Bristol and Vergennes say “yes” to local option tax

Voters in Bristol and Vergennes have agreed to establish a local option tax in their respective communities. They join Middlebury as the second and third Addison County communities to approve one.

Mixed bag in school budget voting; 4 pass, 2 fail

Residents of Addison County’s largest and smallest school districts approved their fiscal year 2027 public education budgets on Tuesday. But two school budgets on the southern end of the country did not pass.

Brown, Boyce elected to Middlebury selectboard

American Flatbread owner Danielle Boyce and incumbent Dan Brown won three-year terms in a three-person race for two seats on the Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday.

Middlebury passes municipal budget, bond

Middlebury residents at their annual meeting decided a contested race for their selectboard and passed all money items on the warning — including a fiscal year 2027 municipal budget of $16 million that represents a 9.96% increase compared to the current s … (read more)

Career center budget passes, despite ballot glitch

Addison County voters turned out at the polls on Tuesday to resoundingly endorse a Career Center budget request of $6,271,915, though residents of one of the towns served by the school didn’t get to vote on the spending plan.

Mt. Abe eyes stadium lighting

The “Flip the Switch” campaign seeks to raise $70,000 for stadium lighting and an upgraded sound system, which could be installed at the Bristol school this spring.

Roads, spending dominate discussion at Monkton town meeting

The roughly three-hour gathering saw voters approve town and highway budget asks, reject a request for funds to repair Piney Woods Road and pose suggestions and questions to the selectboard over aspects of town operations.

Local towns pass health care bill resolution

Voters in several Addison County towns sent a clear message to the Vermont Legislature this town meeting season — they want to see action on universal health care for Vermonters.

By the way, March 5, 2026

The clocks will “spring” forward by an hour beginning at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 8.

Louisa Guilmette receives DAR Good Citizen Award

DAR members welcomed Louisa Guilmette and her mother, Nan, to the Samson Memorial in Cornwall to celebrate Lou’s selection as the 2026 Good Citizen Award winner.

Ferrisburgh readying for summer camp, stories and more

My Dentist’s Son will host another of its ongoing gatherings at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall on March 15. This is a space to share tales of magic and miracle and to find meaning in stories that don’t seem to fit.

Lincoln to host rabies clinic; transfer station is on track

Bring proof of your pet’s prior rabies vaccination, if they have had one. Please leave your pet in your vehicle until you have checked in with the vet.

VUHS announces fall 2025 honor roll

Vergennes Union High School has released its honor roll for the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.

ACSD sixth-graders to gather for youth summit

Sixth-grade teachers have organized the 5th Addison Central School District Youth Citizen Summit, bringing together a wide range of workshop leaders from local and statewide organizations.

Mount Abe release Honor Roll for first semester 2025-26

Mount Abraham Union High School has released its honor roll for the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.

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