Jump on the train
WINDSOR, Vt. – Before we get on the train, we need to tell you who the conductor will be on the train: Farnsworth. Ok, I know what you are you thinking, with a name like that, why is he the … Continued
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School District Number 1
I have an early ledger of interest. It begins in 1796, and ends in 1852. The cover is covered with dark blue wallpaper, with a white scroll pattern and black polka dots. Wallpaper at this time was an expensive wall … Continued
Springfield family raises awareness of bone marrow registry
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – In 1979, Dr. Robert and Sherry Graves were inspired to create a national bone marrow donor registry after their 10-year-old daughter Laura was the recipient of the first ever bone marrow transplant from a nonrelative, to treat … Continued
Rockingham approves $6.5 million budget at April 1 Town Meeting
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The annual Rockingham Town Meeting was held On Monday, April 1, at the Bellows Falls Opera House, in the town hall main theater. Moderator Paul Obuchowski led the school board meeting first, then started Town Meeting … Continued
Plymouth discusses Bethany Birches’ educational tax exemption
PLYMOUTH, Vt. – At the April 1 Plymouth Selectboard meeting, Mike Coleman was appointed as chair of the planning commission, and Jay Kullman and Keith Cappellini were appointed as planning commission board members. The meeting moved to Brendan Donegan on … Continued
Londonderry Selectboard approves theater rehearsal space
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard’s April 1 meeting started with an executive session, after which they announced that they were offering the position of short-term rental (STR) administrator to Andy Dahlstrom. After returning from another executive session and moving … Continued
Chester Selectboard discusses wastewater plan
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard met for their first of two monthly meetings on Wednesday, April 3, covering a range of topics, with particular focus on the town’s ongoing Wastewater Asset Management Plan. First, however, town manager Julie Hance … Continued
Things to ponder
Sometimes, my deadline to send in my weekly article sneaks up on me. Suddenly I can think of nothing to write about. So here you are. Fishing April is here. It won’t be long before Danny and I go … Continued
Preach for all five seasons
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. – Preach. It is hard to go wrong when you go by a name like Preach. It is not surprising to see another dispensary pop up in the White River Junction, Vt., area. However what is … Continued
Edgar May sets summer swim schedule for Springfield residents
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield town manager Jeff Mobus ran through a partial list of appointments for local committees, boards, and commissions, and presented the board with five applications in the meeting packet for their review. Recently-elected selectboard member Mike Schmitt … Continued