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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...
Weathervane stolen from White River Junction train station 40 years ago returned
HARTFORD, Vt. — The White River Junction Train Station had a steam locomotive and coal tender weathervane on the roof cast in copper. It was made by W.A. Snow Iron Works Inc. of Boston in 1910. According to the state, it sat on the roof until November 1983, when it was stolen.
Local donors raise $20K to fund new green community space in Springfield, Vermont
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — People in Springfield, Vermont will soon be able to enjoy an improved public green space on Main Street thanks to the efforts of a crowdfunding campaign. The campaign needed to reach $20,000 in donations to receive a matching grant of $40,000 from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development's Better Places Program.
Fletcher Memorial Library hosts seed library
LUDLOW, Vt. – Fletcher Memorial Library, in partnership with the Ludlow Area Community Garden, has started a seed library for our community members. A seed library is a place where community members can get seeds for free. This season, our seed library is full of seeds donated by Burpee Organics – lettuce blends, herbs such as basil, dill, oregano, parsley, and flowers such as nasturtium, moonflower, mina lobata, and morning glory. The library is also sharing “The Vermont Rain Garden Manual, Gardening to Absorb the Storm,” a publication from the UVM Extension Services.
Full online edition: The Shopper Newspaper 05-15-24
The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. This week’s edition of The Shopper Newspaper features: SAU60 creating stronger partnership with FMSF; Rockingham special meeting will determine annual Town Meeting date; Springfield Unified Basketball updates; and Junior Olympic Boxing Champions from Springfield. Every publication also...
Ludlow Volunteer Day for trail clean up
LUDLOW, Vt. – Over the past few years, a dedicated group of community members have rallied together to utilize the space known as the “Back 40,” the lot behind the elementary school and high school baseball field, as municipal sports trails. Through the town, a mountain biking terrain was developed in the spring of 2023. However, a formal opening was delayed that summer due to the damage from the July flooding. The trails survived, although some maintenance was required. Thanks to this dedicated group of community members, there is a local chapter of Vermont Mountain Biking Association (VMBA), which was formed to oversee the new Ludlow trails’ wellbeing. Known as Ludlow Area Sports Trails (LAST), this group has already been hard at work assessing and prepping next steps so that the trails will finally be ready for public use.
Ludlow-Mount Holly School Committee approves revised budget
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Mount Holly School Committee met on Monday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 8, and unanimously approved a revised budget for a new vote on Tuesday, June 4. The reductions in the approved budget combined with actions of the state legislature would reduce the tax increase to an estimated 1.74% in Ludlow, and 4.38% in Mount Holly, compared with 6.57% and 9.32% respectively in the original budget.
Six Western Mass Men Arrested On Vermont Drug Charges
Six men including two from Springfield are facing charges in connection to a federal investigation of a drug ring operation in Vermont. A federal grand jury indicted 29-year-old Mathew Ponce and 23-year-old Giovanny Guzman, both of Springfield. Also indicted were 30-year-old Eddie Melendez, 28-year-old Reuben Melendez and 53-year-old Serafin Melendez,...
CYM Youth Group
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) Youth Group gives youth an opportunity to enjoy a fun, faith-based social setting. We offer a safe and loving atmosphere for young people. We learn about our faith, go on local hikes, enjoy food and snacks, watch movies, and play ping-pong, volley ball, and other games.
Springfield police arrest two on drug charges after traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD — Two men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop near a residence known for drug activity, Springfield Police Department officials said Wednesday. Officers pulled over a vehicle at 1:15 p.m. on April 11 for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the discovery of narcotics...
Rockingham special meeting will determine annual Town Meeting day
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – At the Rockingham Selectboard meeting held on Tuesday, May 7, Chair Rick Cowan called on resident Jamey Berrick, attending the meeting over Zoom, who addressed the board regarding postings on the town’s website. He questioned if the town was following the state statute on the open meeting law, and satisfying the requirements for notifying residents ahead of public meetings.
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...
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