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• Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 2/12/26
  Town of Walpole, New Hampshire Meeting of the Selectboard February 12, 2026 Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair, Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary Call to Order: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard mee …
• Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 2/10/26
  TOWN OF WALPOLE MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; Carolyn Vose and Cheryl Mayberry Others Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Steve Varone, Treasurer CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 5:36 PM …
• 2026 Cheshire Kids Farm Camp Scholarship
  Apply to the 2026 Cheshire Kids Farm Camp Scholarship by February 28th The Cheshire Kids Farm Camp Scholarship endeavors to connect young people with agriculture & the natural world. Scholarship-eligible programs include select farm camps and after school programs at Stonewall Farm, Orchard Hill, Kr …
• Main Library Closed Today – 2/19/26
  

  Due to the forecasted storm, the Main library will NOT be open today. The North Walpole branch IS OPEN until 1 pm. Come on in and say “hi”.

• New Craft Group at the North Walpole Branch Library
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vermontjournal.com

• Enslaved soldiers in the Revolutionary War at Cavendish Historical Society
  Drawings depicting dark-skinned soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Photo provided CAVENDISH, Vt. – Estimates are that between 5,000-8,000 African Americans fought against the British, including Peter Tumbo and Prince Robinson, who settled in Cavendish following the war. However, far more (estima …
• “Drawing Hidden Systems” at Rockingham Library
  BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Saturday, Feb. 28, please join the Rockingham Free Public Library for a presentation sponsored by Vermont Humanities, entitled “Drawing Hidden Systems.” Have you ever wondered where electricity comes from, how the internet works, or how there’s (mostly) enough water for every …
• “Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music” at Next Stage
  Johnny Cash. Photo provided PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts presents an intimate cinema verite portrait of one of music’s greatest icons in “Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music,” on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, Vt. Tickets are …
• Rockingham Selectboard looks at summer construction projects
  Rockingham, Vt. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – At the Feb. 17 meeting of the Rockingham Selectboard, interim town manager Alex Torpey gave an update on several ongoing projects, including the new town website, which is close to completion, pending a few details, and one final review by all departments. Torpey …
• An evening of acoustic blues in Putney
  Corey Harris. Photo provided PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts presents a rare evening of acoustic blues with Corey Harris and Sunny Lowdown on Saturday, Feb. 28. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m., at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, Vt. Tickets are available at www. …

vnews.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• Jeff Marshall
  Jeff Marshall Norwich, VT – Jeff Marshall, 72, died at his beloved Norwich home on February 17. An energetic and engaging man who was still undefeated on the paddle ball court, Jeff left this world full of his signature vibrance. Jeff grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In his own unconventional wa …
• Hartford voters to decide on two water system improvement projects
  HARTFORD — Voters will have a chance to weigh in on two water system improvement projects — one in Wilder for $6.36 million and another in White River Junction for $1.5 million — to replace deteriorating water mains, according to the town’s project summaries.  These projects, presented as Articles 2 …
• NH Republican lawmakers want to limit school vaccine clinics. Funding cuts may have already ended them.
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• Vermont settles lawsuits over foster case licenses denied due to anti-LGBTQ beliefs 
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• Local Roundup: Wrestler Will Healey makes history as Lebanon’s first coed state champion
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reformer.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• Opera House and two area churches awarded preservation grants
  MONTPELIER — The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP) and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation have awarded $330,211 of Historic Preservation Grant awards to 19 municipalities and non-profit organizations in nine counties, including three in Windham County. The Bellows …
• The Mindful Minute by Jon Heydenreich: My condition
  So why push to exercise or avoid bad foods. I mean I enjoy chips. And sometimes sitting around is appealing. Well, I have a condition that prompts me to sit and chomp away. First it is age. How long am I going to live – maybe a few more years. So if I want to eat chips, I am going to eat chips. They …
• Information about Brattleboro voting
  BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Town Clerk’s Office distributed the following voter information for the town Select Board and Windham Southeast Education District School Board Director elections on Tuesday, March 3. Absentee Ballots Absentee ballots for these elections were mailed by request. Follow t …
• Taking Solace Series presents 'Come See Me in the Good Light'
  BRATTLEBORO — On Wednesday, March 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., Center for Solace and Brooks Memorial Library will be showing the documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light” as part of the Taking Solace Series. The documentary is described as a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gi …
• Night fishing at the Retreat Meadows
  

  BRATTLEBORO — The dark sky doesn’t scare off local anglers from fishing at the Retreat Meadows on a recent evening.

