Brookside Road resident Meredith Smyth spoke at the Great Barrington annual town meeting of her son's medical emergency and having to carry him across the closed Brookside Bridge to meet an ambulance The majority of voters approved spending $3 million to slide a temporary bridge through the existing bridge to reopen it Voters at annual town meeting on Saturday approved the spending of $3 million for a temporary bridge at Brookside Road GREAT BARRINGTON — Voters at annual town meeting on Saturday approved the spending of $3 million for a temporary bridge at Brookside Road.  Residents approved the appropriation 281 to 23 for a temporary solution that will reopen the crossing over the Housatonic River that has been closed since May 2024.  town officials and engineers settled on a plan that would take a temporary bridge like the one currently at Division Street and "slide it through the existing bridge," said Department of Public Works Superintendent Joe Aberdale.  The state will eventually replace the bridge but it will take between eight to 10 years to do so.  A number of residents who rely on the bridge They said reopening the crossing is critical to safety and response times Brookside resident Meredith Smyth said that when her 14-month-old son was having a seizure Dispatch told her to run across the closed bridge with her baby to meet an ambulance on the other side said that he had calculated that the cost of borrowing the $3 million for the bridge project would likely amount to a tax hit of no more than $10.95 per quarter for property owners Voters also approved items including town and school budgets Heather Bellow can be reached at hbellow@berkshireeagle.com or 413-329-6871.  Town residents also approved a new zoning district that will make it possible for the Bard College at Simon’s Rock campus — which is closing at the end of the summer and is for sale — to be used for purposes other than education.  Lee voters will consider the fiscal 2026 operating budget an amendment prohibiting ADUs and the principal dwelling from becoming short-term rentals and various other items.   Mount Washington's Annual Town Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m A fundraiser for the roof replacement will feature a documentary It's a story of Jewish perseverance — just like the old building.  Voters will consider a number of items at annual town meeting Monday including a $7,091,838 proposed budget for fiscal 2026.  Town officials and staff say they misinterpreted a town bylaw that requires nonresidents to get permission to "address" a town meeting Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Mo — One of Kansas City’s favorite springtime traditions is back this weekend as the Brookside Art Annual kicks off in the heart of the historic Brookside neighborhood will feature more than 150 artists from across the country And this is a fantastic art fair that has really great quality art," said Lori Stanz Stanz who focuses her art on Printmaking is excited to be back once again as an artist it's a great opportunity to connect with new people and just get my work out there in the world and see how people react to it Kind of learn the connections," said Stanz The festival transforms the Brookside shopping district into an outdoor art gallery drawing hundreds of visitors from across the metro Donna Potts has been a part of the art show for the past two decades “I've been doing it for 24 and I love the art show I think it's just a great area in the city," said Potts The art show welcomes hundreds of people every year those attending can enjoy food vendors and activities for children Potts said it's an event to bring the community together they're really happy to explain how they do their work I think it can be kind of educational for someone to come to the show and just spend time browsing and speaking to artists," said Potts For a full list of artists, food vendors, and event details go to their website KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon__ Report a typo WHEATON, Md. – The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is returning to Montgomery Parks this spring Visitors to the seasonal exhibit will get an intimate up-close look at hundreds of brilliant live butterflies from North America and Asia as they flutter among colorful flowers throughout Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory Trained staff and volunteers will highlight the stages of metamorphosis the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens.  “We’re very excited The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is back Visitors will be immersed in a dazzling display of butterflies from around the world while learning the important roles these pollinators play in a variety of ecosystems Brookside Gardens is currently seeking volunteers to staff The Butterfly Experience. For more details about the volunteer opportunities and to sign up, visit the Volunteer Services Office webpage WHAT:          The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens Conservatory                      1500 Glenallan Ave. MD                      (Additional parking is available at 1800 Glenallan Ave.) WHEN:          Thursday Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity especially in diverse and urbanizing areas Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.  2425 Reedie Drive, 12th Floor Wheaton, MD 20902Call Montgomery Parks Customer Service: (301) 495-2595 WELLS, Maine — A proposal for more than two dozen new homes on currently wooded land on Meetinghouse Road is in the final stretch of the town’s planning process more than half of which would be preserved as open space A private right-of-way is proposed for the development as well as private septic installations and drilled wells The board on Monday approved a 60-day extension on its workshopping of the project to give the applicant time to finish a few outstanding tasks and receive their go-ahead from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) “We won’t approve it until the DEP approves it,” town engineer Mike Livingston said Wednesday Heritage Lane transformation: New homes proposed off Route 1 in Kennebunk is “definitely on its final stretch,” Livingston added The Planning Board likely will determine the completeness of the final application during its meeting on May 5 and potentially hold a public hearing on the proposal two weeks later then the Planning Board could approve LaBonte’s application in June paving the way for a few of the homes’ foundations to be in the ground later this year The Planning Board first began reviewing the project in 2024 and granted its preliminary approval in January More: York Beach's Nevada named one of the 'Best New Hotels in the World' by Esquire This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page BROOKSIDE — Brookside’s new food pantry brought in 16 families on its opening day as of Thursday morning The Brookside Food Pantry had its grand opening Thursday after moving from St Anthony’s Church Community Hall in Bridgeport for residents of the Bridgeport School District who meet income eligibility Those who are eligible for an order at the food pantry are a one-person household who makes less than $30,120 a year a two-person household who makes less than $40,880 a three-person household who makes less than $51,640 a four-person household who makes less than $62,400 or a five-person household who makes less than $73,160 Others who are eligible include a six-person household who makes less than $83,920 a seven-person household who makes less than $84,680 an eight-person household who makes less than $105,440 a nine-person household who makes less than $116,200 and a 10-person household who makes less than $126,960 For each additional household member add $10,760 The food pantry is sponsored by the Bridgeport