Archive - May 18, 2009
By JOHN FLOWERS
MIDDLEBURY — The developer of a proposed Staples store off Route 7 South has decided to stop pursuing the project through the Vermont Environmental Court process, thus ending a more than one-year effort that was staunchly challenged by some area residents and local businesses.
By JOHN FLOWERS
MIDDLEBURY — When the Vermont State Craft Center (VSCC) at Frog Hollow closed its doors early this year, the Middlebury area not only lost a gallery in which to display local artists’ wares, but also a school at which students could learn how to create their own arts and crafts.
The past few months have seen a homeless VSCC offer some classes at temporary venues. But now five longtime VSCC associates have joined forces to create a new “Middlebury Studio School Inc.” that they hope will fill the arts education void left by VSCC.
By ANDY KIRKALDY
VERGENNES — Two decisions by Vergennes officials in the past two weeks brought a proposed 25-unit senior housing plan on Armory Lane closer to reality. The main applicants are Housing Vermont Inc. and the Addison County Community Trust.
On May 4, the city’s development review board approved the plan for the housing, which includes a library, a “country kitchen area” that could host 40 people, and an activity area large enough for 60 people.
By ANDY KIRKALDY
VERGENNES — In a fast-paced, well-pitched baseball game at Vergennes Union High School on Saturday punctuated by good defensive plays, two mistakes by the host Commodores allowed U-32 to take a 2-0 victory.
The Raiders, whose college-scouted pitcher, Corey Johnson, tossed a tidy three-hitter, improved to 7-2. The Commodores, whose senior hurler Adam Flynn allowed just two unearned runs, saw their three-game winning streak snapped and dropped to 7-5.
