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Wilmington's former fire station

Former firehouse use questioned

WILMINGTON - During a meeting on Tuesday, February 4, the Wilmington Selectboard approved the purchase of a new police department vehicle and approved a license renewal for a small indoor cannabis cultivator. They also reviewed articles that will be voted on at the upcoming Town Meeting on...

Make it on Main Street judges name finalists, winner announced soon

By Lauren Harkawik
WILMINGTON - Judges for the second iteration of Make it on Main Street, the Wilmington-focused business plan competition, have named finalists. They comprise two existing businesses, Butter Mountain Bakery and Valley Craft Ales, which seek to expand their operations, and...

House committee votes to uphold Cooper win

MONTPELIER- In a livestreamed meeting Wednesday, the House Government Operations and Military Affairs committee voted in favor of a report recommending the Legislature uphold the election of Jonathan Cooper as Bennington-1 Representative.
In a 9 - 1 vote, with one member absent, the...

River Valleys board looks at school budget, tries to reduce spending

DOVER - During their meeting on Monday, January 27, the River Valleys Unified School District discussed the board’s financials in preparation for approving the fiscal year 2026 budget this spring.
Dover Town Clerk Andy McLean gave an overview of important dates coming up for the board....

Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier File photo

Election snafu saga continues

MONTPELIER- This week candidates in the contested election for Bennington-1 representative testified in the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.
In the November general election, candidate Jonathan Cooper, of Pownal, received about 25 votes more than his...

Hot dogs, hot tubs, cannabis shop: All is well at Matterhorn Village

WILMINGTON - On Main Street, a once ho-hum corner space at the bottom of Lisle Hill Road has been transformed in recent years. Today, the spot houses a hot dog stand, a cannabis dispensary, and an outdoor hot tub showroom.
“Before we came in here, this was a dying part of town,” said Matt...

Whitingham Town Moderator Leon Corse (left) collects paper ballots from voters during the 2020 Town Meeting

No one on ballot to fill town clerk position, most races unopposed

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Valley voters will find they have few choices to make on this year’s Town Meeting ballots. Petitions for town and school offices were due on Monday, January 27. Few positions drew interest from more than one candidate, and many of the candidates who turned in petitions...

Historical film’s themes important for today, says filmmaker Craven

WILMINGTON - Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven will be in town next week to attend two screenings of his most recent film, “Lost Nation.” The first screening will be exclusive to Twin Valley Middle High School students. The second screening will be open to the public. Both will feature Q&A...

Twin Valley residents will get a tax rate cut

WILMINGTON- Twin Valley School Board members signed off on a final draft of their proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and an annual meeting warning at a special meeting last week.
Although most of the articles on the warning will be voted by Australian ballot on Town Meeting day - Tuesday,...

Town Meeting articles include vote to freeze cannabis licences

WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, January 21, the Wilmington Selectboard discussed funding for the Route 9/Route 100 Water and Sewer Expansion Project, adopted the Wilmington Ethics Ordinance, and approved the 2025 Town Meeting warning.
Each year, the selectboard approves an...