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	Letter Box Tuesday, January 6 Brattleboro's trash system need not change Editor of the Reformer: I am dead against the pay-per-throw trash removal system. Full Story Marriage law must stay current Monday, January 5 Editor of the Reformer: To say marriage can't change is poppycock. Full Story Your thanks Monday, January 5 Editor of the Reformer: We just want to say "thanks" to Steve Barrett and the rest of the Brattleboro Public Works Department for a job well done. Full Story Letter box Saturday, January 3 The months of the year Editor of the Reformer: When I was in grammar school, this is how we learned the months of the year. Full Story Letter Box Friday, January 2 Simplify for a more meaningful life Editor of the Reformer: I just wanted a good jar of pasta sauce. Full Story BAI had good year Friday, January 2 Editor of the Reformer: Brattleboro Arts Initiative had an excellent 2008, thanks in large part to our loyal and generous friends, and to the love of the arts in our art town. Full Story Letter Box Wednesday, December 31 Holiday spirit alive and well Editor of the Reformer: About two days before Christmas, I was standing in line at Dunkin Donuts inside of the Wal-Mart in Hinsdale, waiting to give my order and go on to finish my shopping. Full Story Letter Box Tuesday, December 30 On Brattleboro's trash discussion Editor of the Reformer: Although I believe the current Selectboard is doing a great job, I must take issue with their latest decision, or more correctly, flip-flop, vis a vis trash pickup. Full Story Trash program would hurt low-income Monday, December 29 Editor of the Reformer: I happen to disagree with the writer who wrote in praise of the current Brattleboro Selectboard. Full Story Your Thanks Monday, December 29 Editor of the Reformer: While working during the aftermath of the Dec. Full Story Letter box Saturday, December 27 A different approach is needed in Montpelier Editor of the Reformer: Thanks to the Reformer for the editorial reminders of how, in the recent past, enlightened leadership balanced the state budget with a balanced hand. Full Story Letter Box Friday, December 26 Welch offers too little, too late on bailout Editor of the Reformer: After going against the wishes of an overwhelming number of his constituents by voting in favor of the no-strings, no-oversight Wall Street bailout, Congressman Peter Welch is "leading the charge to ensure the $700 billion financial bailout does not fall into the already deep pockets of banking Full Story Letter Box Wednesday, December 24 In appreciation of the miracle of electric power Editor of the Reformer: Just like all our neighbors, we are slowly returning to the energy dependent lifestyle we so frequently take for granted. Full Story