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Artisans Alley Popup Market in Chester
CHESTER, Vt. – A new vendor opportunity is coming to Chester, beginning May 24. Artisans Alley Popup Market will be opening on Fridays, from 3-7 p.m. This is an extension of the outdoor market that has been in place on Sundays since 2019. Located just off the Green in...
Council, architects resume planning for new Town Hall
The Windsor Town Council met with engineers and a builder April 30 to continue its exploration into the possibility of building a new Town Hall. The placement of the new municipal building would be off of Shirley Drive on a piece of property located between East Windsor Boulevard (U.S. Route 460) and Holland Drive, adjacent […] The post Council, architects resume planning for new Town Hall appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Regulators reject Woodstock water rate hike as provider faces aging infrastructure, flood damage
The Woodstock Aqueduct Company needs cash, but the state’s not ready to let them raise their water rates right now. The company told the Public Utility Commission (PUC) last month that it wanted to raise its rates by more than 100%. A typical user would see a monthly bill go from $240 to $525.
Ludlow Rotary continues literacy program
LUDLOW, Vt. – Continuing its program of literacy training, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) recently delivered custom-printed books to members of the Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES). George Thomson, a LRC Rotarian and former CTES principal, presented the selected books to the first grade CTES class and read the...
How To Meet New People In The Upper Valley
Whether you just moved to the area or you’ve been in the Upper Valley for years, meeting new people once you’re out of school is hard. If you’re looking to expand your friend group, here are some suggestions on where to meet new people. Upper Valley Young...
Aurora borealis makes rare appearance
Seen locally in a number of towns including Hartland. Also called “northern lights,” an aurora borealis display lit up the skies in selected parts of the state this weekend, and at least two Hartlanders got to enjoy the event. Auroras occur when charged particles are sent into space...
Chester Fishing Derby
The Chester Fishing Derby was held Saturday, May 11. It was a chilly morning with overcast skies, limiting the number of anglers. There were 29 kids registered. As in the past, George Wilson from the Chester Rod & Gun Club registered the kids and awarded prizes. This year, George was joined by Kent Armstrong, vice president of the club. Danny and I got the skinny on the rod and gun club’s progress on the damage from last July’s flood. Things are looking better.
Work underway to expand access at Mascoma Lake
ENFIELD, N.H. (WCAX) - Public access to Mascoma Lake in Enfield, New Hampshire, is improving. Work crews are in the process of building out parking spaces and stormwater management at Mascoma Lakeside Park. Officials say there will be more than two dozen parking spots as well as handicapped access trails.
Road Closure In Lebanon At Sam Ralston, Riley Set For Monday
The City of Lebanon has announced that a road closure will be in effect at the intersection of Sam. Ralston Road and Riley Road on Monday. The city stated that due to unforeseen circumstances, the intersection of Sam Ralston Road and Riley Road will be closed Monday, May 20 for utility construction. Community members are encouraged to plan a different path around the construction for Monday.
Sullivan County police seek public help to locate man wanted for animal cruelty, threats
NEWPORT, NH — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating James Jones, a man wanted on multiple charges including animal cruelty and criminal threatening. According to the department, Jones is facing two counts of Cruelty to Animals, and one count of Criminal Threatening. Despite diligent efforts...
Springfield Unified Basketball games 5 and 6
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Tuesday, April 30, the Cosmos Unified Basketball team traveled to Clarendon, Vt., to face the Mill River Minutemen. The Cosmos had a huge fight in the second half, but could not reign in the win. The Minutemen brought home the win for the night with a final score of 44-39. The Cosmos were slow to start the game in the first half. The Minutemen came off strong with a first quarter score of 20-5. In the second quarter, the Cosmos were able to outscore the Minutemen 8-6. With a slow comeback in the first half, the Cosmos started to pull it together in the third quarter, scoring 10 points to the Minutemen’s 11. Buckets from Bailey, Leon, and Bills would begin a start that led to a fourth-quarter comeback, only a few points shy of a win. The Minutemen would lead the fourth quarter by 14 points with a score of 37-23. Coaches Gultekin and Pinter-Petrillo huddled with the team to instruct them to use junior Sam Bailey. Bailey is the first person down the court on offense and defense. So, Larkin and Puffer did just that. Bailey scored 10 points, Bills chipped in four points, and Todd had two in the fast-paced fourth quarter. At one point in the fourth quarter, Springfield cut the deficit to three points.
Springfield Rotary holds successful diaper drive
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Rotary Club hosted a successful diaper drive in April, to benefit the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Diaper Bank. Thanks to the response by the community, 2,639 diapers and 1,500 wipes were collected, as well as $800 in monetary donations. The club was appreciative...
Lake Rescue Association environmental education scholarship
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Lake Rescue Association in Ludlow, Vt., is offering the $1,000 Mary Rita Batesole Environmental Education Scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Windsor County or surrounding towns, who are pursuing continuing college or vocational environmental education, broadly defined. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the environment, and be planning to earn a degree or certificate in any field related to understanding and promoting environmental health and/or environmental sustainability.
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