By Katy Savage The Woodstock Village Trustees held an hour-long community discussion with a consultant as the municipality seeks a new police chief since Robbie Blish announced his retirement, effective July 16. The Woodstock Village Trustees and consultant Jim Baker […]
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Town plan rule saves North Hartland Park
By Curt Peterson Richard Thornburn, an experienced woodworker from Woodstock, recently approached the Hartland Select Board with a request to lease the long-vacant North Hartland School on Mill Street. He planned to use the facility for his custom cabinetry, renovation, […]
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Cozy Stews and Breads workshop at Billings Farm and Museum, Jan. 7
Saturday, Jan. 7 — WOODSTOCK —There’s nothing better than a warm, homemade stew with fresh bread in the winter. Follow along with Chef Emery as she shares how to use preserved vegetables and herbs in a new and delicious way […]
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Neighbors cry foul, but clearcutting and construction approved near National Historical Park
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger The clearcutting of four acres near Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock has drawn the ire of neighbors. But despite acknowledging administrative hiccups in the initial permitting process, the town government says construction can go on. The […]
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Woodstock names Duffy new town manager
After a four-month search, Woodstock has a new town manager. Eric Duffy, 40, of Stoneham, Massachusetts, was unanimously approved in a joint Select Board and Village Trustees meeting on Nov. 28. He starts his new role Feb. 1. “Eric […]
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Zack’s Place to host annual Turkey Trot
Thursday, Nov. 24 — WOODSTOCK — The Zack’s Place Turkey Trot, a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day, was first established in 2007, and has become a dependable annual fundraiser. Zack’s Place Turkey Trot’s first run saw almost 200 […]
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Woodstock competition offers $30,000 prize for best business idea
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger WOODSTOCK — Let the best business win. With $30,000 in seed money, three Woodstock business leaders have helped create Startup Woodstock, a pitch competition that will help launch a new business. “The idea is, the closer the company is to […]
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Woodstock passes restaurant amendment
By Katy Savage After a year of debate and multiple public hearings, the Woodstock Select Board unanimously passed an amendment on Tuesday, Oct. 25 to allow on-farm restaurants in rural residential areas. The amendment will go into effect after 21 […]
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St. James Episcopal Church to host lecture series
Sunday, Nov. 6 — WOODSTOCK — St. James Episcopal Church of Woodstock will host the lecture series “Understanding Each Other — Comparative Religions.” The series is designed to help us appreciate the faith traditions practiced in our community, helping us […]
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“Top Gun: Maverick” screened at Pentangle this weekend
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, at 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Deemed a “must see” in theaters, “Top Gun: Maverick” (PG-13) will be playing this weekend at Woodstock Town Hall, presented by Pentangle Arts. After more than 30 years of service as one […]