To the Editor: In response to “Climate change debatable” by John McClaughry in The Citizen Dec. 27, at this point the science is settled and I believe immoral to allude that a debate actually exists – it doesn’t – only how fast and how much. While Mr. McClaughry seems a fine person with good intentions,… Read More »
To the Editor: In response to “Climate change debatable” published in The Citizen, Dec. 27, the following is an effort to remind our fellow citizens about what has already happened and what our federal government has proposed to do that will substantially increase the production of carbon dioxide. A convincing number of climate scientists agree… Read More »
To the Editor: Tickets are now on sale for the sixth annual fundraiser for the multi-purpose fields in Hinesburg. This local party takes place on Friday, Jan. 4, at the Old Lantern in Charlotte. You can purchase your tickets online by going to hinesburgrec.com, at the Rec office at the Hinesburg Town Hall, from Kristy at… Read More »
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 »