Daily Archives: March 1, 2013

When the 2013-1014 town budget vote occurs on March 5 it is helpful to know where the debt level per tax dollar currently resides. The latest audit states that 13 cents per tax dollar is for debt retirement in the general fund while water and wastewater is 18 and 31 cents per dollar. This is… Read More

I would like to voice my support for the re-election of Bill Smith to the Shelburne Selectboard. During the past few years, Bill has built a reputation as a prudent public servant with an eye towards fiscal responsibility. At the same time, he has helped manage the town’s resources to enhance our infrastructure and improve… Read More

Having sat on numerous boards, committees, councils, etc., that are responsible for making policy decisions, it is my opinion that individuals should not sit on such boards more than five or six consecutive years. In many instances there are bylaws that note and enforce this requirement. I am in full agreement with this philosophy. The… Read More

We are writing to encourage you, the citizens of Shelburne to re-elect our dad, Bill Smith to the Shelburne Selectboard. While we may not live there now, we are proud to call Shelburne our home. Throughout our lives in Shelburne, our dad has worked unbelievably hard to make the town a better place for us… Read More

Poaching is decimating our world’s last population of elephants—to the extent that if the killing continues at the current level, elephants could be extinct ion 10 years.  At least 25,000 elephants in Africa are said to have been killed in 2011—but the real number may be closer to 50,000.  It was their worst year in… Read More

It is encouraging to see a contested election for Shelburne’s Selectboard.  In my view a healthy community needs the participation of its citizens. Too often in recent years we have heard complaints about decisions taken when no one had stepped forward to offer a choice about who would be the decision makers.  This year we have that… Read More

Bob Lake is the kind of person who walks the talk. I can attest that he is one of those unsung heros who does all kinds of good deeds for others—behind the scenes and without fanfare.  He notices a need and quietly pitches in. In this same spirit, Bob cares deeply about our town and its needs. If you give… Read More

Two years ago I lost a very close election to a sitting member of the Selectboard.  I didn’t expect to win, but I wanted to air some issues and hopefully, improve the manner in which this Board handles its public business.  I failed.  Little has changed.  We are still left out too often. We have a… Read More

I have been married to Bill Smith for 27 years and have known him since I was eight. He is a wonderful father and family man, an incredibly smart businessman, and a truly caring friend. He has enjoyed volunteering his time for the past six years to make Shelburne a better place. He is a man of integrity… Read More

I am writing in support of Allison Cranmer for the 3-year Selectboard seat. I have known both Allison and her husband, David, for about 12 years. I know that Allison is a problem solver who takes peoples’ thoughts and ideas very seriously. She can make sense out of differing views and build on them, helping… Read More