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MARCH 2020 CVU Redhawks Lead the Pack at the INSIDE… Think Spring! Special Olympics Penguin Plunge Page 16: Register now for a plot at the Growing Together Community Garden. COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE Peter Booth, the CVU staff member who Booth said. organizes the school’s penguins for the The plunge happened shortly after a n Saturday, Feb. 1, Vermont Special event, was the top individual fundraiser group of Danish exchange students ar- Olympics held its 25th annual Pen- with contributions of $4,621. rived at CVU. Booth said seven or eight guin Plunge on the Burlington wa- O This was the eighth year CVU partici- of them along with their host students terfront. The largest school group to take pated as a school and the eighth time and chaperones took part. “I know that part in the event were the 155 students the school won the event’s “Cool Schools being a part of our group and experienc- and staff from Champlain Valley Union Champion” honor. At the CVU Winter ing all the school/community spirit on High School, including the entire 26-mem- Carnival this Friday, Special Olympics that day has been a real memory maker ber girls’ basketball team. Together, they will present the school with a trophy, for the Danish kids,” Booth said. raised $34,990. Other teams from the Champlain Valley School District included 30 plungers from Hinesburg Community School who raised $8,093. Town News A 60-member team from Williston schools raised $15,786 and Shelburne Page 6: Hinesburg to consider school Community School’s 28 plungers collect- budget, ambulance service. ed $7,316, according to event organizers. The event overall drew 1,197 participants Education and raised $610,000. The nonprofit’s mission is to support those with intellec- Page 13: CVSD capital construction bond tual disabilities by promoting inclusion on this year’s ballot. through sporting competitions. The fundraisers from the school teams are still open online and ac- Calendar of Events cepting contributions online through Page 17: At-a-glance view of the end of February at tinyurl.com/ community events. findpenguinplungers. Community News Service is a collaboration with the University of Vermont’s CVU for the eighth year in a row won the Cool Schools Champion honor for its team that raised Reporting & Documentary Storytelling $35,000 for Vermont Special Olympics at the Feb. 1 Penguin Plunge. Photo by Joe Grabon. program. Maple Season Approaches VT House, of Hinesburg A Father’s Legacy Remembered Senate Pause to FROM PRESS RELEASE Salute Seven Creature Comforts Page 24: A rundown of local salons. avid and Michele Palmer own and CVU Fall operate Palmer’s Sugarhouse, Dfamily owned for 79 years. The Championship one and only location is in Shelburne, Vermont. Teams Palmer’s Sugarhouse is a special place; rich in history, community, hard work BY LISA SCAGLIOTTI, and love. COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE The Vermont tradition began in this family when David’s grandmother, Marjorie t’s not every day that the state Leg- Palmer, an enthusiast of life and edu- islature stops in its tracks to salute cator, began tapping maple trees as Idozens of high school athletes. But a source of sugar during World War II on Jan. 24, the Vermont House and Sen- when sugar was rationed throughout the ate passed seven joint resolutions to United States. Marjorie was passionate honor the seven sports teams from about maple and became known as the Champlain Valley Union High School that won their state championships last fall. “maple lady,” in Vermont. Throughout PRESORT STD her life, Marjorie was well known in the A few days later on Jan. 28, the boys’ vol- area by local students to whom she leyball team made the trip to the State US POSTAGE taught the basics of maple and shared House in Montpelier to hear the reading PAID HINESBURG, VT her maple treats. At the age of 89, of their resolution and to accept the hon- PERMIT NO 3 Marjorie was nominated by the Vermont or on behalf of their fellow athletes.

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vested the time to attend Selectboard ous needs of a growing town. Merrily is a was firm in her opposition to a Vermont years, I had the pleasure of serving as pacities, both professionally and as a MacKinnon for training workshops. Responsibly serv- strong force on the board, and I hope she Gas pipeline that slashed through our chief of police when Mike was serving on volunteer. Jeff has been a teacher and Deadline for our next ing on the Selectboard requires a signifi- will continue to represent us in the com- town’s Geprags Park. This tract of land the board, I found him to be knowledge- administrator at CVU for many years and Letters School Board cant time commitment and Merrily has ing years. was donated by the Geprags sisters for able and receptive to the needs of the has experience in Burlington to draw on Issue: March 12, 2020 proven that she is willing to make that Meg Handler natural recreation … not for use by a police department. Although he did not as well. As an instructor, he has taught a Dear Hinesburg Voters, commitment. Perhaps most significantly, utility creating outdated infrastructure always agree with my requests, I could generation of kids how to make things, Please send your article as an attached file I am asking for your vote to re-elect me Merrily is respectful of others and under- for carbon fuels. Merrily is to be com- count on him to listen with an open things that work and that give them mas- to: [email protected]. Or call us at Letter Policy to the school board for the Champlain stands that the most important part of In Support of mended for acting on her beliefs and in mind. As a taxpayer, I was always com- tery of meaningful skills. He is, as I have 999-2410. Valley School District. communication is listening and consider- a manner that she felt was in our town’s fortable that his goals were consistent reason to know, a beloved teacher. His he Hinesburg Record welcomes ing all points of view. She has earned our best interests. She supported equally dis- with the sustainability of the town. own children grew up here and still live You may also use the drop box at the Giroux Some of you have known me since I was Merrily Lovell letters from local residents and trust and support for re-election. Please tributing the Vermont Gas funds between in and contribute to the community. That first elected to the Hinesburg School Mike has over 20 years of volunteer ser- home at 327 Charlotte Road to drop off hard from others who are involved in vote on March 3 and join me in support- I am pleased to support Merrily Lovell the Geprags Park and the recreation “Hinesburg future” is where I believe we T District Board of Directors in 1995. For vice to the town including school boards, copy articles and photographs. issues that effect our town. The opinions ing Merrily Lovell for another term on in her re-election to the Selectboard for fields ($190,000 went to the rec fields and need increasingly to put our focus and those of you new to our community, Selectboard, town commissions and the expressed in the Letters to the Editor are the Selectboard. the three-year term. It was a privilege to $60,000 to the Geprags Park) She did not Jeff, equipped with experience and en- Contact us at [email protected] for I have served on the school boards Chittenden County Regional Planning those of the writers. serve with Merrily for the last two years vote against the recreation fields. It was ergy, would add that to the talents of the ads or call us at 482-7227. for the Hinesburg School District, the Jonathan Trefry Commission. Mike has significant ex- of my tenure on the board as she shared that simple. existing Selectboard. I urge you to vote Chittenden South Supervisory Union perience to once again serve on the Deadlines for 2020 All letters must be signed. Addresses and her strengths as a careful listener, being for Jeff on March 3. (which oversaw shared school services So review our candidates for the gov- Selectboard. I clearly believe that Mike phone numbers must also be provided prepared and organized to engage in gen- Advertisement/News Publication Date across five towns and the high school), Merrily for ernance of our town and give serious is the best candidate for the future of Kate Schubart for verification purposes. Addresses and uine dialogue that allowed the board to March 12...... March 26 and I chaired the CSSU Act 46 Study consideration to Merrily Lovell. She is Hinesburg. phone numbers will not be published. function respectfully and collaboratively Committee that examined the pros and Selectboard thoughtful, well-informed and listens to April 9...... April 30 Letters should be brief. We reserve the in the decision-making process. Frank Koss cons of consolidating six districts into all sides. She is a worthy representative In Support of May 14...... May 28 right to edit based on available space. I am writing in support of re-electing one, which we presented to voters in Merrily is deeply committed to listening of our community and what it stands for. June 11...... June 25 To the extent possible, letters should focus Merrily Lovell to another 3-year term on 2016. Voters overwhelmingly supported to all points of view and to sharing her Jeff Tobrocke August 13...... August 27 on local issues. Other forums exist for the Hinesburg Selectboard. Rolf Kielman Ayer for consolidation, and I was elected to the thoughts and opinions. The ability to lis- September 10...... September 24 discussions of statewide, national, and I am pleased to support Jeff Tobrocke new Champlain Valley School District Merrily has been a very thoughtful, re- ten and learn are vital to serving on the international issues. Selectboard for the two-year term on the Hinesburg October 15...... October 29 board. spectful and hardworking member of board where decisions affect individual Mike Bissonette: November 13...... November 27 With these cautions, please keep those the board during her three years serv- citizens, town employees, committee Serving as a member of your Hinesburg Selectboard. The CVSD board oversees policy, budget January 14, 2021...... January 28, 2021 letters rolling in. Send them via email to ing us. It has been so rewarding in the volunteers and set the tone of the com- Selectboard has been an honor. Having As a local educator for the past 30 years and leadership for approximately 4,000 An Environmental [email protected], mail them to current national political climate to see munity day to day and into the future. lived my entire life in Hinesburg, it has Jeff understands the needs of a broad students, over 800 employees, six school The Hinesburg Record, P.O. Box 304 or to how much importance Merrily places Over the past three years Merrily has been rewarding to help the town through spectrum of our community. As the campuses and a more than $80 million Our Policies 327 Charlotte Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461, on reaching consensus with her fellow educated herself through serving on vari- Candidate? some difficult issues. It’s even more re- general population of Vermont ages, annual operating budget. The Hinesburg Record is published ten times or deliver them to the Record drop box on board members and in listening to their ous sub-committees, talking with officials Mike Bissonette, as chair of the warding to have a hand in setting us up Hinesburg is fortunate to be attracting I believe consolidation is working favor- each year by The Hinesburg Record, Inc., a Charlotte Road. views, and the views of residents of from other towns and gathering back- Selectboard, along with Tom Ayer, en- for a very bright future. There is more to young families. Jeff can help guide chang- ably for our students. What we have seen Hinesburg, when making important deci- nonprofit corporation, and is mailed free of ground information. She does her home- tered into an undisclosed agreement (not do and I have more to offer, so I am ask- es in Hinesburg to create a dynamic com- in just a few years is that a larger district sions impacting us. work and brings a calm and compassion- ing for your vote as I seek re-election to a munity for all ages and maintain the tra- charge to all residents of Hinesburg. even the other SB members knew about Green Mountain can adapt more readily to changes in en- In addition to Merrily’s values in her de- ate voice as she presents her findings it) with Vermont Gas Systems. They tried two-year term. ditional qualities of a small town that has rollments, staffing and statewide policy. The Hinesburg Record Inc. is not responsible cision-making, there is one other impor- to fellow board members enabling all to to sell VGS the right to trench through I am proud of what we’ve accomplished made it so attractive. We are continuing to build practices beyond the cost of advertising for any addi- Solar Moving tant reason I will be voting for Merrily — better understand the issues and make the western side of Geprags Park for during my time on the board. When I be- HIs experience as a classroom teach- to better ensure equitable opportuni- tions, deletions, or typographical errors that she is a woman. Too many decisions in decisions. $75,000. gan my first term, much of our infrastruc- er and administrator will enhance the Dear fellow Hinesburg residents, ties for all students across the consoli- may occur. our society have been made and contin- As the Hinesburg Selectboard faces the ture was neglected and inefficient. The Selectboard as an effective body to tack- dated district, with a lot of cross-school This (illegal) agreement was discovered It is with mixed feelings that we say ue to be made by male-only or male-dom- challenges and opportunities presented highway garage, police department, mu- le the issues facing the town. The Hinesburg Record Inc. is not responsible collaborations supporting continuous by a group of citizens which opposed goodbye to our wonderful community inated boards, and I believe a woman by development it will be important to nicipal water system and lack of recre- beyond the printing of corrections for errors that’s helped us grow. Hinesburg has improvements. VGS’ installation of a gas transmission From the need to upgrade the waste wa- adds tremendous value to all discussions have board members who are capable of pipeline in Vermont. The Hinesburg ation space are valuable town assets that ter facility to providing emergency ser- in submitted material. been our home from the start, when I I want to continue to help with our tran- and decisions. I very much want to see understanding the present and future im- Conservation Commission allied itself have been vastly improved. I have been vices, Jeff can contribute his skills as a opened up shop from my house, then sition to this new system by serving The Hinesburg Record Inc. assumes no re- Merrily’s voice continue on the board, plications of growth. We can trust Merrily with this group (of which I was also fortunate to work with countless mem- creative problem solver. the last two years operating out of the as one of your two Hinesburg-elected even if she only represents 20% of the to do the research and always provide bers of our diverse community to ensure sponsibility for claims arising in connection Aubuchon Plaza. We have thoroughly en- a member) to challenge it. Solely be- school board directors on the twelve- board members — that is better than 0%! citizens with the vital information need- cause of the efforts of the HCC and this that these necessary improvements were Please join me in voting for Jeff Tobrocke with products or services advertised herein. joyed the people and your never-ending for the two-year term. Ballots are avail- member board. (You re-elected Ray Most importantly, please be sure to vote ed to make educated decisions. group, VGS agreed to auger underneath supported by the taxpayers. There is al- support for our growing business. Mainer last year, and my name is now on able now from the town clerk or on Town Letters and articles printed in The Hines- on March 3, and I hope you will join me Merrily values decision-making that is Geprags Park. Also because of the efforts ways more to do, but these projects have burg Record do not necessarily reflect the In that time, we’ve grown drastically the ballot for a three-year term.) of the HCC, VGS offered to pay the town been crucial for moving Hinesburg into Meeting Day, March 3. Polls are open 7 in voting for Merrily to continue having based on inclusion, transparency and a.m.-7 p.m. opinions of the staff. The staff reserves the and our office space needs have as well. You can vote on Town Meeting Day by her voice and perspective on our town’s respect. I hope you will join me in the re- $250,000. Most of that money ($191,000) the future. right to reject copy or letters that are unsuit- Unfortunately, we could not find a space Australian ballot or you can vote early in future. election of Merrily to the three-year term went to the Bissonette ballpark, actively We need to implement all aspects of our Andrea Morgante in town to fit our needs at the moment. supported by Bissonette and Ayer, and able for readers from a general audience. The the town clerk’s office from now until the Carl Bohlen on the Selectboard. Town Plan which balances the need for day before the election. despite objections from the HCC. staff will not accept Letters to the Editor that We aren’t going far! We’re moving a short Andrea Morgante some growth, especially in our desig- Jeff Tobrocke are unsigned. 15-minute drive to 96 Commerce Street in Colleen T. MacKinnon, Ed.D. Even though Chairman Bissonette called nated growth areas, with conservation of Williston. As a resident of Hinesburg, the Merrily Lovell me before the SB to answer for what he wild areas and our quality of life. My goal business and I will continue to provide Support for and Tom Ayer believed to be a conflict of going forward will be promoting respon- for Selectboard Subscriptions our neighbors and friends. Merrily Lovell for Selectboard interest on my part, it became clear that sible yet steady growth to improve our I am so pleased that Jeff Tobrocke Our hope is to one day return to the I was not the one involved in a personal grand list and provide good paying, local has decided to run for a seat on the One year subscriptions are available for a $15 Merrily Lovell has done a terrific job Merrily Lovell town we all know and love to a commu- for Selectboard conflict of interest. When Bissonette’s jobs. Stagnant growth like we have seen Selectboard He is a great resource, and I donation to The Hinesburg Record, Inc., PO on the Selectboard! I will be voting for nity that has watched us flourish. Thank Dear Hinesburg neighbor, term ended, Merrily Lovell, then a mem- over the past several years is beginning am excited to support him. Jeff is a won- Box 304, Hinesburg, Vermont 05461. Please I served with Merrily on a search com- her, and I urge others to vote for Merrily you all again for your support! I’m writing to give support for Merrily ber of the HCC, ran against Mike — and to impact the town’s ability to provide derful and innovative teacher at CVU. print the name and address clearly. mittee for a new town administrator and so that she can continue her excellent Lovell, an exemplary member of the won. services without significant tax increases He has partnered with other teachers to Paul Lesure and the team at Green again for a new chief of police, and in work on behalf of our town. I have found Hinesburg Selectboard for the past three to existing taxpayers. Broadening the provide unique experiences for students, Mountain Solar both cases found Merrily to be a thought- After losing, Mike, along with four of his Merrily to be a calm, steady influence years. I’d like her to stay on the board tax base is the best strategy for provid- reaching out into the community and ful, hardworking contributor. In her first friends and political allies, applied for Volunteer Staff within our community. She listens care- and hope you’ll join me to insure her ing employment opportunities, housing working with the natural surroundings at three-year term as a board member membership to the HCC. They were all Mary Jo Brace: Finance Officer, Treasurer fully and tries to be fair to all points of continued good service to our town. availability and maintaining the services CVU. As a member of the Conservation she’s volunteered to represent the town appointed, and with their instant major- view. She is respectful, even when oth- our citizens have come to expect. Commission, I have worked with Jeff on Julie Bailey-Wells: Intern, Web Editor on other important committees and in- ers don’t agree with her position. Having Merrily is not your usual politician. She ity voted Mike as the new chair. Most of Hearing people at meetings, reading volunteer projects. He is a terrific com- served with Merrily on the Conservation represents no singular faction. She is an them quit or stopped participating in Liam Creaser: Intern, Copy Writer emails and having private conversations municator and conveys his energy and Commission, I can vouch for the fact that advocate for what’s best for our town. the HCC soon after joining. Mike has also is the best part of being a selectman. enthusiasm for getting things done. Jeff Emmett Gartner: Intern, Copy Writer she works hard. She is diligent and fo- She doesn’t lose her cool when people since quit the HCC. Effective communication is how I know will be a terrific resource for connecting cused on practical solutions to the vari- disagree with her … she’s a rational lis- June Giroux: Managing Editor, Board Member Although an adequate administrator of I’m best representing the community. It young people to the town of Hinesburg. tener who pays attention to all sides and meetings, Mike showed no interest, nor then works with others to develop solu- either brings new perspective or solidi- And no one can get people excited about Mona Giroux: Subscription Coordinator willingness to participate, in the environ- fies your thoughts and positions. Your a new idea like Jeff. I encourage every- tions that benefit all in our community. mental projects undertaken by the HCC. Jean Isham: Business News words of support tell me I’m on the right one to support Jeff Tobrocke! Hinesburg Merrily is a woman on our Selectboard, In fact, when Mike first joined the HCC, I track. With your vote on Tuesday, March would be so lucky to have Jeff as a mem- Rachel Lapidow: Copy Editor/Proofreader the only woman running in this election. asked him if he was willing to learn about 3, I will continue to work for you and in ber of the Selectboard. environmental issues. He replied: “To a Kevin Lewis: Layout, Photo Editing, President She’s thoughtful, deliberative and com- the best interests of our special town. passionate for the people in our town degree …”I don’t know why Mike joined Meg Handler Pat Mainer: Calendar Editor and the physical resources comprising the HCC in the first place, but I know See you at the polls, there is only one environmental candi- Ray Mainer: Circulation Coordinator Hinesburg. We need a woman on our Thomas Ayer five-member Selectboard, and Merrily date for this seat: Merrily Lovell. Cathy Ryan: Vice President, Supervising Editor brings a calm integrity to the task of gov- Bill Marks, former HCC member for 27 In Support of Kristin Wahner: Advertising and Billing erning. She is a fine human being who years gently goes about representing all of us Have an ad? 482-7227 or Coordinator, Secretary equitably. Jeff Tobrocke [email protected]. Richard Watts: Special Liaison to UVM We have several candidates who posture Bissonette for Journalism Program for Selectboard Have news? 482-2350 or as environmental leaders. Merrily was a Selectboard biology teacher. She knows the impor- We have an opening for a fresh face [email protected]. tance of science as we move to quickly I am proud to endorse Mike Bissonnette on our Selectboard someone who has reduce our use of carbon fuels. Merrily for the Hinesburg Selectboard. 