by David Kelley GREENSBORO — The first day of school, my history teacher in eighth grade made us write, “Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.” Today I’m amazed at how many people weren’t paying attention in history class. Not since 1939 has the world faced a crisis[Read More…]
Another Opinion
Is Adaptive Biking Right for Me or Someone I Love?
by Emily Varvir, CTRS HARDWICK – With the completion of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) on the horizon, new opportunities for outdoor recreation in our area abound. Connecting 18 towns across 93 miles, the LVRT is open year-round and can be used for all types of non-motorized physical activity[Read More…]
Interest and Misinformation
by Rep. Chip Troiano, District Caledonia-2 STANNARD – There seems to be a good deal of interest, and misinformation about the Affordable Heat Standard. This week when I went to my mailbox at the State House I found a letter from 13 constituents asking me to vote no on S.5[Read More…]
An Open Letter to the Vermont General Assembly Chairs on Education, Institutions and Appropriations
by Joe Benning, former State Senator from the Caledonia DistrictDear All:Frankly, as a former legislator, I’ve been reluctant to become involved in your work. However, I feel an urgent need to contact you to add my name to the growing list of those extremely upset over the decision to close[Read More…]
A Thumb Drive?
by Ross Connelly HARDWICK – Books. Shelves and shelves of books. Rooms and rooms of shelves and shelves of books. Historically, such a place, often found on a college or university campus, is known as a library. Plans are under way to rid the various campuses of the Vermont State[Read More…]
The 2023-2024 Biennium Begins
by Avram Patt, State Representative, Lamoille-Washington WORCESTER – The 2023-2024 session of the Vermont General Assembly officially began on January 4, with several days filled with necessary official procedural, legal and Constitutionally required actions, as well as introductory and organizing sessions designed to instruct new members and remind returning members[Read More…]
Does Hardwick Select Board Care About Anything Outside Hardwick Village?
by Mike Lance, E. Hardwick The poor condition of sidewalks in East Hardwick was raised as an issue in the January 3, 2019, select board meeting. It was pointed out that the sidewalks are in poor repair and some parts are even lower than the street, which results in flooding[Read More…]
New Legislative Session Begins
by Katherine Sims, State Representative, Orl-4 CRAFTSBURY – I’m excited to kick off the 2023 legislative session this week. We’re fully in-person at the statehouse this year, and we’ll continue live-streaming committee hearings and floor action.The legislature will be tackling some really tough issues this year: childcare, education finance, housing,[Read More…]
