The Vermont Department of Labor has been informed that C&S Wholesale Grocers plans to lay off fewer than 50 employees in Brattleboro starting in March. Labor Commissioner Mike Harrington stated that the layoffs will not occur for at least 45 days. The Brattleboro Reformer first reported this decision. Under the federal WARN Act, companies with 100 or more employees must provide at least 60 days’ notice before laying off 50 or more employees at a single site. Harrington mentioned that C&S submitted a notice, which is currently under review by labor department attorneys. Established in 1918, C&S is a wholesale grocery supplier serving over 7,500 independent supermarkets and chain stores across the U.S. The company built a 300,000-square-foot warehouse in Brattleboro in 1981, its only location in Vermont.
A woman from Brattleboro is facing charges following an assault on Coolidge Highway, as reported by Vermont State Police. On Friday at approximately 6 a.m., troopers responded to an assault report at a residence in Guilford. The investigation indicated that Traci L. Beswick, 45, was allegedly assaulted by her acquaintance, Lindsi M. Houle, 41, from Brattleboro. Additionally, it was discovered that Houle had caused damage to property not belonging to her. She has been cited to appear in the Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division on March 25 at 8:30 a.m. to address charges of Simple Assault and Unlawful Mischief.
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s nonprofit community mental health agency, announced today that New Chapter Inc., a certified organic Vermont-based vitamin and supplement company headquartered in Brattleboro, awarded their Kindle Farm School $9,500 in 2024 towards their innovative food program. This latest donation brings the total of this 13-year philanthropic relationship to over $120,000. Each year, New Chapter has generously contributed nearly 20% of the school’s overall food budget.
Federal funding will help replace an ailing Vermont bridge. Vermont’s congressional delegation on Friday announced $25 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help replace the Readsboro Bridge. The bridge over the Deerfield River was built in 1954 and is in poor condition. The delegation says the replacement will boost the region’s infrastructure, improve safety and accessibility, and make Readsboro more resilient to severe weather.
A Vermont inn is embracing the winter season with its ‘Ice Bar’ celebration. The Grafton Inn marked the 10th anniversary of this event on Saturday, featuring food trucks and local Vermont beverages. Although over 400 tickets were sold, the Inn anticipated a larger turnout. A sculptor from New Hampshire crafted the bar and various displays, including a slippery corn hole, using approximately 35 blocks of ice. The festivities concluded around 8:30 PM to ensure guests could return home safely, although many opted to stay overnight at the hotel.
WTSA SPORTS FOR MONDAY JANUARY 13th 2025
THE BRUINS ARE OFF TONIGHT AFTER SNAPPING A 6 GAME SKID ON SATURDAY AGAINST THE PANTHERS. THE BRUINS ARE BACK ON THE ICE AT HOME ON TUESDAY AGAINST THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING. THEY DROP THE PUCK AT 7PM ON TUESDAY.
THE CELTICS ARE BACK ON THE COURT ON WEDNESDAY IN TORONTO AGAINST THE RAPTORS, TIP OFF AT 7:30PM ON WEDNESDAY.
THE NFL WILDCARD ROUND CONTINUES TONIGHT THE VIKINGS VISIT THE RAMS, KICKOFF IS AT 8PM.
THE PATRIOTS HIRED 49 YEAR OLD MIKE VRABEL AS THE NEW HEAD COACH. Vrabel is the first coach since 1950 to directly succeed another coach where both had played together in the NFL as teammates since Forrest Gregg took over for Bart Starr as Packers head coach in 1984
IN LOCAL BOYS BASKETBALL, THE BRATTLEBORO BEARS VISIT CHAMPLAIN VALLEY TONIGHT, TIP OFF AT 7PM.