Wardsboro

River Valleys district charges ahead

WARDSBORO - During their meeting on Monday, November 5, at Wardsboro Elementary, the River Valleys Unified School District approved the purchase and installation of a charger for the previously purchased electric bus and received updates from the principals of Wardsboro Elementary and The Dover...

Sibilia

Sibilia cruises to reelection, focuses on Speaker race

DOVER- While the political landscape in Vermont may have changed dramatically Tuesday evening, independent candidate for the Windham-2 House district Laura Sibilia sailed to victory with 1,572 votes in an uncontested race.
Sibilia recently announced her decision to run for Speaker of the...

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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...

Porter named to fill board seat

DOVER - During their Monday, October 21, meeting at The Dover School, the River Valleys Unified School District board received an update on The Dover School’s roof and appointed a new member to the board.
“I’ve been an artist for the last four years. I have two kids at the school,” said...

School officials take electric bus for test drive

WARDSBORO - During their Monday, October 7 meeting at Wardsboro Elementary, the River Valleys Unified School District board moved forward with a rebate from the Clean Service Program to purchase an electric bus. They also learned about efforts by both schools to provide students with healthier...

Francesca Palumbo

Well-known educator takes over top spot at Wardsboro school

Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly quoted that "Kindergarteners were in the same room as seniors." Whitingham was a K-12 school with kindergarteners and seniors in the same building. WARDSBORO - After being the assistant principal at The Academy School in West Brattleboro for...

A float for the History House during the Wardsboro parade July 4, 2012. File photo

Wardsboro Parade and Street Fair celebrates 75th year

Event started as a fundraiser for church WARDSBORO - The longest running Fourth of July parade and fair in the state will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. Festivities include a parade, vintage cars from around the region, and creative vendors. Patrons can look forward...

River Valleys school district preps for annual meeting, vote

WARDSBORO - At their meeting on Monday, April 22, at Wardsboro Elementary, the River Valleys Unified School Board reviewed the warning for the annual meeting.
On Monday, April 29, from 10 am to 7 pm, voting by Australian ballot will take place for article 12. Article 12 elects a director...

Building repairs, including a new roof for The Dover School, will be up for discussion at the River Valleys district annual meeting on April 30. File photo

River Valleys voters asked to approve $6.8 million in spending at meeting

WARDSBORO - At their regular meeting on Monday, April 2, the River Valleys Union School District discussed the warning for the annual meeting on Tuesday, April 30, at Dover Town Hall at 7 pm. For fiscal year 2025, the proposed budget will be $6,845,217. They also received updates from the...

The Dover School needs roof repairs or a new roof. File photo

School board concerned about tax rates, costs of roof replacement

WARDSBORO - River Valleys Unified School District held their meeting at Wardsboro Elementary School on Monday, February 5. Items on the agenda were a second review of the draft budget, a look at repairs needed for the roof at The Dover School, and reports by the principals.
During...