Grant

Gannon to be ethics czar; Hoot, Toot, & Whistle gets grant

WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, January 7, the Wilmington Selectboard appointed John Gannon as a liaison to the ethics committee and approved a grant match for the Windham County Arts and Cultural Plan Development.
“We have 30 days from the first of January 2025 for the...

New sled will help with winter rescues

Grants from Rotary and snowmobile clubs offered
WILMINGTON - As winter looms, the Wilmington Fire Department is prepared with a new rescue sled, which can be towed by a snowmobile and used during wintertime rescues in the valley’s terrain. The sled, which cost $8,500, was...

Historical society receives roof grant

HALIFAX - The Halifax Historical Society has been awarded a $7,500 grant to replace the roof of its building, which in and of itself is a bit of town history.
The grant was announced in late January by Gov. Phil Scott, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP), and the Vermont...

Parking area finished, grant given

DOVER- Selectboard members met in an abbreviated session Tuesday evening.
Under old business, selectboard chair Vicki Capitani reported her findings on a question raised by a member of the public at their last meeting regarding the planned construction of a parking area on Handle Road for...

Wilmington officials traveled to Johnson to accept an award of $1 million from the Northern Border Regional Commission. From left: David Sherr, office of Rep. Becca Balint; Sen. Peter Welch; Wilmington Economic Development Consultant Gretchen Havreluk; Sen. Bernie Sanders; Wilmington Town Manager Scott Tucker; Gov. Phil Scott; and NBRC federal co-chair Chris Saunders. Photo courtesy Gretchen Havreluk

Town receives $1 million grant

WILMINGTON - The town has received a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission for its sewer extension project.
The award was part of the NBRC’s new “Catalyst Program,” which is “designed to stimulate economic growth and inspire partnerships that improve rural economic...

Selectboard signs off on spending, grant request

WILMINGTON- The selectboard met Tuesday, breezing through a light agenda that included the approval of a bid for new welcome signs for the village, a letter of approval for Wilmington Works to receive a $25,000 grant from the Downtown Vibrancy Fund, and an update on the old firehouse.
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Local author awarded Vermont Arts Council grant for new novel

NEWFANE - Local author Jessica Sticklor has been awarded a $4,000 grant in support of her novel-in-progress.
The grant was given by the Vermont Arts Council, which offers several annual grants to artists, including artist development grants, which artists can use to further their careers...

Dover board approves new DO-IT and bridge project funding

DOVER- Board members approved three “DO-IT” applications for exterior revitalization projects, event funding, and funding for a bridge project on the Valley Trail.
Dover’s “DO-IT” program provides up to $5,000 in funding for projects to revitalize and improve the exterior aesthetics of...

Business owner demands apology

DOVER- East Dover resident and business owner Janet Rivers met with selectboard members Tuesday night, demanding a “retraction” of comments they made at their regular meeting two weeks earlier, as well as an apology.
The remarks Rivers’ referred to were made in regard to an application...

Wilmington Fire Department will administer a regional grant for fire departments

Town applies for grant, welcomes new Green Up coordinator

WILMINGTON- On Tuesday, February 7, the Wilmington Selectboard met to discuss grants, ordinances, town building renovations, and committee appointments during their regular meeting.
The selectboard approved a memorandum of understanding and support of the fire department’s application for...