Ripton, ACSD talks fail to make progress

Positions on both sides appear to make the chances for an accord unlikely before the Vermont State Board of Education (VSBE) re-examines Ripton’s withdrawal bid in November.

A few runners opted for the virtual race, but well over 100 participants came out to enjoy one of two race courses and a to-go lunch of homemade chili, cornbread, and a cookie.

“I don’t know of any school that celebrates the start of the year by burning something the students spent a month creating and building,” said Tal Birdsey, head teacher and co-founder of the school.

More than 20 people spanning multiple generations gathered at Ripton’s Spirit In Nature trails on Sunday, joining a Drum Circle organized by visiting musicians from Massachusetts.

The Ripton selectboard has appointed Bonnie Swan to succeed Ron Wimett — her late cousin — on the board until next March, when she and other local residents have the option of running for the remaining two years on Wimett’s term.

Runners and walkers from throughout the region are invited to beautiful Ripton, Vt., for a 5K/10K run or 5K fun walk.

Thanks to the work of Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, the popular 1.2 mile trail in Ripton is now accessible and suitable for wheelchairs.

Just three months ago, Ripton’s quest for independence from the Addison Central School District appeared to be a slam dunk. But the past several weeks have seen at least three area union school districts reject the notion of partnering with Ripton to prov … (read more)

The Ripton selectboard will soon appoint a local resident to carry on — at least in the short term — for former longtime Selectman Ron Wimett, who died suddenly on Sept. 5.

Even from a young age, Peter had an engineering mindset and had a love for ham radio, receiving his ham radio license at the age of 12 (one of the youngest to do so). Peter also had a creative side, expressed through his passion for music, and was a talen … (read more)

The good news about the Vermont State Board of Education’s decision to ask the Ripton school board and the ACSD to revisit their relationship and see if they can work something out is that it buys everyone more time to work out a practical and reasonable … (read more)

I am responding to the recent story in the Addison Independent: “Ripton streambed is getting major work.” I am a Ripton resident of Old Town Road and was gratified to learn from Laurie Cox that the reason a large excavator was sitting unused for several m … (read more)

RIPTON — Just three months ago, Ripton’s quest for independence from the Addison Central School District appeared to be a slam dunk. Voters in all seven ACSD communities, as well as the Vermont State Board of Education (VSBE), had overwhelmingly endorsed … (read more)

RIPTON — The Ripton selectboard will soon appoint a local resident to carry on — at least in the short term — for former longtime Selectman Ron Wimett, who died suddenly on Sept. 5.Wimett’s passing has left an additional void that the board will need to f … (read more)

RIPTON — A Memorial Service for long-time Ripton resident Carl Smith will be held at the Ripton Community House on Oct. 4, 2021, from 11 a..m-2 p.m. Smith passed away on Nov. 29, 2020, but services were delayed until this fall.