The House of Representatives just passed a sweeping housing bill to address Vermont’s housing crisis. We are members of the General and Housing Committee, the committee charged with addressing many issues, including improving access to housing that Vermonters can afford. We’ve heard from builders, landlords and tenants, businesses, the chambers[Read More…]
Our Communities
Caulking Gaps, Missing Shelves
HARDWICK — Last week the architect spent several hours inspecting the nearly completed Jeudevine addition in order to create a punch list. My understanding is that the term originated in an era when a hole would be punched through the paper next to items on a list as they were[Read More…]
Cabot Butter Recalled for Possible Contamination
VERMONT — Cabot Creamery has issued a voluntary recall for nearly a ton of butter due to potential fecal contamination, the brand’s parent company, Agri-Mark Inc., announced Wednesday. The recall covers 189 cases of the iconic Vermont brand’s eight-ounce Extra Creamy Premium Butter across Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire[Read More…]
Missionary to Speak, April 16
EAST HARDWICK – Missionary Chaim Birnbaum will speak at Touch of Grace Church on Wednesday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. on “Jews For Jesus.” Birnbaum will describe his ministry of sharing Jesus with the Jewish people. The church is located at 104 Vt. Rte. 16.
Mending Knits, April 19
MARSHFIELD — Jaquith Public Library will host a free community skill share session, focused on mending knits, Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Learn basic skills for mending knit items with Sarah Graves of Magic Bean Farm. Bring items to repair and leave this skill share with knits restored. Mending[Read More…]
Traveling Raptor Program, April 19
GREENSBORO – The traveling raptor program from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s (VINS) Nature Center will be presented free to the public on Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Highland Center for the Arts. Live falcons, hawks and owls provide the lens through which food[Read More…]
Early Childhood Educator Workshops Begin April 22
ST. JOHNSBURY — Catamount Arts will present a series of professional development workshops this spring for early childhood educators. April Zajko, M.Ed. will teach Tuesday night Zoom workshops, beginning April 22. Barbara Paulson will teach two workshops, one for educators and one for parents and caregivers, on May 9 and[Read More…]
Growing Healthy Soil, April 26
MARSHFIELD — Healthy soil is the basis of responsible land stewardship and successful food production. Join Ansel Ploog of Flywheel Farm on Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m., to learn about cultivating healthy soils in gardens and growing spaces. Come dressed for the outdoors. Meet at the Community Garden at the[Read More…]
Historic Building Information Session, April 28
HARDWICK – An information session on the future of the current Civic Standard building at 42 S. Main St. will be held Monday, April 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The building formerly housed The Hardwick Gazette, and is the oldest building on Main Street. The event will begin with a[Read More…]
Art, Author Afternoon, May 4
MARSHFIELD – Art and Author Afternoon with Artist Cynthia Ross and Poet Marjorie Ryerson will be held Saturday, May 4, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Jaquith Public Library. The art show opening at 4 p.m. will feature Cynthia Ross, an artist, writer and teacher. She has lived in Vermont[Read More…]
Hazardous Waste Collection Begins May 6
LYNDONVILLE — The Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD) has received a grant for $73,093.00 from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation to assist the 49 towns in the NEKWMD with collecting, managing, and disposing of hazardous waste. The NEKWMD will be collecting hazardous waste by[Read More…]
Celtic Rock Fusion Group, May 9
PLAINFIELD — The Celtic fusion band, Cantrip, performs live Friday, May 9, 7 p.m., at the Plainfield Opera House. With a name drawn from an old Scots word for a magic spell or piece of mischief, Cantrip’s music is a brew of border pipes, fiddle, guitar and three voices. Forming[Read More…]
