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- Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 4/18/24
Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair, and Carolyn Vose Staff Present: Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary, and Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration Guests Present: Pat Kiniry from the North Walpole Village Commissioners and Meghan Hansson, Town Clerk Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Sel … - 2nd Annual HOT Day – 5/4/24
Help Our Trails (HOT) Day Saturday, May 4, 9 am – 12 pm Walpole’s 2nd Annual Help Our Trails (HOT) Day is less than 2 weeks away! The emerging spring flowers signal that it’s time to prepare the town’s trails for the hiking season. You can help by signing up for HOT Day, the Walpole Trail Committee … - Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 4/11/24
Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair; Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose Staff Present: Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary, and Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration Guests Present: Will and Wendy Grossman Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Wal … - Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 4/17/24
Roll Call: Present board members Chair Dave Edkins, Clerk Tom Murray, Pauline Barnes, Shane O’Keefe, alternates Myra Mansouri and Don Sellarole. Absent board member Tom Winmill. Call to Order: Mr. Edkins called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. Mr. Edkins asked alternate Don Sellarole to fill in for … - Rummage Sale – 5/4/24
The First Congregational Church of Walpole will be having their Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00-1:00. The sale will include all seasons clothing and select housewares.There will also be a Bag Sale beginning at noon— $5 for a large and $2 for a small bag.There will be a food table and al …
- Erma Heidtmann memorial service
CHESTER, Vt. – There will a memorial service for Erma Heidtmann on May 4, at 2p.m., at Pleasant View Cemetery in Chester, Vt. Friends and family are welcome. The post Erma Heidtmann memorial service appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper. … - Teen open mic at Chester Town Hall Theater
CHESTER, Vt. – Aspiring musicians (solo, duo, or trio), singers, dancers, and poets, ages 13-18, are invited to perform at Chester Town Hall’s second-floor theater on Saturday, May 4, from 6:30-8 p.m., before an appreciative audience of neighbors, friends, and family. Each artist will have 10 minute … - National Alcohol Awareness Month at HCRS
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – As April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), the community mental health agency in southeastern Vermont and a preferred substance use services provider, is raising awareness about the pervasive issue of alcohol misuse and addicti … - Book discussion at Rockingham Library
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Pick up a copy of the short story “Allah Have Mercy” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali, and join the discussion about it on Monday, May 6, at 3 p.m. The story features a 12-year-old boy, Yaro, trying to stay in his Uncle Asama’s good graces. This proves difficult to do, for Asama often fl … - Saxtons River Fishing Derby
SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – The Saxtons River Recreation Area will hold its annual fishing derby on Saturday, May 4, at the ponds on Pleasant Valley Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with fishing starting at 8:30 a.m. Adults are responsible for providing their children with all the gear, bait, and assis …
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- Kenyon: What makes Dartmouth different?
Under sunny skies and (slightly) warmer temperatures, Dartmouth students flocked to the college’s quintessential campus Green this week. They left their camping gear behind, though.They didn’t join the masses of students at other elite colleges across… - Hartford seeks input on biking and walking in town
HARTFORD — The town is set to host a public listening forum to gather input on walking and biking as it prepares updates to the Hartford Pedestrian and Bike Plan.The plan hasn’t been revised since 2009.A survey from the town’s Planning and Development… - At Dartmouth, hundreds protest ongoing war in Gaza and express support for academic freedom
HANOVER — A uneventful “Gaza Solidarity Rally” drew around 200 students, faculty, staff and community members to the Dartmouth College Green on Thursday evening, where demonstrators called on the college to divest from corporations connected to… - Regulator orders former New London financial adviser to repay clients
NEW LONDON — A former New London financial advisor who plowed his clients retirement savings into a high-risk financial product that went bust has been ordered to repay $4.8 million to his victims, although how much they ultimately recoup and how long… - Over Easy: ‘A breakfast without a newspaper is a horse without a saddle’
The Valley News was born in 1952 and so was I. This is probably coincidence, but I like to think there is more to our association than the fact that we are both from the year of the water dragon in the Chinese calendar.According to the Internet,…
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- Antique and uniques appraisal fundraiser coming to Bellows Falls
