Hello Friends, Happy November! Starting with the good news: both food and fuel assistance will continue flowing. Both were in jeopardy due to the federal government shutdown. The Vermont Emergency Board voted to use reserve money to fund these … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – At a luncheon held on Nov. 2, Char Osterlund, of Springfield, was honored as one of three recipients of the Women Making a Difference Award for extraordinary service to Windsor County Democrats. A longtime Springfield educator, Osterlund … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – On Saturday, Oct. 18, residents of Chester and neighboring towns will gather together for No Kings Day, a nationwide day of protest. Join us on the Chester Village Green, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., as across … Continued
Dear Editor, While we are at “halftime” in our current legislative term, I’ve had the opportunity to consider what was accomplished and remains to be tackled in the coming session. Most of these efforts impact the cost of living … Continued
ANDOVER, Vt. – Andover is holding a caucus to reorganize the Andover Democratic Committee on Sept. 16, at 6 p.m., at the Andover Town Hall. In Vermont, political parties must reorganize in September of every odd-numbered year. Parties organize by … Continued
Dear Editor, In 2024, Vermonters elected a gain of 25 new Republicans to the legislature to hold the line on property taxes, stop the Clean Heat Standard from taking effect with its significant impact on heating fuels, and reign … Continued
REGION – The success of the first nonviolent direct action training (NVDA) in Ascutney makes it clear that Vermonters are ready to take steps to publicly express their concerns about the current political situation. There will be further trainings in … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – There’s a lot going on these days: large-scale pro-democracy demonstrations all across the country; smaller weekly rallies in response to various political threats; the occasional sit-in at a municipal, state, or federal buildings. There comes a time … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Community members in Windham and Windsor counties are invited to meet with local legislators for a round table discussion on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. Located at the Springfield Area Parent Child Center’s (SAPCC) Workforce Development … Continued
Dear Editor, We concluded the 2025 legislative session with the passage of two consequential bills – systemic education reform, and limiting the use of cell phones in schools. Both are intended to further our commitment to our children to … Continued