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December 18, 2025
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Heather Surprenant Leaves Vermont Legislature to Focus on Farming Career: Heather Surprenant, a resident of Barnard, has resigned from her position as state representative for Windsor-4 to dedicate herself to farming. With thirteen years of experience in agriculture and a history of legislative work, including serving as vice chair of the Agriculture Committee, Surprenant cited a desire to focus her efforts fully on her farm. Her departure was marked by reflection on her accomplishments in supporting Vermont agriculture. Surprenant made her decision after careful consideration of her career path. (Source: The Vermont Standard on Dec 18)
December 1, 2025
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Woodstock’s Zack’s Place Turkey Trot Draws Over 1,000 for Annual 5K Event: Over 1,000 participants gathered at Woodstock Elementary School for the 19th Zack’s Place Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. The annual 5K led runners and walkers through downtown Woodstock, attracting both seasoned athletes and those in festive costumes celebrating the holiday. Bennett Moreno of Hartford won the men's division, while Jordan Liss-Riordan of Williamstown, Massachusetts led the women's field. The race has become a longstanding community tradition in the area. (Source: The Vermont Standard on Nov 29)