A 20-year-old man from Charlemont tragically passed away on Thursday morning after the vehicle he was driving collided with a tree off Route 2 and subsequently caught fire, as reported by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Melissa Sippel, a spokesperson for the DA’s office, confirmed on Monday that Darek Harvey was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time of the crash, which occurred around 4:45 a.m. She noted that the vehicle ignited shortly after hitting a tree on Burrington Road. The incident is currently under investigation. In memory of Harvey, two hockey sticks were arranged in an “X” shape at the tree where the crash occurred, honoring his love for hockey and his previous role as a goalkeeper on the Brattleboro boys’ varsity hockey team. Additionally, a Go Fund Me page has been established by Darek’s family, accessible via the link on WTSA radio dot com under the Go Fund Me tab.
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) yesterday released the following statement after voting against a continuing resolution that fails to extend urgently needed health care tax credits: “I cannot vote for a government funding bill that kicks millions of Americans off their health care. The heart of this government shutdown is, and always was, about access to health care. There was an early recognition from my Republican colleagues that working families, small businesses, and farmers in their states would be really hurt by these premium increases—just as they will be in Democratic states, too. That’s why it is so disappointing that Republicans refused to come to the table to extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits. Millions of hardworking people, in every state, will face higher premiums and many will go without health coverage altogether.”
The Vermont Department of Health announced last week that COVID-19 hospitalizations have decreased once more following a rise in cases that started in August and continued into early fall. Other metrics, such as wastewater virus levels and outbreaks, have also shown a decline. The VDH and CDC are no longer providing updates on COVID fatalities or total cases in Vermont or the United States. Wastewater SCAN testing of treatment facilities reveals that both COVID-19 and Norovirus levels in Vermont are moderate to low, although they have recently been higher in the state compared to national levels.
While the snowstorm on Monday evening raised concerns among numerous drivers, the new snowfall brought excitement to winter sports fans and the various ski resorts in our area. Killington Resort has declared that it will officially commence its winter season today (Wednesday, Nov. 12th) exclusively for Beast 365 and Ikon pass holders. The general public will have the opportunity to ski on the mountain starting the next day. Killington is the first ski resort in Vermont and Northern New York to open for the season, with other resorts such as Jay Peak, Whiteface, and Mount Snow scheduled to open later this month.
The second installment of the 2025 Brattleboro Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes is due by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 17th. Any payments made after this date will incur a 1% interest charge on the outstanding balance. Town utility bills are also due by 5 p.m. Payments made after this deadline will add an extra 1% interest, along with an 8% penalty, applied to the unpaid balance. Payments may be mailed to the Town of Brattleboro, 230 Main St., Suite 111, Brattleboro, VT 05301. A postmark dated November 17th will be regarded as an on-time payment. Payments can be made by placing an envelope containing your check (no cash) into the drop box located in the parking lot behind the Municipal Center.
A minor earthquake was recorded on Tuesday morning in central New Hampshire. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake, which had a magnitude of 1.9, was located two kilometers north of Webster. It occurred at 8:55 a.m. There have been no reports of damage or injuries. This seismic event follows several minor quakes that have been detected over the past few months.
WTSA SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12th 2025
THE 76ERS BEAT THE CELTICS LAST 102 – 100. THE CELTICS FALL TO 5-7. THE CELTICS ARE BACK HOME TONIGHT AGAINST THE GRIZZLIES, TIP OFF AT 7:30PM AT TD GARDEN.
THE BRUINS BEAT THE MAPLE LEAFS YESTERDAY 5 – 3 , THAT’S THE BRUINS 7TH STRAIGHT WIN AT 11-7. THE BRUINS HAVE THE NIGHT OFF, THEY’LL LOOK FOR THEIR 8TH STRAIGHT WIN AS THEY HEAD TO OTTAWA AGAINST THE 8 – 5 SENATORS ON THURSDAY, PUCK DROPS AT 7:00PM