Op-Ed: Do you want lead with that?
Lead left in the field – gut piles, expended shot, or unretrieved game – poisons wildlife. Fortunately, hunters and anglers have a choice. Safe and effective non-lead alternatives are widely available, and the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife encourages their use.
LETTER: Food drive Nov.1-2 will help bolster supplies as need grows
With the government shutdown, many of our community members will be left without SNAP benefits starting November 1. I am proposing an emergency food drive for our local food pantries on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2.
Moore & Johnson: Housing needs require decisive action – Step up or step away
Responding to a governor’s executive order, a number of environmental interest groups have responded with criticism without contribution – the easiest position to maintain and the least helpful for Vermonters struggling to find housing.
LETTTER: Everybody Wins! program needs local mentors
The Everybody Wins! mentoring program is seeking adult volunteers to read with second graders at Brookside Primary School on Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.- noon.
Op-Ed: Vermonters’ decisions today will shape communities for generations
The land use maps that will shape future development in Vermont aren’t handed down from the State House. They’re built through local conversations where residents bring their hopes and concerns to the table. Every Vermonter has a role to play.
Zuckerman: Fix the property tax – leave schools alone!
Vermonters want the property tax system to be fair and reasonable. We also want a solid education system for our kids, not closed local schools and long bus rides. Vermonters also think we can provide a high-quality education with better efficiency and lower some costs.
Op-Ed: Protect Our Wildlife aims to set the record straight on trapping
The recreational trapping season in Vermont begins on Oct. 25 and runs through March 31. This includes the use of baited steel-jawed leghold traps and body-crushing kill traps, as well as underwater cage traps that drown multiple animals at once.
Op-Ed: ‘One-size-fits-all’ is bound to be problematic with state employees
Here in Vermont, the administration of Gov. Scott announced in late August that state employees will be required to spend at least three days each week in the office starting Dec. 1.
School district seeks families with children under age 5
We are planning for the future, and we need your help. Even if your child won’t start school for a few years, letting us know now ensures they’re included in our planning.
LETTER: Get ready to boogie as Spring Hill School’s annual fundraiser begins
Spring Hill School is a licensed nonprofit preschool located in Waitsfield, providing early education for children in the Mad River Valley and surrounding communities.
LETTER: Waterbury’s No Kings poster rally on Saturday
I want to invite all residents of Waterbury to join us for the "I Love America and Democracy" No Kings in America poster rally from 10 to 11 a.m. on the corners of Main Street and Stowe Street this Saturday.
Op-Ed: Growth opportunities deserve a holistic review
No one would debate that Waterbury has a lot of heart with an inclusive vision. When developing and adhering to a long-term plan, however, constraints must factor into decisions, priorities and focus
Op-Ed: Momentum is not a plan for Waterbury
Waterbury is making two major decisions that will shape the town for generations: purchasing the Stanley-Wasson parcel from the State of Vermont for a large-scale housing project, and acquiring another state-owned parcel for flood mitigation.
LETTER: American Flatbread benefit supports mentoring program
Everybody Wins! Vermont is excited to be the recipient of an American Flatbread Benefit Bake on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Superintendent: Your voice matters in school facilities planning
To the Community: Across Vermont, many school districts are facing the same challenge we see in the Harwood Unified Union School District: aging facilities, limited funding, and the need for careful, community-based planning.
Town Manager: Exploring potential development at Stanley-Wasson site
The selectboard is meeting Monday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Street Fire Station to discuss the Stanley-Wasson site. This is a unique project for Waterbury. Towns are not often in a position where they directly engage with housing developers, particularly on projects of this size.
LETTER: Housing and resilience must go hand-in-hand
We can and should pursue housing that meets urgent needs while honoring the town’s commitment to reduce — not increase — flood risk.
LETTER: Beavers can assist in times of drought
Vermont is experiencing a severe drought. Wells are running dry, and Lake Champlain is at historic low levels. I am writing this as a very concerned conservation biologist witnessing the dramatic and alarming effects of this seemingly endless drought.
LETTER: Harwood’s Harvest Fest launches student service initiative
We are excitedly preparing for our Third Annual Harvest Fest where our entire 7-12 Harwood school engages in service throughout our larger community. This year, we are establishing a community service expectation for all of our high school students.
Op-Ed: Bear cubs orphaned by a hunter in Stowe – Is it now time for a change?
Fayston resident Andy Phelan writes about a recent bear-kill in Stowe that left two cubs orphaned. He argues for changing state law to no longer allow hunting female bears with cubs.