Letter to the editor: Many have moved Vergennes forward, including its mayor

It resonated with me when reading Rebecca Rey’s Sept. 3 letter to the editor concerning the many “key people, at key moments who stepped up to help us move forward,” referring to Gerianne Smart. She could have been talking about many of the community members, like Gerianne, “that were the true catalysts of change in Vergennes.” Gerianne certainly was a big part of all of the change that has transpired over the years and has dedicated herself to making Vergennes the vibrant community that it is today. It is … (read more)

Having read Andy Kirkaldy’s July 17 account of the July 16 Vergennes City Council warned meeting, and having watched a video of the meeting on Saturday, I am compelled to write this letter to support Jeff Fritz, and to condemn the flawed and outrageous pr … (read more)

It was disheartening to learn about the antics at the July 16 City Council meeting in Vergennes. How did the comments and behavior of a few do anything to raise up the residents’ self-esteem and project civil civic engagement? What incentive have you crea … (read more)

UPDATED: To include news that Bill Benton has resigned from the city council. VERGENNES — A majority of the Vergennes City Council voted at a special meeting on Thursday to accept the resignation of Mayor Jeff Fritz. Deputy Mayor Lynn Jackson Donnelly aut … (read more)