Halifax

Monthly senior meal at the hall

HALIFAX - On Friday, June 20, at 12 pm, the monthly senior meal will be served at the Halifax Community Hall. The menu is pea salad, baked chicken, mixed rice, butternut squash, cheese, bread, and dessert. A $4 donation will help support this monthly event. The historic hall, located at 20 Brook...

The 2025 Green Up Day poster was designed by U-31 student Ella Thomas

Governor touts Green Up Day at weekly presser

See local Green Up Day informaton below
MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott held his weekly press conference at U-32 Middle and High School Wednesday, a school where, as he noted, he was once a student teacher.
“It hasn’t changed a whole lot,” Gov. Scott said, “although...

Lions Club scholarships

WHITINGHAM - Each year, the Deerfield Valley Lions Club recognizes a select group of graduating seniors for their outstanding commitment to community service. Recipients will receive a one-time $750 scholarship to support their continued education.
Graduating seniors residing in Halifax,...

Supervisory union board names Corey chair

WILMINGTON- The Windham Southwest Supervisory Union board reorganized and welcomed new members Tuesday evening, their first meeting since Town Meeting.
Board member Paul Blais nominated Kristy Corey as chair, and board member Cindy Florence nominated Blais as chair. Corey was...

Most Town Meeting budgets pass

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Few budgets failed in valley towns this year and, for the most part, incumbents who were seeking another term were elected without opposition.
Halifax
Although Halifax’s Town Meeting was otherwise uneventful, witnesses said the meeting...

Emily Carris Duncan

Carris Duncan wins open seat

WHITINGHAM- Democratic candidate Emily Carris Duncan carried the day in the Windham-6 district House race with 1,316 votes, about 254 more than rival Republican candidate Pam Baker.
“I’m really thankful and honored for the opportunity to serve the community,” Carris Duncan said,...

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Local election officials ready for Tuesday’s final push

DEERFIELD VALLEY- According to the Vermont Secretary of State, about one third of Vermont voters have already voted. For those who are waiting until Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, Deerfield Valley town clerks concurred on one piece of advice: If you received a ballot in the mail, be sure...

Whitingham resident Emily Carris Duncan is running as a Democrat for the Windham-6 seat in the Vermont House of Representatives. Photo courtesy Christian Engel

Candidate ready to pitch in for the community

WHITINGHAM- Valley resident Emily Carris Duncan has stepped up as a candidate for the Windham-6 legislative seat recently vacated by Rep. Tristan Roberts.
At this early point in the 2024 election campaign, Carris Duncan appears to be a shoo-in for the position. As the only candidate to...

Supervisory union woes called “some of the worst”

WILMINGTON- Windham Southwest Supervisory Union board members heard frank assessments of the current state of the supervisory union, as well as an analysis of the issues that led to its recent managerial and operational crisis.
Acting superintendent and consultant Kevin Dirth said the...

Candidates for town offices make their case

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Town Meeting is Tuesday, March 5. The Deerfield Valley News asked new candidates or those in contested races to weigh in on important issues and why they are running for office. See more candidates’ responses to the questions on pages A2 and A3.
Halifax TM candidates...