Londonderry establishes Long-term Community Recovery Plan committee

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – At the Dec. 2 meeting, the Londonderry Selectboard appointed members to their newly established FEMA Long-term Community Recovery Plan committee. The committee will go through a process to prepare the town for remediation and recovery plans. They … Continued

A New Approach to a Changing Watershed

NORWICH, Vt. – Across the country, communities have been caught off guard by natural disasters exacerbated by changing climate patterns and extreme weather events. The Upper Valley, as well as Vermont and New Hampshire more broadly, are no exception. Join … Continued

Shaw’s flood wall

LUDLOW, Vt. – The flood wall at Shaw’s in Ludlow is in progress. You will note signage for the store entrance during the construction of the wall. Please be patient as crews work.

FEMA denies elevation and flood-proofing projects

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – At the Nov. 4 meeting, the Londonderry Selectboard discussed a long-term community recovery plan with the FEMA Community Assistance Group, requested interim funding from the cemetery commission for the town office renovation project, and approved a motion … Continued

Londonderry will not assist with FEMA process, O’Keefe resigns

LONDNDERRY, Vt. – At their Oct. 7 meeting, the Londonderry Selectboard discussed a trash compactor, the FEMA hazard mitigation grant program application processes, and the resignation of town administrator Shane O’Keefe. Meg Staloff, program manager of the Southern Vermont Economy … Continued

Ludlow talks flood mitigation, reappraisal

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Selectboard met Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, beginning with a discussion of a possible speed limit reduction on South Hill Cross Road. Municipal manager Brendan McNamara noted that this discussion was spurred by several recent … Continued

Blue Duck Deli opens after yearlong delay

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Blue Duck Deli, located at 117 Main Street, Ludlow, has recently opened, bringing a new flavor into town. After suffering a yearlong setback in opening due to the catastrophic flood in July 2023, Bex Prasse and … Continued

Londonderry discusses future of Williams Dam

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard briefly reviewed the process to appoint a new town clerk to fill the vacancy of recently resigned Kelly Pajala at the Aug. 19 meeting, and largely discussed the future of the Williams Dam. Resident … Continued

Chester Selectboard talks Julian Quarry violation enforcement

CHESTER, Vt. – On Aug. 7, the Chester Selectboard held their regularly scheduled meeting in the Chester Town Hall. Chief among their concerns for the evening was the enforcement of two structure violations against Julian Materials LLC, who operate a … Continued

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