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thewalpolean.org

• Fort at No. 4 Passes Available at the Library
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• Planning Board Public Hearing – 6/9/26
  WALPOLE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified of the following Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7 pm in the Town Hall. The following application will be reviewed for completion by the Board and a Public Hearing will be held. Site Plan Application: Hubbard Farms LL …
• Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 4/14/26
  [Editor’s Note: It has come to my attention that I never published the April Planning Board meeting minutes. I apologize for the error.—Kelli] Walpole Planning Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Town Hall 7 pm These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed for corrections at the May 20 …
• Opinion: Commercial Development in Walpole
  [Editor’s Note: Occasionally, The Walpolean receives correspondence that addresses a current topic. Annie Ewaskio asked me to share her letter (below) regarding the development of land located in Walpole, near the intersection of Routes 12 and 123, across from Malnati Farm. This matter was discussed …
• Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 5/12/26
  Walpole Planning Board Minutes Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Town Hall 7 pm These minutes have not been approved but will be reviewed for corrections at the June 2026 meeting. Roll Call: Board present: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros, Trevor Ma …

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vermontjournal.com

• Divided Sky’s Big Weekend brings big fun to Ludlow
  A large crowd gathers for Music on the Mountain. Photo by Paula Benson LUDLOW, Vt. – Saturday, May 16, was the kind of day that gives the Green Mountain State bragging rights. Wispy, white clouds floated through bluebird skies, and the hills of Okemo Mountain glowed green like emeralds. This year, O …
• Doris Ingram Open Studio Weekend
  Painting of a barn by Doris Ingram. Photo provided WESTON, Vt. – Watercolor and oil artist Doris Ingram will once again be participating in the Open Studio Weekend, sponsored by the Vermont Craft Council, on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. She is part of Loop 1 …
• Fairy tales at Claremont Opera House
  CLAREMONT, N.H. – Impact Children’s Fairy Tale Theatre returns to the historic Claremont Opera House this summer for a fun-filled, Friday-morning fairy tale series, made possible by the generous support of the Couch Family Foundation. Join us every Friday, at 10 a.m., from July 10 – Aug. 14, for liv …
• Adams Grist Mill to open for season
  The Adams Grist Mill. Photo provided BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Bellows Falls Historical Society’s Frank Adams Grist Mill, 20 Mill Street, will open for the season on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The mill will be open Saturdays and Sundays through C …
• Springfield on the Move to host “Adult Prom”
  SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join a night of nostalgia and fun at the Great Hall, 100 River Street, on Saturday, June 27, from 7-10 p.m., at Springfield on the Move’s “Adult Prom.” This event is for ages 21 and older. Dress in your favorite decade’s fashion and dance the night away to hits from the ‘60s to to …

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vnews.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• City Council rejects plan for West Lebanon affordable housing
• Norwich’s Holcombe announces decision not to run again
• Hanover Selectboard sets aside anti-apartheid pledge passed at Town Meeting
• Column: Beilock, commencement honoree flopped in moments that mattered
• Champlain Valley lacrosse overpowers Woodstock

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reformer.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• Friends of Pisgah set work day for today
  WINCHESTER, N.H. — The Friends of Pisgah have set a work day for today. Volunteers will remove a large tree on the access lane up from the Route 119 parking lot. Additional tasks include trimming, culvert cleaning, minor drainage work and blowdown removal. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Horsesh …
• King's Electric helps veterans group hang flags on Canal Street
  BRATTLEBORO — A veterans group got a nice “lift” from a local electric company in hanging nearly two dozen American flags on Canal Street last Sunday. Three representatives of the Tuesday Morning Veterans Coffee Group — Mark Kracum, Dale Bessette and Tristam Johnson — were joined by two men from J. …
• First Healing Walk at Manitou this Friday
  WILLIAMSVILLE — The Manitou Project will hold its first Healing Walk of the season on Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The walk will be led by Fred Taylor and will include poems or other readings and chances to share about the experience. Rain or Shine. Healing walks will be held every second and fourth F …
• The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: In fifteen minutes
  The first 5 minutes of conversation are usually the Trump menu of “what has he done now:” language, denigration of our culture, name calling, anyone who disagrees with him is the enemy, policies, ethics violations… I usually re-direct conversation as this could go on for some time, and the anger j …
• Sandglass Theater and All Souls Church present 'Sacred Bodies,' a community storytelling workshop on Saturday
  BRATTLEBORO — Sandglass Theater, in partnership with All Souls Church, Unitarian Universalist invites community members to participate in Sacred Bodies, a creative storytelling workshop and community gathering taking place on Saturday at the West Village Meeting House. The workshop will take place f …