chestertelegraph.org

• Chester board to consider Act 250 ‘tier status’; rural areas to see tighter rules
  By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC A slide from a LURB presentation notes that there won’t be a ban on development, but Act 250 permits may be required where they are not required now On Wednesday, the Chester Select Board will hold a meeting with only one topic to be discussed in t …
• Chester Select Board agendas for Feb. 18
  The Chester Select Board will hold two meetings on Wednesday Feb. 18. The first, at 5:30 p.m., will be a special meeting consisting of citizens comments and an executive session to discuss the solar field purchase with the town attorney. The second will be the board’s regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Bo …
• Candidates’ Night forum in Chester on Tuesday Feb. 17
  © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, the Town of Chester will host an opportunity for voters to meet and hear from candidates running for seats on  the boards of the Whiting Library and Green Mountain Unified School District as well as the Chester Select Board. The candidate …
• Landgrove’s Ben Ogden wins silver in XC sprint
  Landgrove resident Ben Ogden thanks supporters as he shows off his Olympic Silver medal on social media. Screenshot from Team USA Facebook page. By Kevin O’Connor ©2026 VT Digger The Green Mountain State has its first winners at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. Fifty years after Bill …
• Zachariah leaves Whiting Library after 26 months as director
  Former Whiting Library executive director Gail Zachariah. File photo by Donna McNeill-Hudkins. ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Five days after Gail Zachariah’s last day as director of the Whiting Library, the Board of Trustees sent out a press release announcing her departure. The Westminster residen …

sevendaysvt.com

• Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, February 25-March 4
  Sleepless in Québec Saturday 28 The 23rd edition of Montréal’s Nuit Blanche hosts more than 100 illuminating urban adventures across the city. Night owls enjoy nocturnal arts activities — including pop-up performances, disco skating and karaoke — at museums, cafés, studios, theaters and other cultur …
• Press Forward Vermont Advances Effort to Strengthen Local News
  Windham County is what Randy Holhut calls “a media island”: It’s too far from Burlington, Boston, New York or Springfield, MA to merit much coverage from large outlets. “The big outlets only come to Brattleboro when something is burning, crashing or bleeding, and we’re a town that’s about a lot more …
• DCF Issues New Foster-Parent Licensing Guidance as Part of Legal Settlements
  The Vermont Department for Children and Families has changed its guidance regarding whether prospective foster parents must affirm the gender identity of LGBTQ+ youths before being licensed as part of two legal settlements reached last week. Under the new guidance, issued February 18, the state agen …
• Slideshow: Winter Is a Drag Ball 2026 — ‘Beauty and the Beach’
  Winter Is a Drag Ball 2026 Credit: Anne LattrellWinter Is a Drag Ball 2026 Credit: Anne LattrellWinter Is a Drag Ball 2026 Credit: Anne LattrellWinter Is a Drag Ball 2026 Credit: Anne LattrellWinter Is a Drag Ball 2026 Credit: Anne LattrellWinter Is a Drag Ball 2026 Credit: Anne LattrellWinter Is a …
• Obituary: Robert Merrick Fuller, 1946-2026
  Robert Fuller passed on to his next adventure on February 16, 2026. He wanted to write his own obituary, just as he wanted to attend to so many details at the end of his life. Here is what he wrote from his heart: My primary objective in writing this obituary is just to say how lucky I was to receiv …

concordmonitor.com (Five-article monthly paywall)

• Opinion: Gun safety does not mean guns can be used safely
  There is a growing claim that increasing the number of guns in society will reduce gun violence — that “the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” Several bills are working their way through the New Hampshire Legislature. One is to stop public colleges from banning gun …
• ‘Put sand in the gears’: Protesters speak out against planned Merrimack ICE facility
  About 1,500 people turned out at Merrimack Town Hall Saturday afternoon to protest a proposed ICE detention facility at a warehouse in town. Despite the lingering effects of the previous night’s snowstorm, the protest drew locals, people from across the state, and a few elected officials. “Right now …
• Concord schools see uptick in student homelessness
  The number of students in Concord schools without permanent housing spiked in the first two months of this year, with 124 students currently experiencing some form of homelessness. The Concord School District has had between 80 and 100 students facing housing insecurity the last several years, accor …
• Chichester resident seeks court injunction after town canceled petitioned special meeting
  A Chichester resident wants a judge to force the town to pose a question to voters at the annual town meeting about government oversight. A hearing was held on Monday in the two lawsuits Chris Weir filed against the town this fall after the board of selectmen first refused to respond to a citizen pe …
• Will this be the year New Hampshire limits trash imports?
  State lawmakers are taking another shot at limiting the amount of trash shipped in from other states and buried in New Hampshire landfills. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle largely agree that the idea behind House Bill 1138 makes sense: The bill would allow existing landfills to continue accepti …