Christian Friendship council a nonprofit ecumenical organization founded in 1970 The purpose of the council was to provide assistance to needy families in the Bridgeport School District Clients can visit the pantry once a month where they can receive canned goods such as corn bread and baked goods and ground beef and hot dogs The pantry serves approximately 80 families each month It is affiliated with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective where members of the pantry must follow guidelines to meet expectations Members of the food pantry must take food safety training as well The pantry is run by all volunteers who work behind the scenes to help feed the hungry The food pantry relies on the support and generosity of the Friendship Council Churches and many Bridgeport organizations and businesses Director Kathy Frio said the food pantry moved because volunteers needed a bigger and more modern facility Lee Bowman once led the food pantry first from 1970-2008 with Carol Grandstaff following from 2008-2017 such as a family of two will receive one of each item a family of five will receive two of each item and a family of more than five will receive three of each item Frio said the food pantry gets a lot of elderly people and recently many East Ohio Regional Hospital employees who have lost their jobs She added many people who come are working individuals but can’t make ends meet She also said people who come in are truly grateful for the food they receive and some families are repeat clients while others only come when they need it “You don’t have to be ashamed,” Frio said Today's breaking news and more in your inbox BRIDGEPORT – A man is lodged at the Belmont County Jail on Monday after he allegedly fired a gunshot during a .. According to preliminary investigations by the Ohio State Highway Patrol WOODSFIELD — Local community members can participate in a spring car show while helping to raise funds for two .. | https://www.timesleaderonline.com | 200 S More than 400 butterflies from all over the world flutter around the greenhouse at Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory House The Butterfly Experience opened Thursday and continues until September 21 The wildly colorful insects share their environment with equally vibrant plants and flowers Butterflies like temperatures of 55 degrees or more and high humidity If the sun is out visitors would be advised to wear light clothing Visitors can learn all about the butterflies’ life cycle and the role they play in ecosystems Brookside Gardens has been hosting the highly popular seasonal butterfly exhibit since 1997 when it was originally called “Wings of Fancy.” Paused during the pandemic this year marks the first time it has returned You must have a ticket to enter the Experience. Chidren under 3 get in for free but must have a ticket. Prices for children 3 to 12 cost $9. Adults will pay $14. Tickets can be purchased online or on site through a QR code Tickets have a timed entry with a specific day and time for arrival The Gardens recommend advanced ticket purchase since same day tickets can be limited The conservancy is located at 1500 Glenallen Avenue in Silver Spring Additional parking is available at the Gardens’ parking lot at 1800 Glenallen Avenue Ribbon-cutting for the new amenity will take place April 15 WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is unveiling an accessible viewing platform at Brookside Gardens the popular Japanese-style landscape featuring a teahouse The new viewing platform was made possible by a gift from long-time friend and supporter of the gardens so that guests of all abilities can now experience close-up views of the large pond and picturesque gardens surrounding the Japanese Tea House “With the philanthropic support from Mrs the Montgomery Parks Foundation was able to contract the work on the viewing platform to ensure it could be made available to the public as soon as possible,” said Katie Rictor executive director of the Montgomery Parks Foundation “The Montgomery Parks Foundation partnered with Friends of Brookside Gardens to ensure this needed addition came to life.” “The accessibility created by this platform and supported by my Aunt Joan has opened the door of opportunity for residents of Montgomery County and surrounding areas to fully enjoy the beauty of Brookside Gardens—the beauty my Aunt Joan found and loved,” said Harriann Walker Montgomery Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new inclusive WHAT:             Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new accessible viewing platform at Brookside Gardens (short speaking program WHEN:             Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.                          (Rain or shine) WHERE:         Brookside Gardens The accessible platform offers expansive views of the large pond in the Gude Garden Stone walls made from local Carderock boulders level the steep slope along the water’s edge The terrace is constructed from reclaimed granite and Carderock stones while the viewing platform features Ipe wood for both the railing and decking The Gude Garden is located south of the Brookside Gardens’ Visitor Center The six-acre landscape was created in 1972 The rolling hills feature a collection of flowering cherry and Japanese maple trees and complement the large ponds Brookside Gardens offers accessible parking and adaptive equipment to encourage people of all abilities to visit and enjoy the gardens             Learn more by visiting our ticketing website and Asia as they flutter among colorful flowers throughout Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory Trained staff and volunteers will highlight the fascinating world of lepidoptera Please see below for important visitor information opportunities to learn more about butterflies and ways to become involved in this extraordinary experience What are the dates for The Butterfly Experience The Butterfly Experience runs April 10- September 21 How much is admission to The Butterfly Experience Tickets are timed entry and must be purchased online and will be available starting March 3 advanced purchase is recommended to ensure availability Please plan on arriving prior to your scheduled entry time Ticketholders will have 20 minutes to explore The Butterfly Experience Have the QR code readily available for staff to scan at the Butterfly Experience entrance adjacent to the Conservatory All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable In the event of extreme weather Brookside Gardens may close The Butterfly Experience for the safety of visitors all tickets would be refunded within 5 days of the closure How do I exchange tickets for a different date You’ll return to the “Manage Order” to repeat the above steps for all tickets in your order You will be automatically returned to the “Manage Order” page where you can view your tickets and confirm that you have the correct date email Ticketsauce at support@event-help.com Please keep these things in mind when exchanging tickets for a different date: You cannot exchange your tickets when viewing them through a third party such as apple pay or PayPal You can only exchange your tickets up to 10:00 am the day of your scheduled event The Butterfly Experience tickets are nonrefundable Parking is available at the Visitor Center at 1800 Glenallan Ave or at Conservatory at 1500 Glenallan Ave Parking is limited at the Conservatory and fills quickly Buses should drop off guests at the Visitor Center. Buses parking is permitted at the Visitor Center in assigned bus parking spaces by prior arrangement or off-site along Heurich Ave. Please email gardens@montgomeryparks.org to inquire if parking is available and reserve a spot Guests can be picked up at either the Visitor Center or the Conservatory but no bus parking or waiting is permitted