Wilmington

Caitlin Towsley recently began working with Wilmington PD as a police liaison. The position is part of the Police Social Work Program, which is coordinated through Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS). Lauren Harkawik

New staffer is not here to fix people, but to meet where they are

Police Social Work Program continues with new police liaison
WILMINGTON - Over the past few weeks, the community may have noticed a new face in the mix at the Wilmington Police Department. Caitlin Towsley recently began working with Wilmington PD as a police liaison. The...

New sled will help with winter rescues

Grants from Rotary and snowmobile clubs offered
WILMINGTON - As winter looms, the Wilmington Fire Department is prepared with a new rescue sled, which can be towed by a snowmobile and used during wintertime rescues in the valley’s terrain. The sled, which cost $8,500, was...

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,...

Bridge 31, in the center of Wilmington village, is slated to be rebuilt. VTrans is seeking input on different detour options while the bridge work takes place, which is currently scheduled for sometime in 2029. Ivy Kirby

Lots of questions, no answers yet on bridge rebuild

WILMINGTON - On Wednesday, October 23, the team currently working on construction plans for the rebuilding of Bridge 31, located on West Main Street at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 100 in Wilmington village, gave a presentation at Valley Craft Ales.
In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene...

Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail to undergo a needed makeover

WILMINGTON - The Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail starts just off West Main Street at the Reardons’ Crossing footbridge. It then follows the North Branch of the Deerfield River and the shoreline of Harriman Reservoir for two miles. It ends at a boat launch and swimming area.
The trail...

Town has 2024 surplus, cannabis license renewed

WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, the Wilmington Selectboard received a fiscal year 2024 financial review, approved a 1% request for Wilmington Works, and approved a renewal for Ratu’s Cannabis Supply.
Financial officer Christine Richter gave a final overview of fiscal year...

House speaker pays valley a visit as part of forum at Old School

WILMINGTON- Area House and Senate candidates met with voters at the Old School Community Center on Friday, October 11, in a forum organized by Windham-6 district candidate Emily Carris Duncan and moderated by former district Rep. Ann Manwaring.
Joining Carris Duncan were House...

The Rev. Fr. Kevin Chalifoux stands in front of replaced windows at Our Lady of Fatima in Wilmington. Lauren Harkawik

It took a while, but church restoration project completed

Our Lady of Fatima gets window upgrade after long campaign
WILMINGTON - Those who routinely enter Wilmington from points east have likely noticed a new look at Our Lady of Fatima. Or, rather, an old look returned. The stained glass windows on the front of the church have...

Board approves trail funding, ATV ordinance

WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, the Wilmington Selectboard approved a recreational trails program and an ordinance regulating ATVs and neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs).
Representatives of the trails committee, Joanne Yankura and Carol Bois, applied for funding to support...

Community film screening focuses on local artists, themes

WILMINGTON - Local filmmaker Garret Harkawik has organized a film screening at the historic Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 28, at 8 pm. The free event will feature short documentary works by several local filmmakers and music by Brattleboro musician Johnny Gifford.
After finishing a...