According to the 2022 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age in Charlotte is just over 50. This means that at least half of Charlotte’s residents are eligible to participate in programming at the Charlotte Senior Center.
The library is the perfect place to find activities for winter vacation week. Besides opportunities to embroider, watch birds, build LEGO machines and more, the library hopes to help kids enjoy the snow with its Library of Things. Child-sized snowshoes (up to 90 pounds) are available for a one-week check out.
In early February, Champlain Valley School District principals and Superintendent Sanchez visited Charlotte Central School to learn from each other and to celebrate the school’s focus on collaboration, differentiated instruction and engaged learners.
When asked an unusual question, it is OK to give an unusual answer. With tens of thousands of college applicants, a quirky essay prompt encourages the student to set themselves apart from the competition.
Throughout Vermont demand at food shelves is soaring. This is attributed, in part, to higher food costs, an end to pandemic emergency allotment aids that boosted SNAP benefits, inflation, rent or mortgage costs, the opioid crisis and the effect of summer’s flooding on homes and businesses.
It’s February, and we need something to warm us up. The gardens are frozen, most of the farm stands are closed, but we can still serve up delightful meals with the bulk of the ingredients sourced locally.
First, an important note: We recently lost two pillars of our community, and it’s a heartbreak for their families and a true loss for all of us, not just on a personal level, but as a town.
Condolences and Congratulations to Charlotters
What is Eurasian watermilfoil? Is it just a weed that might be a nuisance but isn’t harmful to lakes and ponds? After all, it has been found in many lakes around the country and has been in some of Vermont’s lakes for decades.
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, I was invited to attend, along with other community members, a brainstorming session with the leaders of the Charlotte East and West Village Project. Larry Lewack, town planner; Darren Schibler, senior planner at the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission; and Bob Bloch, planning commission liaison to the group, led the discussion about the future of the east and west villages of Charlotte.
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Most of us recognize that little brown bottle on the spice shelf that imparts a wonderful fragrance and flavor to baked goods and beverages. It’s a staple in our kitchens, but have you ever wondered where vanilla extract comes from?
Laura Derriendinger wants to protect Vermont children from social media, or as she defined it to Senate education committee members Jan. 26, “a toxic rabbit hole.”
Vermont could ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and wolf hybrids under a bill in the House agriculture committee.
Don’t worry if you have a Thin Mint dependency and are worried about finding the cookie you love. If you missed one-on-one opportunities to purchase the cookie craving you suffer from annually, don’t stress out.
What if a town held a hearing and nothing was heard?
30% opposed; 26% undecided or need more information
Let’s start this story about voting this March like Jeopardy, giving the answer first. Here’s Common Connections for $200 — and remember you need to phrase your answer in the form of a question — Mark Stewart Greenstein, Jason Michael Palmer, Dean Phillips, Cenk Uygur and Marianne Williamson.
The key to overcoming health issues associated with aging is remaining active and engaged while looking at preventative measures to limit any challenges.
The library and the Charlotte Grange are sponsoring Candidates Night at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13.