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WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley School Board reorganized Tuesday, at their first meeting after last week’s election, and welcomed new Whitingham board member Jared Kingsley.
In a surprise move, Kathy Larsen, who has served as chair of the board, nominated board member Janna Ewart as chair.  “I’ve...

After discussion Readsboro Selectboard members voted to invoke a little-used ordinance to send a bill for emergency services reimbursement following a car crash. File photo
By Rory Sweeting
READSBORO- On Wednesday, March 3, the Readsboro Selectboard reorganized following elections on Tuesday, and discussed several new issues from the appointment of new people to vacant positions, to old business involving the reimbursement of the fire department.
Board...

Gov. Phil Scott File Photo

MONTPELIER-  Gov. Scott noted the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Vermont at his briefing Friday, and announced another "turn of the spigot."
“Effective today, people who are vaccinated can gather with other vaccinated individuals at their homes,"...
Will build out townhouses and add maintenance garage
WILMINGTON- The Hermitage Club is seeking state and local permits for at least three projects this year, as well as a modification to their previously approved master plan.
Hermitage Member Club President Jeffrey...
DEERFIELD VALLEY- Although no town in the valley was able to hold a traditional floor meeting on Town Meeting day, at least four conducted this year’s Town Meeting by Australian ballot, while one town, Readsboro, held elections and voted on school warnings by Australian ballot Tuesday.
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“Ziggy the Brew Dog” is seen outside Snow Republic brewery in this December 2020 photo posted on the brewery’s Facebook page. The Dover business has raised concerns about overflow parking problems with town officials and neighbors along Route 100.
DOVER- Selectboard members discussed solutions to a parking problem in front of a Route 100 business, approved a proposed 2021 budget, and discussed a location for their planned May 18 Town Meeting.
The board was meeting as the board of liquor control when Dover Police Chief Randy Johnson...

Gov. Phil Scott File Photo
MONTPELIER- At his Tuesday press briefing, Gov. Phil Scott announced registration for the next phase of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination program would begin next week, and school staff and child care providers will be prioritized for vaccination with the recently approved Johnson & Johnson...

Vermont Department of Mental Health Commissioner Sarah Squirrell

MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 briefing Friday focused on the pandemic's impact on Vermont children.  
Gov. Scott also announced that Walgreens Pharmacy would begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to customers 65 and older.  “Because Walgreens received doses directly from the...

Whitingham residents Johanna and John Robohm questioned salary increases and other budget line items at Wednesday evening's informational meeting.
WHITINGHAM- Selectboard members held a Town Meeting informational session during their regular meeting Wednesday evening.  Several voters were on the Zoom portion of the hybrid meeting, and voter Johanna Robohm asked the first question of board members. She questioned a 14% increase in the town...
HALIFAX- The Halifax budget informational meeting and candidates’ forum was held on a well-attended conference call Tuesday evening. The five candidates for the selectboard gave their resumés and experience before addressing questions. Incumbent Mitchell Green, Amy Kamstra, Peter Silverberg, and...

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