Tree limb damages cruiser, officer unhurt March 24, 2021 By JOSIE GAWRYS PITTSFORD — The Pittsford Select Board held its first meeting post-Town Meeting and reorganized the board for another year of municipal work. Alicia Malay will be staying on as chair of the Pittsford Select Board following a unanimous vote at the March 3 […]
Year: 2021
Proctor Select Board discusses $19,000 trail redesign
March 24, 2021 By SOPHIA BUCKLEY- CLEMENT PROCTOR — The Proctor Select Board revealed during the March 8 meeting that there was a $19,000 cost overrun of the Beaver Pond trail redesign after a resident raised concerns about it bisecting his property. The original trail design was meant to bisect resident Frank Beyette’s property. During […]
Their cup runneth over
Red Clover Ale in the running for best brew March 17, 2021 By SOPHIA BUCKLEY-CLEMENT BRANDON — “Unhurried” isn’t just a catchphrase for many in the town of Brandon, it’s a way of life. At Red Clover Ale Company, the unhurried way is the lifeblood of business, and that approach has led to a nomination […]
Matt Clark named OV boys’ lacrosse coach
March 10, 2021 By SOPHIA BUCKLEY-CLEMENT BRANDON — Otter Valley High School has hired a new head coach for its varsity boys lacrosse team, fulfilling a dream in the process. “I think Coach [Matt] Clark is very organized,” OVHS athletic director Steven Keith said. “He’s passionate about lacrosse, he’s very experienced in a lot of […]
Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre to perform annual spring musical al fresco
Pandemic compelled director and students to learn to create theatre in different ways March 10, 2021 By JOSIE GAWRYS BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s Walking Stick Theatre group will be performing Disney’s “Descendants” musical this spring — but not in their standard theater. The show will be performed live at Markowski Field behind […]
Taking the pulse: Voters weigh in on in-person voting
By SOPHIE BUCKLEY-CLEMENT WEST RUTLAND/PROCTOR — It was a frigid day, but that did deter voters from showing up to the Town Hall for Town Meeting Day. The Reporter visited respective polling places in Westside and Proctor to take the temperature of those who braved the single digits to cast their ballots in person during […]
Candidates for Brandon Select Board square off at Chamber forum
By SOPHIA BUCKLEY-CLEMENT BRANDON — ‘Diversity’ and ‘equity’ were key phrases among the candidates during Brandon’s 2021 Select Board Candidate Forum on Feb. 16 as citizens called into question some of the most pressing matters facing the town. The forum was sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce and drew 86 viewers, the largest […]
Rutland Winter Farmer’s Market offers array of products all season long
By JOSIE GAWRYS RUTLAND — Tucked away in an old Rutland industrial building lies a vibrant farmer’s market overflowing with food, community and culture. From foraged mushrooms to soaps to foreign cuisine to handcrafted beads, the Vermont Winter Farmer’s Market at the Vermont Farmer’s Food Center is not lacking in any department. Lynn Jensen, who […]
Proctor Select Board talks power plant agreement for a second year
By SOPHIA BUCKLEY-CLEMENT PROCTOR — The Town of Proctor faces another year of complicated legalese as potential changes to Green Mountain Power’s plant evaluations arise yet again. Town Assessor Lisa Wright was invited to the Feb. 8 select board meeting and stressed the importance of rehiring Sansoucy Associates to assist in localized utility evaluation – […]