Lyndon

Lyndon Town Meeting Results

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 March 2019 23:35; Written by Kayla Hebert

LYNDON - Lyndon held their annual town meeting yesterday to approve the towns budgets and appropriations as well as elect town officials.

Lyndon Sees Large Budget Increase

Details: Created on Friday, 22 February 2019 01:28; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

LYNDON- As town meeting day is approaching the town of Lyndon is gearing up for a larger increase in their budget for the 2019 vote. The Lyndon select board say that this has been the highest increase in many years.

After a long process of figuring out how to decrease the budget the select board came in with a total of an eight cent increase in the total budget. With that includes many repairs that are much needed to be done. The select board felt that it was a lot for citizens to have to pay, but they said it was well needed. The budget will approximately be a 177,000 dollar increase not including the special appropriations. One of the appropriations that won't be on the vote this year is the Lyndon softball and baseball teams as they didn't get their appropriations in on time.

Chair of the select board Kermit Fisher said, "Well I don't like it but, for a lot of reasons a lot of it had to do with insurance we have to replace a roof on one of our buildings it was a lot of other things we need to catch up some of the employees wages are at a competitive level so it was a number of things, but it is fairly substantial increase for the first time in quite a few years."

Select board member Dan Daley who is also a resident of Lyndon wasn't a fan of the increase as well.

"We were less than one cent and I think the town general fund was around a penny or two, yeah so this a year that we got hit pretty hard for sure...so yeah it's been a long time since we have seen this much of an increase," said Daley.

The select board hopes to see an increase of voters this year.

Northeast Kingdom Preschool and Daycare Earns Fourth Star

Details: Created on Friday, 15 February 2019 01:31; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

LYNDONVILLE- The Northeast Kingdom Preschool and Child Care Center has recently received it's fourth star through the Steps Ahead Recognition Program. This program, recognizes preschools and child cares in the state of Vermont that go above and beyond state regulations to provide service for parents and children that is needed to help improve children's learning.
Both childcare director Rachel Bickford and employee and grant coordinator Jessica Poginy are both happy to see that the childcare center has had lots of success since their opening two years ago.

Big Ticket Items Await H.O.P.E Gala

Details: Created on Monday, 11 February 2019 20:40; Written by Emma Quinn

LYNDONVILLE- H.O.P.E is preparing for their 5th annual "Warm Your Heart Gala" and silent auction. This event is a major fundraiser to help provide for the backpack program which provides 80 children in local schools food every week to bring home.

Declining Gas Prices Continue

Details: Created on Tuesday, 05 February 2019 17:26; Written by Kiernan Brisson

LYNDON - The Northeast Kingdom has gas prices as high as $4.00 or higher in some areas just a little over a year ago, now gas prices have fallen to as little as $2.36 a gallon. The drop in prices has been attributed to multiple causes, the biggest of which being breaks on gasoline taxation by the Federal Government, as well as increased business with gas stations within the area.

Heating in the Winter

Details: Created on Friday, 07 December 2018 14:37; Written by Emma Quinn

LYNDONVILLE- Since the winter season has arrived and the cold temperatures are hitting the Northeast Kingdom, it means heating and oil businesses are seeing thier busiest time of the year. Tyler Hebert Owner of Hebert & Sons says, "Well definitley as the weather changes, people start relying on fuels to heat thir houses with. Which is a pretty important issue here in Vermont when it gets to 20 below zero."

Lyndon Rescue's Budget is Going Up

Details: Created on Wednesday, 05 December 2018 19:17; Written by Kiernan Brisson

LYNDON - Lyndon Rescue has been the ambulatory service to the town of Lyndon and the surrounding area since the 1980's and in that time they have done an exemplary job of taking care of local residents, growing as an entity, and becoming one of the more notable and proffessional ambulance services in Vermont. One common occurance over the past five years has been a yearly increase in the Lyndon Rescue Budget. This year they ask for a 9.9% budget increase.

North Pole Express Returns to Lyndonville

Details: Created on Tuesday, 04 December 2018 01:34; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

LYNDONVILLE- The North Pole Express arrived in Lyndonville this past weekend for its annual train rides, offering the community magical events to kick off the holiday season. Not only does the train bring people to the North Pole, but it also shows them fun things along the way, including Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, elves, and hobos. Throughout the ride, passengers can enjoy cookies and hot chocolate while ringing bells and singing Christmas carols.

H.O.P.E Seeks Public's Help for Grant

Details: Created on Monday, 03 December 2018 18:40; Written by Emma Quinn

LYNDONVILLE- The non-profit H.O.P.E have applied for a grant through the we care 2 organization, a Vermont organization that focuses on non-profits who help the communities with food, shelter, electricity, etc. And they need the publics help in order to qualify for the grant. in order to receive the grant, they need the public to send in comments and impact statements on howH.O.P.E has helped their families and the community.

Tree Down on Calendar Brook Road

Details: Created on Thursday, 29 November 2018 22:36; Written by Emma Quinn

LYNDONVILLE- A tree fell down on a conductor at Calendar Brook Road in Lyndonville this afternoon. Lyndonville Electric Department was on scene fixing the power lines. This is one of the many incidents this week where power outages have occurred since Monday night's storm. Ryan Hall a crew member from Lyndonville Electric says,

Construction Giving Lyndon a Rural Edge

Details: Created on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 19:22; Written by Kiernan Brisson

LYNDON - It has been just over a year since the Rural Edge announced its intention to demo the apartment buildings located at 467 and 491 Main Street in the town of Lyndon. However since the initial announcement was made, there has been a pause, or so much as a silence from Rural Edge regarding the project. Luckily they broke this silence on Monday, November 26th with a small ad placed in the Caledonian Record that they are seeking contractors to sign on to the project, i.e. the next step in the process.

