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. 

Monkton news for Jul. 11

Activities at the Russell Memorial Library are continuing through July.

Secondhand shop opens in Monkton

Ever since Monkton’s municipal operations relocated to the new town office building in 2021, the former Monkton Town Hall at 280 Monkton Ridge Road has sat largely devoid of the hustle and bustle that once filled it. Now, the historic building is bustling … (read more)

Monkton news for Jul. 4

The Friends Methodist Church will be holding its annual yard sale on Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

Monkton man cited for threatening lawmaker

A local man left voicemails to Rep. Mari Cordes and other local lawmakers, now he faces criminal charges.

Caulfield wants more political diversity in Legislature

Lynne Caulfield has been outspoken on issues ranging from physician-assisted suicide to reproductive rights.

McGuinness promises to be strong advocate for families

Monkton Republican Renee McGuinness knows the Vermont Statehouse well, having testified there on a variety of legislation on behalf of the Vermont Family Alliance, a non-profit advocacy organization that, among other things, tracks “current and proposed p … (read more)

Monkton news for Jun. 27

Get ready to enjoy some wonderful strawberry shortcake, hot dogs and lemonade at Russell Memorial Library’s annual Strawberry Festival.

Police charge Monkton man for allegedly threatening Rep. Cordes

A Monkton man is facing charges after allegedly leaving a threatening voicemail for a Bristol lawmaker two days after the Legislature overrode Gov. Scott’s vetoes.

Historic Monkton church reviving as a community hub

A local cultural hub has come full circle over the past 157 years. In its early decades, the East Monkton Church was not only a house of worship, but also the scene for standing-room-only concerts, festivals, plays, lectures, ice cream socials and oyster … (read more)

Monkton news for Jun. 20

Join in on the fun at the Russell Memorial Library on Thursday, June 20, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., for the Winter Into Spring Musical Library Tour featuring Tournesol.

Monkton news for Jun. 13

Back by popular demand, the East Monkton Church Association and the Monkton Museum & Historical Society will co-sponsor a cemetery walk at the East Monkton Cemetery this Saturday, June 15.

Tournesol to play at the Monkton library

Tournesol had to reschedule their planned February concert with the Five Town Friends of the Arts “Winter Into Spring Musical Library Tour.” The new performance will take place on June 20, at the Russell Memorial Library, 92 Monkton Ridge Rd in Monkton.

Monkton news for Jun. 6

Creators of the Monkton Dog Park are celebrating four years of canine play with a party at the park on Saturday, June 8, from 1-3 p.m.

Towns are surveying key wildlife corridors

From black bears and bobcats to gray foxes and gray squirrels, Addison County is home to a plethora of wildlife. It’s also home to many humans. 

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