BELLOWS FALLS — Treasure or trash? Collectors will be able to find out if that family heirloom Grandma passed along is worth hanging onto at an antiques and uniques appraisal event on Sunday, May 5. The fundraiser runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at the United Church on School Street and is a benefit for the B … - Rockingham Library to screen 'Cycle of Memory' documentary
BELLOWS FALLS — The documentary film “Cycle of Memory” will be shown at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the Rockingham Library. “Cycle of Memory” follows filmmaker Alex Leff and his younger sibling Koby as they try to uncover the past and capture the present, in order to be remembered in the future. Thei … - Puzzle race at the Putney Public Library
PUTNEY — The Putney Public Library will be hosting its first-ever puzzle race at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the library. Locals can register a team of 3 to 5 puzzlers at www.putneylibary.org by Saturday, April 27, for a friendly competition to see who can complete a 750-piece puzzle the fastest. … - Bellows Falls Senior Center meals
BELLOWS FALLS — The Bellows Falls Area Senior Center at 18 Tuttle St. serves lunch every week day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $3.50 for seniors over 60. The menu for the week of April 29 is as follows: Monday: Chicken marsala with mushrooms, mashed potatoes, carrot … - Jon Heydenreich | The Mindful Minute: Why can’t it be smooth sailing, for once
I went out for an hour the other day on the bike. I flew. I watched my heart rate and was on cloud nine over my newfound athletic excellence. Yesterday – old, frail, on the verge of a nursing home, but today flying down the road. Faster than ever and the heart barely beating. Then I turned around. L …
- Police looking for person in credit card theft, use
© 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Police are looking for a man who stole credit cards from a car at the Bellows Falls Country Club and used them to make purchases at the Dollar General store in Chester and at other locations. One of the suspects wanted by Vermont State Police. According to a Vermont S … - Chester board OKs community health initiative, full-time Fire Chief post
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Select Board at its April 17 meeting approved some major new initiatives in public safety, including a community health program that would expand the work of the town’s ambulance service beyond emergency response and a full-time fire ch … - State confirms 1st measles in Vermont since 2018
The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in an individual who is in Vermont as part of an international group program. This is the first confirmed case of measles in Vermont since 2018. The other 25 members of the group were also exposed before arriving in Vermont, but most h … - Fire danger is high across Vermont today
According to the National Weather Service and Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, the danger of fire is high for today, Tuesday April 23. See the Weather Service statement below and be careful out there. “Fine fuels, such as grass and leaf litter, remain very dry across the region … - Nick Kekic, Chester glass artist, chosen for annual Smithsonian Craft Show
Opaque works by Nick Kekic. All images courtesy Nick Kekic of Kekic Glass. By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Chester glass blower Nick Kekic of Kekic Glass will make his first appearance with the Smithsonian’s 42nd annual Craft Show called ‘Creating Joy,’ to be held May 1 through 5 i …
- Claremont City Manager Resigns, Taking Post in Enfield
CLAREMONT, NH–Today City Manager Ed Morris submitted his official resignation from the City of Claremont. “I have accepted the position as the Town Manager with the Town of Enfield, NH,” said Morris. “I first advised the City Council of my intent to resign based on accepting a conditional offer on N … - Booster Blitz: Registration open for COVID-19 Booster Sites
Concord, NH – Today, Wednesday, Dec. 1st, the State of New Hampshire opened registration for “Operation Booster Blitz,” 15 community-based sites that will be held on Saturday, December 11 across the state. Registration is now open at vaccines.nh.gov. Appointments can be made for up to 5 people at a … - Arrest Made in Diner Arson Case
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Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu provided the following update on Tropical Storm Henri, which is forecast to intensify and reach hurricane strength on Saturday, ahead of reaching New Hampshire. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service predicts Henri will make a close approac … - Arson Investigation at Local Diner
The Claremont Police Department and NH State Fire Marshal’s Office, with help from the Claremont Fire Department, are investigating what they are calling an intentionally set fire that took place on July 29, 2021, at approximately 9:06 p.m. The fire occurred at Daddypops Tumble Inn Diner located at …
- Scott Official Pushes Back on Former State Board of Ed Chair's Testimony
Governor Phil Scott’s chief of staff on Friday defended his boss’s commitment to education and flatly denied the administration had tried to meddle in the past appointment of an education secretary. Jason Gibbs’ email was a response to striking testimony that former State Board of Education chair Kr … - Pet Memorial: Martin Budbill Roethlein, 2005-2023 — Sweetest Purring Tiger
To the sweetest soul we’ve known. We are so grateful we found you and you hopped into our car, purring. Sorry we couldn’t find your first people, but it’s our good fortune that you joined our family. Rest in peace, Sweet Boy. — Love, Ri, Nadine and Mia … … - News Quiz: Vermont reported its first case of what disease since 2018?
