Letter to the editor: Single mom explains need for Family Leave Act

I am a working-class mother of a 9-year-old child here in Ripton, Vt. This last year I struggled with a severe medical condition that required intensive ongoing treatment.

I read with dismay in the most recent edition of the Independent that the Affordable Heating Act, S.5, has been put on hold, and will become another study for the two years, of what to do to address climate change.

As to “playing a vital role in the health of the state’s agricultural industry” let’s put sympathy momentarily aside and have a cold, hard look at an underlying problem. 

What used to be called “catastrophic” insurance has been rebranded as “high deductible” insurance.

Recently, my wife, Sharon and I headed south on our own Spring Break. She did all the planning.

Rustan Swenson, in a Feb. 23, letter to the editor, opened up a major can of worms by encouraging us to buy American-made vehicles on Presidents’ Day.

When I was twelve, my father gave me a shotgun to shoot at quail. I was told they were sporting and a good source of food.

Next Tuesday, March 7, is Town Meeting Day. Many towns have their official meetings on Monday evening March 6, with Australian balloting the next day. 

Vermonters are facing a heating emergency. 

Sugaring is a Vermont tradition. Now it’s part of a tradition at Bristol Elementary School as well.

As an older adult, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, asking myself life’s big questions. For example: What is a six-letter word for “scraps”?

On Feb. 7, Vermont State University President Parwinder Grewal announced a new decision to transition to an all-digital, university-wide “library” and repurpose the existing library spaces on each campus.

I am writing to recommend Hildie Stone for the Bridport seat on the Addison Central School District Board.

As a current Board member myself, I know these two will contribute to building healthy, vibrant, and high-achieving schools across our district that our communities can trust and rely on.

The other day I was traveling in Middlebury and coming off Middle Road to go to the dollar store. I was going to turn in where I usually do, right into the lot.