Letter to the editor: Ilsley project merits support

The library is an amazing regional resource, used by residents of many towns surrounding Middlebury.

Letter to the editor: Trappers’ video is misleading

For those of you who may know me, you know how non-confrontational I am. I like to focus on honest education only. I have been biting my tongue out of fear of confrontation, but we are way past that now.

Letter to the editor: Lawmakers must take action on environmental bills

Anyone paying attention to the relentless stream of “natural” disasters around the world knows that we need to make big changes to how we make and use energy, and we need them yesterday.

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.

Letter to the editor: Addison candidates say they won’t vote as a block

I had an opportunity to communicate directly with Tim Buskey about his concerns that there were three candidates running as some sort of “voting block.” I thought it might be helpful to also share my thoughts with your readers, as I am one of the three ca … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Childcare payroll tax misguided

The shortage of child care is the fault of Vermont because of all the regulated rules that caused the closings of child care providers in the state.

Letter to the editor: No more arms, funding for Israel

I have been actively working to support an immediate cease fire in Gaza and the West Bank. Ending the killing is only a first step towards a permanent peace based upon justice, freedom, and recognition of Palestinian rights to all of the civil liberties t … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Anti-hunters back board change

I have served on the Fish and Wildlife for the past two years. Not once has Senator Bray or Hardy personally attended a board meeting.

Letter to the editor: Rapping up a commentary

A political entertainment industry rap

Letter to the editor: Library project merits support

Consider: What social institution is now and has historically been the most successful at improving the lives of the general public, while at the same time harboring little to no harm and trouble?

Letter to the editor: Be wary of candidates who are running as a ‘block’

The recent oversight in the town of Addison’s election process, failure to remember selectmen’s terms, was unfortunate. However, if I read the Vermont statute correctly, the selectman… “serves until a successor is elected.”

Letter to the editor: There are alternatives to simply forgiving student debt

I find many politicians to be half right on the issue of student debt.

Letter to the editor: Addison has an election anomaly

You will note an anomaly in the number of selectboard positions up for election this year. In a typical year, there would be no more than two board members up for election. This year, we have three. 

Letter to the editor: Don’t use CLA as smokescreen

Regarding the Jan. 25 article in the Independent: “ANWSD board opts for bigger budget,” the article stated, “…Chair John Stroup said school officials will have to work hard to explain that spending is not really what’s driving the tax rates so much higher … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Act 127 won’t change budget

After reviewing the impacts of the new Act 127 transition mechanism, our review confirms that we properly developed a budget that considered the negative impact of Act 127 while at the same time responding to the other FY25 financial challenges.

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