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Federal designation may prioritize Whitingham, other projects

WHITINGHAM- At the Whitingham Selectboard’s regular meeting on Wednesday, September 21, the board received a visit from Laura Sibilia, representing the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation. The board also discussed the 2023 Town Meeting warning and the creation of an economic district that...

Democrats denounce Lyddy, he pushes back

WHITINGHAM - In a press release sent on Sunday, October 2, the Vermont Democratic Party called on the Vermont Republican Party to “remove its endorsement of [John] Lyddy and terminate all support.” The request was made after discovering a Facebook comment indicating that John Lyddy, the Windham-6...

The existing Valley Trail . The town will decide whether to proceed with a section south of the Dover Town Office building .

Town sees big bump in tax revenues

DOVER- Selectboard members approved the purchase of highway equipment, discussed construction of a segment of the Valley Trail, and heard some good news regarding 1% local option tax revenue.
Before discussions got underway, Windham Senate candidate Tim Wessel, an independent, introduced...

Roberts, Lyddy talk guns, housing

WILMINGTON - On Thursday, September 22, the Rotary Club of the Deerfield Valley held a forum for candidates running for the Windham-6 district representative, which includes Wilmington, Whitingham, and Halifax. Democratic candidate Tristan Roberts and Republican candidate John Lyddy debated for...

Vermonters to vote on reproductive autonomy as a right

VERMONT - As Election Day approaches, debate continues about a question Vermonters will see on the ballot in November. Article 22, formerly known as Proposition 5, will ask Vermonters to decide whether reproductive autonomy is a fundamental right of Vermonters and thus should be included in its...

George Wilson

Former Republican running as independent for house seat

DOVER- Independent candidate George Wilson is challenging incumbent Rep. Laura Sibilia, also an independent, to represent the Windham 2 district in the Vermont House of Representatives.
Although Wilson, a Wardsboro resident, is a newcomer to the political arena and Sibilia, a Dover...

Company seeks public input on cellular dead zones throughout region

DOVER - A company called Cell Coverage Mapping is attempting to identify cellular dead zones around the region, and they’re seeking the public’s help in doing so.
The company has officially partnered with Dover to identify dead zones in the town. In April, they sent letters to first...

Outdoor dining now permanent, winter plow concerns raised

WILMINGTON- The Tuesday, September 20, selectboard meeting began with a public zoning hearing. Afterward, during their regular meeting, board members discussed a potential noise ordinance, winter plans for the highway department, Wilmington Works’ new offices, an American Rescue Plan Act...

The former fire station in Wilmington will be used by social service organizations, pending DRB approval. Photo by Tom Redin

The former fire station in Wilmington will be used by social service organizations, pending DRB approval. Photo by Tom Redin

Old firehouse to become social service hub

By Amelia Nick
WILMINGTON- On Monday, September 19, the Wilmington Development Review Board held a hearing on a change of use permit application for a town-owned property in the village. Town Manager Scott Tucker sought a permit for new uses of the old fire department building at the...

Board talks about budgets, diversity

HALIFAX - The Halifax Selectboard set dates for the first meetings regarding the upcoming 2023-2024 budget year, moved on replacing windows for the school with ARPA funds, and discussed an investment account for the cemetery fund during their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 20.
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