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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...

Ratus owners Christian Engle (pictured) and Jennifer Betit-Engel petitioned the initial Town Meeting vote to allow retail cannabis sales in Wilmington.

Cannabis questions answered

WILMINGTON- At their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday evening, the Wilmington Selectboard discussed a revote, scheduled for next week, of a Town Meeting ballot question. They also took care of housekeeping items.
Article 20 of this year’s Town Meeting warning, “Shall the town authorize...

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...

Halifax Town Meeting informational hearing date set

HALIFAX - During their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 5, the Halifax Selectboard set a date for the Town Meeting informational hearing, discussed the fine for a violation of their junk ordinance at 10070 Stage Road, revisited their beaver problem, and heard from constable Andy Rice about...

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 plans on in-person annual meeting, still upholding mask policy

DOVER- The River Valleys Unified School District board met on Monday to discuss their annual meeting, COVID-19 updates in the schools, and their new website.
The board voted to hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 pm. It will be held in person at the Dover Town Hall, 189...

Town set for annual meetings

School tax rate to go down, questions raised about surplus funds vote READSBORO- Voters will gather at the school auditorium on Monday, February 28, for a combined in-person/virtual school informational meeting and an in-person Town Meeting.
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Searsburg to hold in-person Town Meeting on Monday, February 28

By Lauren Harkawik
SEARSBURG - Searsburg will hold its Town Meeting in person at the Searsburg Town Office on Monday, February 28, at 6:30 pm. Masks are required. Voters will vote on both town and school warnings from the floor, with the exception of the election of officers, which happens...

Voters OK tax breaks

North Branch District, town have opposing takes on law
DOVER- At the continuation of their May 3 annual meeting held last Thursday, October 14, North Branch Fire District residents voted to exempt several town-owned buildings and nonprofits from paying sewer taxes against...

Wilmington Selectboard member John Gannon during the board's final regular Zoom meeting.

Board to return to in-person meetings

WILMINGTON- On Tuesday, the Wilmington Selectboard held its final Zoom meeting of the pandemic. At the start of next month, they will return to in-person meetings at the Town Hall. At Tuesday’s meeting, the board discussed the 2021 budget, the upcoming tax sale, and the East Main Street sewer...