Dear Editor, I recently learned that no Vermont town has a plastic bag ban. Given that Vermont has been an environmental leader since the 70s, I was surprised and disappointed. After living for 35 years in Vermont, my husband and […]
Category: Letter
Letter, Opinion
Killington lack of services unwelcoming
Dear Editor, Does Vermont really welcome tourists? We happened to visit Killington recently and as we passed through Killington we decided to stop at a local general store for snacks and we both needed to use the restroom. Guess what? […]
Letter, Opinion
Thanks for the 29th annual Great Brandon Auction
Dear Editor, From sun-up to sun-down (yes this rainy spring gave us perfect weather for the day) on Tuesday, July 18, Brandon was a-glow with donors, volunteers, bidders and buyers at the 29th Great Brandon Auction. After unloading our spiffy […]
Letter, Opinion
Principal reflects on successful school year
Dear Editor, As summer has arrived and we have time to reflect on another school year, there are many great things that our staff and students did here at Poultney High School, and I would like to highlight just a […]
Letter, Opinion
Concern over Woodstock roadwork
Editor’s note: the following letter was submitted to the Woodstock Select Board and has been edited for clarity. Dear Editor, What company starts early on weekends with no permits around wet lands and brooks? The zoning administrator is on vacation […]
Letter, Opinion
Rochester voter challenges conduct of school board
Dear Editor, Rochester voters – Here are the facts: Early February 2017 Fact 1: The filing at Rochester Town Clerk’s office of a Petition for Article for the 2017 Rochester Annual Town School Meeting. The petition was filed within the […]
Letter, Opinion
Please be cautious with language
Dear Editor, Julia Purdy writes in her piece “Conserving lands, healing people” published in the July 5-11 edition: “They became part of the progressive movement to de-institutionalize the mentally ill and offer them meaningful lives in community settings.” I am […]
Letter, Opinion
Scholarship golf tourney was a success
Dear Editor, The Ted Bridges Scholarship Hospitality Golf Tournament was held in June under sunny skies. Chris Karr, owner of The Foundry on the Killington Access Road, and his crew once again organized the event. Bobby Peterson was his usual […]
Letter, Opinion
Fletcher Farm School thanks community
Dear Editor, The Board of Directors of Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts wishes to express its gratitude to all local businesses for their generous donations. The school received many fabulous items and gift certificates for their 70th […]
Letter, Opinion
St. David’s Society extends a public thank-you
Dear Editor, Poultney Area St. David’s Society extends a public thank you (“diolch yn fawr”) to the many members, friends and visitors to our Slate Valley region who recently participated in the Society’s June 25th Gymanfa Ganu and Te Bach […]