Whitingham

Board considers new compactor, signs policing contract with Wilmington

WHITINGHAM - The selectboard met with Joseph Maguire, of Casella Waste Systems, at their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 12, to discuss a new three-year contract.
After a long discussion, however, the board asked Maguire to return with detailed cost breakdowns for a variety of...

Next phase of RBC project ready to commence

WHITINGHAM- Kingsbury Companies took delivery last month of two RBC units for the town of Whitingham. The RBC units had an exciting “last flight,” being lifted high above the power lines, trees, and existing buildings, making this project uniquely challenging. This delivery makes way for the...

Grads told to live their values, make themselves proud

WHITINGHAM- Community and family members filled the Twin Valley Middle High School gymnasium Saturday afternoon to celebrate the class of 2023.
Class President Kaley Mola welcomed the audience and thanked numerous faculty members to begin the ceremony. She reminisced on moments with her...

Twin Valley board seeks candidate, supports bill

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley School Board announced open positions for school district officers, and signed letters of intent to hire teachers for the next school year at their regular meeting Tuesday.
No candidate submitted a petition to run for school district treasurer this year, so...

Whitingham voters have questions but sign off on articles

WHITINGHAM- Voters passed almost all of the appropriations on the Town Meeting warning Tuesday, although some articles were amended from the floor.
Article 1, to approve $740,771 for the town’s general fund, was the subject of several questions from John Robohm. According to the warned...

Damaged rotating biological contactor at the Jacksonville sewer plant. Courtesy town of Whitingham

Sen. Sanders helps town secure $1 million for sewer project

WHITINGHAM - A significant part of a much-needed sewer project will be undertaken, thanks to $1 million in federal funding secured for Whitingham by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Sanders secured the funding for the town through the fiscal year 2023 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) process....

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...

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...

Very few contested races on Town Meeting ballots

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Valley voters will see few contested races on Town Meeting ballots this year, but some boards will be welcoming new members or searching to fill unclaimed seats.
Petitions for school and municipal offices were due Monday, January 30.
Wilmington...

Whitingham reviews budget, concerned about fuel costs

By Tyler Lederer
WHITINGHAM - At the selectboard’s regular meeting Wednesday, December 28, the board reviewed a draft fiscal year 2024 budget and discussed a book collection box at the town transfer station.
Town treasurer Almira Aekus estimated they would have to raise less money...