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BRATTLEBORO — Jackson Stein hasn’t missed a Select Board meeting in the last year.

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BRATTLEBORO — In 2017, Jessica Callahan Gelter joined the Brattleboro Planning Commission as a way to give back to the community. “And it’s been really wonderful,” she said. “I want to do more.” Much of the commission’s work is long term without impacts being seen right away, Gelter said. She hopes serving on the Select Board will provide opportunities to bring about more immediate effects. “I guess I’m feeling antsy amidst the pandemic,” she said, finding more time to get involved in local...

BRATTLEBORO — Select Board candidate Evan Chadwick is happy to call Brattleboro home.

BRATTLEBORO — Eight candidates have come forward for three Select Board seats opening up in March. Board member Ian Goodnow is finishing his first one-year term and seeking a three-year term. Rikki Risatti, who ran in last year’s election, also is on the March 2 ballot for the three-year seat. “It has been a challenging but fulfilling year on the board,” Goodnow said. “I am humbled having had the opportunity to meet and work with so many dedicated individuals who are striving to make Brattleboro the best place it can. I love the town and I love the work of the board, ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BRATTLEBORO — After months of debate and discussion, the Select Board approved amending an ordinance to limit what landlords can initially charge tenants to one month’s rent and a security deposit not to exceed the same amount. Tuesday’s 3-2 vote did not come as a surprise. Select Board Chairman Tim Wessel and Vice Chairwoman Elizabeth McLoughlin have opposed the proposal from the Tenants Union of Brattleboro on the grounds that it would discourage efforts to bring more rental units on the market. “There are better tool...