BLSG is making do without Salisbury funds

SALISBURY — When Salisbury residents voted against paying into the Brandon Leicester Salisbury Goshen Insect Control District (BLSG) this past Town Meeting Day, they created an unforeseen problem. Opting out of the insect control district is an unprecedented move and it was not covered in its bylaws when the district was established in 1978. “There’s a whole lot of real mystery as to what happens next,” said Jeff Schumann, a Salisbury representative to the BLSG and also president of the Lake Dunmore Fern La … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Residents in four local towns on Tuesday voted in favor of sending a message to entrepreneurs that their municipalities will consider applications for cannabis retail stores in the future. Vermont’s Act 164, which legalized recreational marij … (read more)

Last year the Salisbury selectboard voted unanimously to split off funding for the BLSG Insect Control District onto an article separate from the budget. After a close vote, the town signed on for another year with the BLSG. This year voters will again ha … (read more)

Once again this year, the selectboard in Salisbury is giving Salisbury residents the opportunity of voting on whether or not we choose to spend around $25,000 to support the BLSG Mosquito control district. They are providing us with that opportunity becau … (read more)

SALISBURY — The snow was lightly falling as Emma Best drove from one house to the next picking up her clients for the day, her windshield coated in a fog of breath. The five dogs riding in the back of her 2005 Honda CRV were panting eagerly, ready to star … (read more)

SALISBURY/BRANDON — A beloved local teacher was killed in a snowmobile accident on Saturday, and fundraisers for her young daughter began in earnest almost immediately. Kristle Humiston, 39, died when the snowmobile she was riding on collided with some tr … (read more)

SALISBURY — A Brandon woman was killed on Saturday when the snowmobile on which she was riding crashed while coming off Lake Dunmore. Kristle Humiston, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene on the west side of the lake a little before 7 p.m. on Feb. 6. Sno … (read more)

SALISBURY — What’s your go-to walking path? Most of us have at least one, whether it be around your neighborhood — checking out new home renovations and gardens — or a walk in your favorite woods. Addison County is chock full of beautiful trails that we c … (read more)

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 fi … (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)