Fire & rescue makes case for new ambulance
On Town Meeting Day, Charlotte voters will likely decide whether to approve the purchase of a new ambulance for the Charlotte Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service.
Town Manager: Pro & Con
Yes to town manager switch OR Administrator system seems to work for selectboard
Van der Kloot rediscovers joy on ice with Nordic skates
Nick van der Kloot lost two things when he moved to the United States from the Netherlands in 1982 for a three-month internship at an accounting firm in New York City.
Ed Amidon — ‘a fabulous life’
Ed Amidon died the day after Christmas. Members of his family said it was his time and that he had lived a good life.
Charlotte looks to rejuvenate town meeting
For three years, being the Charlotte town moderator may have seemed like being the lonely Maytag repairman in television commercials of yore, who complained ad nauseam (Latin for advertising nauseau?) about there not being any washing machines for him to repair.
It’s hollandaise holiday at the senior center
Come to the Charlotte Senior Center on Jan. 15 to hit the sauce. No alcohol involved but the hollandaise sauce is sure to make you smile.
Happy try-something-new-at-senior-center year
A new year is the perfect time to try out something new. How about checking out a new exercise class or joining a winter spike hike?
New opportunity for stories and fun for 3- to 5-year-olds
Join fellow Charlotters at the library 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 for informal, small-group discussions to share ideas for the library’s future and role in the community.
No place like woods to find wonder and mushrooms
The mind of a true hunter is one of connection, connection to all the surroundings, even to those unseen by the common senses.
Old year ends and new year begins busy at school
In the weeks before the holiday vacation, Charlotte Central School was busy. The Parent Teacher Organization-sponsored craft fair brought together members of the school community —
Slow Food working to undo fast-food excesses
When we were growing up, our parents told us to chew our food 10 times (with mouth closed, of course) before swallowing.
Food shelf able to help 81 neighbors during holidays
Collaboration, creativity and generosity are the words that come to mind in describing the successful efforts of the Charlotte community and food shelf volunteers to help those in need during these winter months.
No time for lollygagging in the Statehouse this year
We’re back in the Statehouse, and unlike last year, which started with a lot of ceremonies and traditions, trainings and figuring out where to get a turkey sandwich, we got right down to business.
Around Town: Jan. 11
Condolences and Congratulations to Charlotters
Stone’s Throw Pizza plans to reopen in Charlotte
After closing in September due to staffing challenges, Stone’s Throw Pizza will reopen on Ferry Road in Charlotte. The tentative date is Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Thank you to our advertisers
Our advertisers are key members of the community that helps keep The Charlotte News in good health as we enter our 66th year in business.
Thanks for volunteers at newspaper’s future, present, past
Although technically this newspaper is produced by one full-time and one part-time employee, each edition actually represents the efforts of so many more people.
Charlotte steps up with donations to The Charlotte News
As a nonprofit, independent newspaper, we pass the hat twice a year and ask for your voluntary contributions to keep The Charlotte News alive and thriving.
Letter to the Editor: Economic justice is civil liberties issue
The Fair Share for Vermont campaign is calling for Vermont’s wealthiest residents to pay their fair share in taxes so we can build a better state for all of us.
American Red Cross facingemergency blood shortage
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.