Dear editor, Today I received a thin envelope from Census 2020 in my mailbox. It instructed me to respond by internet. It took me all of three minutes (I do live alone). This is the first time the Decennial (10-year) Census has been able to take responses by internet. It can be done the next…

By Marc Sherman We are facing an unprecedented catastrophe. Whether you believe the threat is real and upon us or you think it’s a hoax, the reality is people are suffering very real illness and very personal challenges. For my business, Stowe Mercantile, we have closed following the governor’s proclamation for food service businesses. We unfortunately…

By Art Woolf We are in the first weeks of what will probably be the fastest and largest employment decline in Vermont’s history. The economy will be in much worse shape than I imagined just a week ago. Today there are 314,000 jobs in Vermont. By May, we will have lost 28,000 of them. That’s more than 8%…

By Sen. Alison Clarkson We are all adjusting to our new COVID-19 normal. The Legislature has just finished its first week of working remotely on Vermont’s response to this crisis. In each committee we are addressing different ways to respond to the anxieties and uncertainties we are all facing. This crisis is affecting almost every…

By Rep. Jim Harrison, Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington & Mendon President Kennedy’s words, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country,” never rang more true than in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We must all make sacrifices and help out where we can. The spread of the…

March 16, 2020 Dear Friends and Neighbors of OHF, The Coronavirus COVID-19 situation is changing daily. Many of you are preparing to stay home with your children due to the recent school closures and/or are trying to navigate the ability to continue to work while adhering to social distancing. We are right here with you.…

NOTICE FROM THE SELECTBOARD RE: COVID-19 March 10, 2020 The Town of Mendon Selectboard is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 outbreak. In response, Mendon is reviewing information from the Vermont Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vermont Emergency Management (VEM). Effective March 16, 2020, the Town of Mendon…

NOTICE FROM THE SELECTBOARD RE: COVID-19 March 16, 2020 The Town of Chittenden Select Board is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 outbreak. In response, Chittenden is reviewing information from the Vermont Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vermont Emergency Management (VEM). Effective March 16, 2020, the Town of…

TOWN OFFICE NOTICE The Rochester Town Office will be closed to the public due to efforts to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (CORVID-19) The office staff will be working regular hours to help with phone calls, emails and other concerns you may have. Please call ahead for dog licenses, marriage licenses or Birth and…

NOTICE FROM THE SELECTBOARD RE: COVID-19 March 16, 2020 The Town of Killington Selectboard is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 outbreak. In response, Killington is reviewing information from the Vermont Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vermont Emergency Management (VEM). Effective March 17, 2020, the Town of Killington…

Dear Community – Many of you have reached out to advise and support Rutland Regional in communicating important information about our COVID-19 preparations and response. We are actively working on expanding our community outreach and communication activities. As part of this effort, I want to share with you measures that Rutland Regional is taking to…

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE COVID-19 - Coronavirus Disease: The Bridgewater Emergency Management Team is monitoring the Covid-19 virus situation. Local officials met on Tuesday and are putting a plan in place. If you or a family member are quarantined (self or medically), we want to make sure that you have the resources that you need in…

Dear Editor, As workplaces, college campuses and schools temporarily close or urge remote work in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the impacts are being felt throughout the community and even the blood supply. Right now, the American Red Cross has a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations at these…

Dear Editor, Black River Good Neighbor Services has served the people of Ludlow, Cavendish, Mount Holly, and Plymouth for over 40 years with food and financial assistance in times of need. With the global health crisis facing us now we realize that our services are more relevant than ever. Our volunteers and staff assure you…

Dear Editor, Because of the rapidly changing situation with respect to COVID-19 the Black River Good Neighbor Services’ food shelf and assistance programs are changing some procedures to assure the safety of our staff and of those who visit us for help. Beginning Monday, March 16 and continuing until this crisis winds down, all requests…