Staff report, VTDigger PAWLET—A Supreme Court decision has confirmed that Slate Ridge must permanently shut down and pay the town of Pawlet $46,603. Neighbors have long expressed concerns and fear about the operations at the controversial paramilitary training facility, owned […]
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Local News
Slate Ridge tactical firearms facility stays; Banyai requests insurance, body guard for site visit
By Katherine Lazarus Banyai was permitted to build a storage shed as an accessory building for his permitted house, even after the Environmental Court ordered him to remove the building earlier this year. Banyai’s neighbors, the Huletts, filed an appeal […]
Local News
Pawlet farm’s adaptability with grazing leads to economic returns
By Cheryl Cesario Editor’s note: Cheryl Cesario is a grazing specialist with University of Vermont Extension from Middlebury. She received a Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center grant to develop a pilot dairy grazing cohort group, which provides direct one-on-one technical assistance […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Gobble up prizes at West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department turkey raffle
Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. —WEST PAWLET—The West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual turkey raffle starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. The Fire House is located on Route 153 in West Pawlet. Doors […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Pawlet Library hosts newcomer panel
Sunday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m.—PAWLET—The Pawlet Public Library hosts a community potluck dinner and newcomer panel discussion on Sunday 5-7 p.m. The program is part of the library’s community conversations and potluck dinner series designed to bring the community […]
State News
Pawlet resident runs for Legislature
PAWLET—Edgar Cleveland, a lifelong resident of Pawlet, has declared his candidacy for the House of Representatives for the Rutland-Bennington District. Cleveland, 67, is campaigning to represent the towns of Middletown Springs, Pawlet, Rupert, Tinmouth and Wells. “There is a need […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Multi-community clean-up day sets positive example for children
Saturday, April 28, 7 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—This Saturday, April 28, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m., the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union in collaboration with Casella Waste Management and ACE Carting Service will hold its third annual Community Clean Up for Currier Memorial School and the communities […]
News Briefs
Lakes Region News Briefs
Honors, awards, and congratulations PAWLET—The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recently named 14-year-old Riley Callen of Pawlet as one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2017. In the eighth grade, she founded an annual hike that has raised more […]
Letter, Opinion
Pawlet second community clean up a success
Dear Editor, On April 29, the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union’s Currier Memorial School in Danby, Vt., and the Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vt., held their 2nd Annual “Community Clean Up.” Thanks to Casella Waste Management and ACE Carting Services […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
SVM hosts night of opera and dinner in Pawlet
Saturday, May 6, 5:30 p.m.—PAWLET—The Slate Valley Museum (SVM) has teamed up with internationally acclaimed American soprano Anya Matanovi to bring a night of Italian opera music and dinner to the Pawlet Town Hall Saturday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. The evening of […]