Proposed cut to universal free school meals gets pushback from local food advocates
In the face of skyrocketing property taxes across the state, Gov. Phil Scott is looking for new ways to…
Two vital new books about Vermont and Vermonters
Two books that look at the past and future of Vermont through two different lenses have just hit bookstores….
Selectboard reorganization starts a bit disorganized
March 10 was the first regularly scheduled meeting of the Charlotte Selectboard after the election, and one of the…
Charlotte chooses to keep voice voting
Charlotte residents rejected two proposals to switch from in-person voting to a secret ballot at its annual town meeting…
Herlihy wins seat on selectboard in Tuesday voting
Of Charlotte’s 3,444 registered voters (as of this past November), 1,123, or 33 percent, voted in Tuesday’s Australian ballot…
Selectboard’s last meeting in current form
The selectboard’s meeting on Feb. 24 was a quiet affair. There was a minimum of contentious issues and not…
Charlotte votes to advocate for continuing support for Ukraine
Among other things that were passed at Saturday’s in-person town meeting was a resolution urging the United States to…
Not all the 365 food holidays inspire rush for ingredients
March 10Monday Munch11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Turkey stew with potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Dessert to be announced. March 17St. Patrick’s Day11:30…
March brings diverse range of offerings to senior center
This month, the senior center offers a diverse range of new programming. For those concerned about falls, the center…
Even with snow on ground, library prepares for spring
The library is getting ready for spring with these events: Programs for kids Ramadan craftRamadan depends on the lunar…
Let seasonal citrus liven our winter vegetables
While spring tries to happen, we still have plenty of our stores of root vegetables and local greens, although…
Early sunny day and thoughts of nature’s balance
On the first warm sunny day of the month, my heart calls me to step outside and breathe in…
In spite of the polar vortex, looking ahead to spring
My garden journal features sporadic entries over the decades, usually after a spectacular success (tastiest cantaloupe ever!) or disasters,…
Increasing vegetable plant diversity with seeds
Choosing seeds and starting your own transplants are among the most empowering ways to garden. Why grow the same vegetable…
Through good news, bad news, food shelf carrying on
First, the good news. The food shelf is excited to announce that it has been awarded a Vermonters Feeding…
With AI taking entry-level jobs, critical-thinking key
AI could eliminate 56 percent of entry-level jobs within five years. This news headline can make your heart miss…
School celebrates individuality during Spirit Week
Charlotte Central School celebrated Spirit Week the week of Feb. 17. Tuesday’s theme was “Celebrate that we are all…
It’s not too late for a team approach to education reform
March Madness is almost here and that got me thinking. Just like in basketball, success in government comes from…
Lawmakers look for more time on broadband bills
As Vermont closes in on every home having high-speed internet access, some legislators have wondered if the state needs…
Hanley helps Charlotte and Chittenden County plan
Dana Hanley has spent her career making sure that land-use decisions are made wisely. She has done it for…