at the Conservatory lot Arrival and drop off at the Conservatory is only for those guests needing special accommodations Where do I go if I’m arriving by bicycle or on foot Pedestrians and cyclists can use the entrance at 1800 Glenallan Ave Please note that cyclists are not permitted to ride once inside Brookside Gardens Bicycle racks can be found at the entrance and adjacent to the Visitor Center How do I get there using public transportation Visitors can take a bus from Glenmont Metro station to Randolph and Heurich Roads. Then, you will walk about .3 mile to Brookside Gardens’ main entrance at 1800 Glenallan Road, Wheaton. You can plan your trip via WMATA’s Trip Planner Is The Butterfly Experience wheelchair accessible The South Conservatory is wheelchair accessible Strollers and wagons are not permitted in The Butterfly Experience The Butterfly Experience is a self-guided exhibition but there are staff and docents on site to answer questions How do I arrange for my class or group to visit the butterflies Groups interested in visiting The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens should email Gardens@montgomeryparks.org or call 301-962-1420 Brookside Gardens is happy to recommend the best way to reserve tickets advanced purchased tickets are strongly recommended as same-day tickets are limited Buses can park at Visitor Center at 1800 Glenallan Ave Call 301-962-1420 to inquire about availability Guests may be picked up at either the Visitors Center or the Conservatory at 1500 Glenallan Ave. but no bus parking or waiting is permitted at the Conservatory lot due to limited space Group leaders should have their tickets ready to be scanned and their group ready to enter at their assigned ticketed time Larger groups will need to divide into their assigned entry times (i.e.- if a group has 30 tickets for 10am and 30 tickets for 10:20am they will need to divide for those separate entry times with chaperones in both sections) Large groups must divide into groups of 30 children with a designated leader for each plus the appropriate number of chaperones Groups may explore the outside garden areas until their designated tour time Volunteer butterfly docents help visitors learn about the ecological importance of butterflies and teach them what they can do in their own backyards to help sustain these extraordinary insects What are some butterfly species found in Maryland Butterflies and moths are known as lepidoptera or lepidopterans There are over 150 species of butterflies and 2,600 species of moths found in Maryland spicebush swallowtails are regularly sighted at Brookside Gardens The Maryland Department of Natural Resources website has several resources to help identify butterflies found in our state https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/plants_wildlife/butterfliesofmaryland.aspx Local butterfly populations are declining due to habitat loss Planting a butterfly garden creates new habitat so they can complete their life cycle and thrive butterflies are beautiful and fascinating to watch How can I support all stages of the butterfly life cycle in my garden There are 4 basic stages of the butterfly life cycle including egg Egg: Host plants attract butterflies by providing them a place to lay their eggs Each type of butterfly has one or more host plants (for example If your garden has a variety of host plants Caterpillar/Larva: The butterfly eggs will hatch into caterpillars Their goals are to hide from predators and to eat host plants These plants can tolerate intense caterpillar feeding and are able to recover from feeding damage caterpillars often leave the host plant and form their chrysalis in a protected place The chrysalis is the stage in which the caterpillar develops into a butterfly Adult/Imago: Adult butterflies usually feed on nectar while searching for a mate so they need specific flowers that provide nectar as an energy source Butterfly adults also bask in the sun to warm their bodies to fly since they are ectothermic or cold-blooded Many nectar and host plants require full sun butterfly gardens can also be planted in partial shaded areas Avoid using pesticides as these chemicals can kill caterpillars and adult butterflies Identify the source of the plant problem before using chemicals Non-chemical methods are available to address most common plant pests What are some common caterpillar host plants in Maryland What are some beneficial nectar plants naturalized or native to Maryland Where can I find more information about supporting pollinators in my home garden Visit the University of Maryland Extension website for more information on creating a pollinator garden at https://extension.umd.edu/resource/pollinator-gardens/ Bring your tripod and take advantage of 90 minutes of uninterrupted photography in The Butterfly Experience before it opens to the public For media requests, please email Public Affairs Office WHEATON, Md. – Get ready for a spectacular seasonal tradition! Starting October 14, tickets will be available for Montgomery Parks’ Garden of Lights, a breathtaking outdoor winter light display at Brookside Gardens This year’s exhibit features over 1.5 million twinkling LED lights Where: The Garden of Lights is at Brookside Gardens Cost: Tickets are $10 per person (ages 5 and older) Children under 5 are free but must register Tickets: Available for purchase online. Visit Garden of Lights and click on the link for tickets The Garden of Lights exhibit features dazzling light displays showcasing flowers This year’s exhibit includes a new lighted archway that is choreographed to music The half-mile pathway is transformed into a glowing winter wonderland Guests can warm up with hot chocolate and grab a snack or a holiday gift at the gift shop The magical walk-through experience begins on November 22 and runs nightly through January 5, 2025 (closed on select dates: November 25-28, December 24-25, and January 1). The display is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.For a sneak peek of the display, check out our preview video and photo album from last year M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems The butterfly exhibit at Brookside Gardens has returned after spending 5 years in hiatus previously called “Wings of Fancy” reopened on April 10 and will run through September 21 Various butterflies will be exhibited over the coming months so any visitors that come in April will likely see different butterflies fluttering around the greenhouse if they visit again Morpho peleides (Blue Morpho Butterfly) found in the Neo Tropics Cethosia biblis (Common Lacewing Butterfly) found in Asia More information about the exhibit: The Butterly Experience at Brookside Gardens Takes Off Ian is a photojournalist intern with Montgomery Community Media He is a senior at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInKANSAS CITY (KCTV) - A women’s clothing boutique in Brookside is among the latest victims of crime spreading through Kansas City Shopgirls Kansas City took to social media to share their heartbreak losing merchandise Shopgirls is among a string of stores hit by crime in recent months The owners pointed out they are just the latest of many along their street who’ve fallen victim to senseless violence Our shop is JUST ONE of the MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY RANDOM ACTS OF CRIME RECENTLY.. Several of our neighboring businesses were hit this weekend Shopgirls went on to thank those who’ve continued to support them during this difficult time The store owners say they hope to re-open for business as usual Tuesday Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said her office plans to launch a new unit on March 10th called the Crime Strategies Unit The new unit is described as a group of attorneys focused on handling a number of new prosecution strategies To get the latest news sent to your phone, download the KCTV5 News app here. Posted by | Feb 13 ATASCADERO — It was recently announced that Atascadero’s North County Christian School (NCCS) will be changing its name starting in the 2025-26 school year to Brookside Christian Academy (BCA) Along with the name change comes course changes bringing back high school-level education, and the continuation of delivering faith-based learning to the North County.  “We are so grateful for the place NCCS has had in the community. We recognize this shift is possible largely to the trust the community has in the current school and it is our greatest desire to steward that trust into this new season,” said NCCS Vice-Chairman and Secretary Amy Maskal NCCS has been a staple in private Christian-based education for almost 50 years in the community The school has built an incredible legacy through all of its financial struggles and a new surge in enrolling students during the COVID-19 pandemic NCCS teamed up with Concordis Education Partners which consults private Christian schools throughout the nation “NCCS/BCA has contracted with Concordis to offer support over the next 5-6 years,” stated Maskal “They provide support for a wide range of things: some ‘back of house’ administrative functions school board and technical document support and Head of School support and networking.” Along with the upcoming name change for the 2025-26 school year the school will also gain new colors and a new mascot which is still to be determined and will become a Classical Christian Education (CCE) school.  “This is a return to the time-tested roots of education that has produced the greatest minds our modern world has known,” Maskal added “Classical Christian Education (CCE) teaches children how to think not just what–all founded in the Word of God are unfathomable influences in how children process information been a more valuable character trait to develop in our children.” the upcoming BCA will also offer three levels of schooling on a weekly basis “Tuesday-Thursday will be the main academic days (‘Core’ schedule) and is the lowest level of enrollment offered to our families,” Maskal clarified “Monday will be a ‘Core+’ day where students will have the opportunity to work through assigned lab work over a teacher-directed structured day. This will also be a day students can receive additional support to either reinforce or supplement instruction in the Core days. Fridays will be ‘Enrichment’ days where extracurriculars of various sorts will be available. Students can choose to enroll in a three- which will retain its current staff and board Each class will feature 12 students to each teacher “One of the main shifts in CCE is how the classroom looks. There is a much higher level of involvement between the teacher and the students. Asking a teacher to engage at this level with a high-count classroom has proven to be difficult in schools that have gone before us. Twelve has been shown to be the golden number for a successful classroom experience for all,” said Maskal The ’25-26 school year will also bring back the return of high school academics at BCA High school students have not been included in the school’s curriculum since the graduating class of 2020. Currently as well as its thrift store. At this time, it is unclear if the thrift store’s name will change there is no legal requirement for a change registration is open for BCA for the ’25-26 school year Maskal stated that existing families at NCCS will have priority for re-enrollment spots but that every family will be interviewed before officially registering “The hope we have for parents considering BCA would be this: if you are looking for a school that desires to come alongside you to partner in raising children to truly know God and rise to meet the fullest extents of who they were created to be shepherded in beauty and goodness and discipled in truth For new or existing parents with questions about enrollment “Our biggest hope for the school will be the cultural change We hope and pray that the culture that is fostered by these changes will result in a group of young people who love one another as God has loved us,” concluded Maskal with the assurance of who they are in Christ and what things are true and beautiful they would be ready to face a world dropping into increasing chaos. That we would be engaged with families working together to educate and disciple their children to the fullest extent of who they were created to be.” NCCS hosted two town hall meetings on Thursday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Feb. 8, at Atascadero Bible Church to discuss the changes. Interested parties can find the video for the Jan. 30 meeting here: youtube.com/live/zmyc4br9rcs Atascadero News is the community’s top-ranked news source for Atascadero mailing 20,000 monthly copies to our community most-trusted news source for our community Good News • Real News • Your Hometown News Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Ash Wednesday services at all Resurrection locations will be held on schedule today Scheduled programming has resumed for Thursday It looks like nothing was found at this location Looking for a place to connect or serve? Can’t find something? Let us help Website Privacy & Content Rights Montgomery Parks announced this week that The Butterfly Experience will return to Brookside Gardens from April 10 through September 21 the seasonal exhibit allows visitors to observe hundreds of vibrant live butterflies from North America and Asia as they flutter among the colorful flowers in Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory Trained staff and volunteers will showcase the stages of metamorphosis emphasize the essential role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems and provide tips on how to help these beautiful insects thrive Advanced timed tickets for The Butterfly Experience exhibit are now available for $9 (ages 3-12) and $14 (ages 13 and older) Brookside Gardens, a 50-acre botanical oasis recognized as one of Yelp’s Top 25 Gardens in North America, showcases beautifully designed landscapes Throughout the year, the Gardens attract over one million visitors to engaging programs and events for children and adults, including the summer live butterfly exhibit and winter light display Montgomery Parks is currently seeking volunteers to help with The Butterfly Experience “We’re very excited The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is back too,” said Brookside Gardens Director Stephanie Oberle We can’t wait for everyone to visit.” Brookside Gardens is located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue in Wheaton. More information about The Butterfly Experience is available online at montgomeryparks.org The manager of the former Flying Horse Taproom in East Brookside is taking over the spot and turning it into a bistro James Landis plans to open Faculty Tables and Patio (600 E The bistro will have such entrees as seared trout The menu also will include charcuterie and tartines (such as smoked duck with dark cherries Some former Flying Horse Taproom employees will return and Landis will also hire three or four more workers I have a vision of how I want to run it,” Landis said “It will be an American bistro where people come together to enjoy a meal and each other’s company The communal spirit is what we are going for.” Landis has been working at Kansas City restaurants for 25 years including about a decade in Brookside Flying Horse Taproom, which specialized in flatbreads and had 20 local craft beers on tap, closed in October after more than six years The owner said the restaurant had “run its course.” Kansas City magazine keeps readers updated on the latest news in twice-weekly newsletter.  Dish brings you food news and our critic picks.  