Community Events

Current and former board members at the ground breaking.

Current and former board members at the ground breaking.

Humane Society expansion back underway

Brattleboro- Construction has begun for Windham County Humane Society’s expansion and renovation project. Windham County Humane Society began planning and fundraising for the construction in 2018. The construction was underway in the spring of 2020 when COVID-19 caused WCHS to focus on meeting...

Fun family activities on Friday

BENNINGTON- The Better Bennington Corporation hosts the second First Friday 2023 on Friday, August 4, on Main Street. The special theme this month is activities.
The section of Main Street between North Street and Silver Street will be closed to traffic and filled with games and activities...

Families enjoying food truck roundup. Photo by Vintage Steele.

Summer time fun at the Retreat food truck roundup

BRATTLEBORO- Every summer, Retreat Farm’s Thursday evening food truck roundup signals the start of summer. With construction on Route 30 and the transformation of the north barn into a gathering place for the community, food truck roundup will evolve into a ticketed event this season.
To...

This quilt to be auctioned off at Fair Day.

Fun and fanfare at Hospital Fair Day

TOWNSHEND- Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day will be held this year on Saturday, August 5, on the Townshend Common. This free, family-friendly event, now in its 73rd year, runs from 9 am to 3 pm. The event will be held rain or shine.
Hospital Fair Day offers fun and fanfare, with the...

Example of new signage for the MOOver.

New MOOver signs coming

WILMINGTON- The MOOver is upgrading and installing new signage at 180 bus stops this summer.
Thanks to a grant by the Vermont Agency of Transportation, the MOOver is placing a bus stop sign wherever there is not an existing sign. For signs already in place, the old schedule holders will be...

Dan Elliott

New Marlboro fire chief

MARLBORO- The Marlboro Volunteer Fire Company board of directors is announcing the resignation of their fire chief, Andrew Richardson, effective Friday, June 30. Before serving as chief, Andrew served as an active member and officer of the MVFC. The board applauds his commitment and excellent...

Be wary of potential disaster fraud and scams

BURLINGTON- Disasters bring out criminals looking to prey on survivors who appear to be easy targets for their scams.
Survivors should be aware that fraud and scams can occur anytime. FEMA encourages survivors to be alert and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud by scam...

Fire department fundraiser

HALIFAX- The Halifax Fire Company is currently auctioning off a vintage 1985 Ford F800 Middlesex Manufactured Fire Engine. The truck could be useful for a construction business, landscaping company, or volunteer fire department. This online auction is open to the public at municibid.com and ends...

Rotary encourages all to join its fourth annual tour

WEST DOVER- Deerfield Valley Rotary will hold its fourth annual tour titled “Barns, Gardens, Live Music, and Art” on Saturday, July 15.
Ticket holders will experience local barns and gardens, including the Rotary “Garden of Hope.” Other locations will be announced the evening before the...

Red Sox Foundation presents Grace Cottage award

TOWNSHEND- Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital has been awarded second place in the Red Sox IMPACT 2023 Awards competition.
The IMPACT Awards, presented by the Red Sox Foundation and the Ruderman Family Foundation, support organizations raising awareness and improving outcomes...