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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)
November 19, 2025
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Newfane Congregational Church Efforts Focus on Restoring Historic Bell: The Newfane Congregational Church in southern Vermont is engaging in a project to repair its steeple and enable the church bell to ring again. After structural concerns were discovered, including a rotted post and a cracked beam, church leaders implemented temporary supports and sought expert guidance. Preservation specialists have evaluated the damage, and a detailed report outlines necessary repairs. The effort reflects the community's goal to preserve an important historic landmark. (Source: The Manchester Journal on Nov 18)
October 29, 2025
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Newfane Author Deborah Lee Luskin Explores Hunting Journey in New Book: Deborah Lee Luskin, a longtime Newfane resident and former town moderator, has written a narrative nonfiction book titled Reviving Artemis: The Making of a Huntress. The work chronicles Luskin's transformation from a New York–born academic into a Vermont deer hunter, a process that spanned four years. The book is scheduled for release on November 4 by Sibylline Press, just ahead of Vermont's rifle and shotgun deer hunting season. Luskin's story delves into both the challenges and achievements of her journey. (Source: The Commons on Oct 28)