New park mulled for tax sale property
PIERMONT— On March 13, voters will decide whether to pass article 16 and develop less than an acre of land, formerly known as the Veilette property, into a community park. Located at 239 Route 25C, the property is deemed an ideal spot for recreation and picnic use. According to Piermont Selectboard Chair Colin Stubbings, the […]
Selectman proposes river name change
WARREN—Of the 28 articles listed on Warren’s town meeting warrant, it is number 25, changing the name of the Baker River to Asquamchumauke River, which is unusual. The Baker has long held the name Asquamchumauke although it may not be a well-known fact. Asquamchumauke is an Abenaki word which means salmon spawning place. In a […]
Board defends warrant articles
WOODSVILLE—A selectboard candidate accused board members of a “power grab” on Monday night with proposed changes in town governance that will be voted on during town meeting. Michael Graham, who is challenging selectboard chair Darwin Clogston, said proposals to give the selectboard the power to appoint the town treasurer and budget committee members deserved public […]
Vault repairs to continue
BRADFORD—Work will continue on a pricey hole in the ground in downtown Bradford. The Bradford Selectboard has authorized another round of repairs for a section of Main Street sidewalk. At a meeting on Feb. 25, the board voted unanimously to spend as much as $100,000 for the second phase of repair work around the so-called […]
Photo of the Week
Windy Ridge apple picking is a family tradition for tourists and locals. The Emery family visiting from Maine were at the orchard for their annual trip Saturday.
