Ripton reacquires its school from ACSD

ACSD transferred ownership of the former Ripton Elementary building to the town, which is now studying potential community uses for it.

  Middlebury’s Ilsley Library renovation and expansion project is beginning to look more like a finished product. Believe it or not, the end of construction is near on the $17 million undertaking at 77 Main St. In her most recent report, Ilsley Direc … (read more)

Three different prominent Vermont politicians will be in Vergennes over the coming days.

Sarah King’s collaborative, emotional cover of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” releases just in time for Father’s Day, to honor the loss of her father last July.

A tribute to Luna Grace Hunsinger.

Nelson will receive the honor and will address the topic, “Speaking for the Trees — Protecting Forests on Public Lands” as part of the awards ceremony.

Say hi to fluffy Finny from Ripton.

Nordic skier Phoebe Hussey of Ripton was recently inducted into the Saint Michael’s College chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma.

The play will be presented on Friday and Saturday night, April 10 and 11, at 7:30 p.m., in the Ripton Community House.

This year’s student-authored play includes an imaginative cast of characters, as well as mountain themes and music in honor of their late schoolmate.

RIPTON — Brooke Wilcox topped Milo Tudor, 131-25, in the Town Meeting Day race for a three-year term on the selectboard, succeeding incumbent Laurie Cox, who decided not to seek reelection after 40 years of service. Residents also passed by resounding voi … (read more)

During her selectboard tenure, Laurie Cox has helped Ripton negotiate a gift-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Middlebury College; update town office technology, rebuild after 11 floods, and plan construction of a new municipal fire station and sand/salt sh … (read more)

Here’s what to expect this Town Meeting Day in Ripton.

MUHS skiers snagged first place wins in the freestyle state championships, with another day of racing still to come.

Future control of the Ripton Elementary School property will be decided by ACSD voters on March 3.