WTSA News For Your Tuesday, May 11th:
33 new Covid 19 cases were reported in Vermont Monday, with three of those in Windham County. In New Hampshire, there were 134 new covid cases reported, including 16 in Cheshire county. The state of Massachusetts reported 14 deaths and 446 new cases of the covid virus, including 2 in Franklin County.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott says the FDA‘s approval to expand eligibility for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those 12-15 years old is an important step, the country takes another important step towards getting back to doing all the things we enjoy. The Governor says vaccinating more Vermonters will lead to full classrooms, more large events like concerts, fairs, festivals and ballgames, being able to leave our homes without worrying about things like masks and distancing. Scott says his administration will provide more details on our rollout to this new age band in the coming days.
Residents of Brattleboro Dummerston Guilford and Putney vote today on money for improvements at Academy school in Brattleboro. 2 million dollars is being sought, according to members of the Windham Southeast School District board. Voting in all the member towns takes place from 10 until 7, with voting in Brattleboro at the Career Center, 80 Atwood Street., Dummerston at the town office, Guilford in the Town Office parking lot and Putney voting at the fire station.
The last installment of Brattleboro Property Taxes will be due on May 17, by 5:00 PM. Payments made after May 17, 2020 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty added to the unpaid balance. Brattleboro utility bills are also due on May 17. Payments made after May 17, 2021 will have an additional 1% interest, as well as an 8% penalty, added to the unpaid balance. Payments can be mailed to the Town of Brattleboro, 230 Main Street, Suite 111, Brattleboro VT 05301. Payments can also be made by dropping an envelope containing your check (no cash) into a locked “mailbox” in the parking lot behind the Municipal Center. An official postmark of May 17, 2021 will be considered on time for tax and utility payments.
Governor Phil Scott proclaimed this week Inclusion Week in Vermont and reiterated Vermont’s commitment to welcoming all people. The governor also established a Proclamation of Inclusion, which makes clear the State of Vermont condemns discrimination in all forms, and welcomes all people who want to live, work and visit Vermont. Both proclamations acknowledge the work of many in state and local government and by community groups across the state, while recognizing there is more work to do to consistently address racism and systemic inequities.
Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan has co-led a coalition of 44 attorneys general urging Facebook to abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13. In a letter sent to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the coalition contends that social media can be detrimental to children for many reasons and that Facebook has historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms. The attorneys general argue, young children are not equipped to handle the many challenges that come with having an Instagram account, including that they often lack a developed understanding of privacy. There is also a risk that predators may exploit children online and cloak their identities using the anonymity of the Internet.
Applications for Vermont’s economic relief grants for Sole Proprietors close on May 26th. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Recorded webinar training, program information and the application are all available at vermont-cdbg-cv dot com/ Eligible applicants must be either Sole Proprietors with no W2 employees, or S-Corp owners with no W2 employees. Applicants may have received CDBG-CV or other grants but must have remaining unmet need.
LOTTERY NUMBERS:
TRI STATE PICK 3 2-6-8
TRI STATE PICK 4 5-9-2-2
TRI STATE GIMME 5 2-8-30-36-37
MASS CASH 2-3-14-28-29
WTSA SPORTS:
Orioles’ pitchers combined for a four hitter as Baltimore beat Boston yesterday, 4-1. Boston hosts Oakland tonight, first pitch is at 7:10. The Yankees play Tampa Bay tonight, first pitch is at 7pm.
Taylor Hall scored is second goal of the game in overtime as Boston beat the Islanders last night 3-2. With the win, the Bruins clinch 3rd place in the East Division.
The Celtics host the Heat tonight, tip-off is at 7:30.
Locally, you can catch your Brattleboro Colonels Girls Softball team in action today as they host Springfield. Hear the game on 99 5 The Beast beginning with the Colonels Pre-Game Show at 4:45.