To the Editor: Ever wondered where all those flags that are placed next to gravestones in the Charlotte cemeteries come from? Each year, the Charlotte Grange purchases over 200 flags from the American Legion Post #14 in Vergennes along with markers. During the month of May, Grange members take the flags and markers to each… Read More »
To the Editor: The intense storm that rolled through Shelburne on the evening of May 4 showed how dedicated our town staff and mutual aid partners are, responding whenever and wherever needed, to serve our community. It shows how much we can accomplish when we are all working together. Indeed, crews from both Shelburne and… Read More »
To the Editor: Shelburne Boy Scout Troop 602 spent last Saturday serving the community. Half the troop went to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Half Marathon to staff water tables, which raised $200 for the Vietnam Veterans of America. The other half (along with members of Cub Scout Pack 607) worked with the Shelburne Tree… Read More »
Champlain Valley Union High School student Ethan Duncan’s recent contributions to the Shelburne News are commendable. It is heartening to hear from young people who present cogent, reasoned arguments based on critical thought and factual evidence. In formulating his position, Mr. Duncan demonstrated the capacity to reject the hysterical and fearful misinformation so often presented in… Read More »
To the Editor: The families, students and teachers of Shelburne Nursery School would like to extend our sincere gratitude to SCHIPs Treasure Retail Shop for its continued support of our school through its grant program. We were thrilled to receive a generous grant this year. The grant money will be used to offset our actual… Read More »
On March 1, 2016, the Town of Charlotte voted 1148-403 for a municipal charter. With the passing of the Town Charter, Charlotte now votes the town budget and “budget related articles” by Australian ballot, but that does not take place on Town Meeting Day. We discuss all of the articles at Town Meeting, and amendments… Read More »
I saw the headline in your April 5 article regarding turnout for the April 3 town budget vote and voter participation. As a member of the Town Meeting Solutions Committee, our purpose in drafting the charter was to increase voter participation on the town budget while maintaining Town Meeting. As Tuesday’s vote reflects, there was… Read More »
I am trying to figure out which planet the officials – so-called – in town hall come from. In a recent story, it said: “Neither Grossman nor Marshall would say how exactly how much Grossman is being paid.” They were refusing to disclose how much the new assistant town manager is being paid. Really? This is… Read More »
The Agency of Natural Resources has released its 25-year plan for Vermont’s oldest state park, and it is a disaster. The park’s popularity has created real challenges (worn trails, dog poop, parking on adjacent roads), but this plan’s response is to reduce access. That’s right. Although the deed that created the park prioritized “health, recreation… Read More »
I have scheduled a public hearing on the House-passed bill (H.196), which would establish a paid family leave insurance program for Vermont workers. As passed the House, the bill would provide: • up to 80 percent weekly wage replacement • for up to six weeks leave • for a serious family illness or maternity/paternity leave.… Read More »