This Week’s News
Q&A with Pittsford’s Town Manager John Haverstock
We took the opportunity to ask exiting Pittsford Town Manager, John Haverstock, a few questions — an exit interview, per se — and to share the wisdom of his 14 years as town manager.
Voters pass $22.7 million OVUU budget in a revote, 420-359
In a reversal from a Town Meeting vote that saw the OVUU budget go down to defeat, district voters on Tuesday turned out in support of the $22.7 million budget.
Brandon Smokeshop opens
Green Mountain Smoke Shop has opened on Route 7, just a mile south of Brandon’s downtown.
Don’t forget to vote!
As the upcoming revote on the OVUU budget approaches — it’s next Tuesday, April 26 — OVUU residents can bone up on the facts ahead of a public informational meeting set for Monday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Historic bell discovered at Neshobe school
Over the years, the bell that once echoed across the farms of the Arnold District fell mute, invisible and forgotten in its little wooden tower. Most people in Brandon, even at the Neshobe School itself, were completely unaware of its existence.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Shiffrin wins 6th Killington World Cup slalom
Mikaela “Miki” Shiffrin raced to perfection to win her 90th World Cup race, 55 of them in slalom.
Otters impress at Cross Country State Championships
High School runners from around Vermont gathered at Thetford Academy on Saturday for the State Cross Country Championships.
OV keeps Mill River to one touchdown in rainy Senior Game loss
Despite the dreary weather, OV Football celebrated the team’s seniors in a 0-1 game against Mill River.
OV’s Lucas Politano stands tall on the fairway
Lucas Politano, a junior at Otter Valley, is having a fantastic season on the school’s golf team, winning the individual State Division II Championship for a second year just last week.
Roselli locks down Vermont 200 starting spot at Devil’s Bowl
Two drivers can sleep easy on Saturday night, after racing their way into Sunday’s Fabian Earth Moving Vermont 200 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.