BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Former Bellows Falls resident and Bellows Falls Union High School graduate Mike Brown recently released his first book titled, “The Umpire’s Bunkhouse,” published by Outskirts Press in Denver. Brown has led an interesting life revolving around … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Green Mountain Union School Board made several staffing decisions including requesting a wage freeze for all positions across the GMUSD for one year, during their May 21 remote meeting. The board finally went on the record … Continued
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – On Tuesday, May 19, Rockingham Selectboard discussed recommendations from public works and the recycling center contract. Director of Public Works Everett Hammond recommended replacing the 88-foot retaining wall on Blake Street with a total cost of $80,000. … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard May 20 remote meeting looked at the latest Emergency Services building update as well as an extensive landscaping plan; approved the placing of five picnic tables on the village green; and considered cleanup efforts … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Tuesday, May 12, the Bellows Falls Village Trustees discussed the Bellows Falls Police Department and changes to the upcoming village meeting and election scheduled for June 15 and 16. Paul Obuchowski and Kathleen Palmer received … Continued
Like lilacs, many older homes have a clump or two of rhubarb. Last week, I visited my friend and classmate Kim Kendall. We sat in his barn several feet apart discussing life. No politics. We got to talking about rhubarb … Continued
My name’s Sampson, and I’m a 10-year-old neutered male. I came back to Lucy Mackenzie when my beloved human passed away. I had a great life with him and miss him so very much. My human friends here are taking … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified Union School District meeting May 13 focused largely on the soon-to-be-vacated Black River High School building and the removal of the buildings contents. Black River High School and Middle School is slated to close … Continued
CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association was able to combine social distancing guidelines and a love of nature in a recent sponsored bird walk, hosted by Marianne and Michael Walsh of the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society. A … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The May 11 Springfield Selectboard meeting convened once again on Zoom with a presentation from State Parks Regional Manager Ethan Phelps and Muckross Park Manager Margery Reurink, as well as a discussion on whether the town wanted … Continued