HARDWICK – Three local nonprofit organizations have filed liens against a Wolcott resident, citing unauthorized withdrawals amounting to $16,909.19, during her time employed as a bookkeeper for each of them. In the liens filed with Wolcott’s town clerk, Tuesday, Feb. 18, Laurel Schoop is alleged to have misappropriated funds from[Read More…]
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Mayor Jax Survives Assault
WOLCOTT – In March of 2020, Wolcott residents elected their honorary mayor. Nominated by Bill Cotton and elected by a unanimous voice vote of the town of Wolcott, Mayor Jax officially took office as Wolcott’s first feline in a position of power. Mayor Jax is a cat. While the orange[Read More…]
Two Local Students Named to Dean’s List
BIDDEFORD, PORTLAND, Me. – Arabella Betit, East Calais, Vt., and Olivia Demag, Wolcott, Vt., have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Horse Around at Winter Overnight Camp
ESSEX JUNCTION — Adriana Holbrook, Hardwick and LeighAnn Judd, Wolcott, were among Vermont 4-H horse members who kicked off the new year with 4-H Winter Horse Camp at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. The event was hosted by Chittenden County 4-H and open to 4-Hers from throughout the[Read More…]
Unhoused Wolcott Couple Died from Accidental Drug Overdoses
WOLCOTT – A couple found dead in a tent last month in Wolcott both died due to accidental drug overdoses, according to death certificates released recently by the Vermont Department of Health. Tammy Menard, 53, died due to a fentanyl overdose and Lucas Menard, 48, died from a mix of[Read More…]
Gingerbread Workshop, Wolcott, Dec. 14
Year in Review: Wastewater System Gets Green Light
WOLCOTT – At its January 3 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board voted to add a property to the buyback program, made final changes to its draft budget for next fiscal year and accepted bids for work to be done on town buildings. At its February 7 meeting, the Wolcott[Read More…]
Wolcott Woman Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Payments
BURLINGTON – Maryann Manning, 63, of Wolcott, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay restitution of $119,978 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss. Manning previously pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge of receiving stolen government money. According[Read More…]
Vigil to Remember Lucas, Tammy Menard, Nov. 30
Organizations Concerned for Couple Found Dead In Tent
WOLCOTT – Two deceased people were reported to have been found dead in a tent at a property on Jones Road in Wolcott, Wednesday, Nov. 27, said a Thanksgiving Day report from the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department. The deceased have been identified as 48 year-old Lucas Menard of Montpelier and[Read More…]
Lamoille, Wild Branch Rivers Protected at Wolcott Confluence
WOLCOTT – Jean Ballantyne and Jerry Fox have provided the Lamoille and Wild Branch rivers nearly 17 acres over which to meander, the Vermont Land Trust announced recently. The project will boost flood resilience and wildlife habitat, and was funded by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The[Read More…]
Wolcott Landowner Conserves 286-acre Parcel
WOLCOTT – Bill Morrison, owner of a 286-acre property on Pond Brook Lane, off East Hill Road in Wolcott, on Friday executed a conservation easement with the Northern Rivers Land Trust (NRLT). Morrison acquired the property in 2003 and 2005, establishing a homestead inside the property where he has resided[Read More…]
