Thursday afternoon, just before 3pm, Brattleboro Police located a
subject, Adam Matyas, in the Preston Lot with an active arrest
warrant. When the officer tried to detain him Matyas fled, and
resisted arrest when caught. A search of Matyas revealed suspected
crack cocaine and fentanyl on his person. Matyas was held in lieu of
bail and appeared in Windham County Superior Court earlier today
(Fri.) to face the charges. An officer was treated for non-life-
threatening injuries.
subject, Adam Matyas, in the Preston Lot with an active arrest
warrant. When the officer tried to detain him Matyas fled, and
resisted arrest when caught. A search of Matyas revealed suspected
crack cocaine and fentanyl on his person. Matyas was held in lieu of
bail and appeared in Windham County Superior Court earlier today
(Fri.) to face the charges. An officer was treated for non-life-
threatening injuries.
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A portion of Route 10 in Winchester, New Hampshire was closed
Thursday morning after a serious car accident that sent several people
to the hospital. According to Winchester police, the accident occurred
around 8:10 a.m. at the intersection of Route 10 and Coombs Bridge
Road. It involved a sedan and an SUV and the sedan’s driver was
transported by helicopter to a Bay State hospital in Massachusetts
due to the severity of their injuries. All five of the SUV’s occupants,
including three children, were brought by ambulance to the hospital.
The roadway was reopened around 9:30 a.m.
Thursday morning after a serious car accident that sent several people
to the hospital. According to Winchester police, the accident occurred
around 8:10 a.m. at the intersection of Route 10 and Coombs Bridge
Road. It involved a sedan and an SUV and the sedan’s driver was
transported by helicopter to a Bay State hospital in Massachusetts
due to the severity of their injuries. All five of the SUV’s occupants,
including three children, were brought by ambulance to the hospital.
The roadway was reopened around 9:30 a.m.
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Thursday night, just after 11:30pm, Brattleboro Police responded to
Canal St for a report of an active domestic disturbance. Christopher
Martin was taken into custody and transported to the Brattleboro
Police Department. Martin was issued conditions of release and
appeared in Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division
earlier today.
Canal St for a report of an active domestic disturbance. Christopher
Martin was taken into custody and transported to the Brattleboro
Police Department. Martin was issued conditions of release and
appeared in Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division
earlier today.
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Authorities on Friday are continuing the search for a missing Essex
man. The Vermont State Police say they were contacted by the Essex
Police Wednesday afternoon requesting assistance after 45-year-old
John Gaye’s car was located Behind Parro’s Gun Shop off Route 2 in
Waterbury. The state police Underwater Recovery Team began
searching Thursday in the Winooski River and is expected to resume a
targeted search on Friday. Police say there is no evidence that his
disappearance is suspicious but there are concerns for his welfare.
man. The Vermont State Police say they were contacted by the Essex
Police Wednesday afternoon requesting assistance after 45-year-old
John Gaye’s car was located Behind Parro’s Gun Shop off Route 2 in
Waterbury. The state police Underwater Recovery Team began
searching Thursday in the Winooski River and is expected to resume a
targeted search on Friday. Police say there is no evidence that his
disappearance is suspicious but there are concerns for his welfare.
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Burlington’s first cannabis dispensary plans to close its doors, and
with it, part of Vermont’s medical marijuana market. It comes after
the parent company, Ceres Collaborative, filed for bankruptcy. Along
with what is now a Burlington retail shop, the company is closing
medical dispensaries in Brattleboro and South Burlington. Medical
marijuana has been legal in Vermont for two decades, and state
regulators say that even with the boom in the retail market, medical
marijuana still has its place. However, the company that once
provided 70% of registered patients with medical marijuana is now
closed. The Brattleboro-based dispensary has already closed and
locations in Chittenden County are next.
with it, part of Vermont’s medical marijuana market. It comes after
the parent company, Ceres Collaborative, filed for bankruptcy. Along
with what is now a Burlington retail shop, the company is closing
medical dispensaries in Brattleboro and South Burlington. Medical
marijuana has been legal in Vermont for two decades, and state
regulators say that even with the boom in the retail market, medical
marijuana still has its place. However, the company that once
provided 70% of registered patients with medical marijuana is now
closed. The Brattleboro-based dispensary has already closed and
locations in Chittenden County are next.
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Santa got a special escort through northern and central Vermont
Thursday evening, as the National Guard held their fifth annual
Operation Santa Convoy. It was a mission of the utmost importance to
make sure Santa got to his destination safely. The convoy began in St.
Albans, then made stops in Fairfax, Georgia, and Essex. It's the fifth
year of the mission that started during the pandemic to help bring joy
during those tough times; it's changed since its origin.
Thursday evening, as the National Guard held their fifth annual
Operation Santa Convoy. It was a mission of the utmost importance to
make sure Santa got to his destination safely. The convoy began in St.
Albans, then made stops in Fairfax, Georgia, and Essex. It's the fifth
year of the mission that started during the pandemic to help bring joy
during those tough times; it's changed since its origin.
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Vermont’s congressional delegation was split on a bill to continue funding the U S Government that passed overnight. Senator Bernie Sanders voted no, saying the final bill did not contain many of the priorities needed for the state, like additional job training and community health center funds. Peter Welch, who voted yes, said the bill includes 200 million dollars in disaster relief money for the state.
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A Brattleboro resident has been charged with selling cocaine and fentanyl. 48 year old Adam Matyas was arrested Thursday and arraigned Friday. The Vermont state police drug task force said the arrest followed a month long investigation.. Matyas also has been charged with outstanding warrants related to the violation of court ordered conditions of release for other cases.
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Vermont’s unemployment rate is up slightly, at 2.4 percent for November . State Labor Secretary Michael Harrington says the rate reflects both a tight labor market and ongoing opportunities for job seekers. Vermont job seekers are reminded to look to the recently released Vermont’s Most Promising Jobs brochure (https://mcclurevt.org/most-pr
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Governor Phil Scott Friday appointed Kerrick Johnson, of North Middlesex, as commissioner of the Department of Public Service, Mike Ferrant, of Williamstown, as deputy commissioner of the Department of Liquor and Lottery and has named Sandy Bigglestone as acting commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation. Ferrant replaces former deputy commissioner Andrew Collier, who was appointed as commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles last month. Johnson replaces June Tierney and Bigglestone will serve as acting commissioner, replacing Kevin Gaffney. Both Tierney and Gaffney will be retiring at the end of the year.
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Parking is free in Brattleboro this weekend , and next week will be a short week for government workers.
In observance of the Christmas holiday,
Brattleboro Town offices will close at 12:00pm (noon) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Brooks Memorial Library will close at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
all Town Offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024,
except emergency services. .
Brooks Memorial Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 25.
Trash, recycling and composting WILL be affected by the holiday. Collections will be delayed by one day.
WTSA Sports
The Brattleboro Bears Boys Hockey team hosts Hartford this afternoon.
You can hear the game on the Cota and Cota Bears Radio Network, 99 5
The Beast and 99 5 The Beast Dot Com, beginning at 4:45
with the Bears Pre-Game Show.
The Beast and 99 5 The Beast Dot Com, beginning at 4:45
with the Bears Pre-Game Show.
Both the Celtics and Bruins are back in action tonight.
The Celtics visit Chicago tonight, while the Bruins host Buffalo .