The Loop offers exclusive news reports and our curated events picks It is often said that there is no middle ground.. These prominent golden-agers talk about lifelong achievements KC restauranteurs and husband and wife duo Pam and Ted.. we help our readers celebrate our city’s triumphs tend to its faults and revel in the things that make it unique BROOKSIDE — Village residents visiting council meetings soon will likely be required to follow a set of guidelines for public participation During Brookside’s council meeting Tuesday evening members discussed that they expect to start handing out a pamphlet to each visitor that contains guidelines for the conduct of both council members and guests Council discussed creating a resolution that lists the requirements for residents who wish to speak at council meetings along with requirements for council members Solicitor Richard Myser will write up the resolution and prepare it for council to vote on in the near future the second Tuesday of each month at the village hall “I’ve represented almost all the villages here in Belmont County This is the first time I’ve seen a written set of guidelines,” Solicitor Richard Myser said “I think this is very very good.” The development of these guidelines comes from Mayor Richard Kurner who said it was his decision after a few bad experiences with visitors Members each had different takes on how the process should be conducted but Kurner has been researching different village and city councils’ procedures to come up with a set of guidelines He said what he presented at the meeting gives clear guidelines that council members and the public should follow The pamphlet also explains council’s duties and the different types of meetings it may hold Officials said village council welcomes resident participation at its regular meetings which gives visitors an opportunity to address council The agenda for each meeting is listed on the village’s website at brooksideoh.com People can also contact council members through the website at the button marked “Governance.” Resident comments on agenda items during a meeting should be made at the designated time during this portion of the meeting The speaker must be recognized by the presiding officer which is the mayor or the president of council if the mayor is not there The speaker must limit their comments to three minutes and rather than asking for clarification by the presiding officer or a council member discussion is limited to take place only among the council members after a motion had been made At no time will members of the audience be allowed to enter into a council discussion from their seats in the audience an audience member will only be allowed to speak from the floor during the council discussion if the presiding officer believes their comments are germane and necessary or helpful for council to continue its discussion or make its decision Each speaker should only speak once unless clarification is requested by council If there is a planning item on the agenda that had a public hearing as part of the process with the planning commission the presiding officer will not ask for public comment since the opportunity was made available at the public hearing Council has the minutes of the public hearing so it can take those comments into consideration during deliberation Comments are new information being presented outside the official public hearing that could open the door for potential litigation As for council workshops and work sessions no agenda is required for a work session and no binding action may be taken The purpose of a work session is to allow staff to present material and for council to have time to discuss issues in greater detail before it might take action on an item Public comment is not warranted unless the chair recognizes a resident or interested party or if a council member requests that a resident be recognized the presiding officer will open and facilitate the public hearing Reasonable limitations on the number of speakers and time allowed to speak may be imposed by the presiding officer in order to keep the meeting moving Public hearings are held to gather data and opinions from residents that facilitate the decision making by the village council the first opportunity for resident comment is listed on the agenda as “resident concerns.” This time is set aside for residents to address council about issues not on the agenda the presiding officer will ask for comments from residents specific to the item Anyone wishing to address council must adhere to the following rules of decorum: Speak clearly from the floor; clearly state name and address; speak to council as a body staff or audience member; the presiding officer may request a group select a spokesperson to speak; any documents shared with council must be provided to the fiscal officer; reference staff by title and/or department; speakers may be directed to meet with staff to resolve the issue or to get their questions answered Other rules that apply are to speak in a civil and respectful manner by refraining from using profanity language likely to incite violence or outbursts from the audience language that is disruptive to the orderly process of the meetings Guests may not engage in conversations with individual council members make comments of a personal nature regarding others Council members should refrain from dialogue with the speaker unless asking a specific question for clarification This time on the agenda is not intended for a discussion between the council members and the speaker and speakers will not continue to address council once they have been seated and will not engage in conversation with council members from their seats Council meetings are designed for members to discuss and make decisions on various items on an agenda This agenda is introduced by the presiding officer The presiding officer asks for a staff presentation or clarification of the staff report the presiding officer may ask for comments from the applicant ask if there are any residents wishing to comment on the item no additional comments will be heard from residents and only council will discuss the issue from that point on the rules of decorum for the audience include that meeting attendees will refrain from commenting booing or performing other inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior Visitors will refrain from private conversation during meetings and should not address council members in individual conversation or make comments to individual council members The presiding officer is responsible for maintaining order and decorum and will not allow a speaker to make inflammatory comments and can ask the speaker to sit down The presiding officer may allow more time for a speaker or make other judgments or limitations depending on circumstances MARTINS FERRY — Tickets are still available for The Times Leader’s second annual Community Night with the .. CLAIRSVILLE — As local voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in Ohio Issue 2 and a few property tax .. MARTINS FERRY — Belmont County Treasurer Katherine Kelich started the foreclosure process on East Ohio Regional .. The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department, in collaboration with the Triumph Foundation is excited to host the 6th Annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday The Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival offers a dynamic and inclusive day of sports and fitness activities designed to cater to individuals of all abilities Attendees can engage in a wide range of activities added in response to its growing popularity The festival will also feature a resource fair and an art workshop “With flag football set to debut in the 2028 Olympics we are thrilled to bring this exciting sport to the Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival,” said Koko Panossian “It’s an incredible opportunity for our community to experience this growing sport and we are always looking for new ways to engage everyone in fun inclusive activities that promote health and wellness.” This free event serves as a unique opportunity to introduce adaptive sports to a broader audience and showcase the remarkable abilities of individuals with disabilities The goal is to foster a more inclusive society while offering participants and spectators a chance to have fun and enjoy friendly competition a member of the Pasadena Disability and Accessibility Commission expressed his enthusiasm for the festival and its impact Events like the Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival bring families and friends together in the spirit of equality and empowerment Brookside Park is the perfect venue to celebrate these athletes and their remarkable achievements." Estabrook sustained a spinal cord injury in 2016 that left him paralyzed Sports equipment will be provided for guests to use and there will be experienced coaches and instructors to guide participants through each activity Lunch will be provided to all registered participants Triumph Foundation is seeking participants, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to help support this exciting event. To register, participate, or volunteer, visit Triumph-Foundation.org/ASF or contact Info@Triumph-Foundation.org Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Event partners EcoLatinos and the American Public Gardens Association will feature bilingual Spanish booths with translated activities and materials WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will host its annual Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Saturday The free event includes a variety of outdoor activity stations for children to learn about the science and art of gardening “Continuing our commitment to providing diverse learning opportunities for our community we are partnering with EcoLatinos and the American Public Gardens Association to provide bilingual Spanish activity stations that celebrate the importance of plants in our daily lives,” said Stephanie Oberle Children’s Day features child-driven art projects and engaging science activities designed to educate and entertain Examples of activities include stations where participants can: create plant mandalas learn about plant adaptations and explore some extreme examples participate in a community science “BioBlitz,” and more WHAT:          Children’s DayWHEN:          Saturday – 2 p.m.WHERE:       Brookside Gardens About Montgomery Parks   Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland Café Corazón is bringing its Latin American and indigenous drinks and eats to Brookside It plans an early 2025 opening in the Morningside Shops (5911 Main St.) This will be the owners third cafe in the metro opened the first location (1721 Westport Road) in September 2019 Then they added a Crossroads spot (110 Southwest Blvd.) in 2022.  Now they will open in the neighborhood strip center that houses French Custard ice cream.  The Herreras say their cafes are designed to shine a light on their culture.  Miel’s father grew up in the heart of Buenos Aires and emigrated to the U.S in the 1930s to work on the railroads and the farms of Western Kansas “The first location was Latin-inspired with a Mexican twist The Brookside will be more of a homage to Miel’s Argentinian and Latin American side with murals by local artists reflecting that theme Café Corazón’s drink menu includes Latin specialties such as Mocha Azteca (artisanal Oaxacan chocolate house-made chai and a variety of hot chocolates.  They use “beyond fair trade” coffee beans – for example some small farms are organic or fair trade but can’t pay for the designations They roast their beans at the Crossroads shop and import their yerba mate brands from Argentina The food menu includes empanadas: beef with onion hard-boiled egg and peppers; mozzarella with caramelized onions; a breakfast version with egg and cheese; apple and cinnamon; ratatouille with zucchini peppers and onions; and chicken with carrots They also serve tamales, and burritos, along with beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails such as the Drunken Samba Limeade with aguardiente, lime-oleo, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. It also sells Brazilian truffles and other desserts from Kansas City’s Swiss Kiss Brigadeiro and Pan Caliente The cafes also have seasonal specials such as the current s’mores mocha The Brookside location will offer Merienda – a light meal or snack eaten between lunch and dinner – something caffeinated such as coffee or yerba mate; tea sandwiches; baked goods; and sweets “They call it the South American fourth meal (KCTV) - Kansas City firefighters responded to house fire calls in Brookside early Tuesday morning from a two-story home at 60th and McGee Streets Firefighters entered the home and were then forced to fight the fire from outside More than a half-dozen firefighting trucks and emergency vehicles were called to the scene We’re told this fire started on the first floor and burned through the floor down into the basement as well as up the walls and into the second floor and attic and disposal of wood staining products/applicators/and waste The products spontaneously combusted leading to the subsequent fire in the final stages of remodeling with the owners set to move in at the end of November BROOKSIDE — Brookside Village Council elected Councilwoman Paula Curtin as the new council president at Tuesday evening’s meeting A different council member is elected as the president every year and one member rarely serves two years in a row Mike Tully has been serving as the president for the past year Sarah Mudrick and Paul West unanimously voted to elect her president Curtin will fill in for Kurner and preside over a meeting if he is absent She will also take on some administrative work Curtin said she feels honored that council has faith in her to be president “I’m looking forward to accomplishing some work for the village,” she said “Getting things off our to do list.” Assistant Fire Chief Allan Ketzel II filled in for his son at the meeting and came before council with some concerns regarding the village’s insurance company and the fire station/municipal building Brookside’s fire station had its floor partially collapse where the department had parked the fire engine and squad The department has been parking its fire truck at A-1 Braden’s Towing since then told the village there had been no maintenance on the rebar of the floor but Ketzell wants to now get a stipend for not using the building for emergency purposes for two years Public Entities denied the village’s insurance claim because it said the rebar had not been maintained Kurner questioned that because the rebar is inside the concrete leaving him to wonder how to do maintenance on it Ketzell said he wants to send the insurance company a letter about the stipend but Solicitor Richard Myser said the village will need to hire a structural engineer to look at the collapsed floor before he sends a letter to the insurance company requesting a stipend Kurner said council feels that because the insurance company sent a structural engineer to inspect the building and it passed the inspection the company took the money for the premiums and should pay a stipend because the building cannot be used for emergency services The village is considering buying a property to store the fire truck at the Gypsum Express location at 56346 National Road because that company is moving to a new facility in Pennsylvania Village leaders learned this after Mudrick visited the receptionist and asked if there was a slot available for the fire department to store the