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Nardozzi to share the science and art of gardens at Rocky Dale
Get excited about a garden walk with Charlie Nardozzi presented this month as Art on Main’s summer fundraiser! The “See You in the Garden” event will take place on Sunday, July 14, from 4-6 p.m. at Rocky Dale Gardens, a display garden and nursery located in the ledges protruding from the base of South Mountain just north of Bristol village.
Waitsfield Children’s Center to close in mid-July
After almost 50 years of providing child and infant care for local families, the Waitsfield Children’s Center is closing its doors, due to the same challenges that many child care centers face: finding and keeping high-quality teachers, paying staff a livable wage while offering affordable child care for local families. That’s the bad news.
Montpelier Alive hosts July 3rd festivities in Vermont's capital city
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Independence Day celebrations are already getting started across Vermont and New York, including in Vermont's capital city. On Wednesday, Montpelier Alive will host events your whole family can enjoy starting with Family Fest on the Statehouse lawn at 3 p.m. There will also be a community...
Worcester police seek help finding missing woman
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 60-year-old Amanda Pearce, who was last seen on Friday, June 28. Pearce is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, and a black baseball cap.
Vergennes' first public art installation blooms with help from local trade school
Last week marked a unique first for the town of Vergennes, which unveiled its first-ever public art installation. Its location? A Tri-Valley bus stop on Green Street. The metal sculpture piece is called Flower Stop and depicts Vermont wildflowers tall as trees growing out of a city bus shelter. The...
Knights of Columbus help celebrate the 150th anniversary Mass at St. Peter’s Church
On June 30, 2024, the Knights of Columbus Vergennes Council 3664 and the St. Albans Assembly 1149 helped celebrate the 150th anniversary Mass of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes, Vermont on the feast day of St. Peter and Paul. Bishop-elect of Burlington John McDermott celebrated the Mass. Musicians from many different parishes came to participate in a seven-member brass ensemble and choir. A link of the chain that held St. Peter in prison in Rome was present and on display at the altar for veneration to celebrate. After the Mass, there was a social gathering amongst the Church community.
Employees’ union files workforce safety complaint over excessive heat at Springfield prison
Prison staff were hospitalized after experiencing heat stroke symptoms, the union’s leader said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Employees’ union files workforce safety complaint over excessive heat at Springfield prison.
Londonderry receives seven planning commission resignations
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The July 1 selectboard meeting opened with announcements, one of which was from town administrator Shane O’Keefe, stating they had received $487,087 in reimbursements from FEMA, adding, “I think we’re well ahead of most other towns.”. Board chair Tom Cavanagh moved on to...
Glover board hears from Shadow Lake Road denizens
GLOVER — Several Shadow Lake Road residents showed up at the June 27 select board meeting here to ask when it will be paved. More than 20 people came out, but let Winston Harper do most of the talking for the group, on the subject of the road, which had its blacktop removed after frost heaves made the surface rough.
The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage
PUTNEY – Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present country swing sextet The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage on Friday, August 2 at 7:30 pm. Centered around the charismatic, airtight harmonies of Emily Miller and Zara Bode, The Sweetback Sisters mix compelling originals and unexpected interpretations of country classics. Hints of jazz and ragtime flesh out the Sisters’ unique brand of classic country, as Miller, Bode, and their remarkably versatile band conjure up a singular blend of heart, humor, and virtuosic musicianship. Their rollicking music is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Like the country artists they admire, the Sisters sing about traditional subjects of heartbreak, revenge, remorse, and staying strong in the face of relationships gone wrong, albeit with a contemporary sensibility.
Driver arrested after high-speed chase in Londonderry, charged with DUI and other offenses
LONDONDERRY — A routine response to a report of a driver slumped over the wheel turned into a high-speed pursuit on June 30, leading to the arrest of a Tilton man by the Londonderry Police Department. At approximately 12:57 p.m., officers from the LPD, alongside Londonderry Fire Department personnel,...
Staff, council share Windsor Town Hall design preferences
Members of the Windsor town staff and Windsor Town Council gathered Monday, June 17, to review revised floor plans for a new municipal building that were recently provided by Moseley Architects. Staff and council members shared their design preferences among the three different floor plan options provided, and they also shared new design ideas developed […] The post Staff, council share Windsor Town Hall design preferences appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Ludlow community reflects on historic floods one year later
LUDLOW, Vt. — The ski town of Ludlow is still contending with the Black River overwhelming much of the lower-lying parts of town in July of 2023. As the year anniversary closes in, many residents are still deciding if they should accept buyouts from FEMA or raise their houses higher off the ground as a mitigation measure.
Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda retires after 25 years of service
LUDLOW, Vt. – Retiring Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda waved as he exited the Ludlow Fire Station on Sunday, June 30, at 12 p.m. Kolenda was being honored with a boisterous “escort home,” sirens blaring and lights flashing in celebration of the chief’s last day on the job. Kolenda recently announced his retirement from the department, after serving the town for 25 years.
Retiring Chief Gowans Honored by City Council: District Heat Rates Stay the Same
Montpelier Mayor Jack McCullough gave the key to the city to retiring Montpelier Fire Chief Robert Gowans on June 26. Gowans announced his retirement earlier this year after 45 years with the fire department, which began July 12, 1979. Gowans was promoted to Lieutenant in 1996, and then to deputy fire chief in 2008. He became fire chief on May 1, 2011. Gowans also graduated from Montpelier High School in 1975 and then served in the United States Navy.
Swanton teen faces multiple charges after high-speed chase, crash
RICHFORD — A 19-year-old from Swanton was arrested late Sunday night after leading Vermont State Police on a high-speed chase that ended in a collision with a parked car in Berkshire. Camden Learned is facing charges including DUI, attempting to elude, negligent operation, criminal DLS, and disorderly conduct following...
Calais dam renovation aims to control flooding
CALAIS, Vt. (WCAX) - A dam in Calais is getting a makeover after last summer’s flooding. The couple hundred Vermonters who call Calais home spent years working to flood-proof the dam on Curtis Pond, only to watch that progress wash down the drain last summer. A year later, they’re ready to put a cork in the damage once and for all.
Tee Up for Success: B2B Golf Classic drives networking and fun
MANCHESTER – The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Manchester Business Association (MBA) hosted their annual golf tournament, the B2B Golf Classic, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at The Golf Club at Equinox in Manchester, Vermont. Under sunny skies, 17 teams, consisting of over 60 business and nonprofit...
Fresh Cut Film Festival in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – SAPA TV has partnered up with WCFR to present Springfield’s first film festival. On July 12, from 5-7 p.m., winning films will be shown at the Springfield Cinemas 3. The Fresh Cut Film Festival is focusing on filmmakers in the rural Vermont area, and reaching...
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