Public Safety

WILMINGTON- Voices of Hope, a grassroots group supporting people impacted by substance use, is hosting two free  events in April.
The first is a film showing and discussion, “Uprooting Addiction: Healing From the Ground Up,” on Thursday, April 27, at 5:30 pm at the Old School Community...
Dispose of old, unwanted medications
WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Department will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Last year more than 54 pounds of medications were turned in at Wilmington Police Department for disposal. The event is...

Pinwheels on the lawn of the Vermont Statehouse.
MONTPELIER- On Tuesday, April 4,  Gov. Phil Scott signed a declaration naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont.
PCAVT and the Vermont Department for Children and Families, recognize that all community members have a role in ensuring children have positive experiences and...
A fire safety meeting will be held Wednesday morning.
A fire safety meeting will be held Wednesday morning.
WILMINGTON- The Southern Vermont Board of Realtors will present a public meeting on fire safety on Wednesday, February 22, at  9:15 am at the Old School Community Center. Vermont State Assistant Fire Marshal Patrick Banks will be on hand to provide important updates on fire safety.
Anyone...
By Ginger Nickerson
Extension Forest Pest Education Coordinator, University of Vermont
VERMONT- February 20 to 26 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Each year, organizations around the country use this week to raise awareness about...
Lucas McClanahan was sworn in as a new member of the Colchester Police Department on January 17.   Pictured with him are his mother Kelly Nido and Deputy Chief Jeff Barton and Chief Doug Allen, of the Colchester Police Department, all former residents of Wilmington. McClanahan recently graduated...
WILMINGTON- Voices of Hope invites all to a Mental Health Advocacy Day watch party on Monday, January 30, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Every year, advocates join together to raise their voice in support of Mental Health Advocacy Day. This year is no exception.
The event will be held at the...
Monkeypox symptoms include a rash with large blisters on the skin.  Vaccines are now available. Courtesy WHO
Monkeypox symptoms include a rash with large blisters on the skin. Vaccines are now available. Courtesy WHO
WASHINGTON, DC- On Thursday, July 28, some of the nation’s leading health experts held a press briefing regarding the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. This briefing came a day before the first reported case in Vermont. US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted the...
WINDHAM COUNTY - The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel periods for Americans. With more drivers on the roads than usual, the likelihood of a motor vehicle crash will increase. With this in mind, the Windham County Highway Safety Task Force - consisting of the Bellows Falls Police...
LONDONDERRY - The town of Londonderry has executed a contract for 20 hours of weekly policing services with the Windham County Sheriff’s Office, effective since Tuesday, July 13.
Residents at the 2021 Londonderry Town Meeting overwhelmingly voted to support the $41,000 one-year contract,...

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