In Times Past: Roads to and from
Five decades ago, the new interstate highway arrived, opening in Fairlee in 1971, then Bradford in 1972, and eventually Newbury in 1974. The highway’s impact has been economically and socially profound. In many ways, the history of towns along I-91’s route can be divided into two eras: before and after its arrival. This is not […]
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, […]
Photos of the Week
They are the Champions! Woodsville boys basketball won the D4 state championship Saturday afternoon, defeating Littleton 51-48. AND Thetford boys basketball won the D3 state title over Hazen 58-44 Saturday night. Congratulations to the Engineers and the Panthers!
