Editorial

Great trail network due to hard work of many

There is something that flies under people’s radar in the valley. Or perhaps more to the point, not on the maps of many.
What is that? Well, it’s the poorly-kept secret that there are vast networks of trails in towns across the Deerfield Valley and around the region.
Last week...

Town hall move not first time idea floated

The town of Wilmington is looking for residents to round out a committee that will be gathering information about relocating the town hall. As reported by Lauren Harkawik in an article a couple of weeks ago, town officials and committee members have a three-year charge to review potential...

Brutality toward one another well-chronicled throughout the years

“Many and sharp the numerous ills
Inwoven with our frame;
More pointed still, we make ourselves
Regret, remorse and shame;
And man, whose heaven-erected face
The smiles of love adorn,
Man’s inhumanity to man,
Makes countless thousands mourn.”...

September highlights how help is available

September is a month of many things. The excitement of the back-to-school days settles into a regular routine for students, the weather begins to transition from summer heat to fall cool, the foliage begins its colorful transition, and the daylight hours dwindle.
A few other things are...

Unions play a critical role in creating equity

Monday is Labor Day, our national holiday to celebrate the working men and women of the country. Labor Day weekend is also seen as the traditional end to the summer season, as students head back to school for their fall semesters and the summer vacation season winds down.
Labor Day has a...

Unemployment rate doesn’t work for many

Vermont has a worker shortage. The signs are all around. Ask anyone in Vermont who owns or manages a business about their staffing levels, and the answer will basically follow the same theme: “We can’t find enough people to fill our open positions.”
While much of the evidence pointing to...

Time to get on board

A week ago reporter Lauren Harkawik wrote about a new program being developed by the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation. It is a four-part series call “SoVT Get on Board” and designed to mentor people who are interested in volunteering for community boards and commissions. The series...

Newspaper raid despicable

Our hearts go out to fellow journalists in Kansas. Readers who follow national news have likely seen or heard reports about a police raid on the Marion County Record.
If you missed it, here’s a report from National Public Radio that offers a good synopsis of what happened:
“The...

Tone deaf response

Frustrations have been voiced by many people over the reaction of a couple of Wilmington Selectboard members to a report and recommendations from a housing study committee. That group was charged with coming up with some reasonable solutions to help improve the availability of long-term rental...

New administration, new interpretations

Last week we reported on an ongoing permit application in Wilmington. It was the second development review board hearing concerning permits for Adams Farm. The farm is seeking permission for three short-term rental properties, two recreational vehicle campsites, and space for two food trucks...