fire truck Kurner researched who owns the property since the company is moving Duplaga said he’d be happy to help the fire department and said he would possibly sell the property to the village Kurner said he will now look into it to see if it’s feasible While Ketzell came before council with that issue Brookside resident Adam Lyton told council that he wishes to get a traffic light put back up at the intersection near Wilson Funeral Home He talked about accidents that could happen without the traffic light there is a stop sign with flashing lights there Kurner said the majority of residents he’s talked to like the way it is now with the stop sign and don’t want a traffic light put up Mudrik made a motion to install a traffic light The reason for the traffic light being gone is because a truck struck and damaged it Council went into an executive session to discuss personnel matters KSHB 41 reporter Megan Abundis covers Kansas City, Missouri, including neighborhoods in the southern part of the city. Share your story idea with Megan The future of a long-standing business that's been a staple of everyday life in Kansas City's Brookside neighborhood for decades appeared uncertain Friday KSHB 41 News reporter Megan Abundis stopped by the 7-Eleven location at 319 E 63rd Street Friday afternoon and found the store's shelves and interior down to the bare bones and not accepting deliveries or restocking food CNN reported that the convenience store's parent company told investors during a conference call Thursday that it planned to close 444 of its more than 13,000 stores across North America The company cited several reasons it was closing some of its stores and a decrease in the number of people buying cigarettes The company did not say which stores it planned to close so it was unclear if the Brookside location's future is a part of the downsizing announced this week KSHB 41 contacted 7-Eleven Corporate Communications multiple times and did not receive a response about the future of its Brookside location The future of the store has the attention of the Brookside Neighborhood Sean Ackerson, district manager of the Brookside Community Improvement District said he learned the store could be closed later this month Ackerson said the Brookside CID would “love to see a great reuse or redevelopment but don't have any confirmation they'll be selling the building.” property records show the building is a leased property with an out-of-state owner registered in Seattle The Brookside 7-Eleven had been owned by Ted Burtin Burtin gave the store back to 7-Eleven after he retired in January 2024 after 25 years of ownership Burtin said he wasn't privy to any news about the future of the store The business was recently closed for months while construction and remodeling work were completed The Owensboro Times Features By The Owensboro Times Owensboro Times spotlights a real estate listing in Daviess County The Real Estate Spotlight of the Week is sponsored by German American Bank Quick description1-story; 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; 1,316 square feet Full detailsSee the actual listing here. 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STEVE CASTLEN, REALTORS270-926-3500 Sports News Privacy Policy Site by Tanner+West (KCTV) - An employee was injured as two armed robbers took cash from patrons of a Brookside restaurant over the weekend Police continue to search for the suspects The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says that just before 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, emergency crews were called to Earl’s Premier Restaurant with reports of an armed robbery Investigators revealed that two unknown men made their way into the business just before close and demanded money from the register an employee was hit which resulted in injuries They were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment Law enforcement officials noted that the robbers continued to steal cash from diners still inside the restaurant as well law enforcement officials said no one had been taken into custody yet Anyone with information about the incident should report it to the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS A ribbon-cutting for the new amenity will take place April 15 “The accessibility created by this platform and supported by my Aunt Joan has opened the door of opportunity for residents of Montgomery County and surrounding areas to fully enjoy the beauty of Brookside Gardens—the beauty my Aunt Joan found and loved,” said Harriann Walker WHAT:             Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new accessible viewing platform at Brookside Gardens (short speaking program Stone walls made from local Carderock boulders level the steep slope along the water’s edge The Gude Garden is located south of the Brookside Gardens’ Visitor Center  The rolling hills feature a collection of flowering cherry and Japanese maple trees and complement the large ponds (This story was updated to correct a typo and include additional information.) DELRAY BEACH — After cashing in on a $2 million windfall 18 years ago, a farmer agreed never to build on a parcel in Palm Beach County's Ag Reserve Now he's changing his mind and wants to put townhomes and other workforce housing there The request to build on the Brookside parcel near the Delray Marketplace outdoor mall has led Mayor Maria Marino to decry the "whittling away" of rules designed to protect the county's eastern farmland from overdevelopment one of three county commissioners who have expressed reservations about approving the project Environmentalists and civic groups are expected to oppose the move vigorously since the county used money from a 1999 bond referendum to purchase the 75-acre Brookside parcel as part of a plan to preserve farmland in the Ag Reserve But three years after purchasing Brookside for $5.2 million in 2006 the county agreed to sell it back to essentially the same owners for $3.2 million The lower price was agreed to based on a restriction preventing the parcel from being built upon Brookside Estates and Smith Sundy Estates LLC says it is now willing to negotiate with the county for the increased value of the land but we don’t know the size of the juice," Neil Schiller a farmer and one of the principals involved in the eventual buyback three years later has made multiple attempts to remove the conservation easement Some of the other development proposals included a farmer’s market county planners refused to consider them with the easement in place Neither Bowman or members of his family were part of the ownership group that initially sold the parcel to the county Schiller succeeded where other attorneys failed county commissioners instructed staff for the first time to meet with Brookside owners to see if the project to build 240 townhomes and 120 workforce housing units should move forward that approving the "pre-application conference" should not be construed as approval Marino and Commissioner Marci Woodward said they are likely to oppose the project even if the staff suggests it should move forward And Commissioner Bobby Powell said "this is going to have to make economic sense for the county Commissioner Sara Baxter favored having the staff meet with the applicant noting that the meeting would at least allow the commission to learn about the project Schiller said his client was only asking for the meeting noting: "You are under no obligation to approve this." commissioners turned down a Brookside request that included a much more intense development proposal: 856 housing units The new request asks for permission to build on 20 of the 75 acres That's where the townhomes would be built; they would front Lyons Road and become part of Delray Marketplace Thirty of the 75 acres would remain a preserve and 25 would be donated