by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT— At its May 17 regular meeting, the Board covered a number of issues, including a detailed discussion of issues regarding the community forest. The first order of business was communications received. The board received a report from the Treasurer that the delinquent tax total is $144,522.[Read More…]
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4-Hers Test Their Horse Judging Skills
JERICHO – Aspen East Stable in Jericho hosted the 2023 State 4-H Horse Judging Contest on May 7. The 33 participants judged five classes: Hunter in Hand, Quarter Horse Mares, English Pleasure, Mini Pleasure Driving and Ranch Pleasure. The Juniors (12 and 13) and Seniors (14 and older) also were[Read More…]
Annual Community Events Scheduled for Sept. 8
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its regular May 3 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board reviewed the status of items on the board’s to-do list, discussed how to improve the hybrid meeting experience, and agreed a date for this year’s community event. In the project manager report, vice-chair Kurt Klein[Read More…]
Board Raises Transfer Station Prices to Stem Losses
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its April 19 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board discussed the status of grants, spending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on broadband, and steps to stop financial losses at the transfer station. To introduce the first topic for board discussion, Sal Morales, planner[Read More…]
Local 4-Her in Top 10 Group in Horse Quiz Bowl
CASTLETON – There was no fooling around at the 2023 State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl on April 1 as 57 4-H’ers competed for top 10 placements in their age divisions. The annual event, sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H, took place on the Castleton University campus in Castleton.[Read More…]
Select Board Continues Work on Transfer Station Finances
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its April 5 meeting, the select board reviewed a long list of projects, including preparations for Green Up Day and the ongoing financial challenges at the transfer station. The first topic for discussion was a status report of several topics on the project manager[Read More…]
Select Board Discusses Troubled Financial Situation of Town Transfer Station
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its March 15 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board agenda included re-organizing the board after town meeting, and discussions about the town website and the transfer station financial situation. The first order of business was the organization of the select board. Linda Martin was[Read More…]
LeRiche-Forkey Named Girl Scout Volunteer of Month
WOLCOTT – When looking for a way to involve her kindergartner in social activities during the pandemic, Danielle LeRiche-Forkey found that Girl Scouts was just the answer. Not only has she joined Girl Scouts, she is now the leader of Troop 61654 in Wolcott, and this year has provided space[Read More…]
Ballet Wolcott Dancers Compete in Grand Prix
WOLCOTT – Five Ballet Wolcott dancers, ages 13 to 16, each completed two solos at the Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals in Boston on February 10 to February 12. They were Eliana Carlson, Valerie Grivalsky, Elly Budliger, Flora Esteban-Holliser and Amanda Gurley. In the junior division, Flora Esteban-Hollister placed 24th[Read More…]
Board Discusses Next Steps for Road Reclassification
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its March 1 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board addressed the town website, Rail Trail signage, and efforts to change the classification of North Wolcott Road. Laura Williams, on behalf of Division On Addiction, emailed the town clerk to request that a link to their[Read More…]
Select Board Reviews Town’s ARPA Spending
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its February 1 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board addressed agenda items including the transfer station, the opening of the Rail Trail, and the current state of spending the town’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The first topic of the meeting was correspondence.[Read More…]
Select Board Sets FY24 Budget
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its January 18 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board discussed topics including the Schoolhouse Revitalization project, next year’s town budget, and live-streaming town meeting. Salvador Morales, planner with Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC), updated the board on recent activities on behalf of the Schoolhouse[Read More…]