Answer this question and seven others in out new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative. - Burlington Budget Deficit Balloons to $13.1 Million
For months, Burlington officials have forecasted a $9 million deficit heading into the next fiscal year. On Thursday, that number grew to $13.1 million. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak delivered the bad news at a press conference Thursday at city hall, where she was flanked by department heads. Higher-th … - Welch Pledges Support for Nonprofit Theaters
U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) was in Burlington on Wednesday to acknowledge the value of Vermont’s nonprofit theaters and the continued struggle they face to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. He pledged his support in the form of a bill that would provide $1 billion to the industry annually for fi …
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- Concord man charged felony criminal mischief following vandalism outside NH GOP event
A Concord resident was arrested Friday in connection to a slew of vehicle vandalism outside a state Republican Party event at Concord High School two weeks ago.Lawrence Dunlap, 37, is facing eleven felony charges of criminal mischief. Concord Police… - With new plan for multi-language learners, Concord School District shifts support for New American students
Every time Leanna Kenza laces up her sneakers and steps on the track, it gives her reprieve from the day-to-day drama of eighth grade and the chance to find a new friend.While most Rundlett Middle School parents were enrolling their kids in sports in… - Getaway driver in Winnipesaukee hit-and-run arrested
A Pelham man has been charged as the getaway driver in a hit-and-run boat crash that occurred on Lake Winnipesaukee last August.Eight months after a 50-foot Sea Ray crashed into a dock in Wolfeboro’s Winter Harbor, State Police have arrested… - Head of NH Port Authority placed on administrative leave
Geno Marconi, the longtime head of the New Hampshire Port Authority, has been placed on paid administrative leave.The Pease Development Authority, which oversees the ports, declined to provide a reason for Marconi’s sudden removal from his post, only… - As UNH hosts rally against Gaza war, lawmakers weigh campus free speech protections
As campus demonstrations protesting Israeli actions in Gaza continue across the country, New Hampshire lawmakers are seeking to regulate how public colleges and universities respond to questions of free speech. House Bill 1305 would insert freedom of…
- Retirement of Orleans County lawmaker adds to list of longtime senators stepping down
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A longtime Northeast Kingdom state senator won’t seek re-election. Orleans County Senator Bobby Starr, who was first elected to the Statehouse in 1979, is the latest longtime lawmaker to step back from the upper chamber, marking an opportunity for a new crop of lawmakers to … - ‘Traditional interests’ coalition says new laws, taxes squeezing rural Vermonters
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A range of protestors representing hunters, loggers, and grassroots environmentalists banded together at the Statehouse Thursday to take aim at a slate of bills they say is undermining Vermont’s traditional identity and squeezing them and their families out.Vermonters donnin … - St. Johnsbury man accused of chasing men with butcher knife
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A St. Johnsbury man was arrested for allegedly chasing people with a knife. According to St. Johnsbury police, 40-year-old Alexander sergeant regularly sleeps on the benches in front of the welcome center in town. While responding to an alarm , police say two men approach … - Rutland robotics team becomes first Vt. team to enter national finals
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A Rutland robotics team marked a new milestone recently, becoming the first team from Vermont to make the First Robotics Championship Finals.The IBOTS were one of 600 teams from both the U.S. and over 50 other countries competing in Houston last weekend.The Rutland-based progra … - Vermonters react to rising gas prices
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Gas prices are on the rise. Vermont’s average for today is $3.63, up just 6 cents from this time last year, but up a significant amount since last month.”Compared to I would say two months ago the price has just been going up and it’s crazy,” said Vermont resident Tiffanie K …
- Rep. Balint brings $1 million federal grant to Bennington downtown development project
U.S. Congresswoman Becca Balin, right, tours the former Bennington High School with Zak Hale, the lead developer on the project.(Howard Weiss-Tisman / Vermont Public)U.S. Congresswoman Becca Balint delivered a $1 million federal earmark Friday to a downtown development project in Bennington.Balint p … - In review: Tax bill, Zoie Saunders confirmation hearing, victim blaming law.
In Montpelier, negotiations are finalizing on double-digit property tax increases.”I worry that if this year doesn’t spark real change, I’m not sure what will,” said Craig Bolio, State’s Tax Commissioner. At the statehouse, polarizing pick for Education Secretary Zoie Saunders defends her record at … - After debate over timelines, Vt. Senate strongly supports neonicotinoid ban
Practically all of East Montpelier’s working farmland is in the Current Use program, according to Town and Zoning Administrator Bruce Johnson.(Amy Kolb Noyes / VPR)The Vermont Senate on Friday voted 25-2 to advance a bill that bans neonicotinoid coated seeds in Vermont starting in 2029, and restrict … - The future of fertilizer? Pee, says this Brattleboro institute
Rich Earth Institute sends a pump truck out to donors’ homes to collect urine to treat and turn into fertilizer. (Rich Earth Institute / Courtesy)When Peter Stickney walks along his cow paddocks in the morning, he notes the scattered patches of greener grass across the pasture. He knows what this me … - UVM study finds people impacted by extreme weather may be more willing to invest in climate policy
Wildfire smoke settles over Fairfax on June 25, 2023.(Joe Tymecki / Vermont Public)People who personally experienced an extreme weather event in the last five years may be more willing to pay more for climate mitigation action, according to a new paper out of the University of Vermont.The trend held …
- LEAF Charter School in Alstead closing permanently, files for bankruptcy
The chair of the board of trustees of the LEAF Charter School in Alstead, New Hampshire, announced the school would permanently close April 29. - NHPR morning newscast for Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Give Back NH: Creative Guts
As part of our Give Back NH series, NHPR highlights small but mighty nonprofits doing good work in New Hampshire communities. - NHPR Evening newscast for Friday, April 26, 2024
- Students demand UNH to divest from Israeli companies
The UNH Palestinian Solidarity Coalition, joined by some area residents, held a protest Thursday demanding the school to divest any money its endowment has in Israel.