to the county The owners of the parcel are sweetening their offer to the county nearby 20-acre horse farm off Smith Sundy Road would also be donated to the county The remaining 5 acres is where 120 units of workforce housing would be built just to the south of the Delray Marketplace complex The workforce housing project would allow many Delray Marketplace workers to walk to work which would help to address the need for workforce housing in the region "We know we have a high hurdle to overcome," Schiller told The Post Monday "Delray Marketplace was a long way from being built when the property was bought by the county in 2003 there was always a belief that it would include some housing But at least now my client can have an application reviewed." Former county commissioner Karen Marcus complained two years ago when the issue surfaced that it was “outrageous” even to consider allowing the easement to be removed She and others argued that allowing such development would be a slap in the face of voters who approved the bond issue that set aside $100 million to buy farmland in the Ag Reserve Approving the new plan would “set a horrible precedent,” Marcus said noting that it would open the door to opening other parcels preserved with bond funds to development WESTERN DEVELOPMENT: Bedner family requests zoning change to build warehouses on preserved land in Ag Reserve WESTERN DEVELOPMENT: Landholder wants to build 856 housing units on preserved area; critics upset over setting precedent The county sold the parcel back to the original owners because bond counsel advised the county was making too much money off its farming leases has said the parcel never would have sold if commissioners knew then the owners eventually would want to build on it County planners are expected to return in July with a detailed report for the commission to consider SEE THE TOWN MEETING PAGE FOR TOWN MEETING STORIES The Brookside Primary School community received sad news late last week.  Longtime school staff member best known as the friendly morning and afternoon crossing guard Mark Swahn passed away on Nov School Co-Principals Chris Neville and Sarah Schoolcraft along with school counselors Ashley Bergeron and Kately Mosher sent a letter on Friday, Nov. 22, to staff and families sharing the news about the loss of the popular employee who students fondly referred to as “Mr “Mark dedicated his time and energy to our students and commitment will be sorely missed,” they wrote.  Crossett Brook Middle School teacher and parent Curtis Taylor helps youngsters add flowers to the utility pole memorial on Friday afternoon The letter lists resources for families and encourages parents to connect with school administrators and counselors for support for students in particular.  On Friday afternoon after school dismissal students with their parents had begun to create a small memorial on the utility pole at the corner of Stowe and High streets where Swahn faithfully crossed children twice each school day They attached flowers and a few small stuffed toys to the pole with tape left hanging on a nail.  Acknowledging that Swahn was well-known to many local children and their families school leaders have offered to collect cards and messages to pass along to his family members Swahn’s spouse Shelley also is a Brookside staff member.  Community members can drop off cards at the school after the Thanksgiving break or mail to Brookside Primary School An obituary for Swahn is posted here. Waterbury Roundabout is an online news site launched in May 2020 Our mission is to provide readers with news about local government work and play in and around the Waterbury region.Thank you for reading About Contact EDUCATION & SCHOOLS Brookside Elementary School was evacuated due to smoke inside of a classroom (Springville Fire and Rescue via Facebook) BY KENNEDY CAMARENA SALT LAKE CITY — Brookside Elementary School in Springville was evacuated Friday morning when smoke appeared in one of the classrooms in the building Seth Sorensen with the Nebo School District said fire crews believed something electrical caused the smoke Sorensen said the source of the smoke was found “The smoke was caused by a faulty ballast in the lights,” Sorensen said “We have been given the all clear and students are heading back inside.” the incident happened just before school started “Luckily the incident began prior to school starting all children and staff are safe and accounted for,” the fire and rescue stated Both Mapleton Fire Department and Provo Fire and Rescue were also able to assist in the incident Please email if you would like to be allow listed You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The former Michael Forbes Bar and Grille — soon to be CRU at 128 W A couple who first met as servers at a restaurant on the Country Club Plaza are setting the table for a new venture in Brookside: an “elevated” neighborhood bistro and bottle shop that’s expected to open in early 2025 After a light remodeling, Hannah Koenig and Avery Bailey plan to open CRU in late January or early February at 128 W the former space of the Michael Forbes Bar and Grille which closed June 30 after more than a dozen years “We are really wanting to take care of the community that has always taken care of us,” Bailey said “Brookside is very family-friendly right now and [the bistro] will be welcoming for families with high chairs and a kids’ menu But we also want to give them a place for when they have a babysitter.” CRU’s dining room will seat about 80 people along with a private dining space seating 12 to 16 people Reservations will open about a month before the space’s debut The married duo named it CRU after a wine term to indicate a high-quality vineyard Their refined vision for the space should have a bright future “I think they are going to do extremely well,” he said “I like that they are going more upscale with white tablecloth in Brookside and an extensive wine list I think they are filling a niche that Brookside doesn’t have.” Koenig and Bailey had been negotiating for the space for several months They’ll now be working on a winter menu as CRU’s introduction to the community It is set to include Duroc pork chops with mustard-glazed rainbow chard and rutabaga; filet mignon with Japanese sweet potato puree and cocoa; beef tartare with egg yolk shallot and chives; and roasted tomato soup Small Business Administration loan to finance the new restaurant which is expected to hire about 40 employees They are currently interviewing for management positions and will start hiring the rest of the crew in January They also want to make sure they are “taking care of the people who take care of the people,” so they will offer 401(k) and other benefits Koenig’s brother, JT Koenig-Riley, is the libation consultant, overseeing the specialty cocktail menu. He also will help with training. He has been in charge of the beverage program at Tom’s Town Distilling Co Bailey and Koenig first crossed paths working as servers at the former República restaurant on the Country Club Plaza — but just for one shift taking a break from working as a general manager Koenig had worked there for several months but was leaving for a six-week stint in Bali to manage a women’s leadership training program but was so impressed with Koenig that he waited for her return from Bali just to get her number He even told a friend he was going to marry her They two have been working at Brookside’s Bella Napoli and own the Brookside home where Bailey spent his tween and teen years The couple also leads small tour groups — eight to 10 people — to wineries in Italy; it’s a venture they hope to continue Startland News contributor Joyce Smith covered local restaurants and retail for nearly 40 years with The Kansas City Star. 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