Board adopts lake road speed policy
FAIRLEE—The Fairlee Selectboard voted to enforce a zero tolerance policy for speed infractions on Lake Morey Road on July 19. The town is considering posting new speed limit signs along the road, as well as collecting data on traffic and bicycle speeds around the lake, in an effort to make Lake Morey’s recreational areas safer […]
New coffee shop packs a punch
BRADFORD—A fresh jolt of energy arrived on Main Street in Bradford this spring. Kendall and Travis Gendron of Corinth are the driving force behind Vittles House of Brews, a vibrant new destination for folks who crave a tasty cup of coffee. Well-versed in the art of coffee brewing after her experience in Seattle coffee shops […]
Balloon accident kills pilot
BRADFORD—The longtime owner of the Post Mills Airport died last week after a hot air balloon accident over Bradford. Brian Boland, 72, was piloting a balloon with four passengers that took off from the airport during the late afternoon of July 15, according to Vermont State Police. At approximately 7:45 p.m., after traveling northeast from […]
Board votes to pay off precinct debt
WOODSVILLE—Selectmen narrowly approved on July 19 spending more than $92,000 in municipal capital reserve funds that will be used to pay off debt held by Haverhill Corner precinct. The vote came after town officials said state regulators and town attorneys signed off on the resolution to a thorny issue left after the newly formed town […]
Photo of the Week
Thetford Academy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov.19 to celebrate the installation of a new wheelchair lift installed this summer. Pictured (from left to right) are Pril Hall, trustee of Thetford’s Farm Trust; Jane Francisco, representing the Frances Barrows Fund; Beckie Gray, class of 1959; John Brown, director of buildings and grounds; Barbara Smith, class of 1958; Carrie Brennan, Head of School; Patty McIlvaine, Director of Advancement; and Caleb Crossett, class of 2025.
