News
Orwell land to remain forever wild

THIS PHOTO SHOWS Gilman Pond surrounded by forestland on a 135-acre parcel in Orwell that Salisbury’s Pat Stevenson is donating to Northeast Wilderness Trust.
Photo courtesy of NEWT
March 12, 2026
Pat Stevenson has always been fond of nature — in its purest form. Originally hailing from urban Connecticut, she knew that pastureland, once paved, is gone forever.
We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers.
For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
More News
News
Forest fire consumes 50 acres in Middlebury
Around two-dozen state and federal workers on Wednesday were diligently working to extingu … (read more)
News
Years later, local towns still navigating flood repair
When heavy rainfall inundated parts of Addison County in July 2024, it didn’t take long to … (read more)
News
Monkton turns out to show support for its elementary school
Around 135 Monkton residents attended an April 24 meeting at the Monkton Central School to … (read more)










