Daily Archives: June 27, 2012
Local women head to Hong Kong for Dragon Boat World Championships
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town, Sports |
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By Phyl Newbeck Linda Retchin of Shelburne and Ann-Marie Plank of Charlotte are about to set forth on the trip of a lifetime. The two are part of a team of women over 50 years of age who will be racing dragon boats in the Club Crew World Championships in Hong Kong in early July.… Read More
VSO had Sarah McLachlan’s back Sunday night in Shelburne
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Headlines |
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Crowds were deep as a sold out audience of concert-goers made their way slowly through the security gates Sunday night at Shelburne Museum. A light rain began to fall just before Canadian songstress Sarah McLachlan walked on stage for her rendezvous with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, organized by Higher Ground. According to VSO Director Alan… Read More
Shelburne Pond artist holds exhibit in Burlington
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Our Town |
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Opening reception July 6, 6-8 pm The Main Street Landing Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of new works by Lin Warren, “Light + Arc,” July 6 through Sept. 2. The exhibition will kick off with an opening reception Friday, July 6, 6-8 pm, during First Friday Art Walk. “Light + Arc” is a… Read More
Back to the Beach Night kicks off a great summer season
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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The weather provided a beautiful night for the 15th Annual Back to the Beach Night held at Shelburne Beach on June 19. Over 200 people showed up to welcome the start of summer. Two bounce houses from Joey the Clown added fun for the kids while the rest of the crowd enjoyed hamburgers and hot… Read More
Proposed Webster Road subdivision questioned
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Municipal |
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By Carol Casey The sketch plan for a proposed eight lot residential subdivision south of 1140 Webster Rd. was an issue of contention at the Development Review Board’s (DRB) meeting on June 20. Both Dominic Grasso and Pamela Leob, owners of adjacent properties appeared in person, posing questions about the subdivision’s impact on water quality… Read More
CCHS seeks applications for 2012 research grants
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Would you like to investigate a person, organization, place, or event that was significant in the history of Chittenden County? Do you think something important to the county’s history has been overlooked and deserves attention? If so, you may be interested in applying for a research grant from the Chittenden County Historical Society (CCHS). Grants… Read More
Police seek information on burglaries in town
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
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Attempted Grand Larceny at Days Inn On Monday, June 25, the Shelburne Police were summoned to the Days Inn on Shelburne Road for reports of a theft from a motor vehicle. While en route, police were informed the victim was in the process of chasing a male suspect south on Rte. 7. The male was… Read More
SCHIP grant supports new Schoolhouse program
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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The Schoolhouse Learning Center received a $500 grant from SCHIP, the Shelburne Charlotte Hinesburg Interfaith Projects whose mission is to improve the lives of its neighbors in Shelburne, Charlotte, and Hinesburg and to strengthen these communities. The funding will support the development of critical aspects of a new preschool program—Story Time at the Schoolhouse. Story… Read More
Vets for vets, Vietnam veterans to host Shelburne coin drop July 7
| June 27, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Members of the Vietnam Veterans Association (VVA), Chapter 829 headed by Commander Perry Melvin of Shelburne, will be hosting a coin drop to raise funds to help local veterans. The chapter’s outreach and assistance is made available to all Veterans – from World War II and Korea, through to those men and women returning from… Read More
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