Halifax

Supervisory union board names Corey chair

WILMINGTON- The Windham Southwest Supervisory Union board reorganized and welcomed new members Tuesday evening, their first meeting since Town Meeting.
Board member Paul Blais nominated Kristy Corey as chair, and board member Cindy Florence nominated Blais as chair. Corey was...

Most Town Meeting budgets pass

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Few budgets failed in valley towns this year and, for the most part, incumbents who were seeking another term were elected without opposition.
Halifax
Although Halifax’s Town Meeting was otherwise uneventful, witnesses said the meeting...

Emily Carris Duncan

Carris Duncan wins open seat

WHITINGHAM- Democratic candidate Emily Carris Duncan carried the day in the Windham-6 district House race with 1,316 votes, about 254 more than rival Republican candidate Pam Baker.
“I’m really thankful and honored for the opportunity to serve the community,” Carris Duncan said,...

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Local election officials ready for Tuesday’s final push

DEERFIELD VALLEY- According to the Vermont Secretary of State, about one third of Vermont voters have already voted. For those who are waiting until Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, Deerfield Valley town clerks concurred on one piece of advice: If you received a ballot in the mail, be sure...

Whitingham resident Emily Carris Duncan is running as a Democrat for the Windham-6 seat in the Vermont House of Representatives. Photo courtesy Christian Engel

Candidate ready to pitch in for the community

WHITINGHAM- Valley resident Emily Carris Duncan has stepped up as a candidate for the Windham-6 legislative seat recently vacated by Rep. Tristan Roberts.
At this early point in the 2024 election campaign, Carris Duncan appears to be a shoo-in for the position. As the only candidate to...

Supervisory union woes called “some of the worst”

WILMINGTON- Windham Southwest Supervisory Union board members heard frank assessments of the current state of the supervisory union, as well as an analysis of the issues that led to its recent managerial and operational crisis.
Acting superintendent and consultant Kevin Dirth said the...

Candidates for town offices make their case

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Town Meeting is Tuesday, March 5. The Deerfield Valley News asked new candidates or those in contested races to weigh in on important issues and why they are running for office. See more candidates’ responses to the questions on pages A2 and A3.
Halifax TM candidates...

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...

Contested races and blank spaces on board ballots

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Petitions for elected town office have been turned in and Town Meeting warnings have been published in preparation for Tuesday, March 5 – Town Meeting day in Vermont.
Nominating petitions to be included on the ballot for town offices require signatures from 30 voters or...

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...