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Board signs off on cop cruiser and body cameras

DOVER- Selectboard members approved police expenditures at their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 19, including the addition of a sixth cruiser to the department’s fleet of vehicles.
Dover Police Chief Randy Johnson said the department had already purchased a new cruiser as a...

After a flood this summer wiped out most of its crops, Boyd Family Farm is looking ahead to fall and winter. This photo was posted on Facebook this week, showing the farm’s fall harvest.

Farm looking ahead after wet summer devastated crops

WILMINGTON - At Boyd Family Farm, the end of a long, arduous summer is welcome. After flooding wiped out the farm’s crops on July 10, the family has worked hard to clean up the aftermath of that flood and look ahead toward the future.
In the days leading up to the autumnal equinox, Janet...

Feds to step in for PCB remediation agreement

WILMINGTON- The federal Environmental Protection Agency will be involved in PCB remediation efforts at Twin Valley Elementary School, according to school officials.
At Wednesday evening’s meeting of the Twin Valley School Board, supervisory union facilities manager Sean Youmel and TVES...

Town to sink more money into well

DOVER- After sinking almost $100,000 into efforts to provide fresh drinking water to their Dover Common facilities, selectboard members balked at a recommendation to spend up to $30,000 more for a new well test.
The water system at the town common, including Dover Town Hall, and the “brick...

Jumping worms, an invasive species, can be found in all counties in Vermont but Essex and Orleans. Photo courtesy Dr. Josef Görres

Thousands of jumping worms like a plague

By Lauren Harkawik
NEWFANE - “I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s one of the worst things you could ever do, from a personal comfort standpoint, but I did it.”
These words were delivered by Eric Durocher, of Newfane, when telling The Deerfield Valley News about a cleanup he did at...

Jill Adams testifies during a previous DRB hearing. Mike Eldred

Board closes hearing on Adams Farm permits

State determines that farm is really a farm
WILMINGTON- Will the fourth time be the charm for Adams Farm? The Wilmington Development Review Board held a fourth and final hearing on Adams Farm’s application seeking additional uses at their Higley Hill Road location. ...

Town, library boards pledge better cooperation

DOVER- Members of the Dover Free Library Board of Trustees met with the Dover Selectboard Tuesday evening to discuss financial issues and ongoing cooperation between the two boards.
Library board of trustees chair Jodi Keeler said trustees were seeking input from the selectboard regarding...

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...

Church owners seek use change

WILMINGTON- The owners of the former Valley Town Church building on South Main Street met with the Wilmington Development Review Board Monday evening for a hearing on their application for a change of use to retail and an entertainment and cultural facility.
Jenevieve Penk and Vincent Yeo...

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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