Daily Archives: July 5, 2012
Eating Well celebrates 10 years and a new home in Shelburne
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
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by Lettie Stratton Last Thursday marked the 10-year anniversary of Eating Well magazine and a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its move from Charlotte to a new home at the Shelburne Green. An appearance and speech by Governor Peter Shumlin added to the early evening’s festivities. Inside the new Eating Well headquarters, people milled about… Read More
Vietnam veterans to host Shelburne coin drop Saturday
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Vietnam veteran Perry Melvin of Shelburne got wet at last year’s coin drop at the Shelburne Shopping Park. This year’s fundraiser, organized by members of the Vietnam Veterans Association (VVA), will be held Saturday, July 7 to benefit local veterans. For more information on the VVA, Melvin can be reached via email at usmcdovt@yahoo.com. Read More
Webster path, firehouse roof, residential land fill quandary all points of discussion by Selectboard
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
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June 26, 2012 Selectboard meeting by Margo Callaghan The Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, June 26 allowed time on the agenda under “Old Business” for discussion and a vote to authorize construction on the continuation of the Webster Road multi-use path. Public Works Director Bernie Gagnon was on hand to report that he met with the… Read More
Waldorf High School to move to Morgan Horse Museum site
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Municipal |
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By Carol Casey Town Planner Dean Pierce announced at the June 28 Planning Commission meeting that Elizabeth Hern’s proposal for a small luxury hotel was not the offer accepted by the owners of the former Morgan Horse Museum site. Rather, the winning bid was submitted by Waldorf High School. Pierce reported, however, that Hern is… Read More
Caroline Jones selected Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen 2012
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Shelburne resident Caroline Jones, 16, walked the runway as Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen 2012 on Saturday night in the Performing Arts Center at South Burlington High School. She will now begin a year-long journey taking her across the state promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, community involvement, and healthy living for the nation’s youth. After receiving… Read More
Celebrate the Webster Road Path
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
A formal ribbon cutting will mark the official opening of the Webster Road multi-use path. The community is invited to attend the event on Tuesday, July 10 at 6 pm on Webster Road near the intersection of Acorn Lane. For more information, contact the Town offices at 985-5110. Read More
Lisman speaks in Shelburne
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Campaign for Vermont founder Bruce Lisman will appear in Shelburne on Thursday, July 12 at the Dutch Mill Restaurant. Lisman is the guest of the Shelburne and Charlotte Republican Town Committees. The public is invited to the meeting which begins at 7:30 am. Lisman founded Campaign for Vermont out of a deep and uneasy feeling… Read More
CCTA response to Wake Robin transportation costs
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under The Readers Write |
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On June 12, Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA) management and I, as a Commissioner for Shelburne on the CCTA Board, appreciated the opportunity to report back to the Selectboard on transit changes implemented since January 2012 that resulted in a decrease in Shelburne’s FY14 CCTA fees. This letter addresses what one Selectboard member characterized as… Read More
In support of TJ Donovan
| July 5, 2012 | Filled under The Readers Write |
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In the Aug. 28 primary election TJ Donovan will get my vote for Vermont Attorney General. Although I’ve voted for Bill Sorrell in past elections, I think it’s time for an Attorney General who will bring new perspective and fresh ideas to the office. TJ has served us well for six years as Chittenden County’s… Read More
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