Workers at the Amherst Department of Public Works voted last week to sign a two year contract with the town. They maintain Amherst’s sewer and drinking water systems, run the garbage dump and... Read more »
December 27, 2011
Environmental Victories
On December 23, environmental groups announced they had saved 3,486 acres of forestland near Amherst from development. It is the biggest such environmental victory in the Valley in years. Smaller... Read more »
December 20, 2011
$1.4 Million Bicycle Path Coming
The Valley will soon be home to another world class path for walking and bicycle riding. Last year, Chicopee, Massachusetts created a path for recreation and non-motorized commuting. Soon it will... Read more »
December 13, 2011
Valley Nuke Battle Is On
On December 12 in Brattleboro, protesters occupied a nuclear corporation’s board room. Meanwhile, activists seeking to close the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant are gearing up for a vote next... Read more »
December 10, 2011
Photo: Winter Sunset
This photo was taken on December 10 in Dover, Vermont, near Brattleboro. After a mild autumn in the Valley, temperatures are dropping as winter approaches. To enlarge the photo, click on it, then... Read more »