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Discussing Affordability at St. Johnsbury's Latest Legislative Breakfast

Details: Created on Friday, 01 May 2026 02:28; Written by Asher Ballantine

ST. JOHNSBURY - Affordability was a hot topic during Monday’s legislative breakfast in St. Johnsbury. A variety of the discussed bills were rooted in the economy of the state and impacts of the Northeast Kingdom.

St. Johnsbury Country Club's New Owners

Details: Created on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 04:19; Written by Asher Ballantine

ST. JOHNSBURY - The fairways of the St. Johnsbury Country Club is more than just a business venture for new owners Emily and Rudy Grass. For Emily Grass, the purchase brought her full circle. She grew up in St. Johnsbury and spent a lot of time on the course. Her father served as the club’s superintendent for 26 years. After moving back to Vermont to start a family with her husband Rudy, they were eager to jump at the opportunity to express their vision for the St. Johnsbury Country Club.

St. Johnsbury Armory Update

Details: Created on Sunday, 19 April 2026 20:48; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - The future of the St. Johnsbury Armory is up for debate once more. A hired consultant from Rego is currently determining whether the police dispatch center could exist within the already approved $5.4 million budget. If that is not the case, what other alternatives could the armory serve? The current plan is to potentially utilize the building's existing wood structure rather than replacing it, which would greatly reduce the cost and potentially bring the project within the town's approved budget.

March's Legislative Breakfast Packed With Many New Bill Proposals

Details: Created on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 02:33; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - Yesterday, state lawmakers met at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum for their monthly legislative breakfast. There were many talking points on the agenda due to a high volume of bills being pushed to the floor recently.

St. Johnsbury’s “No Kings Day” Raged Against The Iran War

Details: Created on Monday, 30 March 2026 04:48; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - On Saturday, thousands of towns and cities across the nation engaged in the “No Kings Protest,” and St. Johnsbury was among them.

St. Johnsbury School Board Focuses on Community Transparency After Budget Pass

Details: Created on Sunday, 29 March 2026 02:01; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - The St. Johnsbury School District is looking forward after narrowly passing its budget by 21 votes. On Town Meeting Day, the $31.8 million budget, a 5.34 percent increase over last year, passed with a 627 to 606 vote.

Ellen Burt Sworn In as St. Johnsbury’s Newest Select Board Member

Details: Created on Friday, 20 March 2026 05:08; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - Ellen Burt, St. Johnsbury’s newest Select Board member, promises to be a strong aid to the community and the current Select Board members.