TOWNSHEND, Vt. – During the first weeks of December, West River Valley Thrives staff and members of Leland and Gray’s Above the Influence youth group donned masks and loaded up with hand sanitizer to do a modified version of its … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Rockingham Selectboard discussed the Rockingham Free Public Library budget and future maintenance for the Town Hall. Municipal Manager Scott Pickup explained that three flat sections of the Town Hall roof needed … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard’s last meeting for 2020 on Dec. 12 included a budget review through the first three quarters of the budgetary year, a decision to push policing policy discussion until after town meeting, a few town … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another –physically, emotionally, socially, and financially. It is therapeutic for community members to reflect, process, and share with others, the impact of this global health … Continued
MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Brewing partners Dan Tilly and David Mango are proudly joining the vibrant craft beer industry in Vermont with the launch of Mount Holly Beer Co. and the release of their first commercial brew, The Green Stand … Continued
The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 12-23-20 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Christmas Wishes from local businesses; Mount Holly Beer Co. taps into Vermont terroir; Chester recaps budget, … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – During a special meeting of the Springfield Selectboard Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, the board voted unanimously to offer the position of town manager to Jeff Mobus of Springfield. Mobus has accepted the offer and will take office … Continued
The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper 12-23-20 This week’s edition of The Shopper features: Christmas Wishes from local businesses; Westminster Historical Society digital clothing project; The Voices of Resilience; 50-year anniversary; and … Continued
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – With the pandemic restrictions, the Westminster Historical Society has had to shut down access to their historical exhibits. Their space at Town Hall and the historic Bradley Law Office have been closed to the public since last … Continued
Well, we finally had a good storm. How did you handle it? Below is how friends and I dealt with it. My place Route 11, where I live, was snow covered with very few venturing out. Mainly all I … Continued