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chestertelegraph.org

• Vandal spray paints anti-Israel sentiments on Cavendish business
  © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Graffiti on the windows of DG Bodyworks in Cavendish on Wednesday, May 20. Police partially blocked a profanity that appears on the window at the right. Click photo to enlarge and launch slideshow. Someone vandalized a Cavendish business with graffiti expressing suppo …
• Chester begins Town Plan update; ‘all boards’ public meeting on June 9 to coordinate effort
  By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a couple of weeks, Chester will hold an “all boards” meeting, bringing together many of the boards, committees and commissions that work on issues facing the town. That Tuesday, June 9 public meeting will be held from 5  to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hal …
• Kid Governor Program announces ‘Screen-Free Challenge’ through May 25
  Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is promoting a new initiative from Vermont’s first Kid Governor and her cabinet. Working together, the group of seven fifth graders, including Kid Gov. Roslyn Fortin of Highgate and her cabinet, has been seeking ways to elevate the full range of issue …
• GMUSD meeting to discuss PCB remediation at High School with public
  The Green Mountain Unified School District will hold a public meeting to present information on planned construction activities related the remediation of PCBs at the High School building and to provide an opportunity for public questions. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday June 2 at the …
• Part 3: 600 miles of sand, heat, intrigue and illness
  By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC When Gretchen and I arrived at the oasis of Tamanrasset, the jumping off place for sub-Saharan Africa, we were told there was no fuel — no diesel or gasoline — so no vehicles would be leaving. For how long, I asked. “Maybe a few days, Allah willing,” …

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sevendaysvt.com

• El Cortijo Taqueria to Close, Become Burl’s Downtown Kitchenette
  El Cortijo Taqueria has served tacos and margaritas in the former Oasis Diner in Burlington since New Year’s Eve 2011. This June, it will close to make way for Burl’s Downtown Kitchenette, a new all-day concept from the Farmhouse Group. “Burl’s is named after its host city and returns to its diner l …
• Find Fun in the Sun in Our Summer Preview
  Credit: Matt Mignanelli | Rev. Diane Sullivan To borrow and twist a line from Vermont songwriter Noah Kahan, “I love Vermont, but it’s the season of the ticks.” Indeed, those nibbly little demons are one of the few downsides to summer in the Green Mountains — the others being the potential for flood …
• Vermonters Are Being More Careful Outdoors to Avoid Tick Illnesses
  After years of apartment living, Francis McGill and his wife, Charlotte, found their little slice of Vermont heaven in 2019: a home on 10 acres of land in South Starksboro with a greenhouse, woods and a brook. Their son could play safely there. Wild animals frequently traipse across the lawn. “We sa …
• Burlington Is Aggressively Pursuing Overdue Taxes and Fees
  At first glance, two split-level rental properties in Burlington have little in common. One, on Mansfield Avenue, is a blue house with shingle siding in good repair. The other is set back from Colchester Court, its faded yellow exterior looking the worse for wear. Peter Zuk, an executive at a title …
• Vermont Summer 2026 Events Not to Miss, From Sports to Theater
  Summer in Vermont is a double-edged lawn-mower blade. On the one hand, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Green Mountains come alive with endless fun things to do. On the other, FOMO is inevitable, as you can’t possibly squeeze in everything before the weather turns cold again. To guide your choice …

