatigable volunteers. The first public programs of the Media Mentoring Project began in 2005, and the first issue of The Commons was published in 2006. The newspaper was published monthly until 2010, when we began a weekly schedule. We are published on Wednesdays 51 times a year.

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Recognizing that a vigorous exchange of ideas and information allows democracy to function and is the lifeblood of a community, Vermont Independent Media:

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CLOSE MENU Search The Commons from 2010 to present TODAY’S FEATURE/NEWSFor a Thanksgiving tradition, new volunteers, a new venue, and a new chapter (CORRECTED)With Everyone Eats! winding down, a group of volunteers will make and distribute Thanksgiving dinners for individuals and organizations

BRATTLEBOROThe annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner is back at the Brattleboro Union High School and with some new faces behind the scenes in the kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 11:30 a.m. [Editors note: An editing error introduced the wrong day of the week in the print version of the newspaper this week. This date and day of the week is correct.]... Continue reading story

TODAY’S FEATURE/NEWSFor a Thanksgiving tradition, new volunteers, a new venue, and a new chapter (CORRECTED)With Everyone Eats! winding down, a group of volunteers will make and distribute Thanksgiving dinners for individuals and organizations

BRATTLEBOROThe annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner is back at the Brattleboro Union High School and with some new faces behind the scenes in the kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 11:30 a.m. [Editors note: An editing error introduced the wrong day of the week in the print version of the newspaper this week. This date and day of the week is correct.]... Continue reading story

CALENDAR ◄ November 2021 ► SunMonTueWedThuFriSat123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930CALENDAR ◄ November 2021 ► SunMonTueWedThuFriSat123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930 NEWSBRATTLEBOROFor a Thanksgiving tradition, new volunteers, a new venue, and a new chapter (CORRECTED)With Everyone Eats! winding down, a group of volunteers will make and distribute Thanksgiving dinners for individuals and organizationsBRATTLEBOROFor one nonprofit, decision to leave Facebook is not complicatedRetreat Farm walks away from the social media platform to ‘prioritize authentic relationships’ GUILFORDGuilford Selectboard fires entire Planning Commission With all nine members removed by unanimous vote, the status of the new town plan is called into question amid conflicting descriptions of the commission members’ communications, meetings, and compatibilityBELLOWS FALLSRockingham Free Public Library names new director Ian Graham aims to keep the RFPL ‘warm and welcoming and ready’ for a community emerging from the pandemic • CORRECTION: Community Thanksgiving Dinner is Wednesday, Nov. 24

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TOWN s latest COVID-19 recovery initiative • VSAC webinar offers help applying for Vermont Grant program • Farm-to-school garden coordinators exchange ideas: Food Connects cross-pollination event helps prevent program leaders from working in isolation • SEVCA offers assistance with heat, utilities this winter • Local schools take part in Name a Plow’ program

Browse Town font-style:normal; letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom:15px; color:darkred;">VIEWPOINT by Brenda SiegelWEST TOWNSHENDWhich conditions are more pernicious?A respiratory therapist wonders: Why is it possible for masked folks to develop Covid? Could there be other reasons to explain the virus’s ability to sneak past one’s immune system? VIEWPOINT by Betsy ThomasonWESTMINSTERFrom green to red on the Covid mapFor much of the year, Vermont had the lowest rates of Covid in the country. Now, we no longer stand out as a state that is doing all it can to protect its residents and our guests. It’s time for the governor to declare another state of emergency. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE by Michelle Bos-LunPUTNEYLegislature to address climate as a public health emergencyHouse Speaker Jill Krowinski will be guest at virtual gathering for constituents of Windham-4 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE by Mike Mrowicki‘It’s time to come home’Sen. Patrick Leahy speaks on his decision not to seek reelection after 24 years in the United States Senate PRIMARY SOURCES by Patrick LeahyLETTERS FROM READERS • Nothing in The Commons on activism against war in YemenLETTERS FROM READERS • Letters mischaracterized proposed changes in retired teachers’ health care benefits

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ARTSBRATTLEBOROEpsilon Spires presents a night of old-time banjo music on screen and stage PUTNEYCraven screens his newest project, ‘Jack London’s Martin Eden,’ at Next StageBRATTLEBOROWomen’s Chorus offers ‘Heartsong Singalong’Pandemic-inspired twist on the annual concert raises funds for the arts organization • Jenna Sawin Rice hosts CD release show at Stage 33 • Sarasa Ensemble presents ‘Kaleidoscope’ at Brattleboro Music Center • Whitingham Library presents concert of Celtic music: Returning musician Jeff Snow will perform • Fire Arts Vermont, BMAC present glass blowing demonstration • Golka to perform in BMC concert • Vermont-made ‘rom-com’ gets Latchis shows

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