Handicap parking spot coming to town beach
On June 9, the Charlotte Selectboard approved the creation of a handicap parking space and an adjacent loading zone…
Moving start plants to the garden by “hardening”
Planting time is almost here. While some crops will be directly sown, many others will begin as starter plants…
Hanley helps Charlotte and Chittenden County plan
Dana Hanley has spent her career making sure that land-use decisions are made wisely. She has done it for…
It’s not too late for a team approach to education reform
March Madness is almost here and that got me thinking. Just like in basketball, success in government comes from…
Around Town: Feb. 20
Condolences Joan Mulford Braun passed away peacefully in the company of family at her home in Shelburne, Vt., on…
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 20
Support for re-electing Devine to the selectboard To the Editor: Please join me in voting for Kelly Devine for…
Charlotte Selectboard endorses Declaration of Inclusion
And then there were 160. On Monday night, Jan. 13, Charlotte joined 159 of Vermont’s towns in endorsing the…
Suzy Hodgson believes collaboration is a key part of sustainability
Suzy Hodgson is a strong believer in collaboration. That is evident in both the way she works and in…
Include senior center in your New Year’s resolutions
Happy New Year! If focusing on improving health is a 2025 resolution, the Charlotte Senior Center has a wide…
Busy times at the Charlotte Food Shelf
Things were busy at the food shelf the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving. By noon, things had calmed down considerably….
Making ornaments to seasonal music, get into holiday spirit
The senior center is getting into the holiday spirit. Participants created porcelain holiday ornaments with Charlotte resident and potter…
Thank you, Claudia Marshall
We are pleased to recognize the contributions of Claudia Marshall, who has stepped down from our board of directors and fundraising committee.
Sustainable fall garden maintenance can save time, help nature
When the air becomes cooler, and leaves begin to turn colors, it’s time to gear up for fall garden maintenance. Or is it?
Budgets for climate-change predicting unpredictable
As Vermont recovers from yet another round of flooding and braces for what’s left of Tropical Storm Debby, it may come as no surprise that Vermont is ranked seventh in the nation for the most federal disaster declarations due to extreme weather since 2011.
Emerge Vermont alums take big wins in August primary
Emerge Vermont, the state’s premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, saw big wins up and down the ballot in this week’s primary election.
Vermont Primary Election day
Don’t forget that this Tuesday, Aug. 13, is the Vermont Primary Election.
The food shelf provides assistance in addition to food
Many may not know that the Charlotte Food Shelf’s “real name” is the Charlotte Food Shelf and Assistance. The assistance portion of our work includes limited utility, rent, medical, dental, school supplies and other emergency assistance available to residents of Charlotte and North Ferrisburgh.
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 22
Chea Waters Evans announces candidacy To the Editor: I’m almost halfway through my second year in my first term…
Around Town: Feb. 22
Condolences and Congratulations to Charlotters
Let us hear from you — town manager or town administrator?
On Town Meeting Day, March 4, this article will be placed before the voters: