Category: The Readers Write

It should be the policy of our town to provide open and transparent government. It just makes sense that town staff and the Selectboard disseminate information to town residents before forcing change upon us. Why weren’t the residents of Davis Park given the opportunity to speak on the removal of more than 100 street lights… Read More

I am writing to encourage you to vote for Allison Cranmer for Selectboard on March 5.   She is a candidate that will bring a new voice and perspective to the Selectboard and she will encourage openness and transparency in decision making in Shelburne.  Allison is a Project Manager at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.  She is… Read More

Bob Lake brings to the table the background, experience, and character necessary to be an effective and responsible Selectperson. He is a long time local resident and successful businessman, as well as a proven ethical public servant. As Town Health Officer his initiative, energy, and commitment enabled the rescue of abused and neglected animals. Bob… Read More

We are writing in support of the re-election of Bill Smith to the Selectboard. While on the Selectboard, Bill’s goal has always been to consider all sides of the issues and make decisions based on what is in the best interest of our town and its residents. This is not an easy task, as most… Read More

I am concerned with the occasional lack of transparency regarding some decision making in our town. I have been directly impacted both by the proposed Davis Park athletic center and by the removal (and subsequent re-installment) of the Davis Park streetlights. I feel that these projects have profound impacts of peoples’ lives, but were planned… Read More

Shelburne residents are fortunate that Bill Smith is running for another term on the Shelburne Selectboard.  As Chair of the Board for a little over a year, his leadership skills are already well demonstrated; from setting the agenda, to listening to the residents, and moderating complex town issues. Among his strengths as a leader, his banking… Read More

We are writing to show our support for the candidacy of Allison Cranmer for the Selectboard seat being vacated by Bob Roesler.  We know Allison as a neighbor, a friend, and a very committed fellow board member with the Shelburne Players.  Since getting involved with the theater group she has shown us her organizational skills and her fresh way… Read More

Hi, I own Village Wine and Coffee and if you have been in my shop, you know I am certainly opinionated about wines and do my very best to support family run wineries and coffee farms around the globe.  Right now there are important issues facing our town that I feel could dramatically affect the… Read More

The Selectboard can use the fresh voice, common sense perspective, and practical management experience of candidate Bob Lake. He is quick to grasp a situation, analyze the costs and benefits, talk it over with others, and see possible solutions.  Bob Lake is a problem solver with a generous-minded civic sense.   Ann L. Hogan, Shelburne Read More

I am writing in support of Bill Smith’s re-election to the Selectboard. Bill is running for the two year term and deserves your vote. I have served with Bill for the last six years and found him to be considerate, thoughtful, and very reasonable. His approach is a practical one that seeks to resolve issues… Read More