wcax.com

• Vermont debates banning popular herbicide
  A dangerous herbicide could be on its way out in Vermont.
• This Day in History: Tunbridge farmer becomes famous
  On this day in history, a Tunbridge farmer becomes famous as a fictitious politician.
• Community members discuss regulations for hypothetical AI data centers in Vermont
  It’s a quiet Monday night in Royalton, but come next Tuesday, there’s expected to be a robust debate on AI data centers in the small town.
• Powerful blizzard challenges snowfall records in several states
  While Vermont and the North Country missed out on the worst of Monday’s powerful nor’easter, it buried coastal communities from New Jersey to Massachusetts in more than 20″ of snow. The hardest-hit communities picked up more than three feet of snow and wind gusts in excess of 70 mph.
• After Supreme Court rebuke, Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
  New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen is one of the senators pushing the bill, which would order Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds within 180 days and pay interest.

vpr.net

• Why Feb. 11 is a special day in Ryan Cochran-Siegle's family
  Ryan Cochran-Siegle joins Mitch Wertlieb to discuss his Olympic super-G medals and family’s Vermont skiing legacy.
• Raj Bhakta says he’s walking away from Poultney, Green Mountain College
  The spirits entrepreneur had purchased the defunct Green Mountain College campus at auction with grand ambitions to revive it. Now he’s leaving with little to show for it.
• Controversial headliner at Turning Point event prompts questions for Vermont Republicans
  Hank Poitras’ ascendancy in conservative politics is raising questions about who gains power in a Vermont Republican Party that says it is trying to distance itself from the extremists within its ranks.
• Released from detention, Vermont asylum-seeker says he hopes 'justice will prevail'
  A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of Steven Tendo, a Vermont resident and asylum-seeker who was detained in a New Hampshire prison for more than two weeks.
• FBI investigating Border Patrol shooting near Canada-NH border
  An unidentified person was shot by a Border Patrol agent early Sunday morning, and transported to a nearby hospital. The FBI alleges the person fired first, and says the agent wasn’t injured.

nhpr.org

• ICE detainees stranded on plane at Portsmouth airport amid snowstorm
  The deportation flight landed and was stuck on the tarmac for over 12 hours due to the blizzard conditions. Detainees were eventually allowed off the plane and are being held in the terminal.
• DHS continues to talk with state preservation agency about Merrimack ICE facility as town seeks direct communication
  Local officials are still trying to stop the proposed ICE facility in Merrimack.
• NHPR evening newscast for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
• NHPR Books: Live Events 2026
  NHPR is proud to announce an inspiring lineup of literary conversations for spring 2026. Join us for a season of deep dives and live discussions featuring our Writers on a New England Stage and Authors on Main series.
• NHPR Midday Newscast for Monday, February 23, 2026

VT Alert

• Photos from Vermont Emergency Management's post
  Monday, February 23, 2026, 0745: Weather cams in Rt. 7 on Shaftsbury, Route 9 in Searsburg, and I-91 in Guilford from https://newengland511.org/ (Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
• Photos from US National Weather Service Albany NY's post
  Southern Vermont will see more snow today. It’s estimated to end between 1 and 5 this afternoon, depending on where you are. Keep an eye on the forecast and drive accordingly. (Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
• Photos from US National Weather Service Albany NY's post
  Southern Vermont will likely see some impacts from the big storm hitting areas south of us. (Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
• Here's the latest forecast with respect to snow late tonight through Monday evening
  Here’s the latest forecast with respect to snow late tonight through Monday evening. The combination of gusty winds and snow will result in low visibility and difficult travel, especially across southern Vermont. Monitor the latest forecasts in case of any track shifts.(Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
• The bulk of accumulating snow has wrapped up
  The bulk of accumulating snow has wrapped up. We’ll be in for a “snowglobe” weekend with lingering light snow today, and mainly focused over northern New York tomorrow. We’re still collecting reports, and we’d like to hear how much you’ve received in your local area!(Feed generated with FetchRSS) …

