65 years of The Charlotte News — Time to give back
Make no bones about it: I am here to ask for your financial support for community journalism.
Tractor parade returning to East Charlotte
After a one-year hiatus, the tractor parade is returning to East Charlotte.
Talk to us about The Charlotte News
We launched our reader survey in last week’s newspaper and have already received dozens of completed surveys in the mail and online.
What is an old-growth forest?
On a highly-altered landscape, the idea of an old-growth forest is captivating to many. But what are old-growth forests? And why do they matter?
Former student cited for displaying BB gun at CVU football game
Police have cited a former student for allegedly displaying a BB gun during a football game Saturday afternoon at the Champlain Valley Union High School.
Pre-K capacity increasing in Charlotte
Childcare is a serious concern in Charlotte as it is in most other places.
After detours Thompson’s Point project approved
It was the same questions in the same case at the Charlotte Selectboard meeting on Monday, Sept. 11 — and, in the end, the same result for the land dispute between officials and Barb Russ and Dean Williams.
Open meeting laws: Fun for everyone
I have a habit of loudly and dramatically announcing that certain aspects of government function are “the cornerstone of democracy.” (I put the fun in government function!)
Things are hopping at the senior center this month
This month’s schedule is full.
Teaching the timeless art of etiquette
Sometimes it’s hard to live up to the reputation of a famous family member, but Peter Post has been able.
Enjoy your “salad days” at the senior center
In medieval times salads were composed of green leaves, sometimes with flowers.
Save pumpkins from fungal disease powdery mildew
Gardeners may notice a white coating on the leaves of their cucurbit plants, phlox, roses and lilacs. This is a common fungal disease called powdery mildew that appears this time of year on several different hosts.
Planting and care of trees
Trees provide us with many gifts: shade, wind breaks, erosion control, beautiful foliage, an invitation to birds and other wildlife and, in the case of fruit or nut trees, something tasty to harvest.
Add elegance to shade garden with Solomon’s seal
If you want to add a touch of architectural interest to your shade garden, look no further than the graceful silhouette of Solomon’s seal.
The school year is off to an enthusiastic start
The 2023-24 school year is only 12 days old, but many exciting activities are already happening at Charlotte Central School.
Champlain Valley gets back on winning track
After a season opening loss, the Champlain Valley Redhawks jumped back onto a two-game win streak with victories over Bellows Free Academy and South Burlington-Burlington-Winooski.
Signs abound nature is transforming into autumn
Snapping turtles are emerging from eggs laid in June. With a temporary egg tooth, hatchlings cut an exit from their leathery homes of several months.
Two books that haven’t been written about here before
It’s raining again and I just ran around my house gathering up all the books I’ve read in the past few months that I have not yet written about in this column. I turned up: seven.
Charlotte property transfers: July & August 2023
July July 6 Town of Charlotte to Timothy (Gus) Kiley & Claire A. Novola 250 Garen Rd. $1,000 0…
Access to and opportunities at the library keep growing
Getting into the Charlotte Library has gotten even easier.
