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Readsboro school and town moderator Bill Lequier.

$1.8 million Readsboro school budget passed by a meager 11 votes

READSBORO- Voters passed the school district’s proposed $1,840,509 fiscal year 2026 budget by just 11 votes in Australian balloting Tuesday, following discussion at the school board’s budget informational meeting Monday evening.
Voters also reelected Helyn Strom Henriksen to another term...

Town seeks approval

If voters give blessing, Dover spending will increase by 4.5%
DOVER - Residents and town officials met on Tuesday night for Dover’s annual pre-Town Meeting, providing a preview of what will be on the table at Town Meeting.
Selectboard chair Vicki Capitani told...

Sewer expansion, ballot vote top town’s agenda

WILMINGTON- Town officials and voters gathered at the town hall Monday evening for a pre-Town Meeting information session.
On Tuesday, March 5, Wilmington residents will consider passage of 25 articles by floor vote. They will also vote by Australian ballot for town and school district...

Schools deal with leaks, pulls plug on play

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley School Board members prepared for the district’s upcoming annual meeting and budget informational session at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Twin Valley Middle High School Principal Anna Roth said there were a number of maintenance issues at the school during...

Halifax Town Meeting will return to the Halifax Elementary School multipurpose room on the first Tuesday in March

Board gets push-back on return to in-person Town Meeting

HALIFAX- During their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, the Halifax Selectboard set dates for their Town Meeting informational hearing and a community meeting as part of a BDCC initiative.
The selectboard will hold an informational hearing ahead of the annual Town Meeting on Tuesday,...

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...

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...

Opportune time to secure funds for sewer project

WILMINGTON- On Tuesday, the Wilmington Selectboard set a date for their informational meeting that accompanies the Australian ballot vote in lieu of an in-person Town Meeting this year. They also discussed virtual meetings, sewer, and policing updates.
The informational meeting will be...

North Branch board, voters voice concerns

DOVER- A handful of people attended a presentation and spirited discussion at a special informational meeting of the North Branch Fire District Wednesday evening.
About 20 people attended the meeting, with most participating virtually. Thanks to a technological hiccup at the beginning of...