Starksboro, Monkton cope with flooding

Monkton and Starksboro were among the Addison County towns hardest hit by last week’s heavy rains, received upwards of six inches late on July 10 into the morning of July 11.

Monkton to discuss biking/walking alternatives at Tuesday meeting

Monkton on Tuesday will hold ameeting for the Monkton Ridge Bike/Ped Scoping Study to present potential future pedestrian/bicycle facilities along the loop around Cedar Lake.

Monkton News for July 18, 2024

Liz Pecor brings us news from the lovely town of Monkton.

252 Free piano concert to be held in Monkton

Composer-pianist David Feurzeig’s Play Every Town: 252 free concerts in each of Vermont’s 252 towns looks to confront climate change through the power of community and music. It’s Monkton this weekend.

Heavy rain damages some local roads

Roads in Ferrisburgh, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro were closed Thursday morning after heavy rains inundated the region overnight. 

Monkton news for Jul. 11

Activities at the Russell Memorial Library are continuing through July.

Secondhand shop opens in Monkton

Ever since Monkton’s municipal operations relocated to the new town office building in 2021, the former Monkton Town Hall at 280 Monkton Ridge Road has sat largely devoid of the hustle and bustle that once filled it. Now, the historic building is bustling … (read more)

Monkton news for Jul. 4

The Friends Methodist Church will be holding its annual yard sale on Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

Monkton man cited for threatening lawmaker

A local man left voicemails to Rep. Mari Cordes and other local lawmakers, now he faces criminal charges.

Caulfield wants more political diversity in Legislature

Lynne Caulfield has been outspoken on issues ranging from physician-assisted suicide to reproductive rights.

McGuinness promises to be strong advocate for families

Monkton Republican Renee McGuinness knows the Vermont Statehouse well, having testified there on a variety of legislation on behalf of the Vermont Family Alliance, a non-profit advocacy organization that, among other things, tracks “current and proposed p … (read more)

Monkton news for Jun. 27

Get ready to enjoy some wonderful strawberry shortcake, hot dogs and lemonade at Russell Memorial Library’s annual Strawberry Festival.

Police charge Monkton man for allegedly threatening Rep. Cordes

A Monkton man is facing charges after allegedly leaving a threatening voicemail for a Bristol lawmaker two days after the Legislature overrode Gov. Scott’s vetoes.

Historic Monkton church reviving as a community hub

A local cultural hub has come full circle over the past 157 years. In its early decades, the East Monkton Church was not only a house of worship, but also the scene for standing-room-only concerts, festivals, plays, lectures, ice cream socials and oyster … (read more)

Monkton news for Jun. 20

Join in on the fun at the Russell Memorial Library on Thursday, June 20, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., for the Winter Into Spring Musical Library Tour featuring Tournesol.

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