LEOs’ project aids injured raptors

Late last month the Vergennes LEOs Club completed — with plenty of help from Vergennes Lions Club volunteering time and expertise and community businesses’ support — its major project for the school year. The LEOs, a community service youth club sponsored by the Vergennes Lions, designed, raised funds for, and built a flight cage for injured birds at the Otter Creek Wildlife Refuge in Addison.

Historic site hosts 29th atlatl championship

Spectators mingled amid camp chairs and canopies as they gathered at Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison on Saturday last month, primed for views of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain.

Addison farm corrals cows with virtual fence technology

These days it can feel like there’s an app for everything — listening to music, ordering food to your doorstep, and even managing herds of cattle.

Addison school taxes rise by 11%

As is the case in most Addison County communities, the overall residential tax rate in Addison — including taxes to support both municipal services and Addison Northwest School District schools — rose this year. In Addison’s case, the homestead rate incre … (read more)

Atlatl competition to be held in Addison

The Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison is hosting Atlatl Weekend Sept. 20, 21, and 22 featuring the 29th Annual Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Addison reverses on town hall rehab

Addison residents on Tuesday reversed by a wide margin their November 2022 approval of a $2,068,019 bond to fund restoration and renovation of Addison’s former — and now vacant — 160-plus-year-old town hall on Route 22A into town offices and a community c … (read more)

Couple seeks to meet housing needs through home sharing

Addison residents Jan Louise and John Ball have often opened their door to those in need of a place to stay.

Addison residents to vote again Tuesday on town hall repair

Due to a citizen petition, Addison residents this coming Tuesday, Aug. 27, will be asked to reconsider their November 2022 approval of a $2,068,019 bond to fund restoration and renovation of Addison’s former — and now vacant — 160-plus-year-old town hall … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Addison officials clarify mailings on town hall vote

The Selectboard of the Town of Addison would like to clarify the recent mailings concerning the vote of the location of the clerk’s office and rescinding of the bond for the Town Hall renovation.

Addison to hold revote on $2M town hall plan

Addison residents on Aug. 27 will be asked to reconsider their November 2022 approval of a $2,068,019.06 bond to fund restoration and renovation of Addison’s former — and now vacant — 160-plus-year-old town hall on Route 22A into town offices and a commun … (read more)

Historical society examines school changes

What was it like to move from a small one room schoolhouse to the new Addison Central School? Addison Town Historical Society has saved the framed roster of students who made the transition from grades one through seven and invites all members of the firs … (read more)

Third ANWSD vote set for Tuesday

After rejecting two budget proposals, Vergennes-area residents on Tuesday will again make a decision on proposed school spending for the 2024-2025 school year.

Vermont State Police Log: Troopers cite drivers for DUI

A two-vehicle crash on Route 22A just north of Town Line Road in Addison on April 15 netted a drugged driving charge for a Vergennes driver.

UPDATED: ANWSD budget defeated again; this time by 18 votes

For the second time this month, residents of the five communities on Tuesday rejected a spending plan — this time by 18 votes.

Letter to the editor: Armstrong appeals for votes, town meeting turnout

There are many issues in our town government that need addressing; that is why you see so many candidates on the ballot. It is good to see that concerns are going to be dealt with.

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