ST. JOHNSBURY – The Fairbanks Museum summer offerings range from playgroup series to week-long themed discovery camps. The Nature Buddies playgroup series will focus on summer topics: animals, insects, plants, gardening, fruits and vegetables. With eight gatherings, registration is required, as space is limited to 10 children in each playgroup. Parents[Read More…]
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School budgets headed to third vote with more staff reductions
AREA TOWNS – The Wolcott and Mountain View School districts are each respectively headed to a third round of budget voting. The public information meeting about the Wolcott FY27 budget took place Tuesday, May 12, at Wolcott Elementary School, both in person and virtual. A public information meeting on the[Read More…]
Two FEMA buyouts complete, assistant treasurer appointed
WOODBURY – The April 13 meeting of the select board saw a number of updates on various matters, with FEMA buyouts in the village complete and demolition soon to come, appointment of an assistant treasurer, Sheriff’s coverage to cost more, Skip Lindsay resigning his town positions and a road crew[Read More…]
Area maple makers claim successful season
EAST HARDWICK – For many in the New England region, spring showers aren’t the only expectation for the season. Many families anticipate the sweet smell of boiling sap, one that can only be found in and around a sugarhouse. For some, acquiring maple syrup or a maple treat is as simple[Read More…]
Injured eagle has positive prognosis
HARDWICK, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – An update has arrived on the condition of a local eagle, reported to have been injured by what was likely a vehicle last month. Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Director of Wild Bird Rehabilitation Bren Lundborg reported a positive prognosis, as the bird recovers[Read More…]
Board authorizes town truck purchase
HARDWICK – The April 16 meeting of the select board had a mixed agenda with discussions about the town forest steering committee, the Jeudevine and road crew equipment. Road Foreman Tom Fadden said the crew has been grading and hauling in sand and other materials as needed. Street sweeping is underway[Read More…]
Controlled burn
WOLCOTT – The Hardwick Fire Department and mutual aid partners performed a controlled burn on April 26, of a house in Wolcott. The day’s conditions were challenging as we worked to prevent any wild-land fires from taking off. At the end of the day, the department diverted with W1 and[Read More…]
Proposal for Town Hall third floor condition assessment requested
GREENSBORO – The third floor of the Greensboro Town Hall again took the attention of the select board at its April 8 meeting, as well as town meeting day rules and procedures. Public comment began with resident Gary Circosta submitting a petition to the select board, signed by over a[Read More…]
SVAM reaffirms commitment to survivors, advocates
HARDWICK – Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM) is observed throughout the month of April. The annual campaign to raise public awareness and educate communities on preventing sexual violence and abuse is sometimes referred to as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). For those who may be unfamiliar with the terms, sexual[Read More…]
Common parking safety a concern
CRAFTSBURY – The last meeting, March 17, saw the select board finalize a number of ongoing projects, discuss safety issues on the Common, as well as review municipal finances. According to minutes, whether for public or school use, parking is an issue. This past weekend, vehicles parked in the road created[Read More…]
CAE Food Hub celebrates one year
HARDWICK – The food hub, established by the nonprofit Center For an Agricultural Economy (CAE), is celebrating its first year of operations this spring. Located at the Yellow Barn complex, the new building allows Farm Connex, a local food logistics and transportation partner, to operate out of a space more[Read More…]
Wastewater committee proposes shift to modular systems
GREENSBORO – According to minutes from March 23, the Greensboro Wastewater Advisory Committee has shifted its focus from a town-wide wastewater system, instead proposing to find options for smaller modular wastewater systems that can be of service to a handful of businesses and residences. This comes in the wake of[Read More…]
