WALDEN – On March 23, at 4:54 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a male slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle on Vermont Route 15 in the town of Walden. It was subsequently learned the operator, Jonathan Plante of Morrisvile, was under the influence of alcohol. Plante was[Read More…]
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Narcisist in chief
To the editor: The Trump administration won approval of an unprecedented design by the Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday, March 19. The Washington Post wrote on Friday, March 20: “(it) is an extraordinary break with centuries of democratic aversion to depicting living presidents on the nation’s money”. It wasn’t[Read More…]
Fire department saves home
WALDEN – On March 11, quick response by firefighters saved a home in Walden. Upon arrival, a vehicle was fully consumed with fire and was melting the siding on the residence approximately twenty feet away. Engine 1 pulled a line and cooled the structure prior to extinguishing the vehicle fire. Strong[Read More…]
The moralization of politics has made nuance almost impossible
WALDEN – Something has changed in the way Americans talk to one another about politics. Not long ago, people could argue fiercely about taxes, war, immigration or social policy and still assume that their neighbor, coworker or family member was acting in good faith. They might be wrong, misguided or[Read More…]
Town Meeting Results
2026 Woodbury Town Meeting by Nataliya Zahn Tire disposal, new fire dept plans nixed by Raymonda Parchment CABOT – Two articles that were heavily discussed on social media prior to town meeting did not receive enough votes to pass. Article 12, asking voters to grant the Cabot Conservation Fund a[Read More…]
Severe and critical concern with 911 response
To the editor: My name is Ashley Luneau and I am a resident of Walden. I grew up in Walden and my family has been around the area since I’ve been born and prior to that and even employed in the area. I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice of[Read More…]
Two vehicle accident, person trapped
WALDEN – On February 28 at 10:41 p.m., Walden Fire, Cabot Volunteer Fire Dept. and Hardwick Emergency Rescue Squad were dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment at Bayley Hazen Road and Thayer Drive. Upon arrival one operator was out of their vehicle reporting no injuries. The operator[Read More…]
Town meeting days, Feb. 28, Mar. 3
AREA TOWNS – Town meeting day is traditionally held on the first Tuesday of March. Some towns have published and mailed warnings contained in their annual town reports. The following have officially warned town meeting day: WOODBURY– Town meeting day will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the elementary[Read More…]
Town plow truck ditched avoiding snowmobile
WALDEN – Town Clerk Debbie Messier confirmed a January 18 social media post indicating that a snowmobile neglected to stop at the crossing on Upper Harrington Hill in Walden, Saturday, Jan. 17, causing the town plow to veer to avoid it and go into a deep ditch. The process of[Read More…]
Town plan adopted, fire dept. active
WALDEN – in 2025 Walden’s story was about voters adopting a long-awaited town plan, volunteers answering fire calls, students graduating and neighbors gathering for events and meetings. With snow on the ground in January, Town Clerk and Treasurer Debbie Messier prepared election materials and financial reports, while the Walden Select[Read More…]
Mark Russell Gerretson
WALDEN – Mark Russell Gerretson died peacefully in his home on December 10. He was with his daughter, Anna Gerretson and her husband Owen Rachampbell, listening to recordings of his own father’s stories. His friend and caretaker, Kathy Barclay, was with him as well. We sent him out with the[Read More…]