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Vermont a more secure place to live, • Optimize our governments. Vermont has RECURRING MEETINGS AND EVENTS while setting new rules for collaboration 733 local governments as of 2002: 14 coun- Town Clerk Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. and accountability. ties, 47 municipal governments, 237 town- -4:00 p.m., Town Hall. Missy Ross, Clerk/ ships, 283 public school districts and 152 GOVERNMENT Commentary Governor, we have no plan and no plan Treasurer, [email protected] 482-2281 ext. for even making a plan. Who’s leading? special districts to deal with fire or solid waste or other needs. They are all funded CONTACTS 223. nonprofits for others. Many businesses by tax payers. Meanwhile there are more Town Administrator Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 Volleyball do their share, opting to pay livable wag- End of the than 100 counties in the U.S. with bigger a.m.-4:00 p.m., other hours by appointment, es and contributing to health care cover- populations than Vermont. US Senators Town Hall. Renae Marshall, Town Administrator age, child care and retirement. But even Anyone? Consumer I believe the public is very aware of the Patrick Leahy [email protected] 482-2281 ext. 221. with all three sectors chipping in to fight urgent need for changes. I want to be- BY BILL SCHUBART Town Planner Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 homelessness and hunger, the combined Economy lieve that something will be done about (802) 863-2525, leahy.senate.gov effort is still inadequate to meet the a.m.-4:00 p.m, Town Hall, 482-3619. n Vermont Public Radio’s “Vermont it. Real change never happens from the needs of too many Vermonters and child BY WILL PATTEN top down. Bernie Sanders [email protected]. Alex Edition” show Friday, Jan. 31 Gov- care capacity is declining. Weinhagen, Planner. ernor Scott, responding to a bar- (802) 862-0697, sanders.senate.gov O t the end of World War II, the Zoning Administrator Office Hours: rage of listener and interviewer questions On the predatory side, corrections have United States began to build an Some Annual Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Town Hall, 482- about how he will address Vermont’s chal- traditionally been a government func- economy based on consumerism. tion, but years of politically and even ra- A US Congressman 3619, E-mail, [email protected]. lenges, kept answering with “Show me a It started with modest homes in the sub- Town Reports plan,” and “Where’s the plan?” cially motivated criminal justice practice urbs, refrigerators and automobiles. Then Peter Welch, D Peter Erb, Administrator. filled our government prisons to over- Good question. came television, which acted as electronic (802) 652-2450, welch.house.gov Assessor’s Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 capacity, leaving the business sector to billboards that showed us everything we Are Keepers Imagine a volleyball court with three enter the market. Vermont has about 250 a.m. to noon, other hours by appointment, Town needed to buy to “keep up with the Jone- BY ROGER DONEGAN sides, a triangular net with equilateral prisoners housed in a for-profit prison in Hall. Marie Gardner, Assessor 482-2281 ext. ses.” Stuff that we didn’t need for money VT Senate Chittenden District 228, [email protected]. sides, three teams, and multiple balls be- Mississippi with limited oversight or ac- we didn’t have. But then came credit he annual town report that hit ing thrown back and forth between the countability by the Vermont Department cards and the feeding frenzy took off. We mailboxes in mid-February is a bell- Tim Ashe, P/D - Burlington Hinesburg Recreation Office – Jennifer McCuin, three sides. This may help you see how of Corrections. “Concierge prisons” have could buy today and pay tomorrow. wether of better things to come. It Recreation Coordinator Town Hall. 482-2281 the government, nonprofit and for-profit opened in the West for those who can af- T (802) 318-0903, [email protected] is a sure reminder that Town Meeting Day ext. 230. Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. sectors juggle society’s needs. ford their luxuries — a prime example of A consumer economy sounds like this: more and more people buying more and is just around the corner, that the great Philip Baruth, P/D - Burlington [email protected] The balls swatted from side to side are laissez-faire politics. Economic develop- arc of the seasons is slowly turning in the ment bounces ineffectively between all more stuff more and more often. And (802) 503-5266, [email protected] Recycling & Trash Drop-Off Centers: Williston, the current social, environmental and paying for it later. Gross domestic prod- right direction, and that the mailbox is Redmond Road; Mon., Weds., Fri., & Sat. 8:00 economic challenges, kept airborne three sectors. still standing and is likely to survive the uct is the measure of how successful we Debbie Ingram, D - Williston a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 872-8111. South Burlington: by deep divisions in our philosophy of Traditionally, the government sector has are at doing that. last knocks of winter. The annual report governing. managed the design and oversight of pub- epitomizes the town’s best efforts up to (802) 879-0054, [email protected] Landfill Road (off Patchen Road), Mon., Tues., lic education, a postal system, state and It is no surprise that we are now a nation the end of the completed fiscal year, and Thurs., & Sat. 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Fri. 9:30 Arguably, two of our most federal highway networks, public safety, built on debt: mortgage debt, credit card is the town’s best foot forward with a new Virginia “Ginny” Lyons, D - Williston a.m.-5:00 p.m., 872-8111. CSWD website: cswd. the national defense, the criminal justice debt, student debt, government debt. budget and an official warning of the ar- (802) 863-6129, [email protected] net. important needs are public And that is why we are so frantically pur- system and legislative and judicial sys- ticles. The annual report is the optimum Environmental Depot: 1011 Airport education and health care. tems. Teddy Roosevelt added environ- suing economic growth. We are depen- communication, not in theory, but on pa- Christopher A. Pearson, P/D - Burlington dent on tomorrow’s dollars to pay for to- Parkway, South Burlington. Weds., Thurs., Fri. mental and monopoly regulation. Franklin per in black and white, offline at least. (802) 860-3933, [email protected] Under both the Vermont Constitution and day’s consumption. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Roosevelt added power generation and Article 15 of the 2012 Annual Town the federal Constitution, public education 863-0480. distribution and economic development, Meeting proposed the town give Michael Sirotkin, D - South Burlington in Vermont is the sole responsibility of the But, alas, today there are both now shared to varying degrees with 30-day(s) notice that the annual report Hinesburg Community Resource Center, Inc. government. Meanwhile, as we adjust to (802) 999-4360, [email protected] the business sector. FDR’s signature ad- not more people buying would be available for voters to obtain, Leave a message for Rachel Kring at 482-4667. a declining student population and to stu- dition was Social Security. Nixon and oth- one way or another, instead of the town Alex Koncewicz is the contact for Friends of dents being siphoned off by private and more stuff more often and ers favored adding health care, but that distributing the report by bulk mailing it Vermont House Families, and she can be reached at the same religious schools — paid for in part by economic growth eludes us. still remains under debate 50 years later, to residents of Hinesburg. Not surprising- number or at [email protected]. tax-funded vouchers — our expectations available only to those who can afford the ly perhaps, that article, according to the Bill Lippert, D-Hinesburg of schools expand. Private academies Hinesburg Food Shelf: Fri. 10:00 a.m. -12:00 insurance. About 20,000 Vermonters have The Boomers, who control 75% of our minutes, was defeated on a voice vote. can pick and choose their ideal custom- 482-3528, [email protected] noon. Tues. 5:30-7:30 p.m. no health insurance and many who do, wealth, are not buying: they’re down-siz- Each Hinesburg Annual Report, 2007 ers, while public schools must welcome can’t afford the copays. ing. The millennials, Gen Xers, Gen Yers, through 2018, are linked on the town’s Mike Yantachka, D-Charlotte/Hinesburg United States Post Office Hours: Window: Mon.- all comers. Schools today are expected to Neoliberals and conservatives argue and Gen Zers know what the Boomer website. In contrast, the latest annual re- Fri. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00-4:30 p.m., remediate the impact on children of mul- 425-3960, [email protected] passionately for the privatization of the consumers have done — and the dam- port inclusive of the 2020 Town Meeting tiple “adverse childhood experiences” Sat. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Lobby & TriVendor: postal system, corrections, education, age it inflicted on the earth — and want warning with new articles, isn’t available such as homelessness, hunger, abuse, Mon.-Fri. 6:00 a.m-6:00 p.m. the national parks, public safety, highway no part of it. Climate change is making it three weeks before Town Meeting Day. It Hinesburg Selectboard emotional disorders, addicted parents management, Social Security and even hard to believe in tomorrow. Birth rates stands to reason then, that receipt of the WEB PAGES: and lack of access to health care, all prob- the national defense which currently are down. latest annual report via postal delivery Philip Pouech, chair hinesburgrecord.org. The Hinesburg Record lems that should be addressed upstream uses contracted mercenary forces to a Those that argue that lowering taxes, or best satisfies the purpose and the letter by the three sectors working together. 482-2060, [email protected] news, contact information, publication limited degree. They believe that mini- raising taxes on the rich, or increasing of the law. Such cross-sector efforts do occur but are deadlines, submissions guidelines, town mal government will produce the best our state population to 700,000 are not Aaron Kimball, vice-chair largely uncoordinated. If business, philan- calendar. social and economic outcomes and that confronting the fact that the consumer thropy and government looked strategi- Snail mailing the annual 482-7458, [email protected] the business sector — read, deregulated, economy is dying and we have to change HCS: hcsvt.org. Viking newsletter, cafeteria cally at the challenges in public education report meets my needs. low-taxed capitalism — is a more pow- all of our 60-year-old assumptions. menu, email addresses for staff, department today, we could surely find more effective Merrilly Lovell erful delivery system than government, and team web pages, calendar information etc. and cost-efficient solutions. The obstacle to reordering our assump- Besides warning of town meeting and ar- 482-5665, [email protected] leaving unmet objectives to the philan- tions and adopting strict priorities is the CVU: cvuhs.org. CVU activities and programs, Health care, another vital service for ticles does appear in the classifieds of thropic sector. difficulty of abandoning the old ones. So, sports schedule, and more. Vermonters, also hangs in the inter-sec- local newspapers 30 days before. Once Tom Ayer Liberals tend to have greater trust in gov- we continue to talk about creating jobs tional airspace. In the ’80s, Vermont de- it is received at my house, and until the CCL: carpentercarse.org. Library hours, ernment, but want a government free of when there is no one to fill them instead 482-5163, [email protected] cided not to issue certificates of need, es- conclusion of Town Meeting Day, the services, and online resources. influence-peddling money. They advo- of talking about transitioning people sentially operating permits, to for-profit new town report becomes my go-to pub- Jeff French cate for additional government programs into more promising economic sectors. Hinesburg Town: hinesburg.org. Official Town of hospitals, although many clinics, den- lication on top of the kitchen table. As a that require either realignment of current We introduce hundreds of new laws and 551-9091, [email protected] Hinesburg web site. tists, group practices, and urgent care resident, I also have an appetite for the government expenditures or additional programs in the legislature every year centers are, in fact, for-profit businesses. unofficial items sometimes added to the hinesburgbusiness.com – FREE. POST NOTICE OF taxation, making the case that simply instead of clearing out the old ones. We Some clinics, like the Open Door Clinic report that reflect local interests, which JOB OPENINGS. POST RESUMES. Sponsored by touting a thriving economy, the bench- talk about growing the economy instead CVSD School Board in Middlebury, are nonprofits. Like pub- enhance the format, or that simply fill a HBPA. marks of which are stock market indica- of figuring out how to live with the one lic schools, nonprofit hospitals have an page that would otherwise be half empty Ray Mainer, Director, 482-3134 tors and employment figures, ignores the we have. seewhy.info: Official website Connecting Youth “obligation to treat” anyone presenting page. These additions have taken the real-life struggles that the employed have (CY), the Chittenden South community-based — businesses don’t. And health insur- Here are some things we can do right form of thank you’s to employees for Colleen MacKinnon, Vice Chair, 482-3266 keeping up with lagging compensation ance is available from both for-profit and here in Vermont. long-term town service, as memorials, as organization growth and accelerating living costs. not-for-profit companies. This mash-up iconic photos of Hinesburg places, and dedicated to creating a safe and healthy • Establish a permanent strategic plan- as copy of paintings of local subjects by environment for young people. of business, government and nonprofit But sadly, at this point in our history, ning office and board that is indepen- sectors largely provides Vermonters with the liberal-conservative spectrum is local artists, to describe a few. I recall facebook.com/connectingyouth. dent of our political calendar and market some annual reports as favorites. quality health care, but it’s often limited evaporating in heat generated by those forces in order to define and articulate Have an ad? 482-7227 or Connecting Youth (CY) Fan Page: to those who can afford it. on both sides who have despaired of de- shared values and priorities. We have The 2002 Annual Report cover fea- for parents and teens to connect with others in mocracy’s capacity to achieve anything [email protected]. Some sectors try to work together, but spent vast amounts of money studying tured an 1855 photo of the Dow Woolen on their behalf. the CY community! their collaborations are rarely strategic problems and issuing reports only to see Mill building formerly located by the or coordinated. Challenges in the broad- This is self-defeating. We have the re- them disappear in the rush for reelection Old Mill Stream Bed and Breakfast off er social safety net: homelessness, hun- sources but lack leadership and strategy. or the crush of lobbyists. Mechanicsville Road. Consistent with ger, lack of access to health care, inad- We must agree on how to use Vermont’s the cover, other content included a short • Establish a means of measurement that history “The Mills of Mechanicsville.” A equate public transportation and child powerful government ($6.1 billion), busi- reflects the all-around health and happi- care bounce between the three sectors, ness ($32 billion gross domestic prod- duplicate article of this appeared years ness of our citizens and tracks our prog- later in the Hinesburg Record under the with government assuming certain func- uct), and nonprofit sectors ($6 billion) ress toward accomplishing our priorities. tions and contracting to businesses and most efficiently and effectively to make Gross state product does not do that. continued on page 6 PAGE 6 • HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 7

4Commentary tax base. Road for a vehicle off of the roadway. continued from page 5 “Affordable housing is not necessarily 11:35 a.m. Officers responded to all about low income housing the way Richmond Road for a vehicle off of the auspices of the Hinesburg Historical Town News people think it is, but it’s an intelligent Legislative Police roadway. Society on March 22, 2012. Other vin- mix of low income, affordable, and mar- 6:30 p.m. An officer assisted with a medi- tage photos in the 2002 report included a ket based housing. Town budgets will in- cal call at Kelly’s Field Road. Mechanicsville grist mill, followed by one vote by Australian ballot in November. crease every year to pay our staff, and if program has resulted in home purchases of a creamery taken in 1818 located at the Hinesburg to According to Marshall, Australian ballot we don’t keep growing proportionately Senate Update in 174 different towns in every county Incidents 9:20 p.m. A subpoena was served on be- in Vermont! In Hinesburg, nine young same roadside high spot and intersection is not normally used for public questions and gaining taxpayers, Hinesburg will be- Helping Homeowners Jan. 11, 2:45 p.m. Suspicious activity half of the state’s attorney’s office. the Hinesburgh Public House now occu- Consider Budget, but the Selectboard wants to include vot- come very unaffordable, and I don’t think families have benefited by this housing affordability initiative, while 228 other was investigated on Lagoon Road. Jan. 17, 1:12 p.m. A noise complaint in- pies. An enlarged version of this photo ers in this decision. That led to asking anybody wants that,” Loner said. BY TIM ASHE, VT SENATE PRESIDENT volving a motor vehicle was investigated covers a prominent wall inside the restau- Ambulance voters at Town Meeting Day whether it young families have used it to buy their Jan. 12, 4:45 p.m. Suspicious circum- The other Michael on the ballot is for- first homes elsewhere in Chittenden stances were investigated on Buck Hill on Commerce Street. rant. Patrick’s Saw Mill on the site of to- should be put to a vote later this year. It’s no secret that, like many northeast- mer Select Board member, Michael County. West. Jan. 18, 2:10 p.m. An officer responded day’s Iroquois Manufacturing facility; the ern states, Vermont faces difficult demo- Service Article 12 authorizes tax payments for Bissonette, 61. He stressed the impor- to reports of erratic operation by a mo- Murray Excelsior Mill; and a sensationally graphic challenges. In a state with an ag- We know young people face economic 6:25 p.m. A welfare check was conducted BY MERYL BRACONNIER, FY21. If all of the financial articles pass, tance of solving issues connected to tor vehicle on Route 116. fire-engulfed creamery, circa 1909, book- ing population, we’ll need more younger pressure in the form of student loan debt on Swamp Road. COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE town officials calculated that the tax rate Hinesburg’s wastewater system. ends the handful of mill photos. The 2002 for FY21 would be $0.5579 per $100 of workers in the coming years to have a and high housing costs. The down pay- 9:30 p.m. An officer assisted Shelburne Jan. 19, 1 p.m. An officer responded to Annual Report was a keeper. “We’re kind of stuck in neutral with the healthy tax base and to provide the ser- ment assistance initiative is an exam- Texas Hill Road for the report of a vehicle inesburg voters will convene at property value. That would work out to wastewater issue and we need to decide Police with a call on Route 116. The 2011 annual reports cover debuted $1,115.81 on a home valued at $200,000; vices many older Vermonters rely upon. ple of the progress we can make when off of the roadway. 