Two years ago the Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals (VVSA) humane society, based in Bridgewater, Vt., was asked by state police to conduct a statewide survey of reported acts of neglect and abuse towards animals, including the number of cases, […]
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Letter
My vote is “no” for a bill that seeks to legalize marijuana for recreational use
Dear Editor, In a recent letter to friends, family and neighbors I addressed a question many have asked: where do I stand on the legalization of marijuana? I’ve spoken to many of you about this topic. I’ve heard your thoughts […]
Local News
Local races shaping up
By Stephen Seitz Except for Killington, there doesn’t seem to be much excitement in area races for local office on the east side of the Green Mountains this year. Killington town clerk Lucrecia Wonsor said that former selectman Jim Haff […]
Opinion
Local elections deadlines approach
By Stephen Seitz Town meeting is right around the corner, and the period to run for local office has begun. While there are still some towns like Reading and Bridgewater which conduct business by electing officers from the floor, most […]
Letter
State spending continues to outpace growth
Dear Editor, Last Thursday Governor Shumlin delivered his final State of the State address to a chamber full of dignitaries, special guests and a group of legislators who are facing yet another difficult budget crisis. While there was much in […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Historical Society holds annual meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — The Bridgewater Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the old brick schoolhouse, 12 North Bridgewater Road. A short meeting with the election of officers and […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Lie-Nielsen brings woodworking “Hand Tool Event” to Bridgewater
Nov. 13-14 — BRIDGEWATER — Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, the premier U.S. manufacturer of heirloom quality woodworking tools, is bringing its popular “Hand Tool Event” to Bridgewater on Nov. 13-14 at ShackletonThomas. This event is part of the company’s ongoing international program to expose […]
News Briefs
Man injured after accident with gun while babysitting small children
BRIDGEWATER—On Oct. 10, at about 10:43 p.m., troopers from the Royalton Barracks responded to a residence on Route 4, in Bridgewater, Vt., for a report of a firearm discharge with injury. Investigation revealed that Colton Slivka, age 26 of Bridgewater, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Mill worker heir to discuss history of Bridgewater Woolen Mill in program on Sunday
Courtesy of Bridgewater Historical Society Workers pose for a photo alongside – and atop – the Bridgwater Woolen Mill in an old photograph part of an exhibit, “The Bridgewater Woolen Mill: The Fabric of a Community.” Sunday, Aug. 30 at […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Laughter to be had in Bridgewater with the Ramones of Comedy
Submitted Ramones of Comedy Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — Unrestrained laughter — that is what lighthearted folks can expect to experience at Woolen Mill Comedy Club in Bridgewater on the evening of Friday, July 3. That night, a merry […]