A little after 6 p.m. last Friday, people began streaming into Essex Center Grange Hall #155, an austere white clapboard building that shares a parking.
Editor s Note
This story was written by Jen Lannom, a student at the University of Vermont and a reporter for the Community News Service â a student-powered partnership with local community newspapers.
With the two-time rejection of a divisive merger and the COVID pandemic still affecting daily life, politics in Essex has had an engaging year. Active political life has spurred newcomers to run for office and, in some cases, win.
Both Tracey Delphia and Elizabeth Cady defeated incumbents in recent selectboard and school board elections, respectively, and the
Reporter caught up with them afterwards to discuss their campaign strategies.
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New cases of COVID-19 in Essex dropped for the third-straight week as there were 24 reported for the town between April 15-21, according to the Vermont Department of Health.
The Lamoille South school district has selected a new principal for Stowe High School and could name a new superintendent next week.
David Greenfield was appointed Tuesday as the next Stowe High principal, effective July 1. He will replace Gretchen Muller, who announced in December she accepted a job at Camelâs Hump Middle School, also starting July 1.
Greenfield is currently assistant principal at Indian Ridge Middle School in Davie, Fla.
âI want to be part of a community that works together for the greater good of its residents and students,â Greenfield said in a statement released Wednesday. âI have worked in the area of administration as well as guidance and counseling for 18 years and truly enjoy the ability to have a positive impact on each student I work with.â