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Aldrich’s changes ownership

NORTH HAVERHILL—Aldrich’s General Store, a small but vital grocery store that does a brisk business and is a hub of activity in North Haverhill, changed hands on July 7.

Ex-sheriff responds to audit

CHELSEA—The former Orange County Sheriff has rejected claims by the state auditor that he left the office in financial disarray when he stepped down on Jan. 31. “My commitment and dedication have been to the safety and well-being for all citizens of Orange County and the State of Vermont,” said Bill Bohnyak in a statement […]

Newbury to hold town plan hearing

NEWBURY—Ahead of a public hearing next week, the Newbury Planning Commission has published the results of a community survey conducted this spring to help prepare for an update to the town plan. In March 2023, the Newbury Planning Commission invited input from area residents and property owners on the periodic update of the Newbury Town […]

Different outlooks on cannabis sales

FAIRLEE—An upcoming vote in Fairlee on July 11 asks voters to consider two articles. One article calls into question whether to permit retail cannabis in Fairlee, and the other article is overhauling the town’s zoning laws in a revised zoning bylaw. The article regarding retail cannabis in Fairlee sparked some contention at a public hearing […]

Town to buy new excavator

BRADFORD—The town will spend $160,000 in federal pandemic relief funds to buy a used excavator.  At the Bradford Selectboard meeting on June 22, the board approved the purchase of a 2017 145 Volvo excavator to replace its existing 2004 model. The purchase will be made from a local operator in Fairlee.

Orange County Sheriff Dept. audit abandoned

There are so many financial irregularities at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department that a contracted independent auditor can no longer perform its duties. On Tuesday morning, Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer said that the Orange County Sheriff’s Department cannot be audited.

Zoning regs, cannabis votes coming up

FAIRLEE—Ahead of a special town meeting next month, the Fairlee Selectboard hosted public hearings on Monday night on the two separate articles under consideration. On July 11, voters will be asked whether to approve a new Unified Development Bylaw that overhauls the town’s zoning rules and whether to permit retail cannabis sales in the town.

BES plans library renovation

BRADFORD—At a school board meeting on June 21, Bradford Elementary School Principal Marla Ianello outlined plans to renovate the school library. The estimated $237,000 project would install a small mezzanine area to accommodate storage and an office. The renovation would open space on the main floor for increased student programming, by overhauling existing furnishings in […]