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Man convicted of 2008 killing dies in prison, according to state officials

WATERBURY- David Boglioli, who was incarcerated following a conviction of voluntary manslaughter in the 2008 shooting death of George Riccitelli in Wilmington, died on Tuesday, February 21, at the age of 73, according to the Vermont Department of Corrections. Boglioli was convicted of voluntary...

No Parking signs were placed along Route 100 near Snow Republic in 2021 in reaction to previous parking violations.

Parking problems brewing at Route 100 watering hole

DOVER- Selectboard members, acting as the town’s board of liquor control, postponed a decision on a renewal of a local establishment’s liquor license at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Chair Vicki Capitani and Dover Police Chief Randy Johnson both noted their concerns about...

Board signs on to inclusion pact

DOVER- Selectboard members signed a “Declaration of Inclusion” at their regular meeting Tuesday evening, making Dover the 97th town in the state to do so.
The board met by Zoom with Norman Cohen and Al Wakefield, of the Vermont Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative. Wakefield said...

Squeeze offers fresh, health-focused food

WILMINGTON - It’s been a bit of a roller coaster for the crew at Green Mountain Squeeze, though you’d never know it. The mood inside the smoothie and juice bar, which is inside The Vermont House, is bright, cheery, and fresh. It recently got a new color scheme of pink and sherbet, the design...

Public forums on changes to school choice with Rep. Sibilia

VERMONT- Several bills that could impact choice across Vermont have been introduced or are under development and may be considered over the course of the 2023 and 2024 biennium.
In the coming weeks Rep. Laura Sibilia will hold public forums in each of the towns in her district to explain...

Five-year plan released to the public

Supervisory union lays out number of goals
WILMINGTON- Windham Southwest Supervisory Union released their five-year strategic plan to the public last month, a guide to focus educational priorities through 2027. WSSU Superintendent Barbara Anne Komons-Montroll is taking...

Wilmington Fire Department will administer a regional grant for fire departments

Town applies for grant, welcomes new Green Up coordinator

WILMINGTON- On Tuesday, February 7, the Wilmington Selectboard met to discuss grants, ordinances, town building renovations, and committee appointments during their regular meeting.
The selectboard approved a memorandum of understanding and support of the fire department’s application for...

Chef realizing a lifelong dream

WILMINGTON - “Apparently, every chef’s dream is to own a restaurant.”
This line was said by the wife, Susan Seavey, of one such chef, Robert Seavey, in the sun-soaked dining room of one such restaurant. The couple owns Robert’s Roadhouse, a new restaurant in a familiar space, with nods to...

Hoax calls to schools came from outside US

Disruptive attacks targeted 21 schools MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott said that hoax threats called in to several schools in Vermont last week came from outside US borders at his weekly press conference Tuesday.
Gov. Scott said the calls, which were received by 21 schools...

Schools deal with leaks, pulls plug on play

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley School Board members prepared for the district’s upcoming annual meeting and budget informational session at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Twin Valley Middle High School Principal Anna Roth said there were a number of maintenance issues at the school during...