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Expert to speak on racism’s effect on environmental health
The League of Women Voters of Vermont in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library presents the second in its 2021-22 Lecture Series on Racism and Public Health. On Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, during his presentation, How Does Racism Effect Environmental Health, Professor Jonathan Rosenbloom will discuss the disparate impact of public policies governing land use, housing, occupational […]
Governor’s Institutes offers virtual ‘Climate Change Sprint’ for 9th-12th graders 3-day summit gives voice to youth activists seeking solutions
The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont announces the debut of a new, virtual climate change Winter Weekend program. From Friday, Feb. 4 to Sunday, Feb. 6, all Vermont 9th through 12th grade students are invited to join GIV in asking and answering some of the hardest questions of our time. What will Vermont look like after […]
Londonderry seeks feedback on North Village Main Street Study, Master Plan scenarios
Three preliminary scenarios from Londonderry’s Main Street Study and Master Plan of the North Village Center were presented on Nov. 18 for community review and input. Based on community comments at the two community meetings, and feedback posted on the Londonderry website, a consolidated scenario is being developed. Londonderry residents and businesses can review and […]
Springfield Hospital safety chief named president of Vermont Healthcare Engineers Society
Jim Smith, director of engineering/safety officer for Springfield Hospital, was recently named president of Vermont Healthcare Engineers Society. VHES is the local affiliated chapter of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers, which, with 12,500 members, is the largest association devoted to professionals who design, build, maintain and operate hospitals and other health care facilities. ASHE […]
Springfield Rotary Stuff a Truck event brings in $5,400 in food, items for Springfield Food Shelf
The Springfield Rotary Club held a very successful Stuff a Truck event this past weekend in the Springfield Plaza, raising more than $5,400 worth of non-perishable food and personal care items and $500 in cash. Thanks to the generosity of those who stopped by and the support of Shaw’s Supermarket, the Rotary Club was able […]
State Human Services chief Mike Smith to retire
Secretary of Human Services Mike Smith is set to retire at the end of the year, after his second stint leading the state’s largest agency. In announcing the retirement on Monday, Gov. Phil Scott said, “When I asked Mike to come back to his old job in late 2019, it’s fair to say nobody expected […]
$46 million in ARPA funds heads for 143 of Vermont’s rural health-care providers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last week began distributing nearly $46 million to 143 of Vermont’s rural medical providers and suppliers serving Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program and Medicare beneficiaries. Awarded under the American Rescue Plan Rural payments, this funding will provide much-needed relief for Vermont’s rural health care providers, who have […]
Public info meeting on infill affordable housing in Windsor
Windsor Improvement Corp. will host a public information meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Windsor Welcome Center, 3 Railroad Ave. in Windsor, to present information on a proposed downtown housing development. There will be a virtual option to attend. To join virtually, click here. Windham & Windsor Housing Trust and Evernorth are […]
Legal problems? Vermont Legal Services offers ‘Roadmaps’ videos to help you navigate
Legal Services Vermont has created a collection of step-by-step tutorials called “Roadmaps” that can be accessed by clicking here for the statewide legal help website, VTLawHelp.org. The Roadmaps help Vermonters move through the steps of some common, but non-criminal, legal and benefits issues: asking the court for a Relief from Abuse order getting a divorce […]
Dance Factory’s annual ‘Nutcracker’ to be performed at Green Mountain on Dec. 11 & 12
Join Clara on her magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets in The Dance Factory’s production of The Nutcracker. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the family-friendly holiday tradition, which annually delights upward of 800 attendees. The full-length, professionally costumed spectacle will be staged at Green Mountain Union High School, 716 VT-103 […]
State names new chief medical examiner
Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine has announced that Dr. Elizabeth Bundock has been appointed as Vermont’s chief medical examiner. Bundock, who joined the Department of Health in 2007 as deputy chief medical examiner, takes over the state office that oversees death investigations, following the retirement of long-time Chief Medical Examiner Steven Shapiro, MD. The Office […]
Stuff a Truck, help Springfield Food Shelf
The Springfield Rotary Club will be holding a Stuff A Truck event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 4 at the Springfield Shopping Plaza to benefit the Springfield Family Center Food Shelf. Please come and grab a bag and fill it with non-perishable food items or personal care products to help those […]
ANR webinars for individuals, businesses, towns outline ARPA funds for water, housing projects
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has been hosting a webinar series to provide more details about the American Rescue Plan Act funding opportunities available through the agency. The webinars are designed for communities, individuals and businesses interested in using ARPA funding to invest in water infrastructure projects. ANR has $100 million in ARPA funding […]
Derry Master Plan presentations to be held Thursday
The next community presentation of Londonderry’s Main Street Study and Master Plan for Londonderry’s North Village Center will take place in two sessions on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. You can participate in an online Zoom session at 3:30 p.m. by clicking here. Or you can attend the presentation in person at 6:30 p.m. at at […]
Be the Match donor registry to be held Nov. 20
Noah was born to a Londonderry couple on Feb. 26, 2017 after a routine pregnancy and delivery. At 3.5 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare genetic bone disease called osteopetrosis – a condition that can be fatal if not treated with a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Thanks to Be The Match, […]
Chester Dems to host Sens. Clarkson, Nitka, McCormack
Windsor County’s three senators, Alison Clarkson, Alice Nitka and Dick McCormack, will be at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St., at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, to talk about their agenda for the 2022 legislative session in Montpelier. UPDATE: Also speaking will state Rep. Tom Bock, who represents Chester, Andover, Baltimore and a portion […]
Windham to dedicate Veterans Memorial Nov. 14
All American war veterans and their families and friends are invited to the dedication of a new plaque honoring the many veterans with close ties to the town of Windham. The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14 at the Windham Meeting House, 26 Harrington Road. Several years have gone into […]
Skating rink planned for Derry Winter Festival
One Londonderry, a citizen led organization, is making plans for the town including a skating rink to be sited behind Jake’s Restaurant in the Mountain Marketplace and is expected to be ready for use this season. The 120 foot by 50 foot rink is being planned by One Londonderry‘s Winter Festival Group, which has found […]
Wilder Library to benefit from calendar sales
Wilder Memorial Library announces its 2022 Weston calendar: A Year in Weston. The beautiful photos of iconic local scenes create a vision of Weston through the seasons. The library has worked with award-winning local photographer Mark Martins to create the calendar. Proceeds of calendar sales will go toward the operating expenses of the library. “We […]
BRAT seeks donations for new storage shed
A dozen coolers of varying sizes. Nets on long poles. Buckets. Wading boots. Kayaks and lifejackets. Tools for tree planting. Totes of trash bags, work gloves and T-shirts. These are just some of the items stored long-term by the Black River Action Team, according to BRAT Founder and Director Kelly Stettner. While Stettner keeps more […]
