Daily Archives: August 23, 2012
Shelburne resident completes Peace Corps service in Peru
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Headlines |
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Honored at UVM event promoting the importance of global service John William Meyer, 24, of Shelburne, completed his Peace Corps service as a youth development volunteer in Peru on July 20 and returned home to the United States. While in Peru, Meyer implemented a highly successful Camp JUMP (Jovenes Motivados por el Progreso) seminar, which… Read More
Shelburne Vineyard wines receive top honors
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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At seven o’clock in the evening on Thursday, Aug. 16, Ken Albert, founder of Shelburne Vineyard, received a call from the 2012 International Cold Climate Wine Competition with the exciting news that for the second year in a row, a Shelburne Vineyard wine had received top honors – Best Red Wine in Show – at… Read More
Vermont brewery to host graffiti art competition
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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Shelburne Craft School tagged as beneficiary The Magic Hat Artifactory is getting tagged. They will be hosting the third annual Wall to Canvas event in the brewery parking lot Saturday, Aug. 25 from 12-6 pm. This urban arts competition is a benefit for the Shelburne Craft School and will feature 12 street-style artists competing live… Read More
Shelburne Day 2012
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Last Saturday’s “Shelburne Day” festivities were again organized by the Shelburne Business and Professional Association (SBPA). The day was filled with sunshine and smiles from all in attendance as they strolled among vendor tables that also included the Farmers Market stands. Besides activities on the Town Green, Shelburne merchants organized the ever-popular town-wide sidewalk sale.… Read More
Successful celebration in Shelburne
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Our Town, Uncategorized |
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Children of all ages enjoyed the “bubble pit” hosted by the Shelburne Fire Department at Shelburne Day. There was a huge turnout despite the Triathlon road closures for last Saturday’s town-wide celebration. See page 8, visit www.shelburnenews.com, or check out Facebook for more photos. Photo by Lynne Enman Read More
Attention puppy lovers!
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Headlines |
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Shelburne residents have an opportunity to vote for the winning name for Wind Ridge Publishing’s new mascot and English bull dog puppy. Publisher Holly Johnson whittled the list down to her top three. Now it’s your turn to help decide. Simply visit www.shelburnenews.com between now and Labor Day Monday, Sept. 3 to vote for your… Read More
Amendments to the Subdivision Bylaw adopted by the Planning Commission
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Municipal |
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By Carol Casey No Shelburne residents appeared at the Planning Commission meeting of Aug. 9 to comment on the proposed changes to the subdivision bylaw. Most of the proposed changes were merely to correct numerous outdated references and to conform with the Town Plan. Commission member Dick Elkins did raise questions about seven proposed amendments,… Read More
Intersection safety, Fire Dept. boat purchase headline Selectboard meeting
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
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By Heather McKim The Aug.14 meeting of the Selectboard offered an update on the Route 7 paving project, sidewalks, and other town projects. Two issues took center stage at the Tuesday night meeting. First, the community had a chance to listen to a presentation by staff from Stantec Consulting and discuss the study of the… Read More
Lenes announces re-election bid
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Joan Lenes of Shelburne announced she is seeking re-election to the Vermont House of Representatives where she has served the towns of Shelburne and St. George as the member for Chittenden District 5-2 since being elected in 2006. “I am privileged to serve this District where I have such strong connections,” said Lenes while announcing… Read More
Cub Scouts welcome prospective members
| August 23, 2012 | Filled under Our Town, Uncategorized |
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Open House Sept. 5 A Cub Scout Open House is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Scout Barn located at Davis Park. Cub Scouts is open to all boys in grades 1-5. For more information about Cub Scouts or the Open House, please visit, http://pack607.wordpress.com/. Read More
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