Dear Editor, I would like to ask Mike LeClair, Leslie Thorsen, and anyone else with complaints about the Julian Quarry to please submit online forms to the United States Environmental Protection Agency at echo.epa.gov/report-environmental-violations, Enforcement and Compliance History Online … Continued
Dear Editor, The Vermont Legislature was recently in its Town Meeting Week break. This is an opportunity for us to go to Town/Informational Meetings, meet with constituents, and re-energize our personal batteries. When you represent 25 towns, this is … Continued
Dear Editor, Representatives Heather Chase (who represents Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham) and Emma Mulvaney-Stanak of Burlington have introduced a bill to amend an existing “school branding” law. That law prohibits, among other things, the use of symbols that refer … Continued
Dear Editor, A tribute to Torpedoman Henry Breault is planned for March 15, at 9:30 a.m., to honor the 100th anniversary of Submariner Breault receiving the Medal of Honor, a declared Vermont resident to which the State of Vermont … Continued
Dear Editor, We recently became aware of the possibility of our property taxes increasing up to 20% next year. We find it totally unacceptable to burden us once again with a huge tax increase. Our property tax bill has … Continued
Dear Editor, I’m Tim Roper, and I’m running for a one-year seat on the Chester Selectboard. I hope you’ll vote for me on March 5. I’ve been involved in the community for the 30 years I’ve been in Chester, … Continued
Dear Editor, Over this first weekend in February, I came across an article in the Rutland Herald written by Mr. Ben Koenig of Plainfield, Vt., concerning Dorothy Canfield Fisher, and how the Vermont Department of Libraries had removed Ms. … Continued
Dear Editor, Serve Learn Earn helps Vermonters create pathways to high-quality jobs and affordable education. And while the administration did not include us in their initial budget proposal, we remain optimistic and engaged with our champions in the legislature … Continued
Dear Editor, Why am I running for Selectboard of Springfield, Vt.? This town is full of potential. Many community leaders have worked hard, and the results are good. More can be done. I believe we must increase the tax … Continued
Dear Editor, The Springfield Santa Claus Club would like to thank the many individuals and businesses that helped make the 2023 season another successful one. The generosity and caring is especially appreciated again this past season. Because of your … Continued