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Some personal perspectives on the proposed town budget
Opinion

Some personal perspectives on the proposed town budget

Kelly Devine, Contributor February 13, 2025February 12, 2025

One of the most important pieces of the work of a selectboard is proposing the town budget. The budget…

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Letters to the Editor: Feb. 6
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Letters to the Editor: Feb. 6

February 6, 2025February 5, 2025

Take the steps to restore town voting on land-use regulations To the Editor: Step one is accomplished, we gathered…

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Letters to the Editor; Jan. 23
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Letters to the Editor; Jan. 23

January 23, 2025January 22, 2025

Inclusion more than declaration, it requires intentional efforts To The Editor: “A democratic society and system of government, while…

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Time always right to do right
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Time always right to do right

Pete Macia, Contributor January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

On the eve of another Martin Luther King, Jr Day, I found myself reflecting on our recent debates over…

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Letters to the Editor: Jan. 9
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Letters to the Editor: Jan. 9

January 9, 2025January 8, 2025

Asylum seekers’ stories echo 300 years of U.S. immigrants’ stories To the Editor: Picture a young woman, 9 months…

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Not rare as you think for parent to deny their child’s abuse
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Not rare as you think for parent to deny their child’s abuse

Teresa Huizar, contributor December 12, 2024December 11, 2024

The recently released Netflix series on the Menendez brothers reignited debate over whether a parent would overlook their child’s…

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YIMBYs growing support for reasonable building projects
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YIMBYs growing support for reasonable building projects

Larry Lewack, contributor December 12, 2024December 11, 2024

Wait, what? The acronym stands for “Yes In My Backyard.” YIMBYs are organized, vocal supporters of positive development in…

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Kudos for helping feed community college students
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Kudos for helping feed community college students

Ivy Enoch, contributor December 12, 2024December 11, 2024

Earning a college degree is challenging, especially for Vermont students who balance school, jobs and family while working to…

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HomeShare VT: Multi-benefit answer to housing shortages
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HomeShare VT: Multi-benefit answer to housing shortages

Sarah Hudak, Contributor November 28, 2024November 26, 2024

We all know Vermont is experiencing a severe housing shortage. People from all walks of life, from young professionals…

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Is sunset of renewable energy just over the horizon?
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Is sunset of renewable energy just over the horizon?

Mike Yantachka, Contributor November 28, 2024November 26, 2024

There is no doubt that the trajectory of our country has changed in the past month. Based on the…

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Letter to the Editor: Nov. 28
Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Nov. 28

November 28, 2024November 26, 2024

Golden clam discovery like déjà vu all over again To the Editor: With the recent announcement of the discovery…

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Will we see the sunset of renewable energy?
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Will we see the sunset of renewable energy?

Mike Yantachka, Contributor November 21, 2024November 20, 2024

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.

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Letters to the Editor: Nov. 14
Around Town Opinion

Letters to the Editor: Nov. 14

Scooter MacMillan November 14, 2024November 13, 2024

Sanders wrong about Democratsabandoning working class To the Editor:I’m a big fan of Bernie Sanders and that will never…

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Letters to the editor: Oct. 31
Around Town Opinion

Letters to the editor: Oct. 31

Scooter MacMillan October 31, 2024November 1, 2024

Readers share their opinions on issues.

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All people deserve access to the basic human needs
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All people deserve access to the basic human needs

Mike Yantachka, Contributor October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

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.

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Letter to the editor: Oct. 17
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Letter to the editor: Oct. 17

Scooter MacMillan October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

Readers contribute their thoughts on upcoming election.

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State government should commit to shelter and food for everyone
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State government should commit to shelter and food for everyone

Anore Horton, Hunger Free Vermont October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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.

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A profound and frustratingly humble voice is gone
Opinion People and Places

A profound and frustratingly humble voice is gone

Scooter MacMillan, Editor September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

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.

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Letter to the editor: Aug. 22
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Letter to the editor: Aug. 22

August 22, 2024August 21, 2024

It would be appropriate to discuss tax bill with town officials

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Finally, a look at East and West Village Project update
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Finally, a look at East and West Village Project update

Peter Joslin, Contributor August 8, 2024August 7, 2024

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.

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