To the Editor: Recently in The Citizen there was an article about the meeting Responsible Growth Hinesburg held at Carpenter Carse about Lot 15. In it, the author states, “The citizen group wants to persuade town officials that a majority of townspeople want a space in the village for gatherings and recreation.” Wayne Maceyka, a… Read More »
To the Editor: I would like to add my voice in support of Dawn Francis’ recent post to the Front Porch Forum opposing the idea of future public facilities for Lot 15. I believe everything Dawn wrote. As a 25-plus year resident of Hinesburg, I want to see Hannaford build on Lot 15. Although I… Read More »
To the Editor: As Hinesburg contemplates acquiring Lot 15 in Commerce Park by eminent domain for public facilities, as well as whether the commercial development potential should be restricted by the Official Map, I recommend that we: • Prioritize our limited resources • Enable the highest and best use on Lot 15 • Accept Hannaford’s proposal for… Read More »
To the Editor: In the late 1970s I worked for the Northeast Organic Farming Association in New Hampshire setting up one of the first farmers markets and a wholesale farm coop in hopes that small-scale vegetable farmers might survive. Things looked pretty grim then. And now, 40 years later here in Vermont there is such… Read More »
To the Editor: Over 100,000 Vermonters voted for me Nov. 6. I want to thank each and every person for their support. Five months ago, I decided to undertake one of the biggest challenges/opportunities of my life. Running a statewide campaign for the first time was daunting. Running a statewide campaign against an incumbent even… Read More »
To the Editor: Thousands of Vermont kids are living below the poverty level and at Christmas, they would not have a “good toy day” if not for the efforts of Toys for Kids, a 100 percent volunteer, nonprofit program. Coordinated by the Marine Corps League, Toys for Kids is the largest Christmas toy collection program… Read More »
To the Editor: At this time, words are truly inadequate. To our friends in the community, in our darkest of hours, you were there with a candle, a warm meal, wearing orange, and offering a hug. The sidewalk lit, the curb adorned with flowers, white ribbons on the trees. You held us close and carried… Read More »
To the Editor: A special thank you to the Hinesburg Fire Department and Hinesburg Police Department for their efforts on their eighth annual food drive for the Hinesburg Community Resource Center Food Shelf. They raised $716 and 719 pounds of food in the pouring rain. We appreciate their efforts in our community every day and… Read More »
To the Editor: I am extremely honored to once again have the opportunity to serve my community of Charlotte and our neighbors in southwest Hinesburg as their representative in Montpelier. As a member of the House Energy & Technology Committee, I will continue working for a clean environment, renewable energy, faster internet access, and a… Read More »
To the Editor: Thank you, Charlotte and Hinesburg voters, for my re-election to the Vermont Senate. It is an honor to serve you and I appreciate your confidence in my work. I look forward to working on health care, water quality, education, affordable housing, energy, jobs and other issues. I will continue to take a… Read More »