STAFF REPORT The Hinesburg Selectboard has set the tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year 2019. The municipal tax rate will increase from $0.4941 in fiscal year 2018 to $0.5090 for every $100 of property value, which is just over a 3 percent increase. A house worth $200,000 will have a municipal tax bill of… Read More »
STAFF REPORT South Burlington police say an intoxicated Hinesburg driver crashed into a median traffic sign and later backed into a police cruiser when she was pulled over on Dorset Street last Monday afternoon. The incident resulted in two charges for Marlene Hart, 59, of Hinesburg. South Burlington Police Chief Trevor Whipple and Detective Sean… Read More »
STAFF REPORT Vermont State Troopers at the New Haven barracks said no one was hurt in a three-way crash Saturday near the Bristol Country Store on Vermont Route 116. The accident happened at approximately 6 p.m. The state police news release said Peter Diminico, 69, of Bristol, was travelling south in the rain on Route… Read More »
July 22 5:32 p.m. An officer picked up a stray dog on East Shore Road and turned it over to the Animal Control officer. 8:06 p.m. An officer observed a tractor-trailer on Silver Street, which has a limit of 24,000 pounds. The vehicle was stopped and weighed and the company was issued a citation for… Read More »
Global Premier Soccer Vermont Camp programs in Hinesburg will be held for both half- and full-day sessions next week, July 30 through Aug. 3. Campers will be grouped by age for the sessions held behind Hinesburg Town Hall. The sessions will include age-specific training and games to help players improve in a positive environment. The… Read More »
Popular author and illustrator John Churchman, creator of the Sweet Pea & Friends series—including the book “The SheepOver”—will visit Hinesburg Community School to tell stories and give away free books. On Thursday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m., Churchman will share stories about his animal friends and each child will get to pick two free new books. The… Read More »
July 15 11:02 a.m. An officer responded to a residence on Jourdan Street for a citizen assist regarding possession of a vehicle. 10:10 p.m. An officer responded to Kellys Field to assist Hinesburg First Response with a medical call. July 16 8:41 p.m. An officer responded to the area of Ballards Corner for a report… Read More »
Hinesburg Recreation summer programming and registration information is online at hinesburgrec.com. Summer Concerts in the Park: A 20+-year tradition continues with summer concerts at the gazebo behind Hinesburg Community School on Wednesdays starting at 6:30 p.m. Rain dates are Thursdays through Aug. 8. Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom and Wahl Landscaping, LLC are sponsoring and Mama… Read More »
Adult Drop-in Coloring Club: Saturday, July 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Color your way to calm. Coloring sheets, art supplies and tea will be provided. Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses: What You Need to Know Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Join Pat Bannerman, vice-president of VTLyme.org for a presentation about the basics of Lyme disease, other tick-borne illnesses,… Read More »
July 8 12:23 a.m. An officer was called out for multiple people observed behind a residence south of the village on 116. The area was checked and no one was found. 8:09 a.m. An officer responded to Shelburne Falls Road to assist Hinesburg First Response with a medical call. 3:03 p.m. A resident from Lyman… Read More »