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concordmonitor.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• Youth detention center leader resigns following pressure from investigators
• NH fire deaths fall, officials say more could have been saved
• Arts Ahead: Memorial Day weekend activities
• Chris Farley’s humor on display, along with shiny chrome at 15th Annual Bow Rotary Car Show
• Bow Brook Tennis Club to host inaugural women’s and girl’s tournament

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wcax.com

• Vermont Senate advances $83 million homelessness bill
  The proposal would create a continuum of care with case managers, shelters, and hotel rooms
• Why Enosburg Falls has no ‘H’ but Enosburgh does
  A late 19th-century federal effort to standardize American spellings left Enosburg Falls without an “H” while the surrounding town kept it, creating confusion that persists more than a century later.
• Burlington daycare could reopen next week after state-guided reset
  One Arts Community School was temporarily closed after a series of self-reported child injuries.
• Authorities bust illegal Essex Junction gambling operation
  Department of Liquor and Lottery officers seized poker tables, gambling materials, and alcohol.
• Vermonters are being more careful outdoors to avoid tick illnesses
  In the past two decades, tick populations and cases of the hard-to-pronounce diseases they cause have risen rapidly in Vermont, posing a dilemma for residents and tourists drawn to the outdoor beauty of the Green Mountains.

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vpr.net

• Lawmakers attempt to reorganize supports for unhoused Vermonters while limiting motel use
  The Vermont Senate approved a bill to curb the state’s reliance on motels, but one shelter provider said, “It’s not enough money to really be a solutions-based bill.”
• Vermont routinely pockets money that belongs to foster kids. A bill headed to Gov. Scott could end that
  About 80 children in foster care in Vermont are Social Security beneficiaries, and officials say their benefits offset DCF’s budget to the tune of about $800,000 a year.
• House lawmakers abandon push to unmask ICE in Vermont
  House leaders say a proposed ban on the use of face masks by federal immigration officers would violate the U.S. Constitution. Many Democratic lawmakers want to pass the measure into law anyway.
• Melissa Pasanen of Seven Days prepares us for picnic season
  We’ll get the scoop on local restaurant news with Seven Days.
• 'I'm not here to punish taxpayers': Gov. Phil Scott on ed reform, return to office and more
  Vermont’s governor weighs in on some of the most contested issues from the current legislative session.

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nhpr.org

• Your Weekend in NH: Fashion field trips, the science of nostalgia, and a rubber duck regatta
  This weekend is full of fun and unique events across New Hampshire. From a mockumentary about “canoe dancing” and halfway to Halloween celebrations to a SpongeBob rave, there’s no reason to be bored. Annual festivals are returning across the state, including Outdoor Fest in Rumney for the adventurou …
• Facing scrutiny, head of NH’s youth detention center resigns
  Joshua Nye’s departure as director of the Sununu Youth Services Center comes amid multiple investigations into allegations of abuse at the facility.
• NHPR evening newscast for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
• As deadlines near, NH lawmakers work to resolve disagreements on key bills
  Among the major issues still on the table are proposals dealing with gun rights on college campuses ,and the latest effort to create a statewide open school enrollment policy.
• EPA plans to rollback regulations on certain PFAS chemicals
  New Hampshire still has strict regulations for PFAS in drinking water, but advocates say changes on the federal level will threaten public health locally and nationally. Another proposal would also delay implementing stricter limits for two forever chemicals.

