Survey to precede mine cleanup
VERSHIRE—A public meeting was held at the Vershire Town Center on June 13 to discuss cleanup plans for the Ely Copper Mine site, a project that has been in the works for years. The mine will receive funding from the 2021 federal infrastructure bill to remediate environmental pollution at Superfund sites.
Rivendell to study Academy building
ORFORD—The Rivendell School Board has hired an engineering firm to conduct a visual inspection of the old Orford Academy building to assess its structural condition.
4 High School Sports Champions & What’s the Scoop week!
Check out this week’s B Section honoring the four high school championship teams: Blue Mountain Union Baseball, Blue Mountain Union Softball, Oxbow Softball, and Thetford Baseball. Also the “What’s the Scoop” column is featured in this week’s A section.
Fairlee voters to consider cannabis
FAIRLEE—On June 5, the Fairlee Selectboard signed the warning for a special town meeting on July 11 when voters will consider two separate articles, including one on whether to permit retail cannabis. Under the state law permitting retail sales of marijuana, towns must first authorize those sales before a permitted establishment can open for business.
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.