7 p.m., Monday, March 2, in the what to do there and get it done, so that we bring concrete strategies to the af- Jan. 13, 5:42 p.m. A 911 hang-up on the celebrated three gear symbol for the Champlain Valley Union High $1,673.70 on a home valued at $300,000; we can allow ourselves to follow a town There is no silver bullet that will funda- Magee Hill was investigated. Jan. 20, 11:40 a.m. An alarm activation town’s 250th anniversary (1762-2012), H and $2,231.60 on a home valued at fordability challenges facing younger on Commerce Street was investigated. mentally shift our demographic trends. School auditorium to vote on the pro- plan and provide the services that the Vermonters. and designed by the HHS. This report $400,000. However, there are tools to help bend 6 p.m. An officer responded to Route 116 posed 2021 budget and a plan to create a growth would help pay for,” Bissonette for a two-car motor vehicle crash. No in- 7:05 p.m. An officer responded to was distributed by mail on time for Town town-wide ambulance service. On Town Meeting Day, March 3, vot- said. the curve, and using them to address Birchwood Drive for a noise complaint Meeting Day in 2012 as is current prac- affordability barriers facing younger juries were reported. The Selectboard’s proposed 2021 fiscal ers will cast paper ballots to elect town He’s vying for the seat held by Merrily involving gunshots. tice, and served as the kick-off for the and school district officers. Three seats Vermonters makes good sense. Jan. 15, 5:25 p.m. A traffic stop was yearlong 250th anniversary. This report year town budget of $4,195,243 reflects Lovell. After teaching biology full-time Jan. 21, 11:40 a.m. Emergency servic- on the Selectboard will be decided An area we’ve made some progress in conducted on Route 116. The operator is a favorite of mine as well. an increase of $231,704 or 5.85% from the before her first term on the Select Board, es were dispatched to a residence on along with one Champlain Valley School this regard is in the cost of first-time was cited for driving with a suspended $3.96 million spending plan that voters Lovell has nothing but hope for the license. Kelley’s Field Road for an unresponsive One can interpret the symbolism of the approved last year. District board seat. future. homeownership. female. A death resulting from natural Jan. 16, 6:41 a.m. An officer responded General government operations account Polls will be open at Town Hall from “I’ve really enjoyed working with this In 2015, when I chaired the Vermont causes investigation was conducted. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Before March 3, vot- Senate’s Finance Committee, my com- to Route 116 for the report of a school for $1.85 million. The next largest catego- group of people, there’s a lot of respect bus off of the roadway. 3 p.m. A citizen was assisted with finger- ry – about 25% – is the highway budget at ers may cast a ballot early in person at and listening to each other’s point of mittee members and I worked with the prints for employment purposes. just over $1 million which includes funds the town clerk’s office or request a bal- House and the Vermont Housing Finance 9:40 a.m. Officers responded to view, when the meeting is over members Jan. 22, 6:30 a.m. Officers responded to for a part-time employee and an increase lot by phone at 802-482-2281 or online Agency to establish a down payment as- Richmond Road for a vehicle off of the hang around because they just want to Richmond Road for a motor vehicle ac- of $5,500 for brush cutting, according to at sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/ talk to each other, it’s an honor and plea- sistance program to help young families roadway. early-absentee-voting. cident involving a deer. No injuries were Town Administrator Renae Marshall. sure to be apart of,” Lovell said. buy their first homes. The program pro- 9:45 a.m. Officers responded to Charlotte vides up to $5,000 for down payment or reported. The police department’s budget of Town Clerk Melissa Ross said her of- Running against eight-year board mem- Road for a vehicle off of the roadway. fice is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, but on closing costs in the form of a 0% loan, continued on page 8 $606,783 represents 15% of the total; the ber Tom Ayer, who could not be reached with no payments due. The money is 11:11 a.m. Officers responded to Hollow Fire Department accounts for 10% at Monday, March 2, it will close at noon for for comment in time for this publication, staff to prepare for the town meeting. repaid when the home is refinanced or $434,503. The proposed budget for Tobrocke, 52, also brought up the impor- sold. Carpenter-Carse Library is $225,487, the Community News Service is a collabo- tance of adequate wastewater infrastruc- same from this year’s budget, according ration with the UVM’s Reporting & ture to the town. Thanks to the great work of VHFA, the program has now helped 1,197 house- The VHFA has helped 1,197 households The three gear logo celebrated the town’s to town officials. Documentary Storytelling program. “Something pressing is ensuring we have holds purchase their first homes. The purchase their first homes. 250th anniversary. Increases are attributed mainly to higher sufficient wastewater treatment facilities. costs of employee health care coverage, three meshed gears in the present tense With two breweries in town contributing wage increases and the repairs and main- Voters to Decide too, as the wheels of local government a lot of waste to that system, as we move tenance to the fire department’s building in motion, for instance. My first inclina- forward, we have to determine what kind and vehicles, Marshall said. a Majority of tion was to view the three gear symbol of businesses can we accommodate, and CSWD as representing the history of Hinesburg. Voters will consider these items in Select Board in grow the town at a responsible and envi- Evidence of former mill sites surrounds Articles 2 through 7 at the evening meet- ronmentally stable rate,” Tobrocke said. us. In the words of Jean Minor of the ing March 2. Election Voters will also fill other offices on the Statewide Food Looking for HHS: “The first record of industry in town Two articles ask voters to consider contri- March 3 ballot, none of which have any was a small dam built around 1790, at the butions to various service organizations. BY NICKIE MORRIS, COMMUNITY contests this year. Scraps Campaign Compost, Topsoil outlet of Lake Iroquois to provide water Article 8 is a request for $21,000 for the NEWS SERVICE Town Clerk and Treasurer Melissa Ross power for a saw mill” (Hinesburg Record, Hinesburg Community Resource Center, is unopposed for three-year terms for Dec. 12, 1988). Often a sawmill was the an increase of $8,000 over this year. When Hinesburg voters go to the polls both posts. Colleen MacKinnon is also Launches: Let’s or Garden Mix first building erected by early settlers of on Town Meeting Day, March 3, they will Article 9 lists seven proposed appro- running unopposed for a three-year seat a new town. The need for additional mills have the job of deciding who will hold priations to agencies and organizations on the Champlain Valley School District Scrap Food This Spring? in town meant prospecting for other three of the town’s five Select Board including $6,500 for UVM Home Care & board of directors. places to impound water. The “reservoir seats. Waste! A reminder that Green Mountain dam” that forms upper and lower Lake Hospice, $4,000 for Age Well, and $1,000 Frank Twarog is uncontested for another Compost is no longer offering delivery Board member Tom Ayer’s two-year term Sunset was installed in 1867. each for the Committee on Temporary term as town moderator; Glenn Place is Eat what you buy. Compost the rest. service or small volume pick-up. Don’t Shelter, Champlain Valley Office of is set to expire, and challenging him is the only candidate for cemetery trustee, This month, Vermont’s Department of worry! We are still producing great prod- Other everyday reminders of the mills Economic Opportunity, and the Vermont Jeff Tobrocke. Michael Bissonette is run- as is Gill Coates for Peck Estate trustee. Environmental Conservation launched uct and working with local garden cen- that once dotted the Vermont landscape Family Network. ning against incumbent Merrily Lovell for its “Let’s Scrap Food Waste” campaign ters and contractors in order to make it abound. If you drive in one direction, you Three spots are open for library trustee her expiring three-year term. In addition, to raise awareness of the upcoming July available to you. will see the historic marker by the falls With Articles 10 and 11, voters will de- with just two candidates -- Katherine Michael Loner is running uncontested for 1, 2020 food scrap ban. Visit scrapfood- where Irish Hill Road becomes Falls Road cide how to handle ambulance service Kjelleren and Paul Lamberson -- leaving Many of these businesses offer delivery the remaining two years of a three-year waste.org to view their commercial fea- just over the town line in Shelburne. The for Hinesburg now that St. Michael’s an opening for a write-in. The office of services and smaller volume pick-ups. term from which Aaron Kimball resigned. turing CSWD’s own Dan Goossen (Green marker reads: “The Falls on the LaPlatte Rescue will end its contracted service town agent has no takers with a blank Check out the Where to Buy page on our Loner, 49, has lived in Hinesburg for near- Mountain Compost). The website also River … site of the first industries in with the town at the end of June. spot on the ballot. website at greenmountaincompost.com/ ly 12 years since moving from St. Albans offers great information on your options Shelburne, circa 1765.” An interpretive Since learning of that important change, where-to-buy and give them a call today! with his family. A real estate agent, he is The polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on and tips to reduce your food waste. trail sign at the nearby handicap park- town officials have investigated sev- also a member of the Champlain Housing March 3 or voters may cast an early bal- ing space speaks to the former carding eral options. They have considered the Trust board who is passionate about af- lot at the town clerk’s office. and cloth making mills. Driving around costs and responsibilities of operating fordable housing. Community News Service is a collabo- the corner and turning on LaPlatte Circle Hinesburg’s own ambulance service and ration with the University of Vermont’s brings one to additional parking and the those associated with contracting out “Hinesburg needs to be a bit more pro- Reporting & Documentary Storytelling trail head. And if you happen to return this service from neighboring towns with active in determining what’s the level of program. via Route 7 passing by the Shelburne existing rescue services. growth we want and how do we make it happen, and how do we afford afford- Museum’s fence line, one can see an “Article 10 includes the total cost of the able housing in that growth,” Loner said, overshot waterwheel integral to the two combined services that are will- stressing the importance of Hinesburg’s Trescott/Shepard “up & down” sawmill. ing to provide ambulance transport The variety of real-life mechanical gear service to Hinesburg,” Marshall ex- arrangements is infinite, from simple plained in an email. “Regardless of which rack and pinion to hopelessly complicat- path we ultimately choose, we are likely ed configurations of multiple gears and going to need to contract out for the du- shafts, even those that drove the works ration of FY21, so we need to ensure we of Hinesburg’s historic mills. Hinesburg’s have the funds available.” 250th anniversary three gear symbol is a Article 11 asks voters if they would simple work of art craft. And sometimes, like to further pursue the formation of as it is said, life does imitate art. a Hinesburg ambulance service. If approved, it would put that question to a PAGE 8 • HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 9

4Police burglar. to Fox Meadows for a resident that had sponded, with other members standing these sources are the Vermont Agency of dialed 911. by our station. Hinesburg’s tanker was Transportation, the Vermont Department continued from page 7 Jan. 27, 12:15 p.m. Officers assisted the HFD INCIDENT COUNTS BY CATEGORY, JANUARY 2020 student resource officer at CVU with a ju- 10:10 p.m. Officers responded to a citi- released from the scene at 2:12 a.m. of Health, Chittenden County Regional Planning, census data, building permits Jan. 23, 2:40 p.m. Kinney Drugs reported venile problem. zen dispute. Upon arrival a neighbor ad- Fire 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 from our community as well as from sur- theft of merchandise. vised the dispute was over drug use. 5 p.m. An alarm activation was investi- Gas Leak or Haz Mat Spill From the Chief rounding communities, other local fire gated at Kelley’s Field. Feb. 1, 11:20 a.m. Officers responded to Jan. 24, 2:50 p.m. Officers responded Public Assist BY HINESBURG FIRE CHIEF AL BARBER department experiences, other commu- to Route 116 for the report of a missing 5:50 p.m. An officer assisted the North Road for the report of a suicidal Compression- Mutual Aid nity development review board growth male in possession of a firearm. juvenile. The juvenile was later located Hinesburg Fire Department with a chim- Flooding/Trees/Power Lines Down data and any other data points that without incident. ney fire on Gilman Road. Feb. 2, 1 p.m. A late reported domestic Only CPR Thank You for Your would help us with the project growth, Fire-Non Structure calls for service increases and anything Jan. 25, 1:30 p.m. An officer responded 10:15 p.m. An officer responded to a bur- assault was reported and investigated. Smoke in building or Structure Fire Support which might contribute to shaping our to reports of erratic operation by a mo- glary alarm at Lyman Meadows. Feb. 4, 8:55 a.m. An incident involving Fire or Carbon Monoxide Alarms The members of the fire department future needs. tor vehicle on Route 116. road rage and threatening behavior was Jan. 28, 6:05 a.m. An officer responded Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries would like to thank everyone for your 3:10 p.m. Officers responded to Tyler to Silver Street for a single-vehicle crash. reported and investigated. support. We are very dedicated to serving Bridge Road for a verbal altercation. Motor Vehicle Crash no Injuries Ambulance Service 10:35 a.m. A citizen was assisted with a 12:05 p.m. An officer investigated a the public in your times of need regard- two-car crash on Commerce Street. Medical less of the circumstances. We know that The need for an ambulance in Hinesburg Jan. 26, 9:26 a.m. An officer respond- vehicle lockout on Commerce Street. has been well documented. Many talk ed to Jourdan Street for the report of One of the vehicles left the scene of the we usually see you mostly in your time of Graph data supplied by Eric Spivack about a regional concept, we are already trespassing. Jan. 29, 9:30 a.m. Officers investigated accident. need, but we really enjoy connecting with the report of a vehicle passing a school engaged in a physical regional operation, 6:45 p.m. Officers responded to Jourdan you once that time has passed. 11:15 a.m. An officer responded to Route bus that had activated its red lights. The HFD responded to 33 calls in January. but not on a fiscal level. We have mutual Street for a domestic fight. 116 for a single-vehicle crash. report advised that a child was in the * an example of a non-structure fire would be a telephone pole, car, or grass/brush fire. Budget Support aid agreements on a county level in place 2 p.m. A stray dog was found on roadway at the time of the incident. Feb. 5, 7 a.m. A vehicle was stopped on and used daily for both fire and EMS op- This year we are requesting the first full- Shelburne Falls Road and brought to the Route 116 for passing a school bus which On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Hinesburg Fire erations. When we plan for future needs 11:37 p.m. A burglary alarm activation of on the second floor. The readings in the time employee for the fire department. in the fire service, we talk to all of our animal control officer. Commerce Street was investigated. had activated its red lights. The operator Department sponsored a compression- was ticketed. only CPR clinic. Twenty-five residents basement were lower. Reported This employee will have many duties in- mutual aid partners so we aren’t dupli- 6 p.m. An officer responded to Hillview Jan. 31, 1:45 p.m. An officer responded stopped by the station bringing the total Firefighters checked all appliances and cluding fire/EMS responses during the cating equipment, and are only purchas- Terrace for the report of a possible Feb. 6, 9:08 a.m. An officer responded to 175 who have learned this life-saving areas around the duct work looking for Structure Fire day. There are many other duties that the ing when it’s necessary, same with EMS to Silver Street for the report of a single- person will be responsible for, including on a district level. Currently Hinesburg technique. any leaks. No leaks were found and the As HFD members were putting equip- vehicle crash. but not limited to preplanning emergen- is the one community which is having a house was ventilated using the positive ment back in service from the CO alarm, 11:12 a.m. A subpoena was served on cy responses, daily equipment checks, large impact on the EMS system in the pressure fan. Once readings were back HFD was dispatched to Goose Creek behalf of the Chittenden County States battery changes, safety committee meet- district because of our call volumes and to zero, a crew rechecked the building Road in St. George for a report of a struc- Attorney’s office. and area around the furnace. It was de- ings at schools and daycares, building anticipated increases coming as the town ture fire. As apparatus was responding, walk-throughs for response planning, Feb. 7, 2:05 p.m. An officer responded termined the cause was near the furnace begins to expand. Dispatch provided an update that the general equipment maintenance and re- to Commerce Street for a single-vehicle which may not be functioning properly. homeowner was able to put the fire out, pair scheduling, and scheduling trainings crash. The homeowner was instructed to con- but the residence was filled with smoke. Ready Now tact his burner company. for fire and EMS. 2:25 p.m. A burglary alarm activation As a department we are ready to operate While an interior crew donned their This position is very important for a few was investigated on Kailey’s Way. 9:21 While firefighters were checking the an ambulance for transporting patients SCBAs, other members were pulling a reasons, namely daytime responses to p.m. An officer responded to Charlotte house, EMS met with the residents to now. The only way we can improve out- hose line to the door. The interior crew fire and EMS emergencies. This person Road for a single-vehicle crash. 11:45 make sure no one was feeling ill or suffer- comes of our citizens’ medical needs Is made entry, verified the fire was fully ex- will really be a support person for the p.m. A burglary alarm activation was in- ing effects of carbon monoxide exposure, to transport them quicker; time saves tinguished, and began checking for fire department volunteers. Because of the vestigated at Cedar Knoll Country Club. of which there were none. extension. Once it was confirmed the fire lives especially if you are having a stroke number of responses, it is taking more or heart attack. We firmly believe that The 12 responders were on the scene for was fully extinguished with no extension, Feb. 8, 6 a.m. A burglary alarm activa- and more time to keep everything in tip- the ambulance service, once in service, tion was investigated on Kailey’s Way. 45 minutes. crews began overhauling and ventilating top shape ready to be put into service. the residence. will generate enough reimbursements 6:05 a.m. A burglary alarm activation The more time volunteers need to spend that it will have little effect on the bot- was investigated at Cedar Knoll Country One resident was assessed at the scene doing noncritical work, the more burnout tom-line cost to the fire budget. Local Club. by EMS for smoke inhalation. The second will occur and loss of membership hap- control is very important when a com- resident refused treatment. pens; there is just not enough time in a munity wants to have input on how a de- Feb. 9, 1:25 a.m. An officer responded to volunteer’s life to get everything done. Hinesburg Engines 1, 2 and 3; Tanker 1 partment or service is run. a crash on Richmond Road. It was a sin- We need to allow the volunteers to focus and Med 100; and 24 responders were on gle-vehicle rollover. on responses and training and not the ev- the scene for one hour and 15 minutes. Recap eryday maintenance jobs. A healthy vol- 12:25 p.m. An officer assisted with an at- The cause of the fire was a heating lamp Carbon unteer squad needs a support person to We are ready to serve the community, tempt to locate an individual. used for a pet. allow them to thrive. yet again, at the next level of service as 8:45 p.m. A welfare check was conducted Monoxide our community grows in the volume and on Hillview Terrace. Busy Night A Five-Year Plan frequency of calls. In the future, as noted Feb. 11, 7:40 a.m. Emergency servic- Detector in our strategic plan, we will need a new es were dispatched to a residence on Since 2006 station and a quint fire truck, (a pumper Sunset Lane East for an unresponsive On Wednesday, Feb. 5, as the department Continues Since 2006 the fire department has had with a hydraulic ladder) when and if the male. A death resulting from natural was arriving at Lake Iroquois for train- HFD did not have to wait long for the a strategic plan in place to help the com- community grows. We do expect that causes investigation was conducted. ing, HFD was dispatched to Strawberry next call as the busy night of Feb. 5 con- munity plan for the future needs of the within 10 years, we will have a much Hill Road for a report of a carbon mon- 6:05 p.m. On Wednesday, February 12, two mem- tinued. HFD members had no sooner fin- department. This plan not only has a larger full-time staff again when and if the Officers responded to oxide alarm sounding. Dispatch advised bers of the family stopped by the ished putting the apparatus and equip- five-year plan but also a 10-year plan, community grows. Ledgewood Lane for a citizen dispute. We that all residents were evacuating the Hinesburg station to thank the department back in service from the St. George and it has always been on our website at I always welcome questions from those received a report of threatening behavior building. Engine 1, Engine 3 and Med 100 ment for our response. A post-incident call when Bolton Fire Department re- hinesburgfd.org. Over the past 12 years we serve in the community, please feel involving a firearm by an unidentified male. responded. quested mutual aid from several area de- of the plan’s existence it has been pretty free to contact me at Chief@hinesburgfd. Feb. 12, 8:20 a.m. A single-car crash was inspection revealed cracks and loose ar- On arrival, firefighters donned their self- eas within the chimney and the furnace partments for a confirmed structure fire much spot on for its projections in an- org or give me a call 802-777-2240. investigated on Shelburne Falls Road. contained breathing apparatus and en- ticipation of how the community needs was malfunctioning. The owner stated on Bolton Access Road. Follow us on Facebook at 6 p.m. Officers responded to Route 116 tered the building with the four-gas me- would grow. It is derived by extensive re- the furnace was repaired and a chimney HFD was dispatched to respond with our HinesburgFireDepartment and be sure to for a two-car motor vehicle crash. 