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VT Alert

• Check in with your neighbors before, during, and after extreme weather
  Check in with your neighbors before, during, and after extreme weather. Especially the elderly and anyone who may need special assistance. Children, the elderly, and those with chronic illness are especially vulnerable to heat exposure. #HeatSafety ⚠️NEVER leave people or pets alone in a vehicle 🌳En …
• We often list cooling locations on our website during extreme heat: https://vem.vermont.gov/shelters
  We often list cooling locations on our website during extreme heat: https://vem.vermont.gov/shelters Today is Day 3 of Heat Safety Week, where we will share tips on how to stay safe in the heat! Even as heat exits our region today, you can take steps for the next bout of heat. Do you have a Heat Saf …
• Be mindful of how cold the water is and what the weather is doing
  Be mindful of how cold the water is and what the weather is doing. Be prepared for rough conditions on Lake Champlain this afternoon. Winds are expected to pick up out of the west and northwest, especially in the northern waters initially and southern waters tonight. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effec …
• Thunderstorms are expected in areas of Vermont this afternoon and evening
  Thunderstorms are expected in areas of Vermont this afternoon and evening. ***Update as of 5 PM. Any threat of severe weather today has ended for the entire region.*** Showers with embedded thunderstorms are still expected this afternoon and evening, though the coverage and chances have decreased, a …
• Today is Day 2 of #HeatSafety Week, where we will share tips on how to stay safe in the heat!
  Today is Day 2 of #HeatSafety Week, where we will share tips on how to stay safe in the heat! Heat deaths are preventable; take action to protect yourself and your loved ones — 🆒stay cool 💧stay hydrated 👥check on your neighbors. Learn more at weather.gov/safety/heat(Feed generated with FetchRSS) …

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VTDigger

• House honors Norwich woman as investigators say little
  Police have not released any additional information on Noel Neely, the 82-year-old woman whose death at her residence at 48 Douglas Hill Road in Norwich, Vt., on May 9 is under investigation. Photo by Jennifer Hauck/Valley News This story by Alex Ebrahimi was first published in the Valley News on Ma …
• Vermont House stops short of unmasking ICE, dividing House Democrats
  Federal law enforcement agents in South Burlington in March 2026. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger MONTPELIER — Vermont lawmakers originally looked poised to unmask federal authorities in the state. Then the Vermont House passed a bill Wednesday that stops short of its original ambition, in a mo …
• Vermont legislators look to fast-track a plan to lower what insurers pay hospitals
  Rep. Alyssa Black, D-Essex, on the floor of the House of Representatives at the Statehouse in May 2023. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Referential treatment As the legislative session races to a close, there is a lot of hurrying up and waiting for bills to reach their final form.  In the healt …
• Vermont Conversation: Journalist Jasper Craven on the toxic mix of militarism and masculinity
  The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman is a VTDigger podcast that features in-depth interviews on local and national issues. Listen below and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Journalist and author Jasper Craven. courtesy photo Vermont journalist Jasper …
• Lawmakers attempt to reorganize supports for unhoused Vermonters while limiting motel use
  Sen. Ginny Lyons, D-Chittenden Southeast, explains a bill that seeks to establish a Vermont Homeless Response Continuum at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a part …

The Commons

• Vermont's publicly funded education system is a community-based, statewide system tied together by its financing structure
  Vermont’s publicly funded education system is a community-based, statewide system tied together by its financing structure. It includes both public and private schools. For any system to serve those who benefit from it and those who pay for it, three things are required: sound financing, effective g …
• I recently attended a gathering in Guilford to listen to what Amanda Janoo had to say in regards to her bid to be governor of Ve…
  I recently attended a gathering in Guilford to listen to what Amanda Janoo had to say in regards to her bid to be governor of Vermont. She appeared to be very present throughout the event, listening to what was going on, and the thrust of her presentation did indeed appear to be opening a conversati …
• For those of us who engage with our democratic process (and therefore can freely complain), competing concerns are everywhere
  For those of us who engage with our democratic process (and therefore can freely complain), competing concerns are everywhere. We have the luxury of being able to focus our attention on one or two pet peeves. Read more of this VOICES by Fric Spruyt here: https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/865/865spru …
• There has been some conversation recently, public and private, about the costs of organizing public events in Brattleboro
  There has been some conversation recently, public and private, about the costs of organizing public events in Brattleboro. As a member of Brattleboro Area Action, which, along with Indivisible Brattleboro has organized No Kings as well as other demonstrations this past year, I want to give people so …
• Since 1996, the alums of the Putney grade schools have attended reunions — not only to socialize but primarily to raise money to…
  Since 1996, the alums of the Putney grade schools have attended reunions — not only to socialize but primarily to raise money to give to two eighth-grade graduates each year. That is in danger of coming to a close unless a minimum of three new board members join the board overseeing the project. Mos …