Vermont means “green mountain” and, for me, some of my greenest memories. My wife Marian and I purchased a small rustic summer cottage at Star Lake in Belmont, Vt., in 1979. Belmont sits atop a beautiful green mountain in southern … Continued
As I finally got back into Ludlow Thursday morning, July 13, I was devastated to see the impacts that the flooding had on this town, and so many other surrounding areas. Bridges and roadways completely destroyed; homes and businesses in … Continued
As we put this paper together to the best of our ability, our hearts go out to everyone that has been impacted by the flooding throughout the region. Emergency service crews have been working tirelessly to keep us all safe, … Continued
Dear Windham County, I am writing this on Town Meeting Day and although I had prepared speeches and paper handouts for folks around our county, I unfortunately tested positive for Covid the day before and had to cancel my plans … Continued
To the voters of Plymouth In Spring 2021, the Town of Plymouth contracted with Maclay Architects in Waitsfield, Vt. Maclay completed a Net Zero energy report and requisite building renovation plan for the current Plymouth Town Hall facility, which can … Continued
To the Voters of Plymouth, The Plymouth Selectboard hired McClay Architects due to their experience and track record with designing energy efficient, well insulated projects. This is not a net zero project. Early in the design phase, we discussed using … Continued
News from area senior centers The Bellows Falls Senior Center is holding its Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 3, when the raffle winner will be announced. The raffle item is an 18-inch doll with a wooden barn, a horse, and a … Continued
REGION – This final article of a four-part series addresses the steps that can be taken to protect yourself online. With the mid-term election and the holiday season rapidly approaching, here are some self-defense tips to assist in fending off … Continued
REGION – Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period – which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 – is your annual opportunity to switch your current Medicare health and prescription drug plans to ones that better suit your needs. Just in time … Continued
The upcoming state and national elections offer voters a chance to reset priorities and focus on true pockets of need, one of which is providing for older adults. Federal funding for the Older Americans Act – which gets passed to … Continued