7:30 ter. Shortly after entering, the meter went search using many sources for the data liner was being installed. tanker at 11:10 p.m. Three members re- visit our website hinesburgfd.org. p.m. A domestic complaint involving a into alarm mode, reading 30 parts per used to produce the document; some of custodial dispute was taken. million of CO. Crews continued to check the house, finding readings of 60 ppm Meadow Mist in Hinesburg, the differ- construction that make a significant mont State Residential Building Energy ence will be palpable. impact on the energy efficiency of the Code, and combined will avoid an esti- Business “Compared to other homes on the mar- homes: mated 140 tons of carbon emissions and ket these will have lower energy bills, • Walls are wrapped with insulation, not save more than $30,000 in energy costs be more comfortable, and will have just insulated between the studs. annually, compared to the same number fresher air inside,” said Lindsay Jones, of new homes built to current Vermont Efficiency • Superior airtightness — at least 33% energy codes. The projects help raise an Efficiency Vermont energy consul- better than what code requires. tant who is working with both devel- the energy efficiency bar for new home Vermont opers to help them incorporate design • High efficiency balanced ventilation — construction in Vermont, as the state as- Projects Are First in VT to and construction practices to meet the each home has tempered fresh outdoor pires, through its Comprehensive Energy program’s efficiency standards. “These air delivered to bedrooms and the living Plan, to have 100% of new buildings built Construct Developments developers are working hard to build room. to net zero design standards by 2030. Effi- ciency Vermont increased the standards homes that will be more affordable over he two developments are the first to Higher Standard for its Residential New Construction pro- time, and the work they are doing to large-scale projects in Vermont to gram in late 2018. FROM PRESS RELEASE move the whole market toward a more Tbring updated Efficiency Vermont energy-efficient future demonstrates true energy standards to life for their custom- Meadow Mist, Hinesburg To the casual passerby, they look like or- leadership.” ers — making them among the most • Developer: Alan and Nancy Norris dinary new housing developments. But There are three main differences be- efficient new housing developments in • Size: 24 attached town homes for the families who move into their new tween these homes and conventional Vermont. These homes exceed the Ver- homes at Creek’s Edge in Williston and continued on page 10 PAGE 10 • HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 11

4Business Center’s Friends of Families coordinates willistonrec.org Stables for a weeklong horse camp. Enjoy local playgroups and received $750 to Community Shelburne: Saturday, April 11. an hour of riding with a lesson, enjoy continued from page 9 continue the delivery of these services. Shelburnevt.org grooming, tacking and general horse du- Bank N.A. 2019 Hinesburg: Thursday, April 23 in first ties in the relaxed atmosphere of the • Price: Starting at $290,000 “Playgroups foster a ‘sense of place’ Recreation floor conference room at Town Hall. barn. There are horse crafts, kittens to • Energy efficiency: 19%-21% less energy or affiliation in a community, especially for families who are new to town or Donations Total hinesburgrec.com play with and an equestrian camarade- use than a home built to current code Charlotte: Saturday, May 16. Recreation@ rie that can’t be beat! Please note below • Estimated completion date: 2022 new to parenting,” said Rachel Kring, BY JENNIFER MCCUIN May 3 to May 31 (no practice on May the executive director of the Hinesburg More Than $2.6 24), 4-5 p.m., at Millie’s Field. Cost: $45. townofcharlotte.com there are two options for camp times. “We are committed to providing comfort- Community Resource Center. “We hear Register for activities at hinesburgrec. Shooting Stars T-shirt included. $60 for residents, $65 for nonresident. Age: 6-12 years. Livery Stables, 601 able, affordable housing options to our many stories from families who met life- Million com. Eight student maximum. Lavigne Hill Road, Hinesburg. Camp homebuyers, and building to Efficiency long friends in playgroups or were able Horseback Riding Dur- Week 1: Monday-Friday, June 15-19. Camp Vermont new construction standards to engage in other community activities FROM PRESS RELEASE Hinesburg Recreation ing April Vacation After-School Junior Week 2: Monday-Saturday, June 29-July 4 helps us keep that commitment,” said and programs because of connections Department T-Ball (includes participation in Hinesburg July Alan Norris. “The technical support we’ve made at a playgroup,” she said. “Our Throughout its more than 150-year his- Looking for something during April va- Golf Program With Fourth Parade). Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 8 received along the way from Efficiency playgroups provide a nurturing environ- tory, Community Bank N.A. has remained Co‐ed K&1 cation? Come spend part of the day at Coach Ryan a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $300 for 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Vermont experts has been extremely valu- ment to support children’s social and committed to giving back to the com- Livery Stables. Enjoy an hour of horse- and $350 for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Week 2: $300 Tuesdays and Thursdays April 28 Junior golfers are the future of our game able to the success of our project.” emotional wellbeing, as well as early munities it serves. In 2019, the bank’s an- back riding with a lesson, learn basic for 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and $400 for 8 a.m.-4 through June 4, 6-7 p.m. Millie’s Field, and PGA Professional Ryan Taraskiewicz Creek’s Edge, Williston learning,” Krig said. nual charitable giving reached more than Bissonette Recreation Area. Cost: $40 by horse care and grooming. Braid a mane, p.m. Be sure to pack a lunch, a snack and $2.6 million in sponsorships, donations Pathways Vermont (left to right): feed, brush, water and groom along with has worked with hundreds of children • Developer: Snyder Homes The other recipient, the Community April 3, $50 after. Deadline: April 17. a drink as well as boots. and grants, with its branches across Community Bank N.A. Commercial Banking learning the full routine of a horse barn! teaching them the importance of life • Size: 22 single-family homes, 13 at- News Service, will receive $500 to sup- New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Officer David Blow and Pathways Vermont Wear boots with a heel, clothes that you skills through the use of golf as a tool. tached town homes port a collaboration with the Hinesburg 2020 Little League Tennis Lessons With Massachusetts donating to more than Development Director Patrick Gallagher. don’t mind getting dirty and bring your Cedar Knoll Country Club has a perfect • Price: $440,000 to $480,000 Record to boost community news cover- practice facility for kids to learn golf 2,500 local organizations. On top of its charitable giving, Baseball lunch and water bottle. You may even Myles • Energy efficiency: 18%-28% less energy age. Specifically, the effort will include while having fun. HCS students may ride Community Bank N.A. employees also feed the horses their lunch! Join Hinesburg tennis enthusiast Myles use than a home built to current code hiring a professional editor to support “Going the extra mile for our neighbors Baseball registration closes on March the bus to CKCC and equipment is avail- volunteer their time to local nonprofits Peterson for introductory to intermedi- • Estimated completion date: 2020 students to provide substantive multi- is a fundamental part of our values,” 13 at 11:59 p.m. Season dates: May 2 Grades K-8. Monday to Friday, April 20 to able to use at no extra charge. There Community Bank N.A. VP, New England and charities in need. In 2019, team mem- through June 6. Fees by league: 24. Livery Stables, 601 Lavigne Hill Road, ate tennis lessons. “To remain competitive is critical. We media content for the local news outlet. is also an option to store clubs for the Regional Manager Anita Bourgeois said. bers committed more than 10,000 hours Pee Wee/T-Ball (LL age 4-5 years old), Hinesburg. Half day 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or constantly strive to improve our prod- “The overall goal is to ensure the paper program. For children 6-12 years old. Monday to “As our name suggests, one of the impor- to giving back. $35. full day 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Weekly: half uct at all times, and one of the ways we remains a vital part of the community, Thursday June 22-25. Session 1 for begin- tant missions of our bank is to support A (LL age 6-7 years old), $60. day $300 or full day $350. Daily options Mondays, April 27 to May 18. Grades K-8. ensure that is by designing and building providing information and engaging read- Community Bank N.A. operates more ners: 4:30-5:45 p.m. or Session 2 for inter- the well-being of the communities we AA/AAA (LL age 8-10 years old), $75. at $60 for half days and $70 for full days Cedar Knoll Golf Course. 3:30-5 p.m. Cost: to Efficiency Vermont’s higher energy ers,” said Richard Watts, director of the than 240 customer facilities across mediate players, 5:45-7 p.m. Location is serve and where we work and live. We’re Major (LL age 11-12 years old), $75. available. More information can be found $95. standards,” said Chris Snyder of Snyder Center for Research on Vermont which Upstate New York, Northeastern HCS tennis courts. Cost: $85. more than just your local teller or banker Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western To register, please go to shelburnelittle- at liveryhorsefarm.com. Homes. “I believe that we are building coordinates the Community New Service. — we’re your neighbors, friends, maybe Summer Fun for Kids: better homes, and that by building to Massachusetts and has been serving its league.com. Global Premier Soccer The VEC Community Fund is a volun- even family. We want to help give our re- communities for more than 150 years. It After-School Horseback Recreational Track and these standards we are investing in the tary program supported by VEC mem- gion a better tomorrow.” Vermont Camp Snyder Homes brand.” has been ranked among the top 12 best 2020 Little League Riding bers who choose round up their elec- Each individual branch follows the pas- banks in America by Forbes magazine Field GPS Vermont will offer a half- and full-day tric bills, donate their patronage capital sions of its employees and customers to since the list began publishing in 2009, Spring Softball Enjoy horseback riding lessons and so Children learn the basics of running, soccer camp program Aug. 3-7 behind Hinesburg dollars, or make one-time donations to support causes that are important to its and was most recently ranked 10th in Softball Registration closes on March 13 much more with Kim Johansen at Livery jumping, throwing and relays. Each week Hinesburg Town Hall. All programs will the fund. The fund then makes grants community. In addition to awarding cor- 2020. For more information on the bank, at 11:59 p.m. Season Dates: April 4–June Stables. Lessons are for beginning to ear- they warm up with Parisi Speed School include age-specific soccer training and Efforts Receive to local organizations that support eco- porate donations, branches often host visit cbnanews.com. 3. Fees by League: ly intermediate riders. In addition, Kim instructors and then practice their dif- games to help players improve in a posi- nomic security, energy education, emer- fundraisers and collection drives as a Minis (LL age 5-7 years old), $60. and staff will instruct children on basic ferent events. There are local meets tive environment. gency and disaster relief, and community Community Bank N.A. is a Member FDIC horse care, tacking, feeding, watering way for employees, customers and com- Minor (LL age 8-9 years old), $60. with other rec departments and a state GPS Juniors ages 4-6 years old is 9-10:30 Support from development. and Equal Housing Lender. and all that happens in the horse barn! munity members to participate in the Major (LL age 10-12 years old), $75. meet Saturday, July 18 at St. Johnsbury a.m., $70 Take the bus from Hinesburg Community About Vermont Electric Cooperative charitable giving. To register, please go to shelburnelittle- Academy. A great program for chil- Half-Day Technical Training Program for VEC Fund School to Livery Stables, located at 601 dren who love to run, jump and throw. Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), es- In Vermont, Community Bank N.A. sup- league.com ages 7-14 years old is 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $135 Lavigne Hill Road right after school. Practices at CVU, unless the track is be- FROM PRESS RELEASE tablished in 1938, is a non-profit, mem- ported a variety of organizations, in- Full-Day TTP for ages 7-14 years old is 9 Please be sure to send a permission note ing redone. Alternate location will be ber-owned electric distribution utility cluding the DREAM Program, Special Boys and Girls Youth a.m.-3 p.m., $190 Vermont – An initiative to expand com- with your child to ride the bus, pack a Williston Central School. Instructors are that provides safe, affordable, and reli- Olympics Vermont, Dragonheart Each player will receive a GPS T-shirt. munity playgroups for young children Lacrosse snack for your hungry rider, and send program director Elise Seraus, parent able electric service to approximately Vermont, Pathways Vermont and King To enroll please go to gps-vermont.com/ and another to support the growth of boots and barn clothes. and student volunteers, and Parisi Staff. 32,000 members in 75 communities in Street Youth Center. Boys third and fourth grades, fifth and vacationschedule. local news coverage – both Hinesburg- sixth grade, and seventh and eighth Grades K-8. Tuesdays, April 28 to June Ages 7-14 years, as of August 31. northern Vermont. Nationally recognized “We’re extremely proud to have been based initiatives – both received sup- grades. Girls third and fourth grades, 2 or Fridays, May 1 to June 5. Livery Mondays and Wednesdays, June 17 to continued on page 12 for innovative and advanced use of tech- able to help so many organizations last port recently from the Vermont Electric fifth and sixth grade, and seventh and Stables, located at 601 Lavigne Hill Road, July 18, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Cost: $50. nology, VEC is the largest locally-owned year,” Bourgeois said. “We’re honored to Co-op’s Community Fund. eighth grades. Some indoor time may Hinesburg. Tuesdays, 2-4:30 p.m. and electric distribution utility in Vermont. serve Vermont and be a part of this com- King Street Center (left to right): start as early as March 23. Outside prac- Fridays, 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays $235 and The Hinesburg Community Resource www.vermontelectric.coop munity. With 2020 underway, we’re look- Community Bank N.A. Trust Officer Sean Horseback Riding Camp tices officially begin after April break, Fridays $135. More information can be ing forward to continuing our tradition of Houghton presents a $5,000 donation to unless specified. Please plan on two mid- found at liveryhorsefarm.com. Maximum: at Livery Stables giving back.” King Street Center. week practices and two-game jambo- 9 participants. Join Kim Johansen and staff at Livery Have news? 482-2350 or [email protected]. rees on Saturdays (boys) and Sundays (girls) from May 2 through June 7. A $30 Middle School Riders U.S. Lacrosse membership found at us- Club lacrosse.org is mandatory to register for this program. Practices may be in The middle school horse club at Livery Hinesburg, Williston or Charlotte. Dates Stables continues! Riders can count on and times are contingent on coaches and expanding their skills to include more field space. advanced riding techniques, along with an introduction to drill team. More rid- Note: All CVU district players must reg- ing and more options for the rider who ister in their respective town — i.e. wants to navigate to the next level in Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne or horsemanship. Williston. Sorry, no nonresident registra- tions. At the close of registration, these Grades 5-8. Mondays, April 27 to June 8. town rec departments are committed to No class on May 25. Livery Stables, locat- work together, when feasible, to ensure ed at 601 Lavigne Hill Road, Hinesburg. each child has an opportunity to play. 3-5 p.m. Cost: $195. Thanks for your understanding. DREAM Program: 18 Community Bank N.A. team members joined members of The Safe Sitter Courses DREAM Program at Camp DREAM for a work day and to present a $15,000 donation. Cost: $80. Registration deadline is March 8 at 11:59 p.m. Please note all league reg- Safe Sitter prepares teens to be safe istration is done in March. when they’re home alone, watching siblings or babysitting. The course offers Co‐Ed K-1-2 Lacrosse four main content areas: safety skills, child care skills, first aid & rescue skills, Sundays, May 3 to June 7 (no practice on and life and business skills. Lessons are May 24), 8:30‐9:30 a.m., at Millie’s Field, filled with fun activities and role-play- Bissonette Rec Area. Cost: $40 by April 3, ing exercises. Teens will practice chok- $50 after. Registration deadline is April 17. ing rescue and diapering. Register for one date that works best for your child. Mini Shooting Stars Register with the town offering the pro- Soccer Sessions gram. Instructor: rec staff Cody and Maeve O’Neil will share the Grades 6-8. Classes are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in love of the game and teach foundational each location. soccer skills. For 3-5 years old. Sundays, Williston: Friday, March 20. Register at PAGE 12 • HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 13 to new playthings? Do they gather dust of kid-friendly games. This is a great way Youngster Movement school boards first acts after consolida- in a garage or closet, becoming lonelier to get together with other families and tion was to centralize the facilities’ team Five Things to with each passing year? share your favorite games! Email jen@ and Music in order to achieve operational efficien- Library We believe that there is still magic in carpentercarse.org or call 802-482-2878 Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Education cies and take advantage of economies of Know About the these toys! Don’t let it be forgotten. A with questions or ideas. scale. The board also addressed how to Get ready to move! Friends of Families manage and prioritize capital needs. new child’s imagination will help it come hosts the Youngster Music and Movement Proposed CVSD Library Hours back to life. Give your gently used toys a Weekly program at the library. Come enjoy songs $10 per year for each $100,000 of as- While Shelburne Community School and second chance at our Toy Swap. and movement games geared for ages 0-3 CVSD Capital sessed value before accounting for in- Williston Central School had significant Budget Monday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. come sensitivity adjustments or common Let’s make it easy for children to find the and their caregivers (older siblings wel- deferred maintenance problems that Programming level of appraisal. