There was standing room only as about 100 patrons filled the Trapp Family Lodge’s Mozart Room last week to listen to young musicians spending their summer as music fellows in Vermont. Later that night, four other Mozart musicians gathered to play at Manhattan Pizza & Pub in downtown Burlington. “We were spread a little thin… Read More »
Vermont’s legalization of recreational marijuana for personal use has raised many questions for municipalities and local law enforcement, and Shelburne is no exception. Tuesday evening’s Selectboard meeting included a discussion of some of the questions local officials are facing regarding how to remain vigilant when it comes to substance abuse. Last month the Selectboard asked… Read More »
The Pierson Library officially re-opened its doors on Monday in its new location in the south wing of the Shelburne Field House, where it will stay until construction of the new library is completed next summer. On Monday morning, Library Director Kevin Unrath’s cell phone was ringing every couple of minutes as he juggled last… Read More »
The Town Manager Search Committee reports that it so far has received 49 responses to a survey looking for community input and the personnel firm leading the search has received six applications. That update comes from search committee chair Roger Preis in an interview with Shelburne News. The committee is working to find a new… Read More »
The pigs at Bread and Butter Farm in Shelburne were on the move last week. In order to take advantage of the summer weather to re-seed their regular pasture, farmer Corie Pierce said they move their herd of pigs to a spot farther out on their farmland. The pigs’ new digs include two acres of… Read More »
After five years in business, Green Pasture Meats is closing its retail locations in Shelburne village and in New Haven. The Shelburne store closed Friday July 20, and the New Haven store – near the company’s processing plant – is set to close July 31. Owner Mark Smith, a Shelburne resident, opened the first Green Pasture… Read More »
By Mike Dougherty VTDigger.com Vermont and Tottori, Japan, are officially sister states. Govs. Phil Scott of Vermont and Shinji Hirai of the Tottori Prefecture signed a new interregional agreement last Wednesday. The document declares that both states share “strong bonds of friendship and trust” and aim to develop cultural and commercial exchanges. In remarks before… Read More »
Changes to Vermont’s tax code will now benefit all Vermont taxpayers making charitable contributions in 2018. The Vermont Department of Taxes and Gov. Phil Scott worked with the Legislature this year to pass legislation that went into effect on July 2. The new law reduces most Vermont marginal income tax rates by 0.2 percent, increases… Read More »
STAFF REPORT Vermonters spending time in the sunshine this summer will find some handy help from sunscreen stations popping up at state parks and recreation areas. Two state agencies have partnered with a national nonprofit public health group to help Vermonters get sun protection as they spend time outdoors this summer. Craig Whipple, State Parks… Read More »
By Elizabeth Hewitt VTdigger.org For many Vermont businesses and attractions, their nearest interstate exit number is a key line in their advertising. But soon, those numbers may change. State transportation officials met last week with federal officials to discuss Vermont’s interstate signage. Under a standard set in 2009, all states are required to number exits on… Read More »