Board to discuss retail pot

BRADFORD–Bradford town officials may consider asking voters whether the municipality should permit retail marijuana sales. Act 164 passed in 2020 will allow retail marijuana sales in Vermont to begin on Oct. 1, 2022. While the state’s Cannabis Control Board regulates marijuana sales, including retail and wholesale markets, communities must first opt-in to permit retail sales […]

Shaky Archertown bridge under scrutiny

ORFORD–Orford Selectboard members want to reduce the stress on a red-listed bridge that is scheduled to be replaced next year. Board members voted on April 27 to implement emergency safety measures on the Archertown Road bridge over Jacobs Brook near the village in response to a worsening crack in one of the walls. The measures […]

Village opts to contract roads work

WELLS RIVER—In a vote of 26 to 13, Wells River Village voters passed Article 6 to privatize highway maintenance during the annual village meeting on April 19. The change will eliminate the in-house position that was occupied by John Paye in favor of subcontracting the work. Prior to the discussion and vote, trustee Brian Emerson, […]

No indictment yet in Orford murder

NORTH HAVERHILL—A state prosecutor told a Grafton County judge last week that he expects to seek a Grand Jury indictment against Lance Goodrich, 36, of Lyme in June. Lance Goodrich has been accused of killing his 25-year-old cousin, Brooke Goodrich, who was found dead at her Route 10 home in Orford on Nov. 20, 2021. […]

Photo of the Week

Thomas Gardner and his dog Sugar enjoy the snowfall on Saturday in Bradford. Nearly 2 feet of snow fell in the area after weeks of bare ground and near spring-like conditions.

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