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SCHOOL Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. magic in these toys — please help by mak- come). From 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by Construction were addressed with their recent bonds, DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE Phone: 802-482-2878 ing sure the toys you share are clean and snack. All are welcome; free. What is included in the proposed bond? the CVSD board has directed that we re- Hands and Needles How are schools in all of our towns spect the tax burden already in place in Address: 69 Ballard’s Corner Road, ready for a new child. We cannot accept Bond on This For more information, please view our any toys that are broken or missing pieces. Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon. Crafternoon! impacted? our community by holding the cost of Hinesburg 05461 the first phase of the Charlotte project flyer at bit.ly/CVSDBudgetFlyerFY21, our Year’s Ballot At Hinesburg Community School, we are Website: carpentercarse.org Each family may bring in up to five clean, Join handcrafting enthusiasts for a morn- Thursdays, March 12, 19, and 26, 3-4 p.m. to a minimum. We are not alone in fac- web page at cvsdvt.org/budget or email ing of creativity and conversation. Bring addressing deteriorating parking lots and complete toys and swap them for others. All students ages 7-13 who have some CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SCHOOL ing the reality of a backlog of deferred us with questions at CVSDboard@cvsdvt. Email: [email protected] whatever project you are working on: sidewalks, and upgrading the air quality Some toy suggestions: blocks, games and experience with crocheting can plan to DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE maintenance as Burlington ($70 million), org. quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc. Free on the second floor of the main building. puzzles that aren’t missing pieces, build- join us on three Thursdays after school Winooski ($58 million), South Burlington and open to the public. Calendar ing sets, imaginary play sets, stacking/ for another round of Crochet Club n the ballot for Town Meeting At CVU, the bond will fund energy effi- ($209 million) and in fact, the rest of 1. How Voting for Our sorting toys, push/pull toys, dolls and with our resident crochet expert, Carol Day, March 3, not only will there ciency improvements in the 1981 wing, Vermont, are all struggling to maintain Schools Works musical instruments. Youngster Storytime Bloomhardt. We will do some review, be articles about the school dis- pay for overdue field drainage improve- school facilities in the face of the 13-year Classical Encounters O On or before Tuesday, March 3, vot- Toys will only be accepted on the morning Tuesdays, 9:30-10 a.m. then move along and add new tech- trict’s proposed budget, fund balance ments on two natural grass fields as well moratorium on school construction aid. Tuesday, March 3, 4:30 p.m. of the swap, beginning at 10 a.m. The swap niques. Please plan to bring a crochet and school buses, but there will also be as resurfacing the 15-year-old track. We are grateful that our own needs are ers will be asked to approve one bud- Join us for storytime! Children ages 0-5 and get for all public schooling in the Hear Henry and Nathan Wu present an will start at 10:30 a.m. and run until noon. hook if you have one — we will provide an article about the proposed capital At Shelburne Community School, funds on a much smaller scale. their caregivers gather for stories, songs construction bond. We will be providing Champlain Valley School District. CVSD exploration of classical music and its and games, followed by free play and one for you if you don’t. Space is limited will be used to bring the cafeteria’s kitch- history, power and beauty. Featuring Adult Coloring so please email [email protected] more information about the other aren into compliance with current code continued on page 14 snacks. 9:30-10 a.m., all are welcome, free. ticles in upcoming posts, but we wanted works for piano, violin and cello by Bach, Wednesday, March 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon or call 802-482-2878 to reserve your spot! and to repave the parking and drop-off/ Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Elgar and more. to share details about the proposed pickup lot on School Street. Color your way to calm at our drop-in bond with our communities as soon as Live Music: Jam With coloring club for adults. Coloring sheets, possible. We hope to answer some imme- And at Allen Brook School, the bond will art supplies and tea will be provided. 4Maple Season diate questions below. More information fund a fire alarm system upgrade that’s the Song Farmers about the proposed budget and bond needed for the current life/safety code as continued from page 1 well as additional multiple improvements Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m. Vermont Women and can be found on the Budget page of the Champlain Valley School District website, needed to improve security. Do you play an acoustic instrument or the Civil War Maple Sugar Makers Association, as Vermont’s first female sugar maker ever cvsdvt.org/budget. The remainder of the bond will focus on just love to sing along to old time, blues, Friday, March 20, 7-8:30 p.m. to be inducted into the Maple Hall of What is the process used to determine critical repairs and upgrades at Charlotte country and folk music? Come join the Central School that are necessary to Song Farmers during their monthly jam Vermont’s remarkable Civil War battle- Fame, for her work and involvement in capital improvements? How does it get field history is well documented, but lit- the maple industry. determined what work fits in the regu- maintain the health of students and staff session and participate in this wonderful and to eliminate an astonishing waste of tle has been written about how Vermont David’s father, David F. Palmer, was lar school district operations budget live music offering. If you don’t play an in- energy. The project consists of sealing Women sustained the home front, ran a dairy farmer at the same property and what needs to be on a bond? strument, please join us just to listen or to the envelope of the main classroom wing farms, worked in factories, wrote and that Marjorie began her maple career, sing along! Free and open to the public. Long-range capital maintenance plans — new windows, doors, insulation and edited anti-slavery newspapers, worked and worked side by side with Marjorie Palmer’s Sugarhouse on Falls Road and and priorities for each school are de- cladding — and replacing the existing, in hospitals and in some cases joined throughout his life. When Marjorie was Women’s History Movies some happy patrons. veloped and refreshed by the district’s outdated air handling units with high-ef- regiments. Author and historian Howard no longer able to operate the sugaring March 6, 24, and 31 at 5:30 p.m. property services team. These plans are ficiency energy recovery ventilators. We Coffin will present this story from wom- operation, David F. Palmer became the reviewed each September with building encourage everyone to go to the CVSD Celebrate with cinematic odes to remark- en’s letters and diaries that describe life sole proprietor and operator of the sug- principals for completeness on mainte- Capital Construction website and view able women! Contact the library for film in Vermont during the war. Email jen@ aring operation until his sudden pass- nance items and any additions related to the presentation shared on Jan. 21, 2020, titles. All films are rated PG-13. Bring carpentercarse.org or call 802-482-2878 ing in 2011. David F. Palmer’s dream instructional delivery. by Dore & Whittier Architects. There you your own picnic or register for pizza - with any questions. was to have the largest sugarhouse in The CVSD property services manager will find infrared photos where you can contact [email protected] Chittenden County and he realized his and district chief operating officer review almost see gallons of fuel oil being wast- Saturday Storytime dream. He moved his operation from his the list in October determining which ed as heat flows out through single-pane mother’s sugarhouse in 2007 to its cur- Monthly Book Group Saturday, March 21, 10-10:30 a.m. items can be: windows and uninsulated structural Wednesday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. rent location, where he had a dairy farm. Join us for Saturday storytime! Children • funded through the operational budget beams. “My father’s passing was a pretty vulner- parties season runs from March 7-April This informal group will meet in the ages 0-5 and their caregivers gather for Additional information can be found on able period in my life but we forged on 19 and provides much to do: maple sam- • funded with existing construction Community Room on the second stories, songs and games, followed by the Capital Construction website, linked and continue to pass this tradition to our ples, live music, watching the boiling funds Wednesday of each month to chat about free play and snacks. 10-10:30 a.m., all are from the CVSD Budget page. cvsdvt.org/ three daughters, Lilly, Paige, and Chloe,” process, taking a leisurely horse-drawn the current book. Refreshments served. welcome, free. • grouped with other for potential bien- budget. You can reserve a copy of the latest book said David. “Sugaring is a constant con- sleigh ride, and letting the kids visit their nial bond requests Why are voters just hearing about this at the front desk of the library Family Game Night nection to the people who taught me, my farm barn to see their goats and chick- grandmother and my father.”Throughout ens. Take a stroll in the woods to see Priorities are reviewed with facilities bond proposal now? Friday, March 27 5-7 p.m. managers and building administration. It’s a Toy Swap! the sugaring season their children are the remnants of Marjorie’s original sug- The CVSD board has committed to put- Bring your favorite board or card game helping produce syrup, preparing for cus- arhouse surrounded by historic mas- The entire five-year plan is reviewed with ting the district on a path to a sustain- Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.-noon and a snack to share and join us at the li- tomers and taste-testing all the products, sive maple trees. They offer maple pan- the Finance and Facilities committee dur- able capital funding strategy to minimize What happens to toys when the children brary for Family Game Night! We will pro- just as David did when he was a child. cake breakfasts all season from 9 a.m.-12 ing budget development. A summary costs and stabilize tax impacts. After a vide table and floor space and a selection who loved them get older and move on Palmer’s Sugarhouse is unique from oth- p.m. and of course sugar on snow par- of the capital projects is reviewed with period of catching up, the vision is to ers; its authenticity speaks for itself. ties from noon-4 p.m. on Saturdays and the board during the operations budget present district voters with consistent, Everyone is welcome to join them for a Sundays. Bring snowshoes, cross-coun- presentation. small investment requests — steward- 50 years old and older. Town Hall first true Vermont experience. try skis or boots to use trail system, pass CVSD is a consolidated district. What ship bonds —prioritized to eliminate the 4Recreation by their pond, and enjoy the outstanding need for the large construction projects floor conference room. Tuesday, April 21, he magic of their sugarhouse is felt does that mean for homeowners in each continued from page 11 vistas of the Adirondack Mountains. we have seen in the past, and which our 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: AARP members $15, as soon as you enter the property, of our towns? neighbors are experiencing now. In the nonmembers $20. Register with HRD, but with the aroma of maple boiling, Outside of the maple sugaring season, The school buildings in all of our towns note that checks are payable to AARP. T the sugarhouse has been used for a num- short-term though, the investment re- steam blowing up through the copula, are now the responsibility of the entire Adult Recreation quests will be a bit higher as we clear up Please bring lunch, your driver’s license the fresh smell of maple syrup when you ber of events: weddings, birthday par- CVSD community and deferring these deferred maintenance problems. and your AARP membership card or num- exit your car, the smiles of family and ties, fundraisers, network meetings, pri- necessary maintenance repairs will only Smart Driver Course ber. We’ll supply coffee, tea and goodies. friends in the sugarhouse and all the vate parties, tours and more. delay them to another year when they Our physical assets are managed by a AARP Driver Safety offers the nation’s sweets you can imagine. will be more expensive. The proposed team of highly-skilled, and very busy, Cake Decorating with “When you think maple, facilities managers. One of the CVSD first and largest refresher course des- The authenticity of Palmer’s Sugarhouse bond is projected to cost a homeowner ignated specifically for older drivers. Matroyshka’s Bakery has received local, regional and national you think Palmer’s Course participants may receive a multi- Participants will learn how to assemble attention. In 2018 a Hollywood produc- Sugarhouse.” year insurance discount. Participants will tion studio rented the sugarhouse to film learn research-based safety strategies multilayer cakes, frosting application, smoothing on a cake turntable, create scenes of a movie with a Vermont maple This is what David and Michele hear all to reduce likelihood of having a crash. sugaring theme. Palmer’s Sugarhouse has Learn how aging, medications, alcohol chocolate drips and decorate with fruit the time. and flowers. Each student will go home earned fame through the Boston Globe and other health-related issues affect nomination and has nominated locally Visit Palmer’s Sugarhouse at sugar time, driving ability and learn ways to adjust with their own vanilla cake, with fruit March 7-April 19 every Saturday and filling and buttercream frosting. A por- as the best sugarhouse in Chittenden to allow for these changes. Increase your County. On Feb. 8 of this year, Andrew Sunday. Like them on Facebook for week- confidence, know how to drive safely tion of each registration will benefit the ly updates and special events throughout Hinesburg Food Shelf. Zimmern and a national TV network when sharing the road, learn the newest filmed with David and Michele for two the season. safety and advanced features of vehicles, Location: Good Time Café. Monday, April days to highlight this maple family on a Palmer’s Sugarhouse is located at 332 learn when driving may no longer be safe 13. Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $85. Limit: national network airing in October. Shelburne Hinesburg Road, Shelburne, and explore other ways to travel. 10 students Palmer’s Sugarhouse’s “sugar on snow” just over the town line from Hinesburg. Call 802-985-5054. EAT.LOVE.MAPLE. PAGE 14 • HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 15

4CVSD Budget budget increase but on the increase in presented in our communities on the • The state tuition rate paid to commu- District’s First Electric portunity to build in-game experience the net cost per equalized pupil. CVSD school district’s budget webpage: cvsdvt. nity-based private pre-K providers on across the depth chart and develop team continued from page 13 is fortunate to have a slightly increasing org/budget. All meetings are open to the behalf of CVSD children attending prekin- School Buses confidence. equalized student count which, when public. You can attend any meeting, re- dergarten during the 2020-2021 school includes Charlotte, St. George, Williston, Also on the March 3 ballot is a question Sports “We have been able to get almost every- coupled with the board’s conservative gardless of the town in which you reside. year is $3,445. for voters to approve spending $266,000 body on the ice, I can throw anybody Shelburne and Hinesburg. Voted bal- fiscal plan, lowers the community’s tax lots will be brought to a central location Remember, you can vote early! How Do I Apply? for three new school buses, two of which we have dressed out there and have full exposure to 3.2%. Changes in the state would be the district’s first electric-pow- (CVU) and co-mingled (all town ballots Find us online at cvsdvt.org. Follow • If your child is going to attend a quali- confidence that they are going to be able funding calculation lower this even more ered buses — and some of the first of mixed together) prior to being counted CVSD on Facebook at facebook.com/ fied prekindergarten program outside of CVU Winter to execute whatever we need them to,” to a one-cent increase on the equalized their kind in the state. Benoit said. by representatives from each town from tax rate. Offsetting this good news is a ChamplainValleySchoolDistrict. the school (in the community), you will Teams Head Into the Board of Civil Authority. two-cent decline in the consolidation in- have to enroll both with the community The district said it aims to replace three It is how players compose themselves in centive our district receives. program/provider (for your child’s place or four of its 62 buses each year. these formative times that dictates their 2. Why the Budget Is CVU Students in the program) and with your school Playoff Season potential, and through Benoit’s eyes, The largest impact on local tax rates is The electric buses will be purchased district (to ensure pre-K funding for your with a combination of district funds BY EMMETT GARTNER AND GABRIELLA there is potential success on the horizon: Increasing the common level of appraisal, which child is sent to the program). The full Division I playoffs begin in early March. Help Make-a- and a grant award through the Vermont MARCHESI, COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE The proposed budget is increasing by is the adjustment the state makes to as- registration packet is available on CVSD’s sessed property values so they reflect Electric Bus Pilot Program which aims to “Our record tells you it should be a short 4.4% this year. It covers salary increases, Wish Come True website at: earlyedcvsdvt.weebly.com/ improve and update the technology of a 13.2% increase in the cost of health current market values. Property values run,” Benoit said, “but as we have shown uploads/3/8/9/2/38925317/2018-19_elp_ school districts and transit agencies. Gymnasts Vault Into in previous years, and with the coaching insurance, and increases in the cost of in our community are continuing to rise CVU PRESS RELEASE Food, fun, dancing and wishing! registration_packet-final.pdf. • If you and the adjustment is applied to the tax staff that we have, we will be ready for goods and services at the rate of infla- Donovan Richardson, Giacomo Sinopoli, would like information about pre-K pro- The Vermont Agency of Natural Playoffs With First CVU rate. CVU’s Principles of Business class is playoffs. I don’t think teams want to play tion. The budget also reflects higher spe- Andrew Strobeck, Courtney Vincent, grams offered in a CVSD school, contact Resources recently chose CVU for hosting the 13th annual Family Formal, a D-I Season Title us.” cial education costs, which are partially Dylan Walker, Cassandra Woodson and your local school about the enrollment the program along with Barre Unified friendly and fun dance that brings fami- The CVU gymnastics team reclaimed offset by state revenues. More specific in- 5. Other School District Olivia Zubarik. The class is taught by process. Union School District, Franklin West lies together. The event is primarily tar- their state title, defeating rival Essex on CVU Girls’ Varsity formation about the budget can be found Articles on the Ballot Tamie-Jo Dickinson. Supervisory Union and Marble Valley on the website. geted toward children in grades K-5 (old- If you have questions about the CVSD Regional Transit District. CVU student Feb. 15 at the Vermont high school state Hockey There are several procedural votes that er and younger children are welcome), registration process, contact Wendy and Environmental Action Club member championships. Clark at [email protected] or 802-985- Youthfulness appears to be a recurring are taken at the CVSD board of direc- who will attend the dance with a signifi- Ethan Lisle was involved with the dis- CVU’s overall score of 143.325 topped 3. Within the Budget, CVSD Offers 1903. If you have questions about pub- theme in CVU winter sports teams, and tors’ annual meeting. This will be held on cant adult in their lives or with their fam- trict pursuing the grant funding through the Hornets who tallied 139.300, followed licly funded prekindergarten contact the CVU girls’ hockey team, hailing in CVSD Is Strengthening Monday, March 2, at 5 p.m. in CVU room ily. The dance will be held in the CVU caf- this project, according to the grant by St. Johnsbury with a score of 125.400. Publicly Funded Shelley Henson at [email protected] with 10 freshmen, three sophomores, 160, and all are welcome. On Tuesday, eteria from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, announcement. Nine schools competed in the final meet Programming and or 802-985-1936. two juniors and four seniors, has seen March 3, besides the budget, the board is March 21. Tickets will be sold for $25 per The school district will pay part of the of the season. Supports for Students asking for approval to apply $725,000 of adult, $10 per child. The class goal is to Pre-K modest success with their newcomers. cost of the new buses — about $100,000 In her final floor exercise of her high the fund balance — or the district’s finan- raise $5,000, which will be donated to CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SCHOOL