The Brattleboro Selectboard has appointed Fire Chief Jay Symonds as the new Town Forest Fire Warden, with his term lasting until mid-2029. This decision is part of the board’s routine business and follows recent changes in town committees. This position is vital for the town’s emergency services, particularly given the current burn ban. As Fire Chief, Symonds is already engaged in fire risk management and emergency response, making this appointment a practical choice to enhance the town’s fire prevention and management strategies. The appointment was one of several approved during a special meeting that was moved from its regular Tuesday schedule to avoid clashing with the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
Commuters and residents in Brattleboro should prepare for ongoing nighttime single-lane closures as the VTrans paving project enters another week. The work occurs from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and affects major routes including Vermont Route 9 (Western Avenue and High Street), U.S. Route 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), Vermont Route 30 (Linden Street), and Vermont Route 142 (Vernon Street). Flaggers are stationed at various work zones to manage one-way alternating traffic, which may cause delays. VTrans and local officials urge all drivers, especially motorcyclists, to exercise heightened caution regarding grooved and uneven surfaces, raised utility structures, and wet paint. Parking restrictions will be enforced during work hours to provide crews with full access to the roadways. This project is part of a broader, multi-week initiative aimed at enhancing road conditions throughout the town.
The state police have disclosed the identity of the Burlington Police officer involved in the shooting of a man following a 12-hour standoff on Sunday. Investigators have named him as Officer Brady McGee. According to police reports, after several officers attempted to use non-lethal methods to subdue the suspect during the standoff without success, McGee discharged his weapon. Burlington’s Interim Police Chief, Shawn Burke, was constrained in his comments regarding the incident, as the shooting remains under active investigation.
Autumn has arrived, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is informing Granite Staters that immunizations to guard against respiratory viruses, such as the flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19, are accessible throughout New Hampshire and continue to be the most effective defense against respiratory virus infections. It is advisable to consult with your healthcare provider if you have inquiries regarding the vaccines that are recommended for you, as vaccines are still the most reliable method to safeguard yourself and your family.
A woman from Vermont has been accused of embezzling funds from the convenience store she oversaw. According to authorities, Laura Brewer, 42, from Charlotte, allegedly took nearly $9,000 in cash from the Stewart’s Shops store in Ferrisburgh during January and February. On Monday, the Vermont Attorney General’s Office announced that Brewer entered a plea of not guilty to a single count of felony embezzlement in Addison County Court. She has been released under certain conditions.
WTSA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25th 2025
THE REDSOX BEAT THE BLUE JAYS LAST NIGHT 7 – 1. THE SOX WILL LOOK FOR A SWEEP TONIGHT WITH GAME 3 TONIGHT FIRST PITCH AT 7:07PM’
THE YANKEES DEFEATED THE WHITE SOX YESTERDAY 8 – 1 YANKEES ALSO LOOKING TO SWEEP THE WHITE SOX TONIGHT FIRST PITCH AT 7:05PM
IN THE NFL, THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL TONIGHT ITS THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AGAINST THE CARDINALS AT STATE FARM STADIUM IN GLENDALE, KICK OFF AT 8:15PM