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Marketing program a success, to return in 2023

DOVER- Selectboard members approved funding for the Bitown Economic Development Committee marketing campaign and gave the Southern Vermont Trails Association the go-ahead to prepare the town forest for winter recreation at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
The board unanimously...

The Gloria Danforth Memorial building, home of the Wardsboro Library, may become town property

Wardsboro approves annual budget, Dr. Backus steps down as moderator

WARDSBORO- On Saturday, May 21, the town of Wardsboro held their 237th annual Town Meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 1, but like many other local towns, Wardsboro opted to postpone the meeting in order to comfortably meet outdoors in May due to COVID-19..
The voters...

Dover prepares for Town Meeting, concerned about rising fuel costs

DOVER- Selectboard members held a Town Meeting informational meeting Tuesday evening, led by town moderator Richard Werner.
Dover’s Town Meeting is warned for Tuesday, May 17, at 10 am in Carinthia Base Lodge at Mount Snow.
Werner started the meeting with a reminder for people to...

Halifax presents budget

HALIFAX - The Halifax Selectboard presented their proposed budget for FY23 and discussed Town Meeting articles during their informational hearing over the course of two evenings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This year, their Town Meeting process has been unlike any other in the valley, as...

Dr. Robert Backus received a standing ovation at the end of Tuesday’s River Valleys School District annual meeting. Backus announced he is stepping down as moderator after serving for many years. From left are school board member Kate Rideout, district clerk Andy McLean, Backus, board chair Rich Werner, and board member Chad Staro. Randy Capitani

RVUSD approves budget, Dr. Backus steps down

DOVER- Voters approved the 2023 River Valleys Unified School District budget at their annual meeting on Tuesday night.
The first article on the agenda for the meeting stirred up the most debate. Article 1 is to elect a moderator for the upcoming year, starting on July 1. Dr. Robert Backus...

Resident accuses school board of creating “slush fund”

HALIFAX - During their informational hearing on Tuesday, April 26, the Halifax School District presented their budget for fiscal year 2023.
The budget rose by nearly $350,000, landing at $2,152,350. However, most of that increase was due to changes in special education funding under Act...

Crew installing fiber lines in Wilmington’s town center. Photo by Randy Capitani

Wilmington budget on track for end of fiscal year, upcoming road projects

Construction season returns WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Selectboard heard a budget update and discussed American Rescue Plan funds, a 1% local option tax request and road projects at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday.
Wilmington Finance Officer Christine...

Halifax updates emergency shelters and operations centers, brainstorms consequences for an unpaid junk ordinance violation, finalizes budget

Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly attributed statements by Linda Lyon to Linda Hubner. We regret the error. HALIFAX – During their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 15, the Halifax Selectboard opened truck bids, discussed an ordinance violation, updated their local emergency...

Wardsboro and Dover schools to see some renovations in 2023

DOVER- The River Valleys Unified School District board met on Monday to discuss the fiscal year 2023 budget and Town Meeting warning, the annual report, school repairs, and board reapportionment.
The operational budget for fiscal year 2023 has been set at $6,255,575. According to Windham...

RVUSD ends most COVID-19 protocols, including mask requirements

DOVER- On Monday, the River Valleys Unified School District board announced major changes to COVID-19 protocols in the schools. They also discussed the fiscal year 2023 budget and Dover’s International Baccalaureate programming.
At the meeting, Dover School Principal Matt Martyn announced...