Their record is 9-8 as of Feb. 17. CVSD is focused on improving early lit- each — with the grant covering the re- school career, senior Tali Giubardo won cial reserves — as revenue which lowers the Vermont Make-a-Wish Foundation. To $82.4 Million Redhawks head coach Scott Bushweller eracy outcomes, increasing STEM op- DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE mainder. Electric buses usually cost with the day’s best score, 9.625. She was the tax rate. There will also be an article purchase tickets, you can order online at entered the season with eliminating the portunities and supporting students who upwards of $325,000. The grant money the all-around champion, and led CVU to for voters to approve the purchase of tinyurl.com/FamilyFormal2020 or contact Champlain Valley School District offers Budget, $6 “freshmen jitters” as a top priority. “It come to school with social-emotional comes from the state’s legal settlement win the crown — earning the Redhawks three new school buses. With the help [email protected]. publicly funded prekindergarten (pre-K) only took our first game for that to hap- struggles. School counselor and adminis- with Volkswagen after some of the com- their second championship victory in of a state grant, two of these buses will for children between the ages of 3 and Million Bond on pen, and then they turned into confident trator roles are being restored at CVU to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont pany’s diesel vehicles violated the Clean three seasons. best meet the needs of — and to support be among the first electric school buses is a nonprofit organization that serves 5* who reside in the towns of Charlotte, Air Act. hockey players and have improved sig- — all students. in Vermont. And finally, the board is ask- the entire state of Vermont. This orga- Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George and CVSD Ballot Teammates Taylor Hoar, Laurynn nificantly over the season.” ing for support for a $6 million capital Another ballot question asks voters to Bombardier and Delaney Miller-Bottoms nization grants wishes to children be- Williston. Now enrolling for the 2020-2021 According to Bushweller, freshmen goal- construction bond. We have a website BY JENNIFER TRAVERS AND INDIGO approve allocating a $725,000 fund bal- took fourth, fifth and sixth places respec- 4. Rising Property tween the ages of 2 to 18 years old who school year. ie Grace Ferguson, who entered 2019 set up to provide information about the GLAZA, COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE ance or operating surplus from toward tively in all-around as well. are dealing with life-threatening medical having never played goalie, is a token Values Are a Significant proposed bond. This can be accessed via What Is Publicly Funded this year’s budget to offset property tax- conditions. Their purpose is to grant the Prekindergarten Education? On Town Meeting Day, March 3, voters in es. A remaining $1,750,407 would be held Coach Madison Bourdeau told the example of this adaptation. Since last Contributor to the school district’s website: cvsdvt.org. wishes of children to enhance the human Burlington Free Press that her Redhawks Publicly funded prekindergarten is de- the five communities of the Champlain to be used in future budget years. spring she has been receiving individual Residents can view a list of where and experience with optimism, strength and Valley School District will consider a had been on a mission all season, and training from CVU goalie coach Scott Increasing Tax Rates fined as: The school tax rate increases by when information about the proposed happiness. Fulfillment of a child’s wish budget of $82.4 million and a $6 million they all worked hard to win the champi- Davidson and former UVM goalie Melissa town will vary from a 4.5% increase in Property tax rates are based not on the budget for 2020-2021 will be shared and can be a meaningful and heartwarming • Ten hours per week (for 35 weeks) school construction bond. onship together. Black, growing her skill exponentially. experience, beneficial to both the child of developmentally appropriate early Charlotte and Hinesburg to an 8.6% in- The victory was particularly sweet for “[Ferguson] is now to the point you and family. An average wish costs nearly learning experiences that are based on The proposed budget of $82,398,769 for crease in St. George, according to district Giubardo who came back this season af- would think she has been playing for $10,000. The organization receives no Vermont’s Early Learning Standards. the 2020-2021 school year represents a budget materials. Hinesburg taxpayers 4.4% increase in spending. can expect an increase in their tax bill ter a year off recuperating from a spinal years,” Bushweller said. state or federal funding and is solely • Children who reside in Charlotte, of $65.73 for every $100,000 of property injury. funded by generous donations by indi- Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George and According to district budget materials, Bushweller has a hard time identifying value. viduals, corporations, small businesses Williston and who will be 3, 4 or 5 years one of the district’s largest cost increases CVU Boys’ Varsity standout performances from the rest and special events. Every dollar donated old on or before Sept. 1, 2020* and are is health insurance coverage, up 13.2% Voting on the school ballot items will be of the team this season, saying, “There is one well spent. For this reason, please not attending kindergarten, are eligible from the current year. Funding for spe- done on Tuesday, March 3, in each of the Hockey have been so many that I cannot just list a couple or a few, which is a nice prob- consider attending the Family Formal for universal pre-K funding from CVSD. cial education also will see an increase of district’s five communities — Charlotte, Playing under the shadow of a trium- lem to have.” and helping make a child’s wish come Funding is limited to 35 weeks during the $885,514 while increases for early litera- Hinesburg, St. George, Shelburne and phant season can exasperate the growing true. academic school year (September 2020- cy programs, STEM, and social-emotional Williston — from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the pains of any young team, especially one Despite their immense progress since Principles of Business is a class at CVU June 2021). support total $247,000. respective polling places. In Hinesburg, comprised of more underclassmen than December, the Redhawks still have work that will be at Town Hall. that focuses on building students’ man- *Please note that children must be In addition to the budget, voters will also upperclassmen, as in the case of the CVU to put in before playoffs start in March. agement and business skills. A major at least 3 years old on or before Sept. be asked to approve a $6 million con- On March 2, school district officials will boys’ hockey team. The 2-12-2 Redhawks, “One area we identified at the beginning part of the class is developing a sense 1, 2020 to qualify for prekindergarten struction bond that will pay for projects hold the annual school meeting at CVU however, are not discouraged by their of the season we needed to significantly of social responsibility in future busi- funding. at five schools and address stormwater High School room 160 starting at 5 p.m. relative inexperience. improve is getting off good quality hard ness people. This event is the direct management in multiple locations. That gathering is mainly an informational According to head coach J.P. Benoit, shots,” Bushweller said, “Through off-ice result of all the work and commitment What Should CVSD Families Know Most of the bond — $4.5 million — will session regarding the proposed budget working with a young squad this season continued on page 16 put in by the Principles of Business stu- About Universal/Publicly Funded be spent at Charlotte Central School and other spending articles on the ballot has given the Redhawks substantial op- dents: Aiden Achilles, Gregory Bliss, Pre-K? for construction and renovations. The the following day. Kayla Carroll, Sophia Channell, Lizbeth • Publicly-funded pre-K services can be school building has sections dating back Voters also may cast ballots before Cintron, Tyler Diemer, Ty Dousevicz, found in schools and qualified communi- to 1939 and had its last renovation in March 3 at their town clerks’ offices. Ryan Eaton, Liam Heininger, Jessica Ke, ty-based programs (homes and centers). 2011, according to school officials. A key Early ballots are available by request Finnegan Lahey, Emma LaPierre, Alex This link will bring you to a data base of goal will be to improve the building’s via phone from town clerks or online Leonard, Jack Mahar, Cameron Martin, qualified pre-K providers in Vermont: ti- insulation. at sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/ Joey Merola, Emilio Paredes-Gutierrez, nyurl.com/VTEDUpreK. Hinesburg Community School is slated early-absentee-voting. for $395,000 of improvements from the More details about the school budget bond. Projects there include attention to and other ballot items is available on the the parking lot and structural work on school district’s website at cvsdvt.org/ the second floor of the main building. domain/321. Another $545,000 would be spent at Community News Service is a collabo- Champlain Valley Union High School ration with the University of Vermont’s where one project is to address drain- Reporting & Documentary Storytelling age repairs, and $380,000 is earmarked program. for work at Shelburne Community School including upgrades to the fire alarm system.

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4Sports going well, and didn’t hang their heads when the game was not going their way.” continued from page 15 The Redhawks are going to have to keep strength training and working on shoot- that composure as they look to advance Organizations Outdoors Calendar ing in practices the girls have signifi- further in the Division I playoffs than cantly improved, which has led to more they did last year, which despite over- goals.” whelming regular season success, was THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 5:00-6:30 p.m. Hinesburg Business and marred by an upset in the first round. Think Spring — Events at How Do Those This offensive prowess, and a first year Publication date for The Hinesburg Record. Professional Association Meeting. Papa Nick’s, goalie who plays like veteran, will no Saltus and the rest of the CVU coaching Reserve a Plot at the Birds of Birds Survive 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hinesburg Historical Society 10997 VT-116, Hinesburg. New members doubt help CVU’s run in the postseason. staff is doing what they can to ensure Meeting. Ground Floor Conference Room, welcome! Contact HBPA President Laura Gurdak that does not happen again. the Hinesburg Vermont Winter? Store or Cache It — And Remember … Hinesburg Town Hall. at 802-482-2877 or [email protected]. “Right now we are focusing on finish- CVU Girls’ Varsity We know squirrels do this and then 7:30-9:30 p.m. Development Review Board ing — finishing a play, a quarter, a half, a BY BRET GOLANN, TRAILS MONDAY, MARCH 2 spend the winter stealing food from each Meeting. Ground Level Conference Rm., Town Hall. Basketball game. Players first need repetition and Community Museum COMMITTEE MEMBER other by finding each other’s caches — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lake Iroquois Recreation District Throughout their season, the CVU girls’ success in practice in order to have the WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 FROM PRESS RELEASE mostly by luck. But chickadees take cach- Meeting. Williston Town Hall. Public invited. basketball team’s mantra on the court confidence and teamwork to finish in Garden ne of the special things about win- ing food to a far higher level. They can 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main has been cautious intensity. A staunch games.” The Birds of Vermont Museum is located ter hiking, snowshoeing or skiing 7:00-9:30 p.m. Town Meeting. BY KRISTY MCLEOD cache tens of thousands of seeds a year Room at Town Hall. 15-0 record, with a handful of landslide at 900 Sherman Hollow Road Huntington. around Hinesburg’s many trails is O and place seeds in their own hiding plac- 7:30-8:30 p.m. Vermont Astronomical Society victories by more than 20 points, reveals For more information, call 802-434-2167, the connection to winter’s solitude and 7:00-8:00 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Business CVU Wrestling It’s never too early to think spring! If you es. Some chickadees have been observed Meeting. University of Vermont, Burlington. that their execution of it has been quite go to birdsofvermont.org/events or email beauty. But whether we’re in the hills Meeting. Hinesburg Fire Station. The CVU wrestling team is a stone’s would like to grow organic vegetables or caching 1,000 seeds in a single day. effective. or next to the LaPlatte, we aren’t really TUESDAY, MARCH 3 throw away from the Feb. 29 state cham- flowers for your family and friends to en- [email protected]. 7:00-10:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Ground alone no matter how quiet it seems. This caching of seeds would be inefficient “We always say we play fast, but not reck- pionships, and at 5-5 in dual competi- joy, please come join us. Established in 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Super Tuesday Elections. Winter wildlife surrounds and struggles for chickadees over their large winter ter- Level Conference Room, Town Hall. less,” Head Coach Ute Otley confessed in tions this season, their chemistry and re- 2010, the Hinesburg Growing Together Bird Monitoring Walk to survive in Hinesburg’s snow-covered ritories — often covering 10 square miles 7:00-8:30 p.m. Community Writers’ Group. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Trails Committee. 3rd Floor our interview, “[Our players] transition silience has thoroughly impressed Head Community Garden has 20 plots, each Saturday, Feb. 29, 8-9 a.m. forests and fields through the coldest — except for one amazing capability: Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballards Corner Rd., quickly from defense to offense; they run Coach Gunnar Olson. with two 12-foot by 4-foot wooden raised Saturday, March 28, 8-9 a.m. Conference Room, Hinesburg Town Hall. nights. Many earthbound animals grow their memories. Apparently, the chicka- Hinesburg. Calling all local writers! All genres the break with some real intensity. Teams beds. The plots are located on a sunny, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 can’t rest getting back against us.” “Team successes this season have defi- breezy rise of land donated by and next All birders (current, experienced, new- more fur, add fat and hide under the dee can not only remember where they are welcome. Get your literary juices flowing nitely been in the ‘buy in’ with the ath- bie and would-be) welcome! Attend snow as much as possible. But what cached the food, but also what types of 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main As the Redhawks approach the end of an to the Community Alliance Church on with creative writing prompts; network with letes and their families. There’s more Pond Road in Hinesburg. our monthly monitoring walk outdoors about birds in the bitter cold? How do food were cached in different locations. other local wordsmiths. Snacks will be provided. Room at Town Hall. exhausting regular season, veteran play- enthusiasm now than there was in early on the museum’s trails in forest and they survive? Here are just a few exam- They even know which caches they have To submit a piece of writing for others to review ers have been called on to ensure that December,” Olson said. You’ll find the other gardeners friendly meadow. We share bird-friendly coffee ples discovered by scientists about the already eaten, so they don’t waste ener- 7:00-8:00 p.m.Carpenter-Carse Library Trustees this intensity does not wane. and helpful, along with our two master afterwards, indoors at our viewing win- many ingenious strategies that birds use gy returning to check out empty caches. and enjoy before the group meets, email Laura Meeting. Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballard’s Similar to the CVU hockey teams, the gardeners (a resource provided through Wisniewski at [email protected]. An abnormally close game against Essex wrestling team is also adapting to a ros- dow. Most fun for adults, older children. to make it to April. Wouldn’t it be great if we had those skills Corner Rd., Hinesburg, VT 05461. on Feb. 11 saw CVU tied 42-42 in the third the UVM Extension Service) who are Please bring your own binoculars and for finding our car keys? ter full of fresh faces. According to Olson, available by phone, email and by visits Be Groupies 7:00-9:00 p.m. Energy Committee. 3rd floor 7:00-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Fire Training. quarter, but a fourth quarter rally from they have grown into the sport with dress for the weather. We go out the last How chickadees can remember so much to the garden to help answer your ques- Crows often gather in larger flocks as conference room. Hinesburg Fire Station. senior guard Mekkena Boyd and junior quick haste. Saturday of every month. Free, but dona- is just as amazing as the skill itself. Colin tions. They will also lead a gardening winter approaches. One advantage is 7:00-8:30 p.m. Recreation Commission guard Catherine Gilwee secured a 63-46 tions are welcome. Preregistration is nice Saldanha, of Lehigh University, explains 7:00-9:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting. “Being a team with nine freshmen and workshop on a Saturday in March with that “many eyes” from the flock are more win. but not required: museum@birdsofver- in his research that the chickadees’ hip- Meeting. Main Room at Town Hall. Ground Level Conference Room, Town Hall. several other first season wrestlers, a chance to do some seed swapping and likely to spot food than the eyes of only mont.org or call 802-434-2167. pocampus — the part of the brain with Both guards broke their career records they’ve picked up the sport remarkably sharing of gardening experience. two or three birds. Flocks help crows 7:30-9:30 p.m. Development Review Board THURSDAY, MARCH 26 memory cells — grows every fall by for points per game, with 23 for Boyd and well by learning from the veterans. Team share the locations of newfound food Meeting. Ground Level Conference Room, Town Limited plots will be available on a first- Potluck Lunch and around 30% by adding more nerve cells Publication date for The Hinesburg Record. 19 for Gilwee, and restored team confi- spirit is far stronger than I expected at sources too. It’s not that they hold formal Hall. come, first-served basis, so please plan to expand memory. And then in the dence in the process. this time of year,” Olson claimed. Board Games briefings every morning to discuss food 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hinesburg Historical Society to register as soon as possible. The cost spring the hippocampus shrinks as a WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 “They executed perfectly and put the — it’s more likely that the flock follows Meeting. Ground Floor Conference Room, One standout wrestler, junior Will for a plot is $35 the first year and $20 in Saturday, Feb. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. kind of memory dump. Researchers be- game away just like that,”Otley said. “It’s some members around who found some- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main Hinesburg Town Hall. Murphy, is especially poised for a run at subsequent years. Garden tools are avail- Have you played Wingspan yet? We want lieve that the seasonal shrinking of cer- really easy to get complacent when your thing special by luck. Other birds like Room at Town Hall. the championship title, sitting at no. 1 able on-site for sharing. to, too! Bring some food, and get in touch tain brain cells cleans out memories of WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 winning games by 35-40 points on a regu- chickadees become feeding groupies too. in the all-state rankings as the team ap- with a game suggestion if you’d like. We past food locations from the previous 7:00-9:00 p.m. Affordable Housing Committee. lar basis.” If you have questions, please contact ei- It’s kind of like a big family holiday din- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main proaches the postseason. In addition to will have several here already! (It will not winter. So now the birds can start each 3rd Floor, Town Office. ther of the following community garden ner, except that it lasts for four months Room at Town Hall. With playoffs quickly approaching, Otley his leadership, Olson has also noted con- surprise you to read that most of ours winter with a fresh set of memory cells to members: Kristy at larcredsox@gmavt. instead of four hours. Yikes ... no wonder 7:00-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Medical is focusing on strengthening the team’s tributions from captains Matt Trifaro and net or 802-482-3372, or Grace Link at are bird-related/bird-friendly.) recall where they put food! 7:00-9:00 p.m. Affordable Housing Committee. depth and reinvigorating their tactics, Riley Brown in serving as role models for they can get grumpy around the feeder! Training. Hinesburg Fire Department, 10340 3rd Floor, Town Office. [email protected] or 802-489-6200. To Store it Onboard VT-116, Hinesburg. stating: “We have to have more variety the underclassmen. request a registration form, please con- See It. Share When It’s Scarce Grouse forage in the tops of trees to 7:00-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Medical available in our defensive arsenal, we tact Kristy. Some birds become more willing to 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hinesburg Land Trust Meeting. Sketch It. quickly pick enough buds during the day Training. Hinesburg Fire Department, 10340 can’t just solely rely on our man-to-man CVU Nordic share what they’ve found. Sharing a meal Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballard’s Corner — in as little as 15 minutes — to have VT-116, Hinesburg. defense. Being creative as you go into the On Jan. 28, freshman Esther Cuneo Bird It helps ensure everyone gets what they enough food calories to burn and stay Rd., Hinesburg. playoffs is pretty important.” came in first place for CVU at the Sleepy need all winter even when they haven’t 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hinesburg Land Trust Meeting. Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. warm overnight. The problem is what 7:00-10:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Ground Hollow classic. Two weeks later on Feb. been lucky in finding food. One example Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballard’s Corner Russell Memorial Library, 4333 States to do with all those seeds until they’re CVU Boys’ Varsity 15, Emma Crum snagged a second place is ravens who loudly defend their food Level Conference Room, Town Hall. Prison Hollow Road, Monkton needed later? Researchers found that Rd., Hinesburg. win for CVU at the Har’dack race. against competitors all summer — in- Basketball grouse have a kind of built-in pantry. It’s SUNDAY, MARCH 8 7:00-10:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Ground What do you look for when you look cluding other ravens — but who are A recent dip in form should not distract The 2020 state meet was to take place on at a bird? How do you remember for Daylight Saving Time starts. Level Conference Room, Town Hall. Feb. 20 and 24 as the Hinesburg Record much more willing to share in the winter. continued on page 18 from the CVU boys’ basketball team’s later? We’ll show you. Register by con- TUESDAY, MARCH 10 MONDAY, APRIL 6 largely dominant season. went to press. tacting the Russell Memorial Library in The U16 Championship — a premier Monkton. 802- 453-4471 7:00-9:00 p.m. Conservation Commission 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lake Iroquois Recreation District Despite losing several key starters to Meeting. 3rd Floor Conference Room, Town Hall. injuries, including senior guard Jacob championship event for cross-country Meeting. Williston Town Hall. Public invited. Boliba, the team is 12-4 and sits at sec- skiers under 16 years of age — will take WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 7:00-9:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Town Hall. place on March 6-8 at the Mountaintop ond place in the Division I standings. Growing Together Community Garden 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main Resort in Chittenden, Vermont. opening day 2019 7:30-8:30 p.m. Vermont Astronomical Society Assistant Coach Matt Saltus recognizes Room at Town Hall. Meeting. University of Vermont, Burlington. the lessons that their three game los- The Eastern High School Championship, ing streak can offer and hopes the team which is the most competitive event of 7:00-9:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting. TUESDAY, APRIL 7 meets them with determination. the season, is scheduled for March 13- Ground Level Conference Room, Town Hall. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Community Writers’ Group. See 15. Only 24 boys and 24 girls from each 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Heavy Rescue “Each of these games had moments in state (Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Minding Our Own Business(es) Calendar emtry for March 13. which we could have won or taken more New York, Massachusetts) are awarded a Training. Hinesburg Fire Station. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Recreation Commission control, and this has both disappointed chance to compete. A revitalized Hinesburg Business & Professional Association (HBPA) THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Meeting. Main Room at Town Hall. us but also increased our resolve to con- has a new website and hopes to help you mind your business too! tinue to improve our skills, teamwork CVU Alpine Skiing Advertising and News deadline for The 7:30-9:30 p.m. Development Review Board and game plans,” Saltus said. 2020 registration begins now at hbpavt.com. Membership includes: Hinesburg Record. Meeting. Ground Level Conference Room, Town CVU Alpine skiing has had an excellent Hall. Aside from overcoming the season’s in- season, led by Olivia Zubarik, who had a • Networking • Service directory • Trade show display • Web medallion 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lewis Creek Association Board jury struggles, the Redhawks have dis- first place finish in the giant slalom race • Door sticker • Ad discount with The Hinesburg Record • And much more! Meeting. Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballard’s WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 played their ability to meet adversity at the Essex Carnival on Jan. 31 and Feb. Corner Rd., Hinesburg. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. HFOF Play Group. Main with resolution in gametime situations. 1. When you join the non-profit HBPA your tax-deductible $45 membership fee supports Saltus attributes that to a composed 7:00-9:00 p.m. Town Forest Committee. Ground Room at Town Hall. Her first place helped the CVU team to a community- and commerce- building endeavors such as the fireworks fund, the food shelf, Level Conference Room, Hinesburg Town Hall. team mentality that was exhibited in a and acquisition of an AED (defibrillator) for public access. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting. tough 76-55 win against Rice earlier in top finish. The team had its final race on MONDAY, MARCH 16 Ground Level Conference Room, Town Hall. the season. Feb. 13 at Burke Mountain. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Select Board Meeting. Town Hall. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue/Heavy Rescue “We began to realize as coaches,” Saltus Community News Service is a collabo- said,” that this team was not prone to ration with the University of Vermont’s TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Training. Hinesburg Fire Station. broad emotional swings. They didn’t get Reporting & Documentary Storytelling St. Patrick’s Day. THURSDAY, APRIL 9 program. too crazily excited when things were 5:00-6:30 p.m. CVSD School Board Meeting. CVU Advertising and News deadline for The PO BOX 77 HINESBURG VT 05461 • [email protected] • 802-777-0369 room 160. Hinesburg Record. PAGE 18 • HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 19

4Birds Sunning she was riding collided with trees in Wolf Trees: Woman Hinesburg. continued from page 17 On sunny winter days, many birds take advantage of solar heat. They do things Investigation by Vermont state game a pouch — called a crop — that’s built in like turn their backs to the sun and raise From the Past Hospitalized wardens revealed Livingston was operat- as a part of their esophagus to store the their feathers slightly. This allows the ing on a groomed Vermont Association extra food. sun to heat their skin and feathers more and for the After Hinesburg of Snow Travelers trail when her snow- efficiently. Wings may also be drooped or mobile hit a bump and exited the trail, Be Energy Efficient spread while sunning, and the tail may Future Snowmobile colliding with several trees. Livingston We know birds are warm-blooded and be spread as well. The more surface area was thrown from the snowmobile and have much higher metabolisms that de- birds can expose to the sun, the faster BY ETHAN TAPPER, CHITTENDEN Accident struck a tree with her hip. She was re- liver higher body temperatures than Chickadee. they heat up. COUNTY FORESTER moved from the trail by Hinesburg Fire VERMONT FISH &AND humans. Their temperatures vary a lot Manage Fat ReservesMany birds of all Department personnel. but the average bird’s body tempera- If you’ve ever walked in Vermont’s WILDLIFE PRESS RELEASE sizes must build up fat reserves — both woods, chances are that you’ve stum- “Snowmobile trail conditions can vary ture is 105 degrees. It’s especially tough as insulation and for extra energy needed considerably,” said Lieutenant Carl bled upon a “wolf tree.” These giants Wendy Livingston, 52, of Bristol was for smaller birds to be energy efficient to keep their metabolism — their fur- Wedin, the Northwest District warden su- of the forest are hard to miss; massive, transported to the University of Vermont enough to stay warm by eating available nace — going strong. This happens both pervisor. “We urge drivers to maintain a gnarled trees with huge lateral branches Medical Center on Sunday, Feb. 9, with food. How do they do it? before winter and every day during the safe speed at all times because obstacles extending from their trunks. They are injuries that were not life-threatening Turn Down the Heat winter. University of Alaska Fairbanks can come very quickly.” called “wolf” trees because they were Chittenden County Forester Ethan Tapper that she sustained when a snowmobile One biologist, Susan Smith of Cornell biologist Susan Sharbaugh showed that once standing in the middle of an open leaning against a Westford sugar maple. the chickadees gain an additional 10% A sugar maple wolf tree in Westford. University and Mount Holyoke College, field, like a lone wolf. Their unusual form in Vermont declined in the mid to late- says that chickadees are an example of or more of their body weight each day. is due to their lonely nature — with no Then these birds shiver all night to keep 1800s, and over the following century Perhaps they were once young saplings, birds that “go into regulated hypother- adjacent trees to compete with, they most of these pastures regenerated into growing in the forest. In the 1800s the mia that enables it to actually lower its warm, losing the 10% increase that they stretched their branches out to reach Spruce grouse. gained during the day. For a 150-pound forests (today, Vermont is about 75% for- trees around them were cleared, and body temperature, in a controlled man- sunlight in every direction. I think that ested). While it may seem remote, the they were left standing alone in endless ner by about 12 or 15 degrees F below carry the blood to their feet — a smaller human, this would be like cutting their just about anyone can intuitively appre- pipe carries less warm blood and loses body weight by burning up about 15 legacy of the clearing of the 1800s is still fields. For 100-150 years they stood with its normal daytime temperature.” Lower ciate wolf trees’ beauty, the impressive with us; most of Vermont’s forests still sheep and then cattle grazing around temperature requires about 25% lower less heat. But a chickadee’s feet still get pounds of fat from just one night outside. scale of their large size and their old age, a blood flow which would cause major Imagine if humans could do that, but not haven’t had time to develop the features them, and congregating under them for metabolism — the bird’s furnace — and but the ecological importance to our for- characteristic of the “old growth” forests shade on hot days. After all this, young this means less fuel used from fat re- heat loss except for another engineering forage all day long to gain it back like ests, which has not always been appreci- feat: they have a natural heat exchang- birds do? What a New Year’s diet! that were cleared centuries ago. This forests regenerated all around them, reserves and daytime feeding. ated, has become increasingly clear. includes big, old trees, but also trees claiming these old pastures. Wolf trees er. The warm blood veins that bring We’ve only touched on a few of the amaz- Natural Heat Exchanger warmth to their feet run next to veins In any discussion of Vermont’s forests, of many ages and sizes, dead standing are true legacies, the only living things ing strategies and engineering feats that we must first understand that their trees, dead wood on the forest floor, soils which have persisted throughout the The above metabolism changes work for of colder blood returning from the feet birds use to survive winter. But even a the birds’ core body — but what about to the body. The heat is transferred, so present condition has everything to do rich in carbon and organic material and radical changes in Vermont’s landscape few examples leave us with more reasons with human land use. By the early- to more. over the past 200 years. their exposed skinny legs and feet? much of the heat that would otherwise to admire what birds bring to life — both Actually, their legs and feet do get very be lost to the cold air surrounding the mid-1800s, Vermont was 80% deforest- Today, wolf trees are often the only truly Our remaining wolf trees have also sur- theirs and ours. We hope you’ll find time ed, primarily for use as sheep pasture. cold. Their foot temperature is regulated bird’s uninsulated feet and legs is cap- to experience the ways of winter wildlife old trees in our forests. If you can, imag- vived early 20th-century forest manage- to be near the freezing point and may tured and returned without being lost. Scattered trees in pastures were re- ine what some of these trees have “seen.” ment practices, which prized the effi- and the peaceful beauty on Hinesburg’s tained for shade or (in the case of sugar stay cold most of the winter. 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ber of the class of 2022. The requirement dential invention for CBR protective gear. a focus on green infrastructure), dam re- to make Emerson’s dean’s list is a GPA of The unique technology is also potentially moval and stream restoration projects, 3.7 or higher. useful for any application requiring an culvert assessment and replacement, Arts & Leisure People Trent Smith, a senior political sci- economical, flexible, easy-to-use closure hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, il- ence major at Grove City College, including apparel, footwear, sports gear, licit discharge and detection and elimina- Pennsylvania, has been named to the safety equipment, packaging, etc. tion, wastewater design and construction dean’s list with distinction for the Fall This is the third InnoCentive Award for oversight. Hinesburg Artist Series 24th Higher Education 2019 semester. Trent is a 2016 graduate of Mr. Duffy, owner of Chittenden Research Martin served as president of the Champlain Valley Union High School and and Development, LLC; a previous de- Vermont Section of the American Society Annual Concert to Feature Honors is the son of Kevin and Carol Smith from sign was selected by NASA as a potential of Civil Engineers in 2018-2019 and is cur- Hinesburg. Students must have a GPA of closure system for air locks on future in- rently a New England Council delegate. Composer Dan Forrest Emma Bissonette, Abby Ferrara and 3.60 to 3.84 to be eligible for the dean’s terplanetary spacecraft. CR&D is an in- He has served on the board of directors Grace Washburn, all of Hinesburg, have list with distinction. novation company solving complex prob- of the Vermont Society of Engineers and all ye lands,” by setting it in seven dif- BY RUFUS PATRICK qualified for the Fall 2019 dean’s list at lems with simple geometric solutions and is currently the organization’s first vice ferent languages and drawing from a William H. Solow of Hinesburg was re- the University of Rhode Island. To be in- holds patents on several unique innova- president. wide spectrum of musical influences. cently named to the highly selective The Hinesburg Artist Series performance cluded on the dean’s list, students must tions in the fastening/closure field as well Movements include liturgical Latin, in- dean’s list at Colby College in Waterville, Martin lives in Hinesburg with his wife, on March 22 will feature Dan Forrest’s have completed 12 or more credits dur- as housewares. Previous CR&D inven- tertwined Hebrew and Arabic, Mandarin Maine, for outstanding academic achieve- Katherine Levasseur, and their six-month “Jubilate Deo.” His composition brings ing a semester for letter grades with at tions have been recognized by Popular Chinese, Zulu, Spanish, Song of the Earth ment during the fall semester of the old daughter, Josephine. Martin was to life the global aspect of the traditional (Left to right) soprano Amy Frostman, least a 3.3 quality point average. Science Magazine, Nikkei Marketing (untexted), and a closing movement 2019-2020 academic year. Solow is the presented with his award at the annual Psalm 100 text, “O be joyful in the Lord, Director Rufus Patrick, alto Amy Patrick and Kiley Copeland and Madison MacMahon, Journal, Entrepreneur.com, QVC top 100, combining several of these languages son of Gary Solow and Sharon Henry of Engineers Week banquet, on Feb. 21 in soprano Sarah Cullins. both of Hinesburg, have been named NASA Tech Briefs magazine and others. with English. The result is a stunning Hinesburg. Solow earned a semester GPA South Burlington at the Delta Hotel. to the Champlain College dean’s list for Leonard Duffy is an inventor, artist and global celebration of joy, as all the Earth of 3.75 or higher last fall to be included achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the architect based in Hinesburg, Vermont. Vermont Engineers Week is sponsored an- sings as one, “omnis terra, jubilate!” In on Colby’s dean’s list Fall 2019 semester. nually by the state’s engineering societ- 2018 our concert featured Forrest’s in- ies, and the Vermont Young Engineer of credible work entitled “Requiem for the Anna Cornish of Hinesburg was named Hinesburg the Year award is presented to a licensed Living” that the audience thoroughly to the dean’s list at Tufts University for Hinesburger professional engineer or registered en- enjoyed. This year his “Jubilate Deo” is the Fall 2019 semester. Dean’s list hon- Resident Named gineering intern in Vermont. Selection of another amazing composition that will ors at Tufts University require a semester Wins InnoCentive the award winner is made by a committee again be enjoyed by all who are fortunate GPA of 3.4 or greater. Young Engineer comprised of the five most recent win- enough to attend. Kimberly Cribari of Hinesburg excelled Award ners of the Vermont Engineer of the Year during the Fall 2019 semester at Hofstra FROM PRESS RELEASE of the Year award. The concert will be Sunday, Violinist Chris Stork. University, New York, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s FROM PRESS RELEASE March 22, 4:30 p.m. at St. master’s of music. InnoCentive, a glob- Jude Church in Hinesburg. listThe University of Hartford is pleased to al pioneer in crowd- Violinist Kimberly Durflinger is based in announce Shea Dunlop of Hinesburg has Branden A. Martin, Have an ad? 482-7227 or sourced innovation, P.E., has been named Montreal, Canada and holds a master’s been named to its dean’s list for Fall 2019. has selected a self- Music will be performed by the South as Vermont’s 2020 [email protected]. in violin performance from the Schulich sealing flexible closure County Chorus, HAS Orchestra and Emmanuel College in Boston has named Young Engineer of School of Music of McGill University and 8 Cuerdos Duo – technology invented guest artists under the direction of Rufus Julia Daggett of Hinesburg to the dean’s the Year. He is em- a bachelor’s degree in violin performance Sarah Cullins and Daniel Gaviria. by Leonard Duffy of Patrick. Guest artists/soloists in “Jubilate list for the Fall 2019 semester. To earn a ployed as a waste- from the Eastman School of Music. Hinesburg, Vermont Deo” include vocalists Amy Frostman, spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel stu- water resources Leonard Duffy as a winning solution Amy Patrick, Sarah Cullins, and guitarist The 8 Cuerdas Duo is comprised of dents must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher engineer at Stone News From the for the Combating tephenS Daniel Gaviria. Sarah and Daniel will also American soprano Sarah Cullins and for a 16-credit semester. Environmental, Inc., S Colombian guitarist Daniel Gaviria and is Terrorism Technical Support Office perform as 8 Cuerdas Duo. Also featured Jillian Lamberson of Hinesburg has been an environmental named for the eight “strings” that make Charlotte Challenge: Improved Chemical, Biological Brandon Martin amily entiStry are violinists Chris Stork and Kimberly named to the Emerson College dean’s list consulting firm in F D up their two instruments as well as the and Radiological (CBR) Protective Closure Durflinger, performing a violin duet with for the Fall 2019 semester. Lamberson is Montpelier, Vermont. His current work David Stephens, DMD artistic unity that this husband and wife Systems. CTTSO will have nonexclusive pianist Tim Woos. Grange majoring in comedic arts and is a mem- encompasses stormwater design (with team bring to their performances. They worldwide rights to develop the still-confi- Soprano Amy Frostman is an HAS favor- BY TRINA BIANCHI • Cleanings • Bridges will also be featured as solo artists in Dan ite, having performed in several of our • Fillings • Crowns Forrest’s “Jubilate Deo.” The Burlington, annual concerts. She is a soloist with Transition Charlotte will be holding • Sealants • Extractions Vermont-based duo recently moved to building. At the same time, we were able lar basis. The building needs to be insu- many local choral groups and is a mu- their monthly meetings at the Charlotte 4Arts & Leisure • Dental Implants • Teeth Whitening the Green Mountains from the Andes to scrape and paint the entire south side lated and totally rewired inside. The ADA sic educator at Orchard School in South Grange Hall (2858 Spear Street) on the • Root Canals • Dentures Mountains of Bogota, Colombia, where continued from page 20 and wire brush and paint the fire escape compliance plans include a new handi- Burlington. first Thursday of each month. Meetings • Dental Emergencies • Veneers both Sarah and Daniel had busy careers start at 6 p.m. with a potluck dinner. and reposition it so as to eliminate any cap ramp; a new, secondary, handicap Alto Amy Patrick has also been a soloist as soloists and chamber musicians as For more information about these meet- steeped in history within Charlotte hav- further water damage. With thanks to entrance; a handicap bathroom and re- well as educators. As 8 Cuerdas Duo, ing started its life in 1870 as a debate hall Serving Chittenden County and in HAS concerts. She attended Plymouth ings and Transition Charlotte or to get Transition Charlotte, we were also able modeled kitchen. We also need a larger State University where she sang and Sarah and Daniel combine their classical involved, contact Ruah Swennerfelt at for the Young Men’s Literary Association. this fall to acquire insulating window in- parking area. Surrounding Areas toured with many choral ensembles. training and experience with their love of This club built the building and spared [email protected]. serts for six of the large windows on the As a Grange, we hold two rummage sales New Patients Always Welcome She currently sings in the South County traditional Latin American and Spanish no expense in doing so, building a beau- main floor. a year which constitutes our sole income Conveniently Located Chorus, In Accord and the United Church rhythms folklore. Sarah and Daniel have On Sunday, March 8, starting at 4 p.m., tiful two-story, Italianate-style building Pete Sutherland and Oliver Scanlon of This past year we applied for a grant stream. That money is used to keep the – Most Insurance Accepted – of Hinesburg Choir also been guest soloists in previous HAS with a flat-roofed, square belfry tower concerts. Pete’s Posse will be presenting “Fiddlers that tops the building on the east side. from the Historic Preservation Grant hall open and provide for our annual do- Violinist and Vermont native Chris Stork of the Next Generation,” a showcase of Unfortunately, the club did not own the Program to repair and restore to function nation of dictionaries for all Charlotte graduated with honors from Mannes, Please join us for the 24th annual con- their current students. As well as being the interior of the eight school house third grade students and new flags for 82 Ballards Corner Road cert. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors and land on which the building stood, and in Hinesburg, VT 05461 in New York City. He attended McGill popular and in-demand as performers, 1871 the land and building were acquired windows on the main floor and to re- all the veterans’ graves in all the town University in Montreal Quebec, where students. Tickets will be available for Pete and Oliver are passionate educators store/rehabilitate the main entry doors. cemeteries. Mike Walker has done an 802-482-3155 purchase at Flynntix, the Hinesburgh by the Charlotte School District #10, and he achieved a bachelor’s of music and a and this event will provide an opportu- thus became the school for the children These two projects alone have been esti- outstanding job of bringing people into Public House, Hinesburg Recreation nity for some of their current students mated to cost over $12,500. We were very the Grange Hall with his monthly music Office and Blue Cottage. HAS would like living in East Charlotte. This continued to share their talents and tunes with a until the consolidation of all the small excited to learn that we were awarded events, and more and more local people to thank Lantman’s Market for their con- wider audience. Hope to see you there! a grant to have this work done … it is a are now familiar with this building and tinuing support of HAS. schools into Charlotte Central in 1949. Suggested donation is $10. The building was then sold, and in 1958 50/50 matching grant which means we hopefully can see the potential in rehabil- need to be able to have all the work com- itating and restoring the hall as a beauti- You can also follow Hinesburg Artist As many of you know, our Grange Hall is the Charlotte Grange, which had been in Series on Facebook or on the web at pleted and paid for before the matching ful, useful historic resource for our town. continued on page 21 existence at that time for about 50 years, Hinesburgartistseries.org. purchased the building. 50% of grant money is actually awarded! We will continue to apply for grants, but Little has been done over the years to We have, using small grants from at this point we need to focus on rais- change the building; the outhouse was Preservation Trust of Vermont, been able ing enough money so that we can move ultimately replaced by a tiny bathroom to have two studies done on the build- forward with the work on the interior and a furnace was installed to replace the ing: one to prioritize the work needed windows and entry doors. We need to be wood stove. The cloak room became a on the building, and the second to make able to raise the entire cost of the proj- small kitchen for Grange events. The rest sure the building complies with the ect so that we can do the work before of the interior has remained unchanged. Americans with Disabilities Act. It is our the grant — which will cover 50% of the goal to preserve this building for our entire cost — can be awarded. Anyone As beautiful as this building is, it is in town, but we can’t do it without sub- interested in donating toward the work need of work in order to be a viable com- stantial financial help. The reality is that on the Grange Hall or helping us raise munity resource. And for that we need the building is sound, but needs main- money so that we can not only save to consider serious fundraising. With the tenance, and grant funding does not this historic, beautiful building, but also help of some generous donations and usually cover regular maintenance. The turn it into a viable community resource a small grant from SCHIP, we were able building has no septic and no water. We for generations to come, can contact to upgrade the electrical service into have a cistern in the basement and we Margaret Woodruff at Margaret.wood- the Grange Hall, including an up-to-code purchase water so the bathroom can [email protected] or Trina Bianchi at al- panel box and to repair the extensive wa- be used and we can do dishes; it is not [email protected] or by snail mail at the ter damage caused by the placement of potable water. We have a holding tank Charlotte Grange, P.O. box 54, Charlotte, the fire escape on the south side of the which needs to be pumped out on a regu- Vermont. PAGE 22 • HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG • PAGE 23

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LafayettePaintingInc.com or call Office Hours:Monday to Thursday 8:30- Please call Marie at 482-2290 (Parish a bring your own food and beverage Pastor: Reverend David Cray, SSE United Church of Christ and United a nonjudgmental, friendly and positive 863-5397 to hear about our winter 11:30 a.m. Office) or 434-4782 (home) for more policy. Methodist Church community of hairstylists and custom- Material not received by discount. Location: 10580 Route 116 Pastor’s Residence: 425-2253, dgcray@ information. ers who “regularly engage in salon-wide gmail.com An Open and Affirming CLERICAL OFFICE SUPPORT Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic conversations, something that I think Phone: 482-3352 Reconciling Congregation deadline will be considered Responsibilities include providing cler- Mailing Address: 2894 Spear Street/P. O. Adoration is held the first Friday of each is unique about our salon,” says stylist Email: ical support to management. [email protected] Box 158, Charlotte, VT 05445 month following the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Address: 44 North Williston Road, Laura Bowditch. for next issue. Skills required - excellent customer Address: P.O. Box 39 Jude. Williston VT 05495 Hinesburg Rectory: 482-2290, Stjude@ The salon’s Facebook page boasts play- service, efficient in documentation Website: ucofh.org gmavt.net, P. O. Box 69, Hinesburg 05461, Food Shelf Weekend: Every third Phone: 878-5792. ful images of the stylists in costume on procedures such as excel, microsoft (10759 Route 116) Saturday and Sunday. Parishioners are Halloween — dressed as classic rockers Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Website: steeple.org Element Nail Salon word, scanning, retrieval of docu- Parish Secretary: Marie Cookson, 434- asked to make an extra effort to bring from the big-hair band Kiss — and also ments and multitasking capabilities. Choir practice: 9:00 a.m. Sunday non-perishable canned and dried food Minister: Rev. Paul Eyer 90 Mechanicsville Road promotes kids’ hair care classes run in 4782, Rectory, 482-2290, marietcookson@ 802-482-7334 Salary $20.00 hourly.email robertmi- Sunday School: Nursery and story aol.com in weekly for the Hinesburg Food Shelf. Activities: Junior and Senior High collaboration with CVU. [email protected] time; Christian Education Kindergarten Food Collection baskets are in the entry Youth Groups; Men’s Bible Study; Office Hours:Mondays and Thursdays, Hinesburg Hair Studio through 8th grade during academic p.m. for your convenience. Women’s Book Group; Junior, Senior and 22 Commerce Street #10 Artist studios/work space for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. rent, Shelburne Pond Studios. Senior Meal Site: Every Friday 11:00 Senior Meals: Will be served from noon Contemporary Music Choirs; Friendship 802-482-2887 Parish Council Chair: Allan Monniere Very reasonable rates. Util, Wi-Fi a.m.- 1 p.m. (except first Friday) Osborne to 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Suppers; opportunities for mission and 578-8572 outreach in the community, country, and incl. www.shelburnepondstudios. Parish House Tuesday of each month unless other- com. Community of 12 supportive art- Finance Council Chair: Doug Taff: wise noted. Food will be prepared by world. AA Gratitude Group: every Monday 7:00 ● H.C.R. 209 Congratulating the 2019 ists. Beautiful rural setting. References 482-3066 Meals on Wheels. There will be cards, 4CVU Senate Salute p.m., Osborne Parish House. Service: Sundays 9:30 a.m., Nursery/ CVU Redhawks girls’ soccer program on required. Contact: Buildings and Grounds Supervisor: board games and door prizes. Cost is Child care provided; Sunday School dur- continued from page 1 winning a third consecutive Division I [email protected], text: Buildings and Grounds Supervisor: $4.00 donation. Please call in advance ing the service for pre-K through high championship. 802-999-4394 so we have plenty of food on hand. For school; Coffee/Fellowship after service in The resolutions were: Lighthouse Henry Moreno, 802-777-4169. ● H.C.R. 210 Congratulating the CVU reservations call Ted Barrett at 453-3087 Fellowship Hall. ● H.C.R. 204 Congratulating the 2019 Redhawks on winning a second consecu- Weekend Masses: or Marie Cookson at 482-2290 (parish of- CVU Redhawks boys’ volleyball program tive Division I boys golf championship. Baptist Church Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m., St. fice) or 434-4782 (home). Caretakers are Jude Church, Hinesburg on winning a fourth consecutive state welcome. Hinesburg Rides will pick you Trinity championship. The resolutions were offered by local Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Our up and bring you home at no charge. For state Reps. Bill Lippert of Hinesburg, Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Charlotte more information, call the parish office at Episcopal ● H.C.R. 205 Congratulating the 2019 Mike Yantachka of Charlotte, Jessica CVU state championship girls’ volleyball Brumsted and Kate Webb of Shelburne, Weekday Masses: 482-2290. Monday and Friday, team. and Terence Macaig and James Minding Our Own Business(es) 8:00 a.m., St. Jude Church Church Pastor: Reverend Ed Hart ● H.C.R. 206 Congratulating the 2019 McCullough of Williston. Hinesburg Business & Professional Association Address: 5171 Shelburne Rd., Tuesday, Thursday: 5:15 p.m. Our Lady of Community CVURedhawks Division I boys’ cross- Also listed on the resolutions were Church Phone: 482-2588 Shelburne, VT 05482 (HBPA) hopes to help you mind your business too! Mount Carmel Church country championship team. Chittenden County state Sens. Tim Ashe, Home Phone: 482-2588 Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Pastor Alliance Church Church phone: 985-2269 ● H.C.R. 207 Congratulating the 2019 CVU Philip Baruth and Chris Pearson of 2020 registration begins now at hbpavt.com. Email: [email protected]. for appointment Pastor: Scott Mansfield Church email: [email protected] Redhawks Division I championship girls’ Burlington, Debbie Ingram and Virginia Membership includes: Website: LBCvt.homestead.com Phone: 482-2132 cross-country team. Lyons of Williston, and Michael Sirotkin Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays Website: trinityshelburne.org • Networking • Service directory at 4:00 p.m. at St. Jude Church and by of South Burlington. Location: Hinesburg Village Center, Email: [email protected] ● H.C.R. 208 Congratulating the 2019 CVU • Trade show display • Web medallion appointment. Worship service: Redhawks Division I boys’ soccer pro- The full texts of the resolutions also can 90 Mechanicsville Road Web: hinesburgcma.org Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. gram on its second consecutive Division be found online on the legislative page at • Door sticker • And much more! Address: P.O. Box 288 Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the Pastor at least six months in advance Address: 190 Pond Road, Hinesburg Worship service and Sunday School: I championship. vermont.gov. Regular Services: (overlooking CVUHS soccer fields) Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m., Communion at Home: Call Parish Office, 482-2290 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Space for Grace program: Sunday morn- Nursery provided. programs, for nursery through elemen- ings 9:15 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Coordinators: Dan & tary school ages. Roxanne Smith, 453-3522 PO BOX 77 HINESBURG VT 05461 Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Middle School and High School Youth [email protected] • 802-777-0369 Prayer Meeting; Nursery provided. Religious Education Coordinator: Group: Meets from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All Souls Interfaith Gathering Non- Denominational Service Pastor: Rev. Don Chatfield Phone: 985-3819 Mailing Address: 291 Bostwick Farm Rd., Shelburne, VT 05482 Services: Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Morning Meditation Sunday 5:00 p.m.: Music & Spirit The CVU boys’ volleyball team with head coach Jeff Boliba (far right) visited the Vermont State House where resolutions were passed to honor the seven CVU 2019 fall championship teams. Rep. Mike Yantachka (far left) of Charlotte was a lead sponsor of the resolutions along with other lawmakers from the school district and Chittenden County. PAGE 24 • HINESBURG RECORD • FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • HINESBURGRECORD.ORG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN HINESBURG of Hinesburg Make a Difference Do you need volunteers for a Hinesburg event or Heads Up! Local Salons Cater to the Community with non-profit organization? Send the information to [email protected] and we’ll publish it Creature Comforts here. Use “volunteer need” as a subject line. BY GABRIELLA MARCHESI AND SUNNY Shelburne before moving permanently to styling. Lamb says that while she enjoys Mentoring NAGPAUL, COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE Hinesburg in 1989. styling children and men, there are few “My kids were raised here and went salons in Hinesburg that cater specifically Make a difference in the life of a child. Be- ne of the joys of life in a small town through the school systems and gradu- toward them. come a mentor at HCS. No tutoring involved, is being able to find just what you ated CVU, and my oldest daughter is a “They need another option,” she said. just being a buddy to a child who would need close to home. A handful of O hairstylist too. She manages SmartStyle, Lamb has operated the salon on Pond benefit from adult friendship. And only one local, small businesses have managed to a salon in Williston. She has a lot of Road for nine years and credits the close- hour a week during the school year. Contact make a name for themselves by taking Hinesburg clientele too,” Lyman said. care of customers who also are consid- knit community of Hinesburg to her suc- Ginny Roberts at [email protected] or ered neighbors. Over the years of moving, Andrea steadi- cess as a hairstylist. 482-6271 for more information. ly amassed a following of loyal clientele So it’s not surprising that many folks in “It’s been amazing. The culture is great. who have also become her very good Families have been reaching out excited Hinesburg Trails Hinesburg don’t go too far from home friends. when they need a haircut, or are looking to have another local business in the Help maintain public trails. All skill levels “I have clients who have followed me area,” she explained. “It helps when peo- for some special-occasion styling or just from none (just enthusiasm) to experienced to treat themselves. from everywhere, they don’t mind driv- ple stay local.” chainsaw operators, and trail designers ing. I do enjoy opening the door and hav- During the week, Lamb is the sole stylist A common theme among the proprietors ing a friend walk in,” she said. “This way, are needed. For more information contact was that their low-key, quiet, relaxing en- at work, but on weekends she has anoth- it’s much more than just a job. It’s a great er stylist to meet the demand. Lenore Budd at [email protected]. vironments make their salons great plac- way to get to know your neighbors. It’s es to both work and visit. nice to get to work in a small town.” Salon INK 802-318-8926 Meals on Wheels Community News Service checked in Best Little Hair House Help out local area residents who cannot eas- with some of these entrepreneurs to 802-482-2948 learn more about their businesses. Not a Hair Out of Place ily get out of their homes. Become a Meals Laurie Place has been styling hair out of on Wheels driver. Routes take anywhere from Best Little Hair her home salon for 30 years this year. an hour to an hour-and-a-half depending House She says her clients have seen her on the day. You need not commit to a weekly Twelve years ago, Andrea children grow up, and often help schedule. Call Jane Gage at Lyman joined the small her welcome her grandchil- 482-6096 for more information. handful of hair and nail dren off of the school bus. salons in Hinesburg “It’s that homey, quiet, relax- Visit a Senior when she transformed ing experience that my cli- her home into the Best ents love,” she says. Hinesburg seniors need your help. Some Little Hair House. The salon is called Not a seniors live alone with limited social contact and would love to share their gift of gab “There aren’t too many Hair Out of Place which is a salons in Hinesburg, so play on words in a few ways: with you. Just an hour of your time can make there is a large variety after Laurie’s last name and a big difference in the life of one of the of people who come in. I also because it is located just seniors in our town. If you would be willing to have clients from Monkton, off of Place Road. help contact Bev at 800-642-5119 for more Starksboro, Bristol, Underhill, The salon itself is in a little building information. Jericho, South Burlington, Charlotte, off of her garage, offering a peaceful set- Shelburne and Williston,” Lyman said. ting, free of the hustle and bustle of a big Town Committees Andrea has been self-employed in her salon. home on Gilman Road for 12 years and Salon INK Place says she is happy to have found Frequently there are openings on town com- will celebrate her 36-year career in cos- Sonia Lamb runs Salon INK in a classic her niche and to have a loyal clientele mittees. Here are some of the recent ones. metology this May. She enjoys doing Vermont fashion — inside a classically that enjoys the peaceful one-on-one set- • Affordable Housing Committee built farmhouse. pedicures and all types of haircutting and ting as much as she does. • Agency Request Review Committee coloring. “My husband built my salon. We rebuilt Not a Hair Out of Place • Conservation Commission Born and raised in West Burke, Lyman is the farmhouse to give client custom- 802-482-3589 • Recreation Commission no stranger to small, close-knit Vermont ers service with a relaxing environment. • Revolving Loan Fund Committee communities. At 19, Andrea graduated Everything about us is unique and built continued on page 23 with the O’Brien School of Cosmetology’s with love,” Lamb said. • Town Forest Committee • Trails Committee class of 1984, a school that used to be lo- Lamb has had a career in cosmetology cated on Main Street in Burlington. She for 12 years and relocated to Hinesburg • Village Steering Committee then started her cosmetology career in from Williston because she believed Check town web site www.hinesburg.org/ Winooski and worked her way down to Hinesburg needed more options for hair vacancies.html for the most current committee openings, descriptions and instructions on how to apply. For more information contact Renae Marshall 482-2281 x227 or rmarshall@ hinesburg.org. The Hinesburg Record Help publish your community newspaper which is produced by volunteers who write, edit, and lay it out each month. The Record needs people to write and edit copy, take photos, and help with distribution and mailing. One-time or occasional submission of articles is more than welcome. If you are interested contact us at [email protected].