Lyndon Church Helps California Fires

Details: Created on Monday, 26 November 2018 21:07; Written by Emma Quinn

LYNDONVILLE- The wildfires in Paradise California have finally been contained , but they have destroyed homes, killed many people, and left others with nothing. So from three thousand miles away, members of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church decided to do something to help. They have sent gift cards to the Chico Oaks Adventist School.

Chili Cook-Off

Details: Created on Monday, 12 November 2018 02:51; Written by Jake Fortin

LYNDON- On Saturday, the Lyndon Outing Club and Northern Vermont University Lyndon's Ski and Ride Club hosted their 11th annual Chili cook-off and rail jam to raise money for the organization.

Local Salon Helps The Community

Details: Created on Friday, 02 November 2018 19:51; Written by Kayla Hebert

LYNDONVILLE - Amy Bean owner of Shear Sensations in Lyndonville does something a little different for her Thanksgiving dinner. Six years ago her and her husband decided they were going to host a community Thanksgiving dinner.

2nd Annual Lyndon Art Walk

Details: Created on Friday, 02 November 2018 18:16; Written by Kiernan Brisson

LYNDON - For the second year in a row, the Downtown Revitilization Group for the town of lyndon will be hosting an artwalk throughout the month of November. The Revitilization group was very excited to see the event return this year, and they were also very happy to see such support from local artists and the community.

Students Spread Halloween Spirit

Details: Created on Wednesday, 31 October 2018 19:06; Written by Rachel Johnson

LYNDONVILLE- In anticipation of tonight's spooky festivities, students at Northeast Kingdom Preschool and Childcare put on a Halloween parade in downtown Lyndonville. The march started at the school, and ended with a musical performance at the Darling Hill Inn.

According to the school's Community Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Poginy, the event was a continued effort to connect the students with the community.

Legislator Kitty Toll Runs For A Sixth Term

Details: Created on Tuesday, 30 October 2018 20:04; Written by Tom Lanza

LYNDONVILLE – Kitty Toll has served as a State Legislator for Caledonia and Washington county for five terms thus far. This year, she is the incumbent and unlike past terms, she is not running against another candidate.

Toll is a long-time resident of Danville and attended Lyndon State College and The University of Vermont, where she studied political science. From a young age she was interested in politics, as her whole family was very instrumental in the local political community.

Kitchel Discusses Upcoming Term

Details: Created on Monday, 29 October 2018 23:54; Written by Rachel Johnson

LYNDONVILLE- Democratic Senator, Jane Kitchel, is running unopposed in the upcoming midterm election. Since 2004, Kitchel has served the Caledonia District.

According to Kitchel, her upbringing in Danville has significantly shaped her politics. "It certainly defines who you are. Not only did I grow up here, but our family has been on the same farm since 1839. So we have a very strong connection to land, and our heritage, and our community."

Local Author Visits NEK Preschool

Details: Created on Friday, 26 October 2018 13:52; Written by Rachel Johnson

LYNDONVILLE- In anticipation of Halloween, teachers at Northeast Kingdom Preschool and Childcare invited local author, David Martin, to give the students a special reading of his new book, Skelly's Halloween.

The reading was one of the school's many efforts to connect the students with the community. According to Jessica Poginy, the school's Community Outreach Coordinator, one of the most important things that they try to instill in the kids is civic duty.

North Country Credit Union Demo

Details: Created on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 03:00; Written by Jake Fortin

LYNDONVILLE- A historic home on South Street in lyndonville is planned for demolition alongside the North Country Credit Union branch on the corner of South and Center Street.

Lyndonville beats St. Johnsbury in Bike Challenge

Details: Created on Monday, 22 October 2018 20:20; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

LYNDON- Over the weekend the town of Lyndonville received 500 dollars from winning the Bikes in the Parks Challenge competing against St. Johnsbury.This was the first time they have done a competition like this before.

Waste Management District and the Garbage Baler

Details: Created on Friday, 19 October 2018 13:52; Written by Kiernan Brisson

LYNDON - The Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District, located on Church Street in Lyndonville, has made the move to only operating four days a week. This new schedule excludes Tuesdays and Thursdays during the week, and was brought about due to technical difficulties involving machinery within the waste district.

Parking Ban Comes to Lyndonville

Details: Created on Friday, 19 October 2018 13:27; Written by Emma Quinn

LYNDON- The town of Lyndon is getting ready to put the parking ban in the coming weeks in order to prepare for the winter season. The parking ban starts on November 1st and ends on April 15th going from the times of 12 am to 7am.

Lyndon Institute Girls Soccer Senior Night

Details: Created on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 14:35; Written by Jake Fortin

LYNDONVILLE- Tuesday night, Lyndon Institute faced off against Montpelier in girls soccer with a final score of 2-0, Montpelier. For the LI girls, this was their senior night and the second to last soccer game they'll play for the season.

NVU Crime Statistics Lower to a Point

Details: Created on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 14:28; Written by Kiernan Brisson

LYNDON - In a Saturday edition of the Caledonian Record, the date of the 13th, it was said that the crime rates at the Lyndon campus for Northern Vermont University were the lowest that they had been in the past decade. This statement is based off the statistics and crime reports released by the Public Safety offices located on the Lyndon campus.

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