The Charlotte Bridge

12/04/2022

Did you find that email from the school superintendent confusing? So did I!

News and analysis from Charlotte, Vermont. Click to read The Charlotte Bridge, by Chea Waters Evans, a Substack publication with thousands of readers.

04/04/2022

The fire department is hiring a chief of department. No word on where the cash is coming from for the $104,000-a-year position.

Town, fire department quiet on when, why, and how they're paying for it

02/03/2022

Results are in!

Everything passes except the community center study.

Community center study nixed but everything else passed.

01/03/2022

Don't forget to vote today at Town Hall.

Ballot items in Charlotte include the CVFRS budget, town budget, school district budget, rec center feasibility study funding, library budget, and town officials.

10/02/2022

Yvan was a friend to all and will be missed tremendously. He passed away February 1.

September 30, 1937-February 1, 2022

31/01/2022

Meagan Roy, CVSD director of Student Support Services, hopes to leave the district. She is a finalist for superintendent positions at both Harwood Unified Union School District and Washington Central School District.

Here's a link to a great paper, the Waterbury Roundabout, that gives more detail on the potential move.

https://www.waterburyroundabout.org/education/vlx533y2rrsprnuu4h4dej3dcmchfh

A veteran superintendent from Pennsylvania, a top administrator in one of Vermont’s largest school districts, and the 2021 Vermont Superintendent of the year. 

26/01/2022

Some fire and rescue budget information here for people who love numbers. Or people who love reading about fire department numbers. Or people who are interested in what's happening here in Charlotte.

A short list of town populations and their fire and rescue budgets. With receipts.

14/01/2022

Complaints about CVFRS prompt Selectboard to check things out

23/12/2021

The Selectboard is holding an emergency meeting at Town Hall and on Zoom at 6 p.m. to discuss the next steps regarding last night’s fire, the road commissioner, and town roads.

23/12/2021

There was a huge fire at Lewis Excavating tonight. Luckily, no one was hurt, but it’s a huge loss.

https://thecharlottebridge.substack.com/p/fire-at-lewiss-garage-on-church-hill

Fire destroys Lewis Excavating, all town trucks Chea Waters Evans A fire at Lewis Excavating’s garage on Church Hill Road has leveled a building and destroyed most of the business’s vehicles and equipment. Jr. Lewis, the owner of Lewis Excavating, is the town of Charlotte’s road commissioner a...

18/12/2021

It's time for the least-helpful shopping guide of the year! Shopping with Chea is here for you.

https://thecharlottebridge.substack.com/

28/09/2021

Selectboard Chair Matt Krasnow is stepping down from his leadership position in anticipation of his third child's arrival. Jim Faulkner will replace him effective October 11.

Krasnow will remain on the board; Jim Faulkner replaces him as chair

24/09/2021

A little titillating zoning talk for your Friday afternoon.

Part 1 of a sexy new series explaining what a Development Review Board is, and why Charlotte might create one

16/09/2021

I just can't stop newsing this week.

Rob Mullin will stay with CVFRS; creative gentleman David Garrett of Thompson's Point passes away from breakthrough covid infection; CFHC won't build in town

02/09/2021

We got some money, honeys!

ARPA fund amounts are finalized.

12/08/2021

The Selectboard is proposing a plan to crack down on speeders in this law-enforcementless town.

Not sure if that’s a word I just made up, but it seems to fit.

News and analysis from Charlotte, Vermont

23/06/2021

Zoning board member votes in favor of health center permitted use, then fights against the Planning Commission approving the health center project.

Yes, you read that right.

News and analysis from Charlotte, Vermont

19/05/2021

Vermont State Police arrest two in connection with Spear's Store armed robbery.

https://thecharlottebridge.substack.com/

News and analysis from Charlotte, Vermont

30/04/2021

We cover shakeups on the zoning board—again—in this week’s edition. Sign up here for weekly updates: www.thecharlottebridge.org.

News and analysis from Charlotte, Vermont

22/04/2021

Marty Illick and Terry Dinnan were a different kind of power couple. Their power came from enthusiasm, passion, artistic pursuits, environmentalism, and volunteerism.

https://thecharlottebridge.substack.com/

20/04/2021

19/04/2021

Heartbreaking news from the VSP; reports indicate that the two people were in a boat that capsized in the creek.:

Vermont State Police investigates deaths of two people in Charlotte



CHARLOTTE, Vermont (Monday, April 19, 2021) — The Vermont State Police is investigating the deaths of two individuals whose bodies were found in Lewis Creek in Charlotte on Monday afternoon, April 19, 2021.



The bodies were discovered around 12:30 p.m. in the creek near Spear Street and Lewis Creek Road.



Members of the Vermont State Police Field Force Division and Bureau of Criminal Investigations are on scene, along with fire and rescue crews and other first responders. The investigation is in its earliest stages. There are no indications of any threat to the general public.



No further information is available. The state police PIO is en route to the scene. Updates will be released as the investigation continues.

18/04/2021

CVSD has a new superintendent.

The CVSD Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Mr. Rene Sanchez has accepted our offer to become the next superintendent of the ...

16/04/2021

Our first post is up!

https://thecharlottebridge.substack.com/

News and analysis from Charlotte, Vermont

13/04/2021

Hi, and welcome to The Charlotte Bridge. We're super excited to bring you local news--the first news outlet in the country with a completely transparent bank account. We're dedicated to being open with our minds and our finances, and we're excited to be covering municipal government and all the fun stuff that goes along with it. I'm Chea, the editor in chief and a founding member of the organization. Feel free to contact me any time at [email protected].