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December 31, 2025
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Major Fires in Northshire Prompt Community Action and Fire Safety Campaigns in 2025: Throughout 2025, several tragic house fires in towns including Sandgate, Danby, and Manchester resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, deeply affecting Northshire residents. In response, the Manchester Fire Department spearheaded a campaign to improve fire safety awareness, conducting outreach and distributing smoke detectors to local households. Community members were also involved in these efforts, reflecting a collective push to prevent future tragedies. The initiative marked a significant public safety effort in the region. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 31)
December 18, 2025
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Taconic & Green School District Continues Budget Review Amid School Closures: The Taconic & Green Regional School District board met at Flood Brook School in Londonderry on December 16 to review the evolving draft budget to be presented at March Town Meeting. In the wake of recent decisions to close Sunderland Elementary and Currier Memorial School, the district is shifting from operating five schools to four. The board also plans to divide Manchester Elementary Middle School into separate elementary and middle schools to adapt to programming needs. Broader changes in Vermont’s education system may influence final budget outcomes. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 18)
December 5, 2025
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Suspect Charged in July Theft at Londonderry Village Market: A Groton man has been charged in connection with a reported theft at the Londonderry Village Market that occurred in July. Following an investigation that included public assistance and review of security footage, Vermont State Police identified the suspect as 36-year-old Nicholas Fortunati. He was issued a court citation to appear in Windham County, where he will respond to a retail theft charge. The incident initially took place on the morning of July 18. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 5)
December 4, 2025
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Taconic & Green Board Approves Sale of Sunderland School for Special Needs Facility: The Taconic & Green Regional School Board has approved the sale of the Sunderland Elementary School building and grounds to the town of Sunderland for $1. The agreement stipulates that if Sunderland retains ownership until at least June 2031, no further payments will be required. However, if sold to a different buyer before then, the town would need to reimburse the district for recent building improvements totaling $25,630. Sunderland officials have not yet made a final decision on the purchase. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 4)
December 2, 2025
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Fire Extinguished at Former Revival Kitchen Site in Londonderry: Firefighters from Londonderry and Chester responded early Tuesday morning to a blaze at the former Revival Kitchen building on Vermont Route 11. Emergency crews arrived shortly after 5 a.m., quickly containing the fire by 6:45 a.m. Surrounding roads were closed temporarily as a precaution while crews worked. The building has been vacant since Revival Kitchen closed earlier this year and was listed for sale, with no active business present when the fire broke out. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Dec 2)
November 26, 2025
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Stratton Mountain Invests $15 Million in Upgrades Ahead of Ski Season: Stratton Mountain has completed approximately $15 million in capital improvements prior to the upcoming winter. Nearly $3 million was dedicated to snowmaking enhancements, which included the installation of over 260 new high-efficiency snow guns on various trails and major upgrades to snowmaking software and piping. The resort also focused on employee housing, investing a significant portion of the budget. These upgrades aim to improve efficiency and reliability across the resort’s operations. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Nov 26)
November 20, 2025
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Flood Brook School Students Explore Local Watersheds and Dam Management: Seventh and eighth graders at Flood Brook School in Londonderry, Vermont, recently undertook a project examining the management of local watersheds and the role of dams, some of which are over two centuries old. Their work involved analyzing the necessity and impact of these dams, especially in light of recent flooding affecting nearby mountain towns. The project encouraged students to apply classroom knowledge to practical, real-world issues within their community. Their process highlighted the importance of critical thinking and local engagement. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Nov 20)
November 12, 2025
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Manchester Chosen for Vermont Infill Housing Pilot Project: Manchester has been selected as one of three towns in Vermont to participate in a state-led infill housing pilot project. The initiative, part of the 802 Homes For All program run by the Department of Housing and Community Development, aims to encourage construction of new homes on vacant lots within established neighborhoods. Manchester was chosen from a pool of 22 applicants due to its demonstrated commitment to workforce housing efforts. The project seeks to address Vermont’s ongoing housing challenges in a measured way. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Nov 12)
October 29, 2025
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Voters in Northshire Communities Oppose Closing Local Elementary Schools: Residents of Sunderland, Danby, and Mt. Tabor in southern Vermont participated in a non-binding referendum on whether to close Sunderland Elementary School and Currier Memorial School. Voters in each community expressed clear opposition to the proposed school closures, with the majority preferring to keep the schools open within the Taconic & Green Regional School District. Voter turnout remained below 20 percent in all three towns. The results are advisory and do not obligate the school district to act. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Oct 29)