Massive mix of housing could begin construction this summer This is the first installment of “The Big Five,” our first in a series of major developments in the Town of Hinesburg. We will explore the proposals, where they stand, and what to expect in 2025. Windy Ridge developers could finish their Town permitting soon…
Get ready, South Burlington! A culinary dream team is about to grace your city with a delightful new café. Maryam and Travis, the beloved duo behind Hinesburg’s Good Times Cafe and Matryoshka, are expanding their culinary empire and bringing their passion for delicious food and homemade treats to a brand-new location. Maryam, known for…
At its Aug. 12, 2024, meeting, the Hinesburg Town Forest Committee voted to continue encouraging deer hunting in both town forests as a management tool to prevent over-browsing by deer. Sections of both the Hinesburg Town Forest (HTF) and LaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest (LHTF) will be closed to all recreation except hunting between Saturday, Oct….
As a passionate food enthusiast, I’m perpetually captivated by the culinary tapestry that unfolds within any town or state. Food is a multi-faceted marvel – