Ronald Smith graveside service
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A graveside service for Ronald Smith, who passed away Jan. 20, 2025, will be held on April 19, at 11 a.m., at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Springfield, Vt.
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Rockingham fire department merger transition team begins work
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – After an affirmative vote on Article 9, to proceed with developing a detailed plan by the transition team, at Town Meeting, on March 1, the fire committee/transition team started conversations on March 20. Refer to www.rockbf.org, “Agendas … Continued
“A Menagerie of Kites” at Gallery at the VAULT
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – “A Menagerie of Kites” is a unique show by Jim Thompson that the whole family will enjoy, at Gallery at the VAULT, from April 2 – May 14. There will be a reception on Saturday, April 12, … Continued
Selectboard responds to vicious dog complaints on Holt Street
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Selectboard convened on Monday, March 24, at 6 p.m., and heard a presentation from Chris Rivet of Dubois & King, a local engineering consulting company, on the status of the town salt shed. The board … Continued
Okemo Valley Women’s Club March news
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Okemo Valley Women’s Club met on Monday, March 10, for their monthly meeting. The club was lucky to have two presentations that night. The first presenter was Jon Megas-Russell, from the Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) … Continued
“Cast of Witnesses” at three local churches
REGION – Three area churches will host performances of an original musical, “Cast Of Witnesses.” The musical recounts in song the events of Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem, his subsequent trial and unjust execution, and his Easter resurrection. The main … Continued
Peter Burrows named Springfield School District superintendent
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Wednesday, March 26, the Springfield School District announced the appointment of Peter Burrows as superintendent, effective July 1, for a term of one year. Burrows brings more than 30 years of experience in public education to … Continued
Donna L. Rice, 2025
GRAFTON, Vt. – Donna L. Rice, of Grafton, Vt., passed away at the Grace Cottage Hospital, on Feb. 27, 2025. She was born in Bellows Falls, Vt., to Donald Rice and Mary (Lockerby) Rice. She attended school in Grafton, and … Continued
MARC Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant program
REGION – The Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC) is pleased to announce its first funding round under the Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant (EDDIBG) program. MARC is administering the EDDIBG program under contract to the Vermont Department of … Continued
Chester Democrats to hold forum on future of education in Vermont
CHESTER, Vt. – Are you puzzled by what you hear about the School Transformation Plan? If so, come to the Town Hall Forum on the Future of Education in Vermont. The event will be sponsored by the Chester Town Democratic … Continued