The former president moves up on Martha’s Vineyard
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd took former president Barack Obama to task for lavish parties at his new house in the posh section of Martha’s Vineyard, the island off Cape Cod.
Zach Pollakoff—generalist curator
It’s hard to summarize Zach Pollakoff’s life because he is involved in so many creative endeavors. Borrowing from an artist he works with named Ross Simonini, Pollakoff refers to himself as a generalist curator. “Generalism encourages creative people not to box themselves into one discipline,” he explained.
Shelburne Museum to be powered by solar energy by the end of 2021
Shelburne Museum teams up with Encore Renewable Energy and Bee The Change to develop two pollinator friendly solar projects
Heard on the street
Settlement Agreement Imminent in Spear, Tenney Dispute and Trouble may be brewing for Vermont Commons project
Another successful and sweet year
The Hagios family had a successful blackberry season this year
Wendy Pelletier: Bringing her own expertise to the Planning and Zoning Department
There are times when Charlotte Zoning Administrator Wendy Pelletier could easily sit at the other side of the table, providing input to a developer on engine specifications, but that’s no longer her job.
Beach party showcases food, music and fun for locals and non-residents alike
At first glance, last Saturday’s July 31 activity at the Charlotte Beach appeared understated. The annual town Beach Party was minutes away from starting and anticipation was building.
Bristol Solar Co-op aims to assist Clemmons Family Farm
The Bristol Community Solar Co-op is coming to fruition with a little added benefit to support Clemmons Family Farm.
The last pizza on earth
Pizza on Earth, the pioneering establishment that brought artisanal wood fired pizza to Vermont, served its last made-to-order creations on July 23.
Tim Wall: Living in the fast and slow lanes at once
Tim Wall has found a balance in his life with one foot in the slow lane of his Three Chimney Farm and the other in the fast-paced investment world with Burlington-based Hula. For a while, the farm was a bigger focus in Wall’s life, but these days it is taking a back seat to his investment work.
Cyrus Guernsey Pringle, botanist
Cyrus Prindle was born in Charlotte on May 6, 1838, son of George and Louisa (Harris) Prindle. His father died on Cyrus’s fifth birthday May 6, 1843, aged 34 years. Louisa remarried to widower Joseph Pratt, who brought seven children of his own. Stressors within the hybrid family eventually ended in separation.
Building community resilience one window at a time
In the months preceding the arrival of Covid, the Charlotte Energy Committee and Sustainable Charlotte (formerly Transition Charlotte) joined forces with the WindowDressers organization of Maine to make and install inexpensive energy-saving window inserts in ten Charlotte homes and one community building, the Charlotte Grange.
Crash on Route 7 kills Bristol man
A Bristol man was killed in a single vehicle crash on Route 7 in Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Christy Hagios: Carrying on a long and sweet family tradition
It’s been roughly a century since Christy Hagios’ great-grandparents began picking blackberries at their house in Charlotte. “I’ve been picking berries there since I was a little girl,” she said.
A pastoral statement in support of Clemmons Family Farm
As authorized ministers in the United Church of Christ we were alarmed and saddened to learn of the Vermont Human Rights Commission’s recent determination
Sweet Roots taking ground in Charlotte
Perched on a hill off Route 7 in Charlotte sits Sweet Roots Farm & Market, the former Charlotte Berry Farm, operated by Jane and Dan MacLean.
Proposed Charlotte Health Center: neighbors threaten to appeal project
Jeanne and Rene Kaczka-Valliere said they have signed the petition opposing the proposed Charlotte Health Center and will appeal the project in environmental court should Evergreen Family Health fail to address their concerns regarding their adjacent property.
UPDATE: Commission finds VSP committed racial, gender discrimination against Clemmons Family Farm director
Dr. Lydia Clemmons, director of the Clemmons’ Family Farm, suffered illegal racial and gender discrimination at the hands of Vermont State police, according to a 5-0 vote by the Vermont Humans Right Commission.
Raap plans expansive changes at Nordic Farms
Will Raap’s purchase of Charlotte’s Nordic Farm is about to become a reality, and the local entrepreneur is eager to take the reins.
And the survey says…
Mud season in our town of Charlotte is a thing of the past! As Road Commissioner Jr Lewis explained,…