Tractor parade returns with colorful splash
Although the October tractor parade is an iconic Charlotte event, it was enjoyed this past Sunday by newcomers to town, people from other Vermont towns and from other states.
Charlotte employee union becomes official
On Oct. 11, the Vermont Labor Relations Board certified a new union consisting of 10 employees of the town of Charlotte, based on a secret-ballot election conducted on Sept. 25.
Earthkeep Farmcommon reclaims Nordic Farms name
On an antique desk that belonged to Vermont Senator Justin Morrill, the father of the land-grant university system, representatives from the University of Vermont on Oct. 3 signed a 30-year lease for approximately 400 acres of farmland for long-term agricultural research use in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service.
Undefeated Redhawks end regular-season at Seawolves
With one regular season game remaining, Champlain Valley is in the driver’s seat as the only undefeated team in Division 1 football.
Revived Hinesburg development raises downstream concerns
In Hinesburg, a major development proposal that failed to win an Act 250 permit last spring due to its anticipated impact on the local floodplain could soon move forward after modifications. Critics of the project say that the handful of Charlotte families who live on the banks of the LaPlatte River may have cause for apprehension.
Remembering Lydia Clemmons
Photo by Mike Yantachka
Lydia Clemmons Sr. was celebrated at the Clemmons Family Farm on Oct. 5 in a memorial event called Looking Forward: A Celebration of Life and Legacy.
All people deserve access to the basic human needs
If you are a registered Charlotte voter, you have probably received your ballot in the mail by now. Be sure to look at both sides of the ballot. On the back side there are 21 names running for justice of the peace positions. Note that you can vote for no more than 12.
Food shelves need lawmakers to pass bipartisan farm bill
You’ve probably heard of the Farm Bill, the largest piece of federal legislation for food and farming. The Farm Bill greatly impacts access to nutritious food for the millions of people in our country facing food insecurity and hunger.
Letter to the editor: Oct. 17
Readers contribute their thoughts on upcoming election.
State government should commit to shelter and food for everyone
All people deserve access to the basic human needs of food and shelter. We know that the state of Vermont — our government and our people — can make the choice to shelter and feed everyone in Vermont.
Regan steps up as chair of newspaper’s board
At a recent meeting of the board of directors of The Charlotte News, Bill Regan was selected as board chair, replacing Julia Russell whose term had expired.
Calendar: Sept. 7-Oct. 27, 2023
Book launchThursday, Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m.A public book launch for “Attic of Dreams: A Memoir” by Marilyn Webb Neagley…