GREENSBORO – Fellowship Hall was at full capacity Monday evening, August 19, for a special informational meeting called by the select board about an affordable housing project at the Greensboro Town Hall proposed by RuralEdge. The meeting was organized by the select board to help them understand what area citizens[Read More…]
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Food Share Program Expanding
GREENSBORO – On the second and fourth Wednesdays each month, 250 to more than 300 cars arrive in Cabot, but not for a cheese convention or music festival. They arrive from neighboring towns and all over the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) to pick up food that will help feed families. A[Read More…]
Shoppers Learned About Electric Cars and Bikes
GREENBSORO — The Greensboro Energy and Climate Action Committee hosted an electric vehicle event at the Greensboro Farmers Market Wednesday, Aug. 21. Community members’ electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles were on display for market-goers to look at and sit in while owners and committee members shared information about them. Displayed[Read More…]
Save Town Hall Coalition Demands Answers
GREENSBORO – The Save Town Hall Coalition retained the law office of Stackpole French, whose Counsel, Edward B. French, Jr., Esq. has presented the select board with an August 13 letter sharing concerns about a proposed Town Hall redevelopment project by Rural Edge, a Northeast Kingdom affordable housing developer. The[Read More…]
“Save Town Hall” Signs Draw Ire from Select Board, Vandals
GREENSBORO – As residents have begun to express reservations about the advisability of a RuralEdge proposal to create a 20-unit affordable housing development at the town hall, a Save Town Hall Coalition has come together and presented the Greensboro select board with a petition signed by 180 people and retained[Read More…]
Fire Department Visit
Wide-ranging Housing Discussion Fills Agenda
GREENSBORO – The bulk of the Greensboro Planning Commission meeting at the Greensboro Free Library, August 6, was taken up with a discussion about whether to reestablish a housing subcommittee late in the meeting. The commission met without several regular members: Kelli Story and ex-officio Zoning Administrator Brett Stanciu. A[Read More…]
Primary Election Day, August 13
Growing Community in the Garden
GREENSBORO – Greensboro’s Community Garden, with just seven raised beds and three in-ground beds, has already produced enough for multiple donations to the Hardwick Area Food Pantry (HAFP). Last Saturday alone, 30 pounds of fresh, organic produce was delivered to the food pantry. The donated harvest included lettuce, kale, snap[Read More…]
Candidate Interviews: Orleans-4 House Candidates Respond
ORLEANS COUNTY – The Orleans-4 Vermont House District of Greensboro, Craftsbury, Albany and Glover is currently represented by Katherine Sims of Craftsbury who is not running for reelection. Candidates running for the seat this year are Anthony “Tony” Daniels, a Republican from Albany; Leanne Harple, a Democrat from Glover and[Read More…]
Greensboro Association Distributes Local Grants
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Association grants committee has awarded $31,500 to local organizations and nonprofits in the greater Greensboro community as a part of its annual grant cycle. The Greensboro Association, whose mission is to advance initiatives that connect and enhance the greater Greensboro community, its lake and environment, and[Read More…]
Train History Walking Tour Aug. 10
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Historical Society will hold an all-ages-friendly walking history tour of the Greensboro Bend Train Station and the railroad on August 10 at 10 a.m. This short walk will be guided by long-time St. J. And L.C. Rail worker Steve Leach. Parking is available along the road[Read More…]
