ST. JOHNSBURY - Affordability was a hot topic during Monday’s legislative breakfast in St. Johnsbury. A variety of the discussed bills were rooted in the economy of the state and impacts of the Northeast Kingdom.
Read more: Discussing Affordability at St. Johnsbury's Latest Legislative Breakfast
ST. JOHNSBURY - The fairways of the St. Johnsbury Country Club is more than just a business venture for new owners Emily and Rudy Grass. For Emily Grass, the purchase brought her full circle. She grew up in St. Johnsbury and spent a lot of time on the course. Her father served as the club’s superintendent for 26 years. After moving back to Vermont to start a family with her husband Rudy, they were eager to jump at the opportunity to express their vision for the St. Johnsbury Country Club.
Lyndon - Spring is finally here, and the annual Kingdom Kids Bike Swap is returning to Lyndon once more. On April 17th, community members were able to drop off bikes they wanted to sell or donate, and the next day, those bikes were for sale at affordable prices for the upcoming season. The Kingdom Kids Bike Swap also pledges its proceeds to local outdoor programs.
St. Johnsbury - The future of the St. Johnsbury Armory is up for debate once more. A hired consultant from Rego is currently determining whether the police dispatch center could exist within the already approved $5.4 million budget. If that is not the case, what other alternatives could the armory serve? The current plan is to potentially utilize the building's existing wood structure rather than replacing it, which would greatly reduce the cost and potentially bring the project within the town's approved budget.
LYNDON--As Lyndon moves from voting to implementation, an appointed member joins a seasoned official—reflecting both continuity and accountability in local governance.
Read more: New and Veteran Voices Shape Lyndon Selectboard After Town Meeting Day
St. Johnsbury - Yesterday, state lawmakers met at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum for their monthly legislative breakfast. There were many talking points on the agenda due to a high volume of bills being pushed to the floor recently.
Read more: March's Legislative Breakfast Packed With Many New Bill Proposals
St. Johnsbury - On Saturday, thousands of towns and cities across the nation engaged in the “No Kings Protest,” and St. Johnsbury was among them.
Read more: St. Johnsbury’s “No Kings Day” Raged Against The Iran War
St. Johnsbury - The St. Johnsbury School District is looking forward after narrowly passing its budget by 21 votes. On Town Meeting Day, the $31.8 million budget, a 5.34 percent increase over last year, passed with a 627 to 606 vote.
Read more: St. Johnsbury School Board Focuses on Community Transparency After Budget Pass
Lyndonville - The Miss Lyndonville Diner is set to reopen with new owners and is currently hiring new staff.
Read more: Miss Lyndonville Diner Set to Reopen Under New Ownership
St. Johnsbury - Ellen Burt, St. Johnsbury’s newest Select Board member, promises to be a strong aid to the community and the current Select Board members.
Read more: Ellen Burt Sworn In as St. Johnsbury’s Newest Select Board Member
St. Johnsbury — St. Johnsbury school board members share mixed feelings about Act 73’s new redistricting structure and how it’ll affect them. On Monday, there was a school board meeting held at St. Johnsbury, where during a legislative discussion, Act 73 was brought up.
Read more: St. Johnsbury School Board on Act 76's Proposed Changes