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1 of 6 Gaetano Putignano, chairman of the Rockingham Select Board, and others participate in the Rockingham Town Meeting at the Bellows Falls Opera House, in Bellows Falls, Vt., on Monday, March 1, 2021. Kristopher Radder Brattleboro Reformer Deb Wright listens to people speaking during the Rockingham Town Meeting at the Bellows Falls Opera House Monday night. Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer Doug MacPhee, of Rockingham, addresses the Select Board during the Rockingham Town Meeting at the Bellows Falls Opera House Monday night. Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Ref...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BELLOWS FALLS — Rockingham voters have plenty of choice in electing three members of the Rockingham Select Board this coming Tuesday. One, three-year seat and two, one-year seats are up for grabs, and only one incumbent, Stefan Golec, is seeking another term. Four of the seven candidates are running for more than one seat since there is a three-year and two one-year seats available, trying to improve their odds of landing any seat on the board. Running for the three-year seat are Golec, 53, Bonnie North, 73, Cass Wright, 66, Deb Wrigh...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BELLOWS FALLS — The elected trustees of the Rockingham Free Public Library have submitted petitions that would increase the board’s independence from decisions by the Select Board. The library board has gathered enough signatures on two petitions which request that any future library budget votes be held via Australian ballot and that the budget, as formulated by the library trustees, be presented to the voters without any changes by the Select Board. The two petitions were turned in late last week, meeting the deadline for petit...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BELLOWS FALLS — Faced with continuing state restrictions on public gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic, Rockingham officials are considering pushing Town Meeting back a month or so. The Vermont Legislature adopted legislation Thursday that would allow towns to make some one-time changes to accommodate their towns during the pandemic. Gaetano Putignano, chairman of the Rockingham Select Board, said he isn’t in favor of postponing March Town Meeting, but he said the town has the right to consider it. A traditional floor ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BELLOWS FALLS — It may not be long, but it’s steep and “Black Diamond” all the way. The Bellows Falls Community Ski Tow hasn’t seen much activity in recent years, due to a lack of consistent snow and equipment problems. But last week’s record snowfall of close to 30 inches of powder has inspired some dedicated snow lovers to troubleshoot the tow’s problems and get it running for area kids just as their Christmas vacation starts. The small, lighted and rustic hill will be running Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m...