By Brett Yates According to the Weybridge-based environmental organization Bee the Change, there are 17 species of bumblebees native to Vermont. Over the last 25 years, seven of them became endangered, and of those, four have now disappeared altogether. “Our […]
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Local News, State News
Not so fast
By Rep. Jim Harrison As reported last week, Governor Scott vetoed H.157, which establishes a new registration system for home contractors. When there is a veto, the bill goes back to the House or Senate where it originated for the […]
Local News
Pittsfield Community Ice Rink is a labor of love
By Brett Yates Thanks to a team of volunteers, Pittsfield residents will have a free place to go ice skating this winter, as long as the weather cooperates. When Coral Hawley, the self-proclaimed “ringleader” behind the Pittsfield Community Ice Rink, […]
Local News
New health officer named in Pittsfield
By Brett Yates On Dec. 16, the Pittsfield Select Board nominated Sandy Begin to become the town’s health officer, effective upon confirmation by the Vermont Health Commissioner. By state law, every Vermont municipality must have a health officer; the position […]
Local News
Pittsfield plans holiday event
By Brett Yates The town of Pittsfield typically decorates the gazebo on its village green to mark the holiday season. This year, officials aim to turn the small local tradition into a full-fledged community event. According to Select Board Chair […]
Local News
Pittsford Select Board wrestles with megawatt logistics
By Ariadne Will A proposed solar power project has stalled as the parcel on which DG Vermont Solar, LLC is hoping to build a 2.2 megawatt project has been put up for sale. The land off Adams Road that the […]
Local News
Pittsfield sand shed grant comes up short
By Brett Yates Pittsfield has won a grant from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) that could help pay for a new storage shed for winter road sand, but the grant wasn’t for as much as hoped for. If the […]
Local News
New auditor appointed in Pittsfield
By Brett Yates On Oct. 21, the Pittsfield Select Board appointed Anne Muller to fill a vacancy on the town’s board of auditors until a vote at next year’s Town Meeting. Select Board member Ann Kuendig identified Muller as a […]
Featured, Local News
Rooster could inspire noise ordinance, professional mediation
By Brett Yates A rooster in Pittsfield appears to have stirred a controversy among its human neighbors. The bird’s “constant crowing” has come up as a major topic of debate at four Select Board meetings since July, when Rebecca Steward, […]
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