On July 7, at 12:49 p.m., Vermont State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Rte. 2 in a work zone. Investigation into the crash determined Shirley Maynard, of Cabot, did not see traffic was stopped and ran into the back of Jonathan Bullard, of St. Johnsbury. Maynard complained[Read More…]
Craftsbury
Taming Knotweed, Thursdays, Saturdays
CRAFTSBURY — The Craftsbury Conservation Commission offers twice weekly training on eradicating invasive knotweed at its Eradication Test site on Town Highway 19 across from Little Hosmer dam. Opportunities are available two times each week in summer on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. During one hour, volunteers will learn how to eradicate knotweed and dispose of it properly. Bring water, bug spray, gloves, assorted clippers and[Read More…]
Moss Identification Walk, July 17
CRAFTSBURY – A moss identification walk with ecologist Jeff Parsons will be held July 17, at 5 p.m., with a walk through a cedar swamp in Craftsbury. Parsons will identify different types of mosses. Meet at the Craftsbury Academy Woodlot, 1880 Wylie Hill Road, Craftsbury Common. Wear sturdy shoes for[Read More…]
Mihaly to Speak, July 22
CRAFTSBURY – Children’s book author Christy Mihaly will be reading from her books at the Craftsbury Public Library on Tuesday, July 22 at 3:30 p.m., and all children will be invited to pick out two free books as part of the summer readers program. Mihaly is an award-winning Vermont children’s author[Read More…]
Book to Benefit Library
CRAFTSBURY – Long-time Craftsbury residents author Thomas Twetten and photographer Harry Miller have teamed up to create a book about Craftsbury and its people, past and present. The book, “Craftsbury Celebration,” documents over 70 homes built before 1860 that are still in use. Each page tells the history of a home[Read More…]
Chamber Players Feature Works by Hayden, Brahms, Bowen
HARDWICK – The Craftsbury Chamber Players gave its first concert of the summer season in Hardwick at the Town House last Thursday evening, featuring significant works by Haydn and Brahms as well as a less known English composer, Bowen, scored for four, three and two musicians respectively. The “Quartet Op.[Read More…]
FY25 Tax Rate Set
CRAFTSBURY – At the first of a pair of meetings in the week before Independence Day, the select board set the FY25 tax rate at 0.742, increasing from the FY24 rate of 0.666; continued the eight percent penalty for late homestead declaration filings and approved two fireworks permits at its[Read More…]
St. Louis Retires
Antiques & Uniques, July 12
CRAFTSBURY – Antiques & Uniques will be held Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Craftsbury Common. The annual sale features antiques and vintage goods, fine art, handcrafted items, local produce, flowers and specialty foods. Tents feature housewares, jewelry, pottery, quilts, woodworking, textiles, baskets, clothing and goods[Read More…]
VSAC’s GEAR UP Participants
Newly Retired Teachers
Independence Day Festivities Scheduled July 3 to 5
AREA TOWNS – The Fourth of July is fast approaching in the Northeast Kingdom, with an expected forecast of cooler temperatures and no rain. Below are a few activities available to residents and visitors in the area later this week. The annual Craftsbury block party takes place beginning at 4[Read More…]
