The Valley Reporter

12/20/2024

May your Solstice Weekend in The Mad River Valley be filled with joy as we look forward to longer days to come. Enjoy some of these weekend activities.
For more activities check out the Community Calendar at valleyreporter.com

12/19/2024

In this week's The Valley Reporter we report on the reopening of the Skatium and interview the team fixing the damaged Waitsfield Covered Bridge. Their last job was a restoration in Paris, France you may have heard about.
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12/17/2024

CONGRATULATIONS UVM!
NCAA National Champions

Watch the golden goal:
https://x.com/NCAASoccer/status/1868864875663179876

12/16/2024

Moretown grapples with the financial drawbacks of home buyouts

READ STORY: https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/local-news/19553-moretown-grapples-with-the-financial-drawbacks-of-home-buyouts

"Moretown is grappling with some of the financial drawbacks posed by a state program that would buy and demolish 11 flood-prone and damaged properties in the town."

12/13/2024

HUUSD board eyes modest budget increase

Read Story: https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/local-news/19552-huusd-board-eyes-modest-budget-increase

There’s good news and vague news when it comes to this year’s preliminary budgeting efforts. The board is working on a budget that increases 2.75% which is less than the cost of inflation.

12/12/2024

Climb it for the Climate – backcountry challenge at Lincoln Peak

Calling all backcountry touring enthusiasts, outdoor recreationists, and those concerned about changing climate. Join Friends of the Mad River and the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC) for an uphill touring rally and climate-focused ski film fest this Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/sports/19549-climb-it-for-the-climate-backcountry-challenge-at-lincoln-peak

12/12/2024

Waitsfield Covered Bridge work continues

Read Story:
https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/local-news/19548-waitsfield-covered-bridge-work-continues

"Over the next couple of weeks, the Waitsfield Covered Bridge will be closed for repair work when weather permits. Closures will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday."

12/11/2024

HUUSD schools are closed today [today/] due to deteriorating road conditions. Parrnts can check their email for more detailed information.

12/10/2024

Work has begun on the damage to the Waitsfield Covered Bridge.
There is a "Road Closed" sign at the junction of Joslin Hill, East Warren Rd. & Bridge Street.
Plan accordingly.

Stay Safe Out There
The Valley Reporter

12/05/2024

Waitsfield covered bridge repairs begin Monday, December 9
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The Waitsfield covered bridge will be closed for repairs, starting Monday, December 9. The bridge will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The closure will continue until the repairs are complete.

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. The west side of the covered bridge façade and support timbers was damaged by an oversized Ryder truck on November 19. The truck was driven by Thomas Wilde for the Granite Group. It got stuck on the west side of the bridge. The bridge is currently safe for travel, per Vermont Agency of Transportation.

12/05/2024

HUUSD postpones first community school budget meeting

The first of two meetings meeting planned for Thursday, December 5 has been postponed until December 12

https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/local-news/19518-huusd-postpones-first-community-school-budget-meeting

11/28/2024

11/27/2024

Pushback continues against proposed CVMC cuts to The Valley and beyond

Read the latest:
https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/local-news/19489-pushback-continues-against-proposed-cvmc-cuts-to-the-valley-and-beyond

11/26/2024

UPDATE: HUUSD Schools are closed Tuesday, November 26.

HUUSD is opening two hours late today due to weather.

11/25/2024

Local health board seeks answers--CMVC offers no financials on proposed clinic closures

https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/local-news/19473-cmvc-offers-no-financials-on-proposed-clinic-closures

11/22/2024

Get out and enjoy the Mad River Valley this weekend.

Line dancing on Friday, an art show and Big Kicker on Saturday and some stories for the kids.

For more events check out the Community Calendar at www.valleyreporter.com

11/21/2024

The Mad River Valley Health Center closing, covered bridge damage, house fires and art shows.
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