When the dream started and where it led to
This is a first in a series of articles by Peter Demick, who is in the process of refurbishing an old barn
Opinion – Charlotte doesn’t need a Development Review Board (DRB)
The town is considering a DRB to replace the ZBA and Planning Commission. Three former ZBA chairs say that’s not a good idea.
Letters to the Editor – January 28, 2021
Letters: Mudge running for Selectboard, Clark’s Kwiniaska in East Charlotte and Better, not bigger
Planning Commission preview: 23-acre solar array, the health center and more LURs
Tonight’s Oct. 15 Planning Commission meeting includes some major town planning issues, including continued public discussion of the draft Land Use Regulations, including more talk about the East Charlotte Village Commercial District, a sketch plan review of the Charlotte Family Health Center project in the works for Ferry Road in the West Village, and a 23-acre solar array project that is proposed at 2257 Lake Road, which is owned by Michael and Margaret Russell.
Charlotte Crossings faces parking challenge
Charlotte Crossings, the new multi-use building in Charlotte, is open for business, but there are more obstacles in 2020 for the leaders on this project.
Charlotte Crossing at a crossroads
The deal for a new restaurant in the almost-completed Charlotte Crossing building fell through in September, but hopes for a sit-down eatery in town are not completely dashed. The commercial building, which is located at the site of the former Vermont Wildflower Farm on Route 7, is on track to house office and retail spaces as planned, but the restaurant plans are up in the air for now.
Fortress Max
Throughout history humans have built forts or fortresses to protect themselves and their livestock from marauders, Neanderthals (our first cousin) and other animals. Some were quite elaborate with moats, turrets and drawbridges.
A new shelter for Charlotte Beach attendants
A shelter for beach attendants at the Charlotte Beach was being built last Saturday by members of the Charlotte Recreation Committee and the Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary Club. In the coming days the project will be finalized with siding, roof structure, windows and doors. The shelter was designed by Charlotter, Rick Ahern and funds for this project were made possible by the Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary Club.
Zoning Board of Adjustment plays to a large audience
There was standing room only on January 24 in Town Hall as the Zoning Board of Adjustment interviewed representatives of the group proposing to build a Maplefields convenience store at the corner of Route 7 and Church Hill and Ferry roads. The property, owned by Charlotter Bid Spear, has remained vacant for several years.