Dear Editor, I just returned from the public informational meeting about the “hut” which is proposed to be built at Silver Lake, and I find myself both more opposed to the project than I was before I attended, and somewhat […]
Category: Letter
Letter, Opinion
Is there ever a valid reason for abortion?
Dear Editor, Why are those Vermont legislators who sponsor bill after bill to recognize fetal personhood and insist on legal protections for women and preborn babies con- sistently stonewalled, their bills never making it out of committee? It’s time to […]
Letter, Opinion
Celebrate July 4 with games at Woodstock Union High School and support the humane society
Dear Editor, On July 4, Woodstock will once again celebrate Independence Day outside at the Woodstock Union High School. This is truly one of the best celebrations in Windsor County, featuring live entertainment, a spectacular firework display, food, and a […]
Letter, Opinion
A simple question
Dear Editor, Regarding the onset of human life, a previous writer did not want to be constrained with “religious opinion,” so I present a simple question: If the little person in the womb is not alive, why must an “abortion provider” […]
Letter, Opinion
National pet preparedness month
Dear Editor, June is National Pet Preparedness Month — which is all about preparing an emergency plan that includes your pet. They are important members of the family! Here’s how to prepare for a disaster or unexpected situation with your […]
Letter, Opinion
Increase legislative pay, benefits?
Dear Editor, As a former legislator, I understand and appreciate departing legislators’ complaints about pay and benefits. And, as a former legislator, I hope turnover based on complaints about legislative pay and benefits continues with every biennium. How can these […]
Letter, Opinion
Let’s take a stand against racism
Dear Editor, When I was a teenager, after reading the “Diary of Anne Frank,” I always asked myself if I had lived in Germany in the 1930s, would I have spoken up and done the right thing. Right now is […]
Letter, Opinion
TIF, development agreements should eliminate financial risk to taxpayers
Dear Editor, Editor’s note: the following are comments Killington resident Art Malatzky submitted at the VEPC meeting held Thursday, May 26 in Killington. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. When I spoke at the Jan. 27 VEPC hearing […]
Letter, Opinion
Why I, Chris Winters, am running for secretary of state
Dear Editor, In a few short weeks, at the end of June, absentee ballots will be available and Vermonters will begin casting their votes to determine party nominees for the fall elections. With so many candidates running, you may not […]
Letter, Opinion
Prop. 5/Article 22 is far beyond the claims of Governor Scott
Dear Editor, On May 3, Gov. Phil Scott promised in a public statement, “The fundamental rights and liberties of all women will be defended, protected and preserved in Vermont”. Scott referenced Act 47 which codified women’s reproductive rights without government […]