CRAFTSBURY – James (Jim, Jimmy) Stanley Moffatt, 86, of Craftsbury, died on April 13. He made the choice to leave this world on his own terms and his family, although shocked by the sudden loss, understands why he did so. We are sure that he has found peace and are[Read More…]
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End of Session Work Includes Property Taxes and More
WORCESTER – With only a few more weeks remaining in this year’s session, activity is focused on resolving differences between the House and Senate versions of numerous bills, major and minor. And there will be legislation taken up in the House this week dealing with education property taxes. The House[Read More…]
Bancroft was One of Plainfield’s Early Settlers
by Carla Occaso, The Bridge PLAINFIELD – Baxter Bancroft resided in Plainfield longer than any other, 84 years (by 1882), per an entry in Volume IV of the Vermont Historical Gazetteer edited by Abby Hemenway in 1882. This section is titled “The History of Plainfield, Roxbury, and Fayston.” Bancroft had[Read More…]
An Opportunity for Positive Transformation
To the editor: As a concerned member of the community, I feel compelled to shed light on a matter of pressing importance: the future of our local microschools. It has been confirmed that the principal of Lakeview (and Woodbury) is leaving both schools without leadership. While proponents of saving these[Read More…]
Bureaucratic Bloat
To the editor: “If we don’t spend it, we won’t get it next year.” Our(?) Vermont legislature’s motto. The progressive and liberal democrats control the legislature. They’ve decided to reallocate the wealth of America from your pocket to theirs. I always thought they spent it faster than we can make[Read More…]
Posted Photos Could Lead to Tragedy
To the editor: Just be advised, your current edition posts photos of kayakers in recently iced Lake Caspian. They are not prepared for the cold water conditions, despite wearing PFDs. Dry suits or full wet suits are indicated. Their reader-submitted photos should have been rejected for public safety reasons. Please[Read More…]
An Open Letter to Jules Rabin
To the editor: Dear Jules Rabin, April 18, 2024 I am writing to you with infinite compassion for your virtue-signaling on the occasion of your 100th birthday when you chose to celebrate by serving up the most up-to-date blood-libel against your fellow Jews. What a shame you feel you have[Read More…]
Book Discussion April 25
EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Thursday, April 25, at 11 a.m., there will be a book discussion on “The Women” by Kristen Hannah, at the Simpson Library in East Craftsbury. The library is located at 1972 East Craftsbury Road. For more information, call (802) 586-9692 or email [email protected]
Trollen Wheel Workshop April 25
EAST CRAFTBURY – On Thursday, April 25, at 10 a.m., children may learn how to use a Trollen wheel to create colorful cords and bracelets. Everyone will go home with a trollen wheel of their own. The workshop will be held at the Simpson Library and is free. For more[Read More…]
March Against Sexual Violence April 30
MORRISVILLE – Communities will come together to march against sexual violence on Tuesday, April 30. Marchers will arrive at Morrisville Oxbow Park at 6 p.m. to create signs and prepare to march up the street to the Union Bank gazebo, where there will be speakers and the opportunity to participate[Read More…]
Chorus with Local Singers Scores High in Area Competition
MONTPELIER – A Vermont acappella chorus, the Barre-Tones, including Janet Whitlock, Lynn McKinney and Sandy Atkins from Cabot, and Judy Dix from Plainfield, scored high and won two awards in area competition on April 11, at Framingham. Mass. The chorus, singing in the barbershop style, was one of 11 choruses[Read More…]
