Monthly Archives: May 2012
Veterans honored in annual Shelburne tradition
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under Headlines |
|
By Sheri Duff Beautiful blue skies greeted those in attendance for the annual Shelburne Memorial Day tribute last Monday morning. As in past years, the Memorial Day ceremony began with the presentation of the colors by Shelburne Boy Scout Troop #602 and the musical performance by the Shelburne Community School’s Wind Ensemble, under the direction… Read More
Farmers Market off and running for the season
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
|
“What a terrific first market of the season!” exclaimed SBPA Chair Tod Whitaker, who is the organizer of Shelburne’s Farmers Market. “I would say it was an extremely heavy crowd for the first week.” Whitaker went on to say that he received comments from attendees who were enthusiastic at the variety and quality of the… Read More
Heads (and tails) up! Grand opening of Shelburne Dog Park June 9
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
|
The dogs of Shelburne have been enjoying the Shelburne Village Dog Park on Harbor Road (across from The Arbors) since its soft opening last November. On Saturday, June 9 from 11 am to 2 pm, the Grand Opening Celebration will welcome everyone in town to come to tour the park, with (or without) their dog.… Read More
Need for Social Service Committee charter opens larger debate
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
|
Selectboard Meeting, May 22 by Margo Callaghan The Selectboard meeting held Tuesday evening, May 22, dealt early on with approving the Chittenden Solid Waste District 2012-13 budget, and the appointment of John Zicconi to a two-year term on the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC). George Schiavone was appointed as an alternate representative to the… Read More
Zoning bylaw changes adopted by Planning Commission
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under Municipal |
|
By Carol Casey A public hearing on seven proposed changes to the zoning bylaws drew no audience at the Planning Commission meeting held on May 24. The changes had been discussed extensively at previous commission meetings, and were adopted by a vote of four to one. The adopted changes will be forwarded to the Selectboard… Read More
It’s the “write” time Register for a new writing workshop
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under Education, Headlines, Our Town |
|
The area’s local professional talent of journalists, storytellers, poets, and authors will be cultivating a new crop of talented writers at Wind Ridge Publishing’s Writers’ Barn in Shelburne village and that writer could be you. Burlington’s Bill Mares will discuss the first principle of non-fiction writing: “Write What you Know,” Tuesday, June 5 from 5:30-7:30… Read More
DRB agenda May 31,2012
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under DRB, Municipal |
|
Draft Agenda Town of Shelburne Development Review Board Wednesday, June 6, 7 pm Town Center Meeting Room 1 Agenda items subject to change prior to meeting date Call to order Public comment – Topics not otherwise included in agenda. Design Review Applications DR12-04 David Webster (owner) / Jennifer Blanchard (applicant), 15 Falls Road, Rooftop sign… Read More
Charlotte Shelburne Rotary presents $7,500 in scholarships to local students
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
|
Four local students will have financial support for their continuing education thanks to the Charlotte Shelburne Rotary Club’s annual Scholarship awards. At their May 23 meeting, the club hosted the four students and their parents for breakfast and applauded the stories of impressive community service experience that each one shared with the group. Scholarship Committee… Read More
Exploring “Nourishing Traditions” with Sally Fallon Morell in June
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
|
Sally Fallon Morell, author of “Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats” will be in Vermont for three days of programs that focus on the importance of organic farming, pasture-fed livestock and a diet of traditional foods. Morell is the founding president of The Weston A. Price Foundation and… Read More
Where are our Shelburne candidates?
| May 31, 2012 | Filled under The Readers Write |
|
In wandering around Shelburne this past weekend, I realized I had’t heard or seen much about Shelburne candidates for State Representatives. I’d like to encourage anyone who is thinking about it to seriously consider tossing their hat in the ring. It’s a great opportunity to serve and learn about the “real world” of how things… Read More
Recent Comments