Monkton News

Harry Atkinson of Burlington sits next to his custom-built boiler that heats his Battery Street home and office.

Laurie Slingerland, 40, and Melissa Slingerland, 22, both of Winooski were cited on charges of retail theft on Oct.

The Charlotte Land Trust last week withdrew its request to the Selectboard to allocate $60,000 from the town Conservation Fund to help conserve the 364-acre Raven Ridge project.

Residents attending an informational meeting Wednesday appeared to endorse a conceptual plan to house the Hinesburg police and fire departments in one building.

Herrick Hurlburt, Sr. is hoping the towns of Monkton and New Haven will reduce his excessive property taxes-taxes that may force him to sell his family's 208-year-old heritage homestead.

Charlotte Central School sixth-grade students listened intently Thursday as Pakistani educator Veeda Javaid recounted details of daily life in Pakistan and brought a message of peace through education.

Police say a Vermont man who thought he was chatting online with a 13 year-old girl, was actually interacting with an undercover cop from South Burlington.

The dearth of blue skies this summer has made it a challenging summer for many farmers, except for growers of blueberries.

The dearth of blue skies this summer has made it a challenging summer for many farmers, except for growers of blueberries.

The Vermont Milk Co., which started three years ago with a goal of paying Vermont farmers a steady price for their milk, closed this week.

A Bristol woman died Sunday following a boating accident. Vt. State police say Kelly Bruner, 41, and a friend were out fishing on Cedar Lake in Monkton when their canoe capsized.

When Jane Palmer and her husband were finally able to buy their farming property in Monkton 12 years ago, it was a dream come true; a place they'd wanted for years, a place surrounded by wildlife.

Residents who comprise the Monkton Community Coffeehouse group call it a virtual coffeehouse because it has no established site, but they say its purpose is much more real.

By Maggie Sullivan Milton High School, Grade 10 I am embarrassed for them. They walk and talk With their heads held high.

Wood pellets heated Toby Salas' family's home all winter long. "It was so nice," he said.

Want to see for yourself? "Champlain's Lake Rediscovered" will be on view at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, May 8-25; the National Arts Club in New York City, June 1-15; Boston Public Library, June 29 to August 1; the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, August 22 to September 20; and the Vermont Statehouse, September 23 to October 31.

With little fanfare, and a short tuneup, the ensemble launched into "Dusty Bob," followed by a trio of Irish polkas.