Fairlee water leak plugged quickly
FAIRLEE—A massive water leak in the municipal water system was repaired last weekend. Selectboard chair Peter Berger said on Sunday that the leak was in an old section of pipeline feeding the cemetery across from the system’s pump house on Route 5 north of the village. On the afternoon of Nov. 5, sensors alerted the […]
Projects lined up for ARPA windfall
NORTH HAVERHILL—Grafton County received over $17 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, and the county government plans to direct these funds to several local projects. “It’s an unprecedented opportunity, and I’m excited to see how we can help improve our services, reduce taxes, and provide county residents with some […]
Board declines mask mandate
NORTH HAVERHILL—There will be no requirement for players and fans to wear masks during basketball games at Haverhill schools this winter. On Monday night, the school board voted 4-3 not to impose a mask mandate at basketball games as several months of indoor competitive sports near. The vote does not change current masking protocols inside […]
Redistricting plan gets mixed reviews
NEWBURY—If the Vermont Legislative Apportionment Board’s draft redistricting plan is adopted in 2022, there will be no more House districts featuring multiple members. The redrawing of the district boundaries will result in 150 single-member districts instead of the current blend single- and multi-member districts. After the decennial census, the Legislative Apportionment Board reviews state House […]
Photo of the Week
Bradford Town Meeting was held Saturday in the Bradford Academy Auditorium with a large crowd in attendance. On a ballot vote, Beth Friend casts her ballot.
