Daily Archives: January 23, 2013
Celebrate winter at WinterFest
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Headlines |
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WinterFest at Shelburne Farms is a great way to celebrate the season whether the weather cooperates with lots of snow or organizers have to get creative with snow-free fun. Whatever the weather, WinterFest is fun with activities and entertainment for every age, from sledding on the hill to cheese sampling and great entertainment. A co-production… Read More
Audubon Vermont’s 2013 Summer Camp Brochure is hot off the press
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Camp, Education |
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Audubon Vermont offers a variety of summer camp programs for children of all ages. Each program invites children to explore their natural surroundings in order to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the world around them. Audubon’s summer staff is dedicated to providing a fun, educational experience for each child. Campers are encouraged to… Read More
The Windjammer: Tuck into local, award-winning cuisine
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Lifestyle, Restaurant |
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By Julia Donnini A southern transplant, I would regularly wander off a nearby beach to follow the scent of fellow patrons’ sunscreen, skin browned from the proximity to the equator. There my meals were complemented with the spray coming off of the Gulf of Mexico. Still, I can’t say I was surprised when in the… Read More
Resident named Executive Director of Burlington Emergency Shelter
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Headlines, Our Town |
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The Burlington Emergency Shelter is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelburne resident Valerie Brosseau to Executive Director. Brosseau, who joined the Burlington Emergency Shelter (BES) team in 2010, has been serving as the Community Relations Director. In this role, she has been instrumental in cultivating lasting relationships with agencies, individuals, student groups, volunteers, churches, and local… Read More
Writers’ Barn touts new workshops
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Health & Fitness |
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Participants of the Writers’ Barn’s “Writing Picture Books” workshop learn the craft from award-winning picture book author and co-owner of The Flying Pig Bookstore, Elizabeth Bluemle, at center, Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Shelburne. Read More
Selectboard begins budget discussion
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
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By Heather McKim Could an expanded sewer service area be in Shelburne’s future? The town Selectboard explored the idea during the Jan. 8 meeting. There was a presentation by Larry Michaels, General Manager for O’Brien Brothers, and discussion regarding the issue of expanding the sewer service area and changing zoning for an area of town… Read More
Shelburne Selectboard mulls over 2013-14 budget
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
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By Heather McKim What will the 2013-14 budget for the town of Shelburne look like? That was the question that the Selectboard pondered at its Jan. 15 meeting. Representatives from various groups offered presentations to the Board regarding their organizations’ places within the budget. Melissa Fletcher was the first to speak. She and Kip Roberson… Read More
Tucker Holland resigns from Planning Commission
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Planning Agenda |
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By Carol Casey Due to business commitments, Tucker Holland submitted his resignation as a member of the Planning Commission effective Jan. 15. The Commission members immediately adopted a resolution commending Holland for his role in updating the municipal plan, in the revision of the zoning and subdivision bylaws, and in enhancing the natural and built… Read More
Former resident receives Achievement Medal
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Our Town, Uncategorized |
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Former Shelburne resident Jason Billado, age 25, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his outstanding maintenance efforts to prepare the USS Hartford, a submarine, for deployment. His selection for this award is indicative of his hard work and dedication to the Submarine Force, Hartford, and the Navy. His commanding officer, S.R.… Read More
Final plan approval given for Harrington Village
| January 23, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Planning Agenda, Uncategorized |
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By Carol Casey At their meeting on Jan. 16, the Development Review Board (DRB) gave final plan approval to the Harrington Village development. As planned, the development will include 84 residential units in nine buildings, including a 36 unit elder housing dwelling. The Champlain Housing Trust intends to sell the historic Harrington House which will… Read More
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