Ferrisburgh celebrates school’s ‘Words in the Wild’

About 130 Ferrisburgh Central School students and their family members, teachers, staff members and town residents came to the elementary school on the warm afternoon and evening of Oct. 1 to celebrate their school’s garden and the major educational theme for its academic year — “Words in the Wild.”

Ferrisburgh news for Oct. 3

We are all encouraged to participate in the development of the next Ferrisburgh Town Plan. The Ferrisburgh Planning Commission is working this fall to update the Town Plan by the spring of 2025.

Ferrisburgh homestead taxes rise 15%

The overall residential tax rate in Ferrisburgh — including rates to support both municipal services and Addison Northwest School District schools — rose by 32.61 cents, or 15.3%.

UPDATED: Teen among the four killed in Ferrisburgh plane crash

An airplane crash on Sunday afternoon claimed the lives of four people who had flown up for brunch at the Basin Harbor resort.

Ice cream, history, hiking and community in focus on Ferrisburgh Day

Ferrisburgh Day, which returns this coming Sunday, Sept.15, brings the community together with events at a half-dozen venues around town.

Ferrisburgh news for Sept. 5

Exciting news. Ferrisburgh Day returns Sunday, Sept.15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Despite Debby, Diamond Island Regatta runs

The remnants of Hurricane Debby rampaged through the Champlain Valley on Friday, Aug. 9, bringing heavy rain and high winds, with gusts as high as 65 knots. At Point Bay Marina in Charlotte, a sailboat was blown off its mooring into the marsh, and another … (read more)

Ferrisburgh news for Aug. 1

Join the Friends of the Union Meeting Hall for a special screening of the film “Lost Nation” on Friday, Aug. 9, at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall. The film begins at 7 p.m. followed by a discussion with the film’s award-winning Director, Jay Craven.

Gas-hauling truck fire strikes Route 7 in Ferrisburgh again

When a truck hauling gas caught fire on Route 7 last year, the Ferrisburgh fire chief thought it was a once in a career event. Then it happened again this week — and many firefighters turned out to help douse the blaze.

Area farms fare well despite wet weather

Local growers say they fared better during last week’s storms than in 2023 and, in general, have been less affected by extreme weather this growing season.

County kids take the Good Citizen Challenge … and excel

Reading local news is essential for all Good Citizens. Lilah Foerster, 6, of North Ferrisburgh, isn’t able to read the Addison County Independent on her own yet, but her mom read five articles to her.

Truck fire halts Route 7 traffic in North Ferrisburgh on Monday; road open Tuesday

Firefighters closed Route 7 in North Ferrisburgh Monday afternoon after the responded to a truck fire there.

Local firefighters rescue Central Vt. flood survivors

Firefighters from Vergennes, Ferrisburgh and Middlebury who were specially trained in water rescues took their boats to Central Vermont on Thursday and put their skills to good use.

Heavy rain damages some local roads

Roads in Ferrisburgh, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro were closed Thursday morning after heavy rains inundated the region overnight. 

Ferrisburgh news for Jul. 4

The famous Ferrisburgh Grange “King Pede” card parties are scheduled for the Saturdays of July 6 and July 20. These community get-togethers are held at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center.

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