HARDWICK – The Let’s Talk About Death cafe meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Hardwick Community Center, 58 High St., from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The April free community meeting will be Monday, April 27. Conversations about planning end of life journeys for oneself, families and[Read More…]
Our Communities
Advanced directives presentation, April 23
WOODBURY – An Advanced Directives presentations will be held on April 23, at the Woodbury Community Library from 4 to 6 p.m.; get help completing the forms and have witnesses present for the completion of documents.
Volunteers needed to plant trees, April 23, 25, 29
WOLCOTT – Each year, Vermont River Conservancy organizes volunteer planting events at riverfront sites conserved across Vermont. With the arrival of April, Vermont River Conservancy is kicking off the tree planting season. Community members are needed to help restore vital riparian habitat along the Lamoille River. The upcoming event will[Read More…]
Art show, April 24
WOODBURY – An art opening, entitled “The Warp and Weft of Life,” featuring textiles by artist Elisha Renne. will be held April 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Library.
Spinning workshop, April 25
WOODBURY – A spinning workshop will take place at the Woodbury Community Library on April 25. Learn how to use a drop spindle to make yarn. Artist Elisha Renee will teach this workshop at the Sheep Shop from 10 a.m. to noon. Space is limited.
Green-Up Day, May 2
MARSHFIELD – Green-Up Day at the Old Schoolhouse Common will take place Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to help clean up the grounds around the Old Schoolhouse Common. Information (802) 426-3581 or jaquithpubliclibrary.org.
May Day community celebration, trunk sale, May 2
MARSHFIELD – Friends of the Jaquith Library will hold a May Day celebration with live music, Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m, with maypole dancing, children’s crafts, bake and book sale and a community-wide trunk sale. To participate in the trunk sale, contact the library at (802) 426-3581[Read More…]
Spring wildflower walk, May 2
MARSHFIELD – Botanist Bob Popp will lead a wildflower walk in Marshfield’s Stranahan Town Forest Saturday, May 2, beginning at 9 a.m. Meet at the Thompson Road parking lot right off of Hollister Hill Road. For information call (802) 426-3581 or visit jaquithpubliclibrary.org
Common parking safety a concern
CRAFTSBURY – The last meeting, March 17, saw the select board finalize a number of ongoing projects, discuss safety issues on the Common, as well as review municipal finances. According to minutes, whether for public or school use, parking is an issue. This past weekend, vehicles parked in the road created[Read More…]
NVDA updating Regional Plan
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – NVDA planners continue to put finishing touches on NVDA’s draft 2026 Regional Plan, which covers Caledonia, Orleans and Essex Counties. Every eight years the plan must be updated to better reflect statewide planning goals to guide future growth and development in the three counties and 55 communities[Read More…]
Act 250/181 public comments sought
VERMONT – The Land Use Review Board (LURB) is accepting public comments on proposed guidelines for road construction under Act 250 / Act 181. Beginning July 1, 2026, “…the construction of a road or roads and any associated driveways…” will trigger the need for an Act 250 permit. Some exceptions exist for the length of the road, see 10 V.S.A. and exceptions are[Read More…]
Justice For Dogs April pet food drive
HYDE PARK – Lamoille Valley Chevrolet is again hosting their annual pet food drive, in support of Justice For Dogs for a second year. Donations may be dropped off at Lamoille Valley Chevrolet at 868 Vt. Rte. 15 in Hyde Park. Pet food can be also shipped to the dealership. Items needed are dry[Read More…]
