The Blue Pig serves up locally sourced homemade ice cream

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – For those locals who may be looking for an interesting new spot to enjoy a cool summer treat, look no further than The Blue Pig, an adorable new ice cream parlor located along Route 5, at the … Continued

Londonderry homeless shelter raises red flags

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard recently heard from Thomas Simmons, executive director of Neighborhood Connections, and discussed endorsement of the request to close Magic View Motel as a shelter, at their Aug. 18 meeting. In his email, Simmons explained … Continued

Next Stage Arts has new executive director

PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Arts search for a new executive director has come to a happy ending, with the recent hiring of Natalie Dreyer, who brings a decade’s worth of experience to the position, having led multiple arts … Continued

Susan Kramer finds balance between two passions

PERU, Vt. – Local potter Susan Kramer has spent more than three decades throwing clay in the Green Mountain State, selling her colorful, functional pottery designs at local shops and farmers markets. Kramer grew up in northern New Jersey, and … Continued

Ludlow holds rental registry hearing

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Selectboard and Village Trustees held a joint hearing on Ludlow’s proposed short-term rental (STR) and long-term rental (LTR) registry ordinances on Tuesday, Aug. 12, hearing concern from residents, second homeowners, and those who rent out … Continued

Plymouth Route 100A bridge reopens

PLYMOUTH, Vt. – The Plymouth Selectboard began their Aug. 4 meeting with general updates and road construction progress. Board member Rick Kaminski reported that Route 100A bridge work was “coming along on time, or a day early.” The bridge was … Continued

Rockingham residents report reckless riders

ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – The Rockingham Selectboard held their August meeting at the historic Rockingham Meeting House, on Tuesday, Aug. 12. An update on the Laurel Avenue sidewalk and road reconstruction project was presented by municipal manager Scott Pickup, who reported … Continued

The real deal: Maria’s Mexican Food

CHESTER, Vt. – “When people think of Chester, I want them to think of Mexican food,” said Miguel Zacarias, owner of Maria’s Mexican Food, located in the Mountain Man Marketplace at 571 Route 103. Just over three years since opening … Continued

Ludlow residents voice opinions on food truck ordinance

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Village Trustees held a public hearing on their proposed food truck ordinance on Tuesday, Aug. 5. A number of Ludlow residents came out to voice their support for or opposition to the ordinance. Ludlow currently … Continued

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