Dear Editor, A lot of grumbling and criticism has greeted the end of this session of the state Legislature, both how it ended and what it accomplished. Lost in all the noise is the fact that the Legislature is elected … Continued
Dear Editor, The Bellows Falls Area Senior Center wishes to thank those who made this year’s Jamboree fundraiser an amazing success! Thank you to the Moose Family Center for generously hosting the event. Many thanks also to our volunteers and … Continued
Dear Editor, There recently has been a great deal of press over the financial difficulties at Springfield Hospital. While this presents some real challenges for sure, I would like to take a moment to pause and look at some positives … Continued
Dear Editor, This is a letter to the attendees of Charlestown’s Memorial Day Parade. As the parade organizer, I apologize for my lapse in judgment with this year’s parade lineup. Memorial Day is arguably one of the most sacred days … Continued
Dear Editor, Vermont’s 2019 Legislative Session adjourned Wednesday, May 29. It has been a productive four and a half months. We welcomed a record number of new legislators, passed over 100 bills aimed, in their separate measures, at improving the … Continued
Dear Editor, On behalf of Charlestown Memorial VFW Post 8497, I would like to thank all the citizens who attended the Charlestown and North Charlestown parades and ceremonies Monday to pay fitting tribute to those military personnel who laid down … Continued
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Springfield School Board, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who supported the budget in the recent vote. This will allow our administrators and teachers to continue the important work of educating … Continued
Dear Editor, With any hope, this will be the last week of Vermont’s 2019 Legislative Session. This is the “end game” as some like to refer to it – and the stakes are high. Many of our most important bills … Continued
Dear Editor, The first year of the Legislative Session is coming to a close. While it was thought it might end this week on Saturday or Sunday, we found out today that it will have to go into a few … Continued
Dear Editor, This political season we are hearing a lot about health care, repeal Obamacare, Medicare for All, the Republican plan, and yet nothing gets resolved. Why is this? A few weeks ago, on the news it was reported that … Continued