This Week in History: February 20 - 27
10 years ago:
The Wilmington Selectboard axed plans for a public park and pavilion on the site of the former Sprague property, located adjacent to (then) Blue Mountain Produce (now Farmhouse Market), citing security issues and possible adverse effects on two local businesses. The town acquired the land through a FEMA buyout after the building on the property was destroyed during Tropical Storm Irene. The plan had called for a covered pavilion, restrooms, a lawn, and 10 parking spaces.
15 years ago:
Support local journalism. Access to our full website, including e-edition archives, starts at only $2.
Click here to learn more about subscription options.
Are you a current online subscriber? Click to login.
If you have a print subscription, you can now add online access at no additional charge. Just email us with your name and mailing address to set it up.
Thank you for supporting community journalism and The Deerfield Valley News.
