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Town of Essex to hold 80 & 90 Upper Main Street planning project meeting
ESSEX TOWN — Join the Town of Essex at their first interactive public meeting to talk about the future of the Town of Essex municipal site at 80/90 Upper Main Street. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the heart of shaping our town center's future. The meeting will take place at the new Farmhouse Event Center at The Essex Resort and Spa (70 Essex Way) on Thursday, August 1 starting at 7pm.
New Tenants in the IAM Building at Clinton Community College
New tenants will soon be moving into the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing building on the Clinton Community College campus in Plattsburgh. Clinton County’s Director of Economic Development Molly Ryan says Champlain Valley Educational Services CV-TEC is in the process of drafting a lease agreement with the county. With the...
New pool hall and restaurant coming to Plattsburgh
Sky Billiards and MunchiCiani’s officially opens Friday. Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. — PLATTSBURGH | Sky Billiards and MunchiCiani’s, the newest destination for fun and good eats in Plattsburgh, is set to open its doors Friday, Aug. 2. The newly renovated and expansive pool hall and restaurant...
As Vermont loses its ash trees, towns race to stop the beetle that’s the culprit
The emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that kills ash trees, has been detected in 13 Vermont counties and is still spreading. But towns often don’t have the budget, or the guidance, to address it. Read the story on VTDigger here: As Vermont loses its ash trees, towns race to stop the beetle that’s the culprit.
Michael Kocher & Dexterity Z Dazzle in the $30,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix at Hits Vermont
East Dorset, Vermont, USA – July 21, 2024 – It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon as competitors took to the Grand Prix Ring for the third grand prix of the 2024 HITS Vermont Summer Festival. The $30,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix was the exclamation mark on a thrilling week of competition, and ultimately, it was Michael Kocher (USA) and Dexterity Z that took home the top prize.
Experts search for pesticide alternatives following neonicotinoid ban
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Farmers are looking for answers following the phase-out of a popular class of pesticides. Over objections from the governor, Vermont lawmakers this spring, passed a law banning neonicotinoid pesticides due to their often devastating impact on pollinators and other wildlife. That leaves farmers with just a...
UVM composting class starts in August
Most Vermonters know that composting is an essential part of household waste management. Vermont state law banned food scraps from the trash in 2020. But composting is more than just landfill diversion. It is a way to recycle nutrients at your home, providing a free resource to feed the soils of your garden, lawn and other plants. Done correctly, composting will not attract bears, rats and other wildlife.
Lee Russ: How much longer can we ignore the real health care problem?
I once described our current efforts at health care “reform” as analogous to a group of people watching a house burn. Read the story on VTDigger here: Lee Russ: How much longer can we ignore the real health care problem?.
Film festival brings together national, state and local creators
Last weekend saw the launch of the Williston Film Festival presented at the Isham Barn Theatre. The two-day noncompetitive event featured several short films, as well as full length features including “King Coal” directed by West Virginia native and Peabody and Emmy winner Elaine McMillion Sheldon, “Joonam” by Vermonter and Sundance Film Festival award-nominee Sierra Urich, and “The Farm Boy” by actor and filmmaker George Woodard, who lives and farms in Waterbury, Vt.
WTSA NEWS FOR THURSDAY JULY 25th 2024
This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch and 13 colleagues urged the Ambassadors of Israel and Egypt to help critically ill Palestinian children leave Gaza for medical treatment and improve access to life-saving care for children in need. The senators emphasized the importance of not hindering injured children from receiving necessary medical care and called for cooperation to ensure safe passage and increased access to treatment. Meetings with the Ambassadors were also requested to further discuss facilitating safe passage for children in need.
Around Town for July 25, 2024
Children at Sensations In Learning daycare and preschool have put their garden to use this summer providing greens for the Williston Community Food Shelf. Until this year, the garden had been simply a source of gardening practice and education for the children. This year, the school resolved to provide fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs to the food shelf.
Details Released In Berkshire Avenue Investigation
The US Attorney in Vermont is telling us more about that investigation on Berkshire Avenue this week. Officials say two people were arrested, 20-year-old Hussein Iman of Springfield and 37-year-old Joseph Cadorette of Vermont are accused of conspiring to run a fentanyl and cocaine base distribution operation. According to court...
We have a winner!: Readers choose favorite creemee spot in Chittenden County
Readers have chosen their favorite creemee stand in Chittenden County in the Burlington Free Press creemee poll. Palmer Lane Maple in Jericho beat out second-place finisher The Village Scoop in Colchester, 585 votes to 486. Readers cast nearly 1,500 votes split among 10 creemee spots in Chittenden County. Colleen and Paul Palmer started...
Renowned ceramic artist’s work at Shelburne Museum
The Shelburne Museum presents the work of renowned British artist Paul Scott in the exhibition Confected, Borrowed & Blue: Transferware by Paul Scott that includes provocative reinterpretations of 19th-century transferware from Shelburne Museum’s permanent collection along with a work commissioned for the exhibition. “Exhibiting contemporary work that is inspired...
Escape the heat, embrace the cool air and activities
On the hot and humid days of summer, consider spending the day in the cool air conditioning at the senior center. There are a wide variety of activities to participate in ranging from art programs, board and card games, exercise classes or just connecting with friends over a cup of coffee. The Charlotte Senior Center is a community center for active and engaged adults age 50 and older. The mission of the senior center is to provide services and programming for older adults in Charlotte and surrounding communities.
Road flood repairs continue across Vermont
BARNET, Vt. (WCAX) - Immediately after the floods two weeks ago, 47 state roads were closed due to the damage the high water left in its wake. Now, all but two of them have reopened to at least one lane. It’s been more than two weeks since floodwaters washed out...