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DNA identifies remains as Cavendish man who disappeared in 2010
DNA testing has revealed that a human skull discovered four years ago in Cavendish is that of a man who had been reported missing in June 2010. The Dept. of Public safety released that test results, June 10, followed by a news release. The remains were positively identified as Bryan...
After a year, Shaw’s reopens in Ludlow
The flood of July 2023 devastated many local communities; among them Ludlow suffered greatly. Now, nearly a year later, Shaw’s supermarket celebrated it grand reopening Friday, June 28, at 9 a.m. at it’s downtown store located at 213 Main Street. Having lost all its inventory and sustained significant damage the parking lot, which has been eerily empty for 11 months was full to capacity, with many residents, town officials, Shaw’s employees, and members of the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony — and for the reopened shopping.
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.
Colchester’s Wendy Critchlow runs for Vermont House: Talks education, climate change
COLCHESTER — Colchester resident Wendy Critchlow is running as a Democrat for Vermont House in the Chittenden-19 district in the upcoming November election. Critchlow is running on a platform focused on bettering public schools’ educational offerings as well as their funding system, addressing climate change, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and affordability, and fostering a more civil and collaborative Statehouse across party lines.
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...
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.
Increasing clouds today leads to isolated showers tonight
Happy Wednesday! Temperatures are in the 50s to middle 60s this morning alongside partly cloudy skies and a light south breeze. Outside of some patchy, river valley fog, we’re in good shape for the morning drive. Highs will climb into the middle to upper 80s this afternoon with a...
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.
Frankie's moves into Penny Cluse space with in-season dinner menu, creative cocktails
The space is so familiar to Burlington diners – Penny Cluse Café occupied the homey spot at 169 Cherry St. for a quarter-century – yet the food and the vibe provided by the new occupant, Frankie’s, are a fair bit different from the restaurant’s popular predecessor. Frankie’s, which opened in mid-April, is owned by chef Jordan Ware and general manager Cindi Kozak, veterans of local dining establishments including the celebrated Vermont restaurant Hen of the Wood. Unlike...
Manhattan Pizza & Pub could be closing its doors soon, according to a viral social media post
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A popular restaurant in downtown Burlington could be closing its doors soon. A social media post has been circulating this week stating that since Manhattan Pizza & Pub had new ownership take over, the business has been failing. Since 1993, Manhattan Pizza & Pub has been...
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.
Onsen Ramen shuts doors in Essex Junction after almost two years
Onsen Ramen, a popular eatery in Essex Junction, shut its doors last Friday after nearly two years in business. The ramen restaurant, which opened at its Pearl Street address in December 2022, was named for the natural Japanese hot springs some which attract snow monkeys − one of which featured in the Onsen Ramen logo.
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