Learn what it takes to make a great therapy dog team in prep-certification clinic offered by Therapy Dogs of Vermont (TDV) Aug. 30 from 10am-12:30pm in Williston. Although the clinic will prepare you and your dog for TDV certification, it does not replace the test or any part of the certification process. Anyone seeking therapy… Read More »
Jake Agna inspires involvement. Whether it’s by getting kids out onto the tennis court or reaching local businesses and individuals, the message is the same: keep your eye on the ball, and your efforts will pay off. For some kids, the lessons in perseverance teach them to follow their dreams. For businesses and individuals who… Read More »
Bullrock Corporation and The Lodges Senior Living Communities closed on their agreement to sell their senior care-related holdings to LCB Senior Living LLC of Norwood, Mass. on Thursday, Aug. 7. According to Bullrock CEO, Gregg Beldock and his wife, Elizabeth, the goal is a seamless transition to new ownership, which will retain the current 400-person… Read More »
Primary Election: The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The polls will be open from 7am to 7pm in the Town Gym. The last day to register to vote in this election is Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 5pm. Ballots are in and registered voter may come in to vote early in the… Read More »
This article is part of a series written by the Shelburne Social Services Committee to provide information to Shelburne residents on local social services issues. By David Cranmer, Shelburne Social Services Committee Chair Vermont is a rural state with a decentralized transportation system. Public funding for human services transportation, including para-transit for seniors and persons… Read More »
By Sadie Williams & Sheri Duff A proposed path from Pierson Drive to Hawley Road in the Boulder Hill subdivision was a discussion topic at the June 10 Selectboard meeting. The proposal, presented by Shelburne Heights resident Michael Ashooh, would establish a primitive path approximately 2,400’ long and 2’ wide that would involve clearing vegetation… Read More »
We support Ed Cafferty for Sheriff Ed is our brother-in-law, friend, and next door neighbor (married to Susan Krasnow), but we support his bid to become Chittenden County Sheriff for many, more important reasons. Well qualified, he will be proactive in modernizing the office, hiring women Deputies (currently none), effectively advocate for more community drug… Read More »
Development Review Board Draft Agenda Wednesday, Aug. 20, 7pm Municipal Center Meeting Room 1 (Agenda items subject to change prior to meeting date) Call to Order Public Comment Topics not otherwise included in agenda. Design Review Application(s) Application SUB02-02R1 Application by Bay’s End, Inc. and Diego Lemos and Ingrid Camelo for a Final Plan amendment… Read More »
Road Trip: Interested in meeting Louise Penny in person and getting an advance copy of her new book “The Long Way Home?” Then sign up for our road trip to Knowlton, Quebec, just two hours away, on Saturday, Aug. 23. Penny will be speaking about her novel and the Three Pines community at a pre-launch… Read More »
Three weeks ago, Shelburne News published a blog post by Friends of Shelburne Paths regarding sharing the road. In an effort to continue the conversation regarding bike and vehicle transportation, here are two lists detailing pertinent information for each respective party. We hope this information is useful in your travels. For drivers: • Cyclists have… Read More »