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Community film screening focuses on local artists, themes

WILMINGTON - Local filmmaker Garret Harkawik has organized a film screening at the historic Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 28, at 8 pm. The free event will feature short documentary works by several local filmmakers and music by Brattleboro musician Johnny Gifford.
After finishing a...

New Wahoo’s owner to try year-round operation

WILMINGTON - Under its new ownership, Wahoo’s may not just be a summertime spot. Owner Michael DeJulio is in the process of staffing up for fall, with a hope to stay open in the winter.
DeJulio told The Deerfield Valley News this week that he’s already kept the restaurant open longer than...

Governor pens letter warning schools of budget shortfall, rep says lack of leadership to blame

MONTPELIER- In a letter issued on September 9, Gov. Phil Scott warned Vermont’s local school officials of a looming education budget shortfall, and asked them to contain local education costs, or face significant tax increases and possible failed budget votes.
Gov. Scott said his...

Study group dips its toe in the water

DOVER- The selectboard’s municipal water task force held their first meeting Wednesday evening, kicking off what chair Patrick Lagrange said could be a 10-year effort to create a public water supply in Dover.
The committee started its meeting by electing Lagrange chair, Randy Capitani as...

Effects of property transfer tax changes not felt yet

Changes should reduce principal residence payments but may increase second-home payments
VERMONT- A revised property transfer tax that went into effect on August 1 may be good news for some buyers and sellers, and not so good for others.
The changes were enacted...

This bear was seen earlier this summer along Route 100 near the Dover-Wilmington town line. Ivy Kirby

Officials warn of bears after some seen near school bus stops

WILMINGTON - An email to parents of Twin Valley Elementary School students last week urged vigilance about bears spotted at bus stops.
“Over the past few days, several residents have reported seeing bears in the vicinity of bus stops, particularly during early morning and late afternoon...

Supervisory union hopes to claw back $1.4 million in unclaimed grants

WILMINGTON- Superintendent Bill Bazyk updated Twin Valley School Board members on financial and other matters at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Bazyk told board members that the supervisory union’s finance office is on track to recover between $1.3 and $1.4 million in funding from...

Voices of Hope to hold events, Narcan training for Save a Life Day

WILMINGTON - Next week, Voices of Hope will participate in an effort to distribute the most naloxone, or Narcan, east of the Mississippi in one day. Distribution of the lifesaving medicine will happen in concert with other events at Voices of Hope in honor of Save a Life Day, which is Thursday,...

Dover takes next step in forming water district, appoints committee

DOVER- The selectboard appointed members to a water district committee at their regular meeting Tuesday, and decided not to sign a proposed contract with a short-term rental registry company until the town’s STR ordinance is firmly in place.
The board approved a proposed list of water...

Board to look into sign permit complaint, hears marketing plan results

WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, September 17, the Wilmington Selectboard heard from a disgruntled member of the public, approved the submission of the MERP grant, and received an update on the Bitown Marketing Plan.
During a selectboard meeting on Tuesday, August 20 Jason...