Ben Rameaka: local actor returns to his roots
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Headlines |
By Phyl Newbeck From a pretty early age, Ben Rameaka of Shelburne knew he wanted to perform in some capacity. He saw a neighbor in a local production of “Fiddler on the Roof” and was hooked. During his days at CVU he sang, played in the band, and performed in plays and musicals. Rameaka did… Read More
LaPlatte Nature Park complete
By Sheri Duff It’s been said that few Shelburne residents have heard of Shelburne Falls and even fewer have visited it; but all that is about to change. Last Sunday, the Shelburne Falls Overlook and the continuous walking trail that links the north end of the LaPlatte Nature Park to the south end officially opened… Read More
Shelburne Farmers Market opens Saturday
Shelburne Farmers Market will open for its ninth season on Saturday, May 25 on the Parade in the heart of Shelburne Village. It’s bigger than ever, according to Market Manager Tod Whitaker who is also the President of Shelburne Business & Professional Association which sponsors the popular market. There are 11 new vendors at the… Read More
Bikefest this Saturday at Farmers Market
Don’t forget to cycle over to Shelburne Town Hall during the opening of the Farmers Market this Saturday and celebrate the third annual BikeFest from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be basic bike tune-ups, bike fitting evaluations, helmet decorating and fitting evaluations, riding etiquette, and biking preparedness. New this year is a community… Read More
Shelburne turns 250
The town of Shelburne turns 250 years old in August, and planning is now underway for a weekend of festivities for people of all ages to commemorate the signing of the town charter on Aug. 18, 1763. The town’s rich history will be celebrated Aug. 16-18 with walking tours guided by historians, displays, children’s activities,… Read More
Funds needed for Shelburne residents
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
According to Val Martel, director of the Shelburne Food Shelf, there aren’t enough funds in her account to help the many Shelburne residents who need help this season. Martel is concerned that many Shelburnites will face issues in trying to afford the basics in a tough economy that is further impacted by stagnant wage levels.… Read More
Planning Commission members questioned about conflicts of interest
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Planning Agenda |
By Carol Casey The first question during the Planning Commission’s meeting on May 9 was whether Commission members believed they had any conflicts of interest regarding development plans for the O’Brien property. The question was raised after Sueayn Wood, the author of a letter in the Shelburne News, wrote that “these two groups [Selectboard and… Read More
Selectboard addresses old, new business at recent meeting
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
By Heather McKim A packed agenda was before the Selectboard at the May 14 meeting. Several issues of old new business were addressed. One resident brought up the issue of a planned cell phone tower. He asked members when owners of neighboring properties would have a chance to voice objections and was told there will… Read More
Be smart: stick to the Town Plan
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
The recent proposal to rezone part of our rural district for high-density residential development makes no sense. Shelburne already is overly reliant upon residential property taxes. It is common knowledge in planning circles that increased residential development leads to higher property taxes for everyone. Along with the development comes increased demands upon our school system,… Read More
Thank you to our town volunteers
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
We are extremely dismayed about the inappropriate innuendo and unpleasant tone of recent letters to the editor about our town’s citizen volunteers. In fact, Shelburne town boards and commissions are very lucky to have the dedication and caliber and integrity of our citizen volunteers. We moved to Shelburne in 1996 from a similar-sized town in upstate New… Read More
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