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| Welcome To Brandon, Vermont
Unhurried, Unspoiled, Unforgettable |
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A profile of Brandon
Dairy farming and tourism are part of the local economy today. In
recent years, there has been a steady growth in the tourist service
sector. And while the number of dairy farms in New England as a whole
has seen a marked decline in recent years, in our area the number of
farms has actually remained stable. Maple syrup is another important crop as are hobby farms -- Brandon has alpacas and sheep. |
| Brandon has new opportunities for developers and small business people.
The Denecke Industrial Park one mile north of town houses Vermont
Tubbs, fine manufacturer of beds and other furniture, and a salt/sand
shed for the the state of Vermont Agency of Transportation. Other
development is being considered.
Park Village, the grounds of the former Brandon Training School houses mixed use
businesses
including businesses offices, Otter Valley Union High School
alternative education program, the offices of Rutland Northeast Supervisory
Rutland County Parent Child Center day care center, Rutland County Head Start, and
Porter Medical Center offices. Housing on the premises includes senior and
affordable apartments. Brandon's school system is of a high standard, with students consistently testing well above the national average. Neshobe School serves about 325 children K-6. Otter Valley Union High School (7-12) is regional and serves about 715 students from six communities. The Brandon Free Public Library is loaded with historical documents as well as about 30,000 volumes. Its children's room and programs are exceptional. The Brandon Town Office is a great place to get more information about moving to Brandon. Church congregations in town include: Baptist, Congregational, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist. Airport Service is out of Burlington International Airport, 60 miles north. There is also service from Rutland on Cape Air which connects to Boston. Train service from New York City via the Ethan Allen Express into Rutland is an excellent method of transportation into the area. Climate resembles the rest of the Champlain Valley. Temperature Averages -- Maximum/Minimum - Burlington VT Weather Bureau: Jan. 25/8; Feb. 27/9; Mar. 38/21; Apr. 53/33; May 66/44; June 76/54; July 80/59; Aug. 78/57; Sept. 69/49; Oct. 57/39; Nov. 44/30; Dec. 30/15. Health Care - Brandon is fortunate to have two general practitioner offices, two dentists, one internist, one veterinarian, two optometrists, one chiropractor, and two pharmacies. Hospitals are located 16 miles in either direction -- Rutland Regional Medical Center to the south and Porter Medical Center of Middlebury to the north. Newspapers - At present, two weekly newspapers report local news. The Reporter (802-247-8080) and The Bugle (802-247-0054). The Rutland Herald (800-498-4296) is the area's daily paper. Utilities: Electricity: Central Vermont Public Service; Fuel: oil or propane by private arrangement; Sewer: if in town district provided by Town of Brandon or else on private system; Water: if in town district provided by Brandon Water District or else by private well; Cable - Comcast. More information about starting or moving your business to Brandon. |
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