Dear Editor, My initial response to the proposed Woodstock MS/HS bond and build was, “$99 million is a lot of money and what is Plan B?” I am a teacher at Mountain Views Supervisory Union. I strongly believe in public […]
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School buildings impact student health and success
Dear Editor, We are community members who work locally to provide medical care for the entire range of our population from newborn babies to seniors in their 90s and 100s. We feel privileged to work in and for the greater […]
Working together
Dear Editor, In regards to building a new middle school/high school, many are asking how we can all work together to meet the needs of our students now and in the future, as well as take into consideration the concerns […]
Santa is bringing Cookies to Wassail
Sunday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Santa will visit Woodstock Town Hall Theatre with holiday cookies and treats on Sunday of Wassail Weekend. This holiday tradition is filled with fun and a wonderful chance to see your little ones make […]
Woodstock discusses new police chief
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]