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TCN News 303 Vote Against Sidewalk and Australian Ballot is Postponed by Rowan Beck May 16, 2012..... There was an exceptionally large turnout at Special Town Meeting tonight. [more ...] The End Of an Era May 17, 2012, page 1..... It is the end of an era for the Charlotte Central School. [more ...] VHCB Approves $685,000 for Two Charlotte Conservation Projects May 17, 2012, pages 1 and 3..... The Charlotte Land Trust and Vermont Land Trust are extremely pleased to announce two very exciting conservation projects are underway in Charlotte. [more ...] Selectboard Approves Funding to Conserve Acreage by John Hammer, May 17, 2012, page 3..... The Selectboard meeting of May 14 was exceptional in that it erupted in an uncharacteristically joyous celebration with the approval of $320,000 from the Charlotte Conservation Fund for two projects conserving a [more ...] Fire Closes Route 7 May 17, 2012, page 3..... On May 11 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Charlotte Fire and Rescue received a call to a house fire on Route 7. [more ...] Renaissance School Performs “An Evening with Shakespeare” May 17, 2012, page 4..... On Wednesday, May 9, students in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades at The Renaissance School staged a production titled “An Evening with Shakespeare.” [more ...] Save The Steeple Exceeds Goal May 17, 2012, page 4..... The Charlotte Congregational Church has raised $275,000 to save its steeple. [more ...] College Applications – It’s Never Too Early to Get Ready by Margo Bartsch, May 17, 2012, page 5..... Last month high school seniors received their college admissions letters and are deciding which colleges to attend in the fall. Many were not admitted to their first choice. [more ...] CCS Compost Sale a Success by Abby Foulk, May 17, 2012, page 7..... What a gorgeous day it was to be shoveling compost! [more ...] Another Successful Green Up Day by John Quinney, May 17, 2012, page 7..... Saturday, May 5, was perfect for Green Up Day. [more ...] Charlotte Trails – Get Out and Enjoy the Beauty of our Town May 17, 2012, page 8..... Summer is around the corner and soon more people will be using and enjoying our Charlotte trails. [more ...] We Can Make a Difference by Kayla Servin, May 17, 2012, page 9..... Each year during April vacation, St. Mark’s Parish in Burlington organizes an outreach program with Habitat for Humanity. [more ...] Take a Shelburne-Charlotte Water Quality Survey Now May 17, 2012, page 10..... The Lewis Creek Association (LCA) and LaPlatte Watershed Partnership have been working for several years with the state, [more ...] McCabe Brook Study and Its Impact by Marty Illick, May 17,2012, page 10..... The McCabes Brook is a small stream and watershed, only 6.2 square miles, yet its turbid phosphorus-laden waters are impacting the drinking water supply of Chittenden County and the beauty of Lake Champlain. [more ...] Boating Preparation Starts Early at Point Bay Marina by Chris Falk, May 17,2012, page 13..... Thanks to a mild winter and early spring, boat owners at Point Bay Marina are preparing to launch a week or two earlier than usual. [more ...] 250th Celebration Update by Nancy Wood, May 17,2012, page 21..... $400 Prize Will Be Offered For Most Popular Town Sign Design [more ...] Charlotte Library Sports New Garden by Ruah Swennerfelt, May 17, 2012, page18..... Transition Town Charlotte (transitioncharlottevt.org) is joining with other Transition Towns around the United States to meet the Transition U.S. May Challenge. [more ...] Commentaries and Letters Commentaries and Letters Charlotte Little League is not Playing “Hardball” [more ...] Out-Doors by Elizabeth Bassett, May 17, 2012, page 11..... The Charlotte News Compost Contest What has more microscopic organisms than a cootie catcher? [more ...] It's All Connected by Maureen Wheeler, May 17, 2012, page 12..... Spring in Vermont is such a treat. The lush green popping up all around us means that all sorts of fabulous, nutritious and delicious local foods await. [more ...] [Post News...]

May 17, 2012 issue Local Vermont News Please Note: The news headlines displayed here are automatically collated from national news feeds and are not endorced by Charlotte News. Emergency law considered in Quebec as protests continue . Facing the most sustained student protests in Canadian history, Quebec's provincial government introduced emergency legislation Thursday that would shut some universities and impose harsh fines on pickets blocking students from attending classes as the government looked to end three months of... ... Vermont high court throws out 2 guilty verdicts from Williston man's molestation trial. The Vermont Supreme Court has thrown out two of the three guilty verdicts reached in 2010 in the case of a Williston man who allegedly gave a drug-laced "smoothie" drink to a 13 year-old girl who was having a sleep-over with his daughter. Prosecutors said the man later molested the girl. ... Man arrested on drug charges after I-89 speeding stop. A Massachusetts man stopped for speeding late Wednesday on Interstate 89 in Richmond was found to have drugs in his vehicle and was arrested, Vermont State Police in Williston said. ... Burlington School Board OKs funding for English teacher . The Burlington School Board has approved funding for an English teaching position at Burlington High School next year in the wake of calls to hire a temporary teacher who is one of few black instructors at the school. ... Local Vermont News Please Note: The news headlines displayed here are automatically collated from national news feeds and are not endorced by Charlotte News.Emergency law considered in Quebec as protests continue . Facing the most sustained student protests in Canadian history, Quebec's provincial government introduced emergency legislation Thursday that would shut some universities and impose harsh fines on pickets blocking students from attending classes as the government looked to end three months of... ... Vermont high court throws out 2 guilty verdicts from Williston man's molestation trial. The Vermont Supreme Court has thrown out two of the three guilty verdicts reached in 2010 in the case of a Williston man who allegedly gave a drug-laced "smoothie" drink to a 13 year-old girl who was having a sleep-over with his daughter. Prosecutors said the man later molested the girl. ... Man arrested on drug charges after I-89 speeding stop. A Massachusetts man stopped for speeding late Wednesday on Interstate 89 in Richmond was found to have drugs in his vehicle and was arrested, Vermont State Police in Williston said. ... Burlington School Board OKs funding for English teacher . The Burlington School Board has approved funding for an English teaching position at Burlington High School next year in the wake of calls to hire a temporary teacher who is one of few black instructors at the school. ...