This & That
Cross country One week ago, I wrote about the slim chances for post-season success in our reporting area. I did let you know at that time that the Bellows Falls girls’ cross country team was the best bet to capture … Continued
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Chester residents ask for more clarity for EMS Building Plan
CHESTER, Vt. – The EMS informational meeting took place in the second floor of the newly renovated Chester Town Hall Wednesday, Oct. 23 in front of a full house of Chester residents as committee member Lee Gustafson walked through the … Continued
Meet the new owners of LBL Fabrications
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – LBL Fabrications, a state-of-the-art stone-cutting fabrication company located at 200 Clinton St. in Springfield, held an open house Thursday, Oct. 24 to introduce the new owners, William and Stephen Drunsic, to dealers and contractors around New England. … Continued
Sandy Burgess retires but Chrisandra’s Interiors will live on
LUDLOW, Vt. – Forty years can go by in the blink of an eye when you are doing what you love. At least that how it seems according to Sandy (Chrisandra) Burgess of Chrisandra’s Interiors. Although the time has come … Continued
Mount Holly Fire Department haunted hayride
MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Mount Holly Fire Department brought back the Haunted Hayride this year. Many of the children who participated last year became organizers this time around. While the premiere haunted hayride last year … Continued
Ludlow Selectboard invites public to discuss 1% options tax
LUDLOW, Vt. – During the October Ludlow Selectboard meeting, the possibility of instituting a 1% options tax was first brought to public attention. Discussions will continue in the upcoming Selectboard meeting but a vote will not be expected, should the … Continued
Quarterly Artists Town Meeting held again in Bellows Falls
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Last Thursday, Oct. 24, the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project held another of its Artists Town Hall meetings and potluck dinners at the 33 Bridge St. building in Bellows Falls. Area artists, artisans, crafters, local growers, … Continued
Loving Hearts Sewing Group makes a difference
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Loving Hearts Sewing Group from Charlestown, N.H., held a luncheon to present the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Welcome Baby Bag coordinator, Celeste Marquise, with 28 handmade “Mommy and Me” Welcome Baby … Continued
Black River thanks community for successful Taste of Fall
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Black River High and Middle School faculty and staff would like to thank the local businesses and community members who supported A Taste of Fall Thursday, Oct. 17. Despite the cold, rainy weather, over 80 community … Continued
Black River High School building feasibility study
Dear Editor, Over the summer, the Ludlow Selectboard had a Feasibility Committee investigate the purchase of the school building, baseball field, and adjoining land. Below are some of the highlights and recommendations from that report. Per the Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified … Continued