Vergennes-area towns defeat school budget in 2nd vote

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

Ferrisburgh news for Mar. 7

“This year’s Vergennes Union Middle/High School musical is “Mamma Mia,” which tells a hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father.

Vergennes, Ferrisburgh cut a deal for fire coverage

After about three weeks of mediation, the Ferrisburgh selectboard and the Vergennes City Council reached an agreement on how much the town should pay Vergennes for the city fire department to serve as the first responder for West Ferrisburgh and much of t … (read more)

Vergennes, Ferrisburgh cut a deal for fire coverage

After a long disagreement, officials agreed on how much Ferrisburgh should pay Vergennes for the city fire department to serve as the first responder for West Ferrisburgh.

Two seek open seat in Ferrisburgh

The decision of longtime Ferrisburgh Selectboard Member Red Muir not to seek re-election this March has resulted in a two-person contest for his seat that’s the only matchup on Ferrisburgh’s Town Meeting Day ballot. 

Ferrisburgh has race; city sees status quo

Barring stunning write-in results, the status quo will rule on the Vergennes City Council after Town Meeting Day, but the Ferrisburgh selectboard will have a new member after March 5 voting.

Vergennes, Ferrisburgh still talking fire deal

The mediation process that began on Jan. 19 between Vergennes and Ferrisburgh officials to seek an agreement on a new fire contract between the two communities is ongoing, but as of midweek had yet to produce a resolution to the long-running disagreement. … (read more)

Ferrisburgh news for Feb. 1

March will soon be here and that means Town Meeting! This is a critical aspect of our town governance dating back to colonial times, so all are encouraged to attend both the school budget informational meeting and the Town Meeting — and also don’t forget … (read more)

Ferrisburgh adopts FY25 budget

The Ferrisburgh selectboard on Tuesday adopted a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY25) budget of $2,658,079, including $37,495 of nonprofit donations requiring voter approval.

Ferrisburgh to enhance green with sculpture

Friends of Ferrisburgh will use a $4,000 Animating Infrastructure Grant to design an art sculpture that will be put in front of the Union Meeting Hall.

Major structural work to begin at the Union Meeting Hall

A long list of much-anticipated restoration projects are set to begin this spring at the historic Union Meeting Hall, bringing about a new era for the nearly 200 year-old building.

Accidental fire destroys home of Mount Abe principal

The Saturday evening fire destroyed the single-family home on Plank Road and killed Shannon Warden’s three dogs, though no human beings were reported injured.

Ferrisburgh news for Jan. 4

Rokeby is continuing with its series of Winter Book Discussions. These events will be held monthly, January through March, at no charge and will use a virtual format.

Ferrisburgh kids decorate rain barrels; auction ends Dec. 19

The 5th- and 6th-graders at Ferrisburgh Central School are auctioning rain barrels.

Ferrisburgh news for Dec. 7

This holiday season and throughout the year, consider going for a long walk with family and friends at Rokeby’s trails.

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