Gifts for gardeners: Think outside the (flower) box
If you have a gardener in your life and need some help selecting a gift, read on for some ideas that should please even the choosiest of gardeners.
Plants for the holidays
As the days grow shorter, the wintery winds of December will bring with them a host of holidays — and holiday plants.
At Merrymac Farm Sanctuary, every animal has a story
Each day at Merrymac Farm Sanctuary, when 8 a.m. rolls around, it’s feeding time. And like clockwork there’s always a rowdy bunch, ready to eat.
Head Over Fields persevering after challenging summer
Katie Rose Leonard’s third year at the helm of Head Over Fields farm wasn’t easy.
Town giving wastewater permitting back to state
The Charlotte Selectboard continued its recent efforts to shrink the municipal budget by voting to eliminate local oversight on wastewater and water supply permitting on Monday, Nov. 27.
Moving on
After two and a half interesting and rewarding years as publisher and board chair of The Charlotte News, I will be stepping down
What is a ‘community newspaper?’
As we consider our year-end giving, it’s not unusual to reflect on the things we value most.
Calendar: Nov. 30 – Dec. 22
Please send event listings at least three weeks in advance.
Painting chickens preferable to raising them
Chicken chowder, cranberry seltzer and good cheer grace upcoming Monday Munches at the Charlotte Senior Center.
Get into the festive holiday spirit at the senior center
The holiday season is upon us and there are plenty of opportunities to get into the festive spirit.
Clothe the Mitten Tree in cold-weather accessories
The library’s annual Mitten Tree will go up this week and the staff welcomes donations of cold-weather accessories to adorn the tree.
Charlotte Central School’s thank you list is long and varied
Among the many things that Charlotte Central School has to be thankful for is:
Three years and boat launch steward program is big success
Sept. 24 marked the end of Lewis Creek Association’s boat launch steward program at Bristol and Monkton ponds.
Books on boats, Magic 8 Balls, Sneetches and strings
Years ago, when my daughter was about 8 years old, a small group of friends and I gathered one winter afternoon at Village Wine and Coffee in Shelburne, where (some of you might remember this) there was — situated on the counter
Transformative agricultural work happening in NEK
You may not be aware of the innovative and transformative agricultural work happening in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
So much thanks to give for this generous community
We have much to be thankful for. This community is sustained by the generosity of its members.
Delicata squash: A seasonal favorite from local farms
The farm stands and farmers markets are loaded with winter squash of just about every shape, size and color right now.
Temporary center for juvenile rehab opening in Middlesex
The 2020 closing of Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Essex left a vacuum in care for Vermont’s most troubled children requiring full-time oversight.
Around Town: Nov. 30
Congratulations With full hearts, Jack and Olivia Barton are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Charlotte…
Handling Handel
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Charlotte Congregational will perform Handel’s “Messiah” as a classic sing-along.