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.
Commentary: It’s time to walk the walk on Vermont’s housing crisis
Vermont faces a housing crisis. So, like we did during the pandemic and the flood, the Scott administration has worked to tackle this issue with a collaborative, cross-agency approach bringing together the agencies of Commerce and Community Development, Human Services, Natural Resources, and Digital Services, and the departments of Housing, Children & Families and Public Safety.
Local youngsters share thanks
As we have done the past three years, Waterbury Roundabout asked readers to share their letters, photos, art, etc. to describe what they are most thankful this year ahead of Thanksgiving.
Invitation to readers: Giving Thanks 2023
Thanksgiving is around the corner and that means it’s time for a feature we’ve done twice so far at this time of year — giving readers a chance to share what you are thankful for this year. We will post your submissions in a special Thanksgiving collection. We would especially love to hear from young people — students of all ages, from pre-K through college.
LETTER: Appreciating all involved with Harwood Soccer’s championship games
I’d like to send a BIG shout out of gratitude to the Harwood Boosters Club for their incredible hospitality tent at last Saturday's soccer finals.
LETTER: Trails group launches online newsletter & posts its community survey
Waterbury Area Trails Alliance announces the debut of its newsletter series, “The Monthly Grind.”
COMMENTARY: We broke a promise to our mountains
“Camel’s Hump is not just any mountain. Vermont’s state lands are not just any land. But to the State of Vermont, very little – it would seem – is sacred.”
OPINION: Trapping season starts Oct. 28; baited traps threaten all animals
Vermont’s trapping season begins on the fourth Saturday of October and runs through March 31 each year.
LETTER: Middle schoolers will ski and ride thanks to Eli Brookens Memorial Fund
We’re happy to report that for the last four years, Eli’s fund has helped students who have applied for scholarships to receive seasonal ski and snowboard rentals, so they could participate in the Crossett Brook Ski & Ride Program.
Atty. General warns of ‘pink pitfalls’ during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For nearly 40 years, October has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for good reason. One in eight women will develop breast cancer.