Fleming steps down from Ferrisburgh selectboard

The Ferrisburgh selectboard on Nov. 5 accepted a letter of resignation from board member Stephen Fleming, who was elected to the board this past March.

Ferrisburgh grain center moves ahead

Plans are moving forward to establish a multi-use, agriculturally based business — including grain processing, whiskey distilling and a café — on prominent Ferrisburgh land at the intersection of Routes 7 and 22A just outside of Vergennes.

Douglas Sweets to remain in Shelburne; Ferrisburgh property to be resold

Douglas Sweets, one of the two buyers earlier this year of the town-owned 34.9-acre parcel at the junction of Routes 7 and 22A in Ferrisburgh, has decided not to relocate its gourmet shortbread and cookie business from its Shelburne home.

Ferrisburgh news for Nov. 7

The Ferrisburgh Historical Society is hosting another great presentation about our local history. On Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m., Jean Richardson, Silas Towler and Eliot Lothrop will discuss the legacy of Charles C. Miller (1866-1921), great grandson of Si … (read more)

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 … (read more)

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.

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