James Moore: Let’s strive for a more resilient and sustainable future
As we begin 2024, there’s a profound acknowledgment of the resilience and strength displayed by Vermonters, particularly in the aftermath of the devastating floods of 2023.
Mad River Mentoring seeks adult mentor volunteers
Mad River Mentoring is looking for mentors!
UVM Health Network CEO: Optimism, opportunity and urgency for the future
As we begin a new year, and as I embark on my second year as CEO of the University of Vermont Health Network, I feel a sense of both optimism and urgency.
Rep. Wood: Times call for overdose prevention centers
The beginning of the 2024 legislative session has started with all committees picking up right where they left off last spring. Legislators and onlookers all commented that the first two weeks were the busiest first weeks of a session in many years.
LETTER: Vermont library groups issue Freedom to Read statement
In response to growing concerns of censorship and attacks on libraries around the country, the Vermont Library Association and Vermont School Library Association have joined together to issue the attached Vermont Library Freedom to Read statement.
How Baby Bonds will strengthen Vermont’s economy
Government exists to solve problems, and as state treasurers, our offices are committed to supporting economic well-being for all.
Harwood Bond #2: Will history repeat itself?
The HUUSD School Board will likely be asking voters to approve an expensive bond for renovations and new construction to the Harwood Union High School in South Duxbury. The current estimates for the list of possible work is just over $92 million. The package will be brought to voters in November 2024.
Jan. 6 Rally in the Valley
Members of Indivisible Mad River Valley hosted a Jan. 6 rally along Vermont Route 100 in Waitsfield near the Mad River Green.
Harwood School Board responds with contract negotiation details
Harwood School Board Chair Kristen Rodgers read the following comments at the board’s Jan. 10 meeting addressing contract negotiations for the union contract covering support staff employees that expired June 30, 2023.
LETTER: School district engagement leaves staff behind
Contract negotiations with support staff have been and continue to be at a standstill because the board won’t come back to the table to talk. One must wonder then just how invested the board is in the future of our district.
LETTER: Harwood staff seek community support for contract resolution
The Harwood Unified Union School District Support staff have been working under an expired contract since July 1, 2023. They started the negotiation process back in November 2022. It is time that our community is aware of the struggle that our district support staff is having. We are reaching out for community support.
Op-Ed: Protect the Worcester Range in perpetuity
Even by Vermont's standards, the Worcester Range ecosystem is a rare ecological gem. The sheer volume of wild and unfragmented land, especially on the Worcester/Middlesex east side of the range, is unusual. I believe that this contiguous forest block should be protected in perpetuity.
LETTER: A fire chief’s reminder to prevent common house fires
The St. Albans Town fire chief shares a fire prevention message following Dec. 23 house fire that destroyed a three-unit apartment building in St. Albans.
COMMENTARY: Vt. Secretary of State issues statement on 2024 Presidential Primary Ballot
As Vermont’s Secretary of State, I take nothing more seriously than my non-partisan role as Vermont’s Chief Elections Officer and overseeing free, fair, accessible and transparent elections.
State seeks public comment on Worcester Range Management Unit
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources will host the second of two public meetings this month to present a draft long-range management plan for state lands along the Worcester Range that lie in five municipalities.
LETTER: Rodgers’ decision opens a school board seat from Moretown
It has been an honor and privilege for the last five years to be your Moretown representative on the Harwood Unified Union School Board. It is bittersweet to let you know I won’t be running for re-election in March.
COMMENTARY: A place of horses and healing
Kathryne Silberman remembers the first time she visited Rhythm of the Rein, a therapeutic horseback riding and driving program in Marshfield, nearly 10 years ago.
LETTER: Another Thanksgiving dinner success
To the Community: We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our 19th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner a success for seniors and their family members in the Waterbury community
COMMENTARY: Donated cars are a game-changer for neighbors in need
Good News Garage awards cars to Vermont residents through a partnership with the state’s Reach Up agency.
LETTER: School board member Kelley Hackett will not seek another term
Serving as your Waterbury representative for the last four years has been a privilege. By announcing this now, I am hopeful that there will be individuals willing to step up and help lead our district.