Brian Dalla Mura 6/28/24 Brian Dalla Mura 6/28/24

LETTER: School ‘extraordinary expenditures’ deserve a closer look

The governor’s newly appointed Secretary of Education has sparked unfounded fears of charter schools in Vermont. However, the real issue is that private special education services are already here and draining millions from each school district with inflated tuition rates, often exceeding $100,000 per student annually.

Elizabeth Brown 6/28/24 Elizabeth Brown 6/28/24

Feeling overridden? Join House candidates at a town hall event

Please join me and our neighbors upstairs at the Huntington Town Library on July 11 at 7 p.m. and at the Main Street fire station in Waterbury on July 17 at 7 p.m.

Sue Pochop 6/26/24 Sue Pochop 6/26/24

LETTER: The Richmond Holiday Market is coming back

A small group of local crafters will be hosting a Richmond Holiday Market on Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We’re looking for crafters and volunteers!

Rep. Theresa Wood 6/25/24 Rep. Theresa Wood 6/25/24

Breaking down the vote on H.887 to fund schools

voted in favor of H.887. To be absolutely clear, I did this with no great joy in overriding the governor’s veto.

Sheila Goss 6/19/24 Sheila Goss 6/19/24

LETTER: Reservoir Friends, Darn Tough workers team up for cleanup

The Friends of Waterbury Reservoir is an organization that prides itself on being a contributing member to the community, both on and off the reservoir.

Maroni Minter 6/19/24 Maroni Minter 6/19/24

LETTER: Gratitude for 4th grade graduation and anti-racism achievements

Thursday, June 13th, brought immense pride and reflection as we gathered to celebrate fourth-grade graduation from Brookside Primary School. Yes, my son graduated!

Jennifer Lovett 6/19/24 Jennifer Lovett 6/19/24

Op-Ed: Rodenticides have devastating impacts fishers

As a conservation biologist, I am alarmed about recent data concerning the impact of anticoagulant rodenticides on Vermont’s wildlife.

Steven Martin 6/15/24 Steven Martin 6/15/24

Op-Ed: The veto session – a call to Waterbury’s legislators from a voting citizen

On Monday, June 17, the legislature will hold their veto session in hopes of overriding many (or all) of Gov. Phil Scott's vetoes. I am publicly calling for all of our Waterbury legislators NOT to override these vetoes.

Rep. Tom Stevens 6/15/24 Rep. Tom Stevens 6/15/24

Rep. Stevens: Veto session convenes Monday

On June 17-18, the General Assembly will convene for a veto session. We will be considering voting to override up to seven bills that Gov. Phil Scott vetoed over the last several weeks. I will be voting to override each and every one of these vetoes.

Nicole Grenier 6/15/24 Nicole Grenier 6/15/24

LETTER: In support of a Select Board resolution on Gaza

I’m writing to share my support for the call for the Waterbury Select Board to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Waterbury Roundabout 6/15/24 Waterbury Roundabout 6/15/24

LETTER: Plumbing contractor retires, hands off business

Tim Baker, owner of ASAP Plumbing & Heating, writes in about his retirement and successor.

Donald Koch 6/6/24 Donald Koch 6/6/24

Barre native Donald Koch joins Washington Senate race

I believe our elected officials work for the people, and should keep their constituents informed about the issues and their activities.

Sen. Anne Watson 6/6/24 Sen. Anne Watson 6/6/24

Sen. Anne Watson seeks second term

I heard from many constituents over the last two years with your ideas and concerns, and I am impressed with the collective wisdom that came from folks in Central Vermont.

Rep. Dara Torre 6/5/24 Rep. Dara Torre 6/5/24

Rep. Dara Torre to seek a second term in the House

To the Community: I’m excited to share that I’m running for re-election to represent Duxbury, Moretown, Fayston, Waitsfield and Warren.

Candice White 6/5/24 Candice White 6/5/24

Candidate Announcement: Candice White to seek Washington-2 House seat

Candice White of Waitsfield has announced her candidacy for the Vermont House of Representatives, Washington-2 District.

Elizabeth Brown 6/5/24 Elizabeth Brown 6/5/24

Elizabeth Brown announces run for Vermont House seat

I am a working mom, so concerned about our state that I could no longer sit on the sidelines. Running for the House of Representatives is not a small decision for me and my family, but it is one that we feel strongly about.

Mal Culbertson 6/4/24 Mal Culbertson 6/4/24

LETTER: Petition urges Select Board to pass Gaza ceasefire resolution

Many of you have seen a petition circulating in the community calling on the Waterbury Select Board to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. If you haven’t seen that petition and would like to sign it, you can find it at change.org/WaterburyCeasefire.

Andy Phelan 6/4/24 Andy Phelan 6/4/24

Op-Ed: Let's encourage bears to eat what's theirs

There has been an uptick in reports of our black bears across Vermont getting into trash that people have left out and entering cars and homes in search of food.

Brian Dalla Mura 5/28/24 Brian Dalla Mura 5/28/24

LETTER: Appearance of conflict is a troubling trend

To the Community: I recently wrote to the Harwood Unified Union School Board raising my serious concerns about a conflict of interest involving Moretown school board member Ben Clark, stemming from his spouse's position as a principal within the district.

Bobbi Rood 5/26/24 Bobbi Rood 5/26/24

LETTER: Board member sees school district moving forward

Folks, we are Harwood Strong. We will weather this storm like we have done with other troubling times and events and will get through it together. Hopefully we will pass the school budget now and move on to discussions about reorganizing the Harwood Unified Union School District and building a new, strong, and even better-consolidated union district.