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Cemetery Commission update
Anyone driving on Greenbush Road past Barber Cemetery (West Burial Ground) on Sunday morning, Aug. 27, probably noticed some activity. A sign announced that the Vermont Old Cemetery Association was at work again. VOCA, a nonprofit devoted to the restoration and preservation of neglected and abandoned cemeteries in the State of Vermont, sponsored a second gravestone-restoration working session at Barber Cemetery.
Cemetery Commission update
Earlier this summer, under the watchful eye of master stone mason Pete Demick, trained volunteers from Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA) were instructed on state-of-the-art techniques to right and repair vulnerable antique stones in the West Burying Ground on Greenbush Road.
Fifth annual Diamond Island Regatta
Many of the top sailors and fastest boats on Lake Champlain will be taking part August 19 in the 2017 Diamond Island Regatta, hosted by the Royal Savage Yacht Club (RSYC) and Point Bay Marina.
Flat Rock Road neighbors question Arthaud settlement
Questions about lot 128 on Flat Rock Road linger even after the town settled a legal dispute involving the camp last month just prior to a court-ordered mediation. The settlement compensated leaseholder Paul Arthaud to the tune of $30,000, which allowed him to walk away from his lease, restored control of the lease and ownership of the camp to the town, and saved both parties any further legal fees. It seemed the ideal end to the yearlong dispute.
Restitution made for Selectboard misstep
Because VCLT Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund, the town’s insurance company, has twice denied the town’s request to cover these expenses, the cost will have to come from town money, though the specifics of the money’s source have yet to be finalized.
Best in show with Crangold Kennels
Crangold Kennels in Charlotte is owned by Kathleen and Daniel Kehoe. The two grew up in South Burlington and…
Food Shelf News for June
Food for the mind as well as the body An anonymous gift of several hundred books to the Friends…
Malletts Bay debacle raises concerns about Thompson’s Point
The recent legal battles and evictions of leaseholders on Malletts Bay in Colchester have some Charlotte citizens asking if…
Volunteers help restore historic Charlotte cemetery
A dozen volunteers, members of Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA), attended a graveyard restoration project on Saturday, May 20,…
Thompson’s Point Lane’s Lane proposed site changes
The seven properties of Lane’s Lane stand apart from the nearly 200 camps hemming the shoreline of Thompson’s Point….
Meet Sammy, our pet of the month
Sammy is a strong, active hound who lives up to the breed characteristics– and then some! He likes to…
Flat Rock Road subdivision dispute headed to court-ordered mediation
The Town of Charlotte and one of its property owners remain divided over the fate of two lots on…
Charlotte-owned Evan Webster Ink Custom Apparel to host open house
Get to know your local screen printer. Evan Webster Ink, at 120 Graham Way in the Shelburne Green business…
Solar mowers to hit Charlotte this spring
Charlotters Nate Carr of Church Hill Landscapes and Steven Wisbaum of Eco-Equipment Supply have recently become part of the…
Good golly Miss Molly: Catching up with Molly King
Molly King works to preserve Charlotte family history Why would a woman who lives in Colchester spend most of…
Notice of five-year lease bidding on Thompson’s Point
The Town of Charlotte is providing a notice of availability of a five-year lease (for the mowing seasons of…
Press Release: Milk Money L3C announces crowdfunding campaign for Kingdom Fiber
For immediate release The Campaign marks the sixth Vermont Small Business Offering on Milk Money’s Vermont-only platform, giving Vermonters…
Charlotte-founded Petit Peony designs for Trump grandchildren
When Kate Bowen founded her company Petit Peony in Charlotte a few years ago she never dreamed she would…
Thompson’s Point assessments drop
The Charlotte Selectboard met three times in late January to fine-tune the town budget and official warning for Town…