Can’t spell ‘team’ without CVU
A large crowd and a half-moon showed up for the state Division 1 title game in St. Johnsbury on Saturday night, which CVU won 41-14.
State officials tout innovative garage solar power funding
On Monday, at the Charlotte Town Garage, the Vermont Bond Bank announced it had received $40 million for zero-interest funding from the federal government to help municipalities and school districts with low-interest loans for projects addressing climate change.
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.
Charlotte Democrats holding meet legislators event Wednesday
The Charlotte Democratic Committee is sponsoring a Meet Your State Legislators evening on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Charlotte Town Hall on Ferry Road. This event is free and open to all.
Upcoming Green Mountain Bicycle Club rides
Guided bike rides in and around Charlotte.
Celebrate the close of Earth Month at the Charlotte Library
As Earth Month comes to a close, the Earth Month coalition has planned a celebration for 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the Charlotte Library.
Shelburne Museum unveils exhibition lineup for this summer
Shelburne Museum has announced its 2024 exhibition season which opens on May 11 and runs through Oct. 20.
Calendar: Nov. 30 – Dec. 22
Please send event listings at least three weeks in advance.
Handling Handel
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Charlotte Congregational will perform Handel’s “Messiah” as a classic sing-along.
Events: Nov. 16 – Dec. 14
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Calendar: Nov. 2
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Community Roundup: Nov. 2
Grants for up to $100,000 for maple producers and processors
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is accepting applications for the new maple agriculture development grants program.
Calendar: Oct. 19 – Nov. 3
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Community Roundup: Oct. 19
Blood and platelet donations up but Red Cross needs more Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a…
Charlotte Tractor Parade canceled for this Sunday
Parade organizer Carrie Spear made the decision around 5 a.m. Thursday after seeing weather reports that predicted rain for both Saturday and Sunday.
Calendar: Oct. 5 – Oct. 28
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Community Roundup: Oct. 5
Golf Ball Drop and Long Drive Contest and Submissions being accepted for writing prize.
Tractor parade returning to East Charlotte
After a one-year hiatus, the tractor parade is returning to East Charlotte.