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Market owner loves relationships, continues family legacy

WILMINGTON - Midday on Tuesday, Farmhouse Market owner David Petrie was moving between tasks with enthusiasm. He was awaiting a new roadside sign for the store. He was giving his brother, in town from Boston, a tour of the market, explaining the array of items he sells. Then around 1:30 pm,...

The Wilmington DRB discussed permitting the Adams Farm's "Pond House" park RV as a structure at a meeting with the applicants Monday.

State decision may hold key to Adams Farm future

WILMINGTON- The Development Review Board continued a third hearing on a zoning application seeking additional uses at Adams Farm Monday evening, pending the outcome of a Department of Agriculture determination that could affect the case.
The board previously met to take testimony in the...

Board hires new teachers, changes meeting day

WILMINGTON- Twin Valley School Board members approved the hire of five new teachers and, in a related action, bid farewell to a board member at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
The board voted to accept the resignation of Katherine MacLean, who was recently appointed as a Whitingham...

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Disaster Recovery Center moves to Wardsboro, opens Saturday

WINDHAM COUNTY- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Jamaica has relocated to Wardsboro.
It will open at 8 am, Saturday, August 26, and continue with regular hours of 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. The new location is Wardsboro Town Hall at 99 Main Street.
Other recovery...

Speed signs stolen in broad daylight

WILMINGTON- The theft of not just one, but two signs from his front lawn has left Castle Hill resident Joseph Cincotta scratching his head.
The signs, created by Cincotta’s daughter Jaslyn Cincotta and modeled after a West Coast traffic calming campaign, beseeched drivers to “slow the...

Selectboard signs agreement, discusses highway matters

DOVER- Selectboard members signed an agreement for services with Somerset, discussed highway matters, and received a petition at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Under public comment, chair Vicki Capitani acknowledged the selectboard’s receipt of a community petition regarding the...

Green Mountain Power’s plan hits pothole

DOVER- Green Mountain Power’s plan to bury electrical utility lines under the roads in East Dover hit a pothole at Tuesday evening’s selectboard meeting.
At a previous board meeting, the board met with Tim Jones, of Green Mountain Power, regarding the company’s proposal to upgrade...

A screenshot of John Lazelle’s Wilmington weather page, available to all on Facebook.

No TV weather reports? No problem for intrepid locals

In the absence of local TV weather news, the valley turns to multiple sources WILMINGTON - Local weather reports on television are a way of life in some parts of the country, and even some parts of the state. Southern Vermont, though, doesn’t have its own local television news...

Samantha Kondracki has been hired as the new director of Wilmington Works. Photo courtesy of S.Kondracki

New director works to continue group’s mission

WILMINGTON - As she’s settled into her new role as Wilmington Works project coordinator this summer, Samantha Kondracki has kept an eye on ensuring a continuity of traditions in Wilmington.
“I plan to continue on the path the Wilmington Works has thus far, which is to create fun and...

Pickleball enthusiasts pack Wilmington meeting

WILMINGTON- It was standing room only at Tuesday’s selectboard meeting, with pickleball enthusiasts packing the normally empty seats. They sat, mostly patiently, through important fiscal and budgetary town business, which included an approval of the state’s notification of a required town...