Larry Kupferman, the newly appointed member of the South Burlington City Council, said he will not seek reelection in March and will only remain on the council for the four-month term.
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Genevieve Gallagher vividly remembers her daughter Miranda’s first flight in a green Cessna 150 nicknamed “Charlie.” She knew right away aviation captured her middle-schooler’s heart, despite a bit of a challenge.
Each Veteran's Day edition of The Other Paper features a pictorial tribute to local Veterans.
The 1950s-era Ho Hum Motel underwent nine months of reconstruction to open a doorway to permanent and affordable housing for those in need.
Kyle Clark stood just outside the hangar of his company’s new manufacturing facility with his family, much of Vermont’s past and present federal delegation and hundreds of his employees, all staring at the sky.
Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes they drive buses.
Construction on the walk-bike bridge known as the East-West Crossing in South Burlington is expected to start at the end of 2024, with a target opening two years later, city leaders say.
Larry Kupferman, South Burlington’s recently appointed city councilor, will not seek reelection when his four-month term ends in March. But he will nonetheless be involved in some of the most important issues facing the city in the coming months.
Driving through South Burlington’s Dorset Street and Williston Road intersection, drivers may notice a change: As they cross the intersection, they’ll actually be able to stay in their own lane.
The South Burlington City Council has appointed Larry Kupferman to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of councilor Tyler Barnes.
The South Burlington School Board appointed Tim Warren last week to fill its vacant seat.
Oct. 25 marked a historic day for the South Burlington School District: It was the first day that fifth graders at Rick Marcotte Central School utilized the new Zero Energy Modular classrooms.
After losing in overtime in the Division I state championship last season, the South Burlington field hockey team had been laser focusing on capturing the title.
Sometimes soccer can be a cruel game. As South Burlington faced off against Champlain Valley High School in penalty kicks to determine the Division I boys’ soccer state champion, that cruelness reared its head.
Elusive, beady-eyed and adorable, the American marten, colloquially known as a pine marten, has a long, tumultuous history.
St. John Vianney Church in South Burlington is hosting Treasure in Heaven arts and crafts fair on Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at its church at 160 Hinesburg Road.
Patti Casey and Colin McCaffrey present a benefit concert for Vermont Interfaith Action, on Saturday, Nov. 11, 7-9 p.m., at First Congregational Church of Burlington, 38 South Winooski Avenue.
All Saints Episcopal Church, 1250 Spear St., South Burlington, welcomes Rev. Dr. Nancy Hauser as its transitional priest-in-charge, Sunday, Nov. 12. A teacher before studying for the ministry and being ordained in the Episcopal Church, Hauser served in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
It’s almost that time of the year again, from dancing snowmen to dangling jingle bells, those once-fashionable-now-outrageous sweaters will once again make a comeback.
I’d like to thank Janet Franklin for voicing the perspectives of many of us in the community who support the continuation of leash laws. I’d also like to express gratitude to the majority of dog owners who have clearly trained their dogs to walk beautifully on leash, remaining at their sides without tugging, straining or lunging when others walk past.
If we distill the 1,000-plus word guest perspective (“Uncivil war breaks out on the South Burlington recreation path,” Oct. 26, 2023), the writer is effectively saying: “Dogs are untrustworthy, unpredictable and intimidate me, as do their owners. Disingenuous survey authors chose not to present an unbiased study, but instead intentionally slanted it toward their desired outcome. Ultimately, no off-leash area for dogs to socialize, play or exercise in South Burlington can be considered safe.”
I am responding to the letter from Jewish leaders condemning a Burlington protest regarding the Israel-Hamas war.
In response to the well-written guest perspective regarding unleashed dogs, “Uncivil war breaks out on the South Burlington Recreation Path (Oct. 26, 2023), I would add that larger dogs sometimes perceive small dogs as prey.
Vermonters are concerned about public safety. I have heard from constituents and fellow representatives from around the state who share stories of individuals who have committed crimes, who are arrested, arraigned and released, and who proceed to commit additional crimes. Why, I’m asked, aren’t the courts locking these individuals up?
It has been lovely enjoying the changing seasons. One of my very favorite things to do is to hike along a crackling leaf strewn trail on a crisp fall day — the colors, the smells and the sounds invigorate my soul and give me the fresh energy and drive I need to tackle our challenges.
As we watch the violence and terror unfolding in Israel and Gaza, Americans should strive for nonviolence in our words and actions, instead of trying to be right.
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