The Smiths light up the night in Salisbury

SALISBURY — When I called Wayne Smith to ask him about his magnificently over-the-top holiday lights display, which I had visited for the first time the night before, he said incredulously, “How long have you lived in Addison County?! And this was your first time?!” Wayne and his wife, Diane, have created an outrageous wonderland of illumination on their Salisbury property every December for more than 25 years. In the nearly two decades I’ve lived in Vermont, I had never seen it. Wayne, who just retired fro … (read more)

Now that things in the town office are returning to normal after the November General Election, I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who was involved in the election for contributing to its success. This list includes people both at the state a … (read more)

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Free Public Library has reopened by appointment, according to Librarian Ruth Bernstein. You may call (802-352-4198), email ([email protected]) or message on facebook (@SalisburyLibrary), either to order materials p … (read more)

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Conservation Commission in the coming weeks will present two outstanding public presentations on economic sustainability. Delivering the presentations via Zoom will be Tom Wessels and Gus Speth. At a time when many of our Vermont … (read more)

BRIDPORT/SALISBURY — Addison Central School District officials continues to hold Facilities Master Plan Porch Conversations in locations throughout the district. The conversations are an opportunity for the community to come together in small groups to en … (read more)

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Conservation Commission in the coming weeks will present two outstanding public presentations on economic sustainability. Delivering the presentations via Zoom will be Tom Wessels and Gus Speth. At a time when many of our Vermont … (read more)

SALISBURY — In spite of the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 this summer, there’s plenty going on in and around Salisbury. Here’s a teaser or two:  The Salisbury Congregational Church is holding a rummage sale this weekend. According to the organizers, th … (read more)

SALISBURY — In 2019, the Salisbury Conservation Commission established the Turner Conservation Fund. It is named in honor of Preston and Christine Turner, who gave an initial generous donation. The purpose of the fund is to conserve Salisbury land and wat … (read more)

SALISBURY — A 72-year-old woman was killed Saturday afternoon when the car she was a passenger in was involved in a two-car crash on Route 7 in Salisbury. Joan Dayton, 72, of Londonderry was declared deceased at Porter Hospital that afternoon. Vermont Sta … (read more)

SALISBURY — Members of the Salisbury selectboard were very pleased last month when the town landfill was finally capped after a multi-year effort. But now they are frustrated that the town’s expensive project is being torn to pieces. Riders of all-terrain … (read more)

SALISBURY — Walter Mosurick Jr. died June 12, 2020, at his home in Salisbury, VT. He was born in Bridgewater, NJ, in 1949, a son of the late Walter Sr. and Eva (Zynko) Mosurick. He graduated from Bridgewater West High School and enlisted in the United Sta … (read more)

SALISBURY — The town landfill in Salisbury has finally been capped, marking the end of unlined landfills in Vermont.  To protect the environment, Vermonters over the past few decades have been closing their old-fashioned town dumps and sending their trash … (read more)

Hi, I’m Tilly. I was recently adopted from Homeward Bound and now live in Salisbury with my new humans Brian and Leah. I love to play with my toys — especially when my people are playing with me too! I also like to watch the birds and squirrels outside at … (read more)

RIPTON — Voters in three of the Addison Central School District’s seven member-towns support the notion that school board members should only be elected by their fellow townspeople, and that a local school should only be closed if a majority in its host c … (read more)

SALISBURY — Salisbury voters on Town Meeting Day approved all the articles on a busy warning, including their town and highway budgets, and a measure to eliminate the local office of town auditor. A proposal to allot $26,371.80 to the Brandon-Leicester-Sa … (read more)