NH HSEM

• Plow drivers have limited visibility
  Plow drivers have limited visibility. They can’t stop on a dime, and they will swing wide. So back off, especially while they spread salty sand around. Hang back. Stay visible. Be patient. Get there safely. #ReadyNH #NHwx #BeSafe (Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
• Stuck on the road?
  Stuck on the road? Stay in visible and stay put. Put a bright cloth on your antenna. Stay in your car; it is your best shelter. Add layers to stay warm. Stay hydrated and run your engine 10-15 minutes an hour for heat but make sure your exhaust pipe is clear. #ReadyNH #BePrepared #WinterWeather #NHw …
• Generator Safety
  Keep you and your loved ones safe when running your generator. Always keep your generator 3 feet away from doors or windows, turn it off when refueling, and NEVER run a generator in your home. #ReadyNH #BePrepared #NHwx (Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
• The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents to practice winter safety around homes and buildings
  The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents to practice winter safety around homes and buildings. • Keep vents clear of snow to prevent carbon monoxide from building up. • Clear snow and ice from the roof, especially above gas regulators, piping, and exhaust vents. • Keep egress …
• Keep yourself safe during cleanup!
  Keep yourself safe during cleanup! Wearing eye protection and keeping on safety shields can prevent injury via debris. Having on boots with traction and keeping your hands away from the bottom of the machine can prevent blade-related accidents. #SafetyFirst #WinterWeather #ReadyNH #BeSafe #BePrepare …

VTDigger

• Ryan Csizmesia: Compassion without consequences is failing our schools
  This commentary is by Ryan Csizmesia, the principal of Canaan Memorial Schools. In response to VTDigger’s recent article on Vermont’s declining proficiency rates, I write not as a partisan voice, but as a principal who is in school every day.  We are told by state leaders that transformation is esse …
• To spotlight Trump cuts to health insurance, Welch brings Vermont lawmaker to the State of the Union 
  Rep. Alyssa Black, left, and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger. Alyssa Black may find herself singing Talking Heads this week.  On Tuesday, the Democratic state representative from Essex Town plans to travel to Washington D.C. to attend the State of the Union address as t …
• Vermont struggling to take full advantage of heat pumps
  Cody Stephenson, a contractor with Vermont Energy, installs a heat pump in October 2017. Photo courtesy of Efficiency Vermont Zachary Moss is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program. Heat pumps could help Vermont re …
• Vermont officials optimistic after US Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs, but trade uncertainty persists
  U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, speaks during a press conference at Leahy Burlington International Airport in South Burlington on Monday, Feb. 23. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Theo Wells-Spackman is a Report for America corps member who reports for VTDigger. SOUTH BURLINGTON — The U.S. Supreme …
• For Vermont’s favorite Olympians, there’s no rest — nor revelry — for the weary
  Vermont skier Mac Forehand celebrates his score during the men’s freestyle big air finals Feb. 17 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Photo by Abbie Parr/Associated Press. For Vermonters returning to everyday routines after the escape of the 2026 Winter Olympics, take heart: Medal winners with tie …

The Commons

• BRATTLEBORO-I urge Brattleboro voters to vote for Isaac Evans-Frantz and Nell Mayo for the two one-year seats on the Brattleboro…
  BRATTLEBORO-I urge Brattleboro voters to vote for Isaac Evans-Frantz and Nell Mayo for the two one-year seats on the Brattleboro Selectboard. Read this story here: https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/853/853b00_morgan (Feed generated with FetchRSS) …
• BRATTLEBORO-Please vote for Randy Blodgett for Selectboard
  BRATTLEBORO-Please vote for Randy Blodgett for Selectboard. Randy brings exactly what we need right now. He has immense energy, an insatiable curiosity, and the focus to get things done. And he’s always ready to offer a lending hand. Read this story here: https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/853/853b00 …
• BRATTLEBORO-In a healthy democratic system, senior officials rise to prominence because they combine expertise, judgment, and a …
  BRATTLEBORO-In a healthy democratic system, senior officials rise to prominence because they combine expertise, judgment, and a commitment to constitutional norms with the ability to communicate effectively. Read this story here: https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/853/853freedman (Feed generated with …
• BRATTLEBORO-The people of Brattleboro deserve clarity about why former Town Manager Peter Elwell has chosen to publicly attack m…
  BRATTLEBORO-The people of Brattleboro deserve clarity about why former Town Manager Peter Elwell has chosen to publicly attack my character. His recent statements accuse me of bullying and demeaning others, even as he claims to champion “civility,” “respect for facts,” and “thoughtful listening.” Re …
• BRATTLEBORO-I voted for Isaac Evans-Frantz in the last election but did so with some concern about how well this young upstart w…
  BRATTLEBORO-I voted for Isaac Evans-Frantz in the last election but did so with some concern about how well this young upstart would work out. Read this story here: https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/853/853b10_carvill (Feed generated with FetchRSS) …