We learn about the state’s river system from Richarda Ericson of the Vermont River Conservancy and the work her organization is doing to keep them vibrant. And programs they’ve instituted to give students a better understanding of our river network. Olga Peters, staff reporter for The Commons, provides an update of the Brattleboro selectboard elections, a report calling for expanded restorative justice efforts and reforms to dismantle bias in the police force, and the state library board’s consideration of a name change for Negro Brook in Townshend.