Echoes of solidarity and a desire for a unified long-term planning approach was on the minds of community members during a series of public forums led by Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) on Dec. 4, as part of its community visit to Rockingham and its villages.
Townspeople met in three spots in Bellows Falls - American Legion Post 37, the Rockingham Free Public Library, and the Moose Family Center - to begin the three-month process of assessing the strengths and weaknesses of their town, and coming up with ideas to make it better.
Roots on The River Music Festival is kicking off its 20th edition this weekend in Bellows Falls and Rockingham with a total of 23 musical acts from across America. Volunteers, fans, and musicians will mingle for three days in blocks of five shows with nationally-known musicians such as Mary...