Lori York, Charlotte Senior Center Director With daylight savings time soon ending, the days already seem shorter as it becomes darker earlier. What better way to start preparing for the days of winter than to begin building new connections and friendships at the Charlotte Senior Center. Consider trying out an exercise class, join an art
Read MoreDeborah J. Benoit, University of Vermont Extension Just because the growing season is over doesn’t mean work in the garden has come to an end. Almost, but not quite. There are still a number of chores that, if done now, will make you smile come spring. If you haven’t already done so, bring any houseplants
Read MoreSusan Ohanian, Write Stuff October is gone, but fear not: Pumpkin persists. And the good news is that at the Charlotte Senior Center, it’s real pumpkin. No sprinkles of that bogus pumpkin spice running rampant this time of year. No jet-puffed pumpkin spice marshmallows or pumpkin spice Twinkies, tortilla chips, popcorn, Oreo cookies at our
Read MoreCarol Kauffman and Ian Buchanan Article 22 proponents naively say something ‘will never’ happen To the Editor: If outspoken proponents of Prop 5/Article 22 are right, it will be the first constitutional amendment that will actually take away Vermonter’s individual rights by removing the opportunity for the legislature to represent the will of the people
Read MoreScooter MacMillan, Editor Bids Charlotte received for building a town garage were fewer and higher than expected, so the town decided to punt. Members of the selectboard voted to reject the only two bids received and kick them back to the companies that submitted them. At the meeting on Monday, Oct. 24, the board members
Read MoreScooter MacMillan, Editor The Charlotte-Essex Ferry making its way across Lake Champlain. Photo by Heather Forcier The ferry from Charlotte to Essex, N.Y., reduced the number of its lake crossings a bit earlier this year. Normally, the Charlotte-Essex Ferry cuts its departures from every 30 minutes to every hour and reduces its hours of operation
Read MoreFun was had by kids and adults for Halloween night on Greenbush Road. The post Tricks, treats and little feet. It’s Halloween on Greenbush Road! appeared first on The Charlotte News. Source link
Read MoreScooter MacMillan, Editor As much as we may talk about keeping the spirit of Christmas all year long, it seems like budget season always lasts longer. Yes, it’s that seemingly eternal infernal time of year again. At the selectboard meeting on Oct. 24, five Charlotte departments kicked off the perennial process of making a list
Read MoreA collection of stories examining the ever-growing scene Craving an old-school breakfast with eggs and bacon and toast? Mattie’s Diner, at The Plaza and Shamrock Drive, is one of your best bets. Photo by Peter Taylor. How Much Can Charlotte Fit on Its Breakfast Menu? Suddenly, it seems, this city is filled with roughly a
Read MoreIn Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners Over the past decade, Shop Small Saturdays have been established as a South End tradition. This year’s edition arrives on Nov. 26, with open-air shopping markets popping up alongside existing retail sites, from on Camden Road, inside Atherton Mill, and at the Shops at The Winnifred. And with
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