by Hal Gray GREENSBORO – The October 23 issue of TIME magazine mentions Alex Smith, son of Wilhelmina and David Smith, previous owners of Greensboro’s Highland Lodge. In a section entitled “The 100 Best Mystery & Thriller Books of All Time,” the magazine lists Keigo Higashino’s 2005 book “The Devotion[Read More…]
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Flood Repairs Dominate Meeting Agenda
by Gazette Staff GREENSBORO – At its October 11 regular meeting, the Greensboro Select Board discussed drainage issues, road repairs, and studies to reduce speeding in town. In a discussion of drainage issues on Wilson Street, residents Elsa Shultz and Chad Sims spoke about stormwater runoff that inundated their property[Read More…]
Gardeners Put Beds to Bed for Winter
by Liz Steel, Community Journalist GREENSBORO — At the end of another growing season, volunteers of the Greensboro Community Garden took time last week to prepare the garden for winter. Paths were refreshed with new wood chips, the final greens were harvested, and trellises were dismantled. Following the no-till, regenerative[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Compete at Regional Dairy Show
BURLINGTON – Vermont 4-H’ers proved that they are the champions when it comes to showing dairy animals, capturing five of the six fitting and showing championship titles and all but three of the 17 breed championships at the highly competitive 4-H dairy show at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield,[Read More…]
Select Board Appoints Replacement Representative to Hazen School Board
by Gazette Staff GREENSBORO – At its Sept. 13 regular meeting, the Greensboro Select Board discussed, SBA financial assistance application deadlines, communications between the board and the road crew, and the appointment of a new representative to the Hazen Union school board. Arleace Green, a public affairs specialist with the[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers in Spotlight at Eastern States Expo
BURLINGTON – Vermont 4-H was well-represented at Eastern States Exposition on September 17 and 18, with more than three dozen 4-Hers highlighting their 4-H projects and interests through action exhibits, talks, stage acts and other presentations at the New England Center. They were selected to participate at the “Big E”[Read More…]
Local Organizations Receive Grants from Vermont Arts Council
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Arts Council has announced over $300,000 in Cultural Facilities Grants to 19 Vermont arts and community organizations, providing critical funds to enhance, create, or expand the capacity of existing buildings that offer cultural activities for the public. Three local organizations are among the recipients. Organizations receiving grants[Read More…]
Craftsbury Road Before and After
Artists of All Ages Paint Monet-Inspired Works
by Hal Gray GREENSBORO – Eleven artists, as young perhaps as eight years old, gathered August 20 under the backyard tent of the Greensboro Free Library (GFL) to paint their interpretations of French artist Claude Monet paintings. Prints of numerous Monet paintings hung from tent poles as inspiration and led[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Among Competitors at State Dairy Show
LYNDONVILLE – Months of practicing with their dairy animals to show in competitions paid off for several Vermont 4-H’ers who won championships at the 2023 State 4-H Dairy Show, August 14. The show, which attracted 52 exhibitors, ages 11 to 18, was held at the Caledonia County Fairgrounds in Lyndonville.[Read More…]
Loon Presentation Draws Big Crowd
by Hal Gray GREENSBORO – Eric Hanson’s illustrated presentation on loons drew a big crowd on July 26, at the Greensboro Free Library. Hanson is the biologist who coordinates the Vermont Loon Conservation Project (VLCP) for the nonprofit Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) which partners with the Vermont Fish and[Read More…]