In May 2020, nationwide protests after George Floyd’s death prompted organizations from Apple to the Sierra Club to interrogate and try to atone for past racism. Just weeks after protests began, Mayor Vi Lyles convened a group of 15 historians, journalists, and government staff to compile “a list of street names, monuments, and other markers
Read MoreGinger Nickerson, Forest Pest Education Coordinator The week of May 22-28 has been designated National Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week to help increase public awareness of this tree-killing beetle and the damage it can cause to all species of native ash trees within the Fraxinus genus. The emerald ash borer, a native of southeast Asia,
Read MoreStaff Report Green Drinks Night at Backyard BistroWhat brings you joy? How much stuff is enough stuff? Why do we keep buying what we don’t need? How much can humans live without? Or is it better to think of what we live with? What does it take to create harmony in our lives while we
Read MoreLinda Hamilton, Charlotte Grange Charlotte Grange members are planning a variety of programs and events this spring and summer including: Grange Hall spring cleaning, Saturday, May 20, 9-11 a.m. — We are preparing to open the Grange Hall doors once again for public events and activities this spring and summer. We are excited to be
Read MoreMary Landon, Calendar Coordinator Please email us your event listings at least three weeks in advance. Sun to Cheese tourThursday, May 18, 2-4 p.m.Follow the journey of Shelburne Farms’ cheeses, starting with the sun on the fields, during this family tour at the farm. Repeats every day except Tuesdays through Oct. 22. More info and
Read MoreBill Fraser-Harris, Charlotte Recreation Committee Mark your calendar to join other Charlotte residents at the town beach this summer. The celebrations include: Photo by Bill Fraser-HarrisCharlotte’s Town Beach Party will be Saturday, July 8. Summer music series opening concert on Wednesday, June 7, at 5 p.m. for picnicking and 6-7 p.m. for music from the
Read MoreSusan Ohanian, Contributor Celebrated Library of Congress poet laureate Donald Hall, who lived at Eagle Pond Farm in New Hampshire, once remarked that on his birthday every year he got to choose the menu: meatloaf, corn niblets, rice and chocolate cake. Come to Monday Munch at the Charlotte Senior Center and you won’t have to
Read MoreNaomi Strada, (Condensed by Tom Scatchard) Charlotte Central School assistant principal, Courtney Krahn, will be taking a job in Addison County next year. She has spent this last year as part of the Charlotte Central School administrative team. “After having spent the last eight months with your children and the stellar staff at Charlotte Central
Read MorePhyl Newbeck, Hi! Neighbor It’s not unusual for a musician to collaborate with other musicians on projects, but Damon Ferrante casts a much wider net for the partnerships he forms through his business, Steeplechase Arts. Two of his current musical collaborators are Charlotte painter Cameron Davis and former Vermont poet laureate Ellen Bryant Voigt. Ferrante
Read MoreScooter MacMillan, Editor After starting the season with a spotless record, going unbeaten in its first eight games, the Champlain Valley Union baseball team has hit a rough patch, losing two in a row. With roughly a week and a half remaining in the regular season, how the Redhawks deal with these blemishes on its
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