GUILFORD-Fellow citizens of Guilford and Vernon: Vote on or before Aug. 13 in the Democratic primary. I urge all Democrats in Vernon and Guilford to be aware of the nature of this especially crucial election.
Zon Eastes's opponent, Jason Herron, has never participated in any Democratic function and admits that he is running as a Democrat simply because many voters in our district are Democrats.
I have much respect for and admiration of many Republicans in my community and family, and yet, this reasoning seems suspicious to me. Were he to win the primary, he would be running against a Republican opponent with whom he actively worked in 2022.
Really?...
The writer is a former member and chair of the Guilford Selectboard. GUILFORD-Dear members of the Guilford Selectboard, I want to share with you a simple message: Thank you. Thank you for serving the town, giving a great deal of time, considering carefully the many issues that cross your...
I enthusiastically endorse Chip Carter in his bid for a three-year term on the Guilford Selectboard. Chip moved to Green River in Guilford eight years ago and was immediately introduced to our strong culture of volunteerism by Addie Minott. She recruited him to serve on the Green River Village...
We are lucky here in Windham County to have two excellent candidates, Wendy Harrison and Nader Hashim, running for the state Senate to fill the seats vacated by Becca Balint and Jeanette White. Wendy and Nader make a strong team, and they would bring different, yet complimentary, skills to the Senate. I have followed both of their paths with interest and admiration. Wendy's work both before and since she came to Windham County demonstrates a deep commitment to community. As...
Guilford and Vernon are extremely lucky to be represented in Montpelier by Sara Coffey. Sara has now been working on our behalf for four years, and during that time she has brought so much to the job: hard work, integrity, and a willingness to listen respectfully to all points of view. She has built into her schedule regular opportunities to discuss issues with constituents - “Coffee with Coffey.” Sara not only communicates with constituents, she works for them. Whether it's...
The revote to fund the expansion of the Guilford Free Library resulted in the article being defeated. I am very disappointed in that result and want to thank the Library staff and trustees for their incredible efforts to educate the voters about the benefits of the expansion. I also respect those residents who asked questions, expressed their concerns about the cost and scope of the project, and ultimately voted against it. However, what saddens and alarms me is the small...
(1)I have known Zon Eastes for over 30 years, and I have always known him to be an intelligent, thoughtful and considerate person. Zon has brought a very strong work ethic to his time on the Guilford Selectboard. He does his homework and is prepared for meetings. He has dived in and studied the issues in depth, and his knowledge and experience will continue to serve our town well. Probably the most notable contribution has been his work to obtain...
I attended the Guilford Selectboard meeting on Jan. 25 and was disheartened by two articles being proposed for the warning for Town Meeting. In essence, these articles propose dissolving the newly formed Windham Southeast School District. The decision to put these articles on the warnings of every town in the district left me with many questions. Why this sudden rush to throw out a model that has only recently been adopted? The new district has only been in existence for...