Some personal perspectives on the proposed town budget
One of the most important pieces of the work of a selectboard is proposing the town budget. The budget…
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 6
Take the steps to restore town voting on land-use regulations To the Editor: Step one is accomplished, we gathered…
Letters to the Editor; Jan. 23
Inclusion more than declaration, it requires intentional efforts To The Editor: “A democratic society and system of government, while…
Time always right to do right
On the eve of another Martin Luther King, Jr Day, I found myself reflecting on our recent debates over…
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 9
Asylum seekers’ stories echo 300 years of U.S. immigrants’ stories To the Editor: Picture a young woman, 9 months…
Not rare as you think for parent to deny their child’s abuse
The recently released Netflix series on the Menendez brothers reignited debate over whether a parent would overlook their child’s…
YIMBYs growing support for reasonable building projects
Wait, what? The acronym stands for “Yes In My Backyard.” YIMBYs are organized, vocal supporters of positive development in…
Kudos for helping feed community college students
Earning a college degree is challenging, especially for Vermont students who balance school, jobs and family while working to…
HomeShare VT: Multi-benefit answer to housing shortages
We all know Vermont is experiencing a severe housing shortage. People from all walks of life, from young professionals…
Is sunset of renewable energy just over the horizon?
There is no doubt that the trajectory of our country has changed in the past month. Based on the…
Letter to the Editor: Nov. 28
Golden clam discovery like déjà vu all over again To the Editor: With the recent announcement of the discovery…
Will we see the sunset of renewable energy?
There is no doubt that the trajectory of our country has changed in the past month. Based on the recent election and signals from the incoming Trump administration, the reversal of our nation’s approach to climate change will have significant implications not only nationally, but locally and globally.
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 14
Sanders wrong about Democratsabandoning working class To the Editor:I’m a big fan of Bernie Sanders and that will never…
Letters to the editor: Oct. 31
Readers share their opinions on issues.
All people deserve access to the basic human needs
If you are a registered Charlotte voter, you have probably received your ballot in the mail by now. Be sure to look at both sides of the ballot. On the back side there are 21 names running for justice of the peace positions. Note that you can vote for no more than 12.
Letter to the editor: Oct. 17
Readers contribute their thoughts on upcoming election.
State government should commit to shelter and food for everyone
All people deserve access to the basic human needs of food and shelter. We know that the state of Vermont — our government and our people — can make the choice to shelter and feed everyone in Vermont.
A profound and frustratingly humble voice is gone
The death of James Earl Jones on Sept. 9 has me reminiscing about a story a good friend used to tell. I say used to tell because Cina Smith died of cancer a couple of years ago.
Letter to the editor: Aug. 22
It would be appropriate to discuss tax bill with town officials
Finally, a look at East and West Village Project update
Back in March, during the public forums held by the Charlotte East and West Villages steering committee addressing future growth, many voiced their opinions at these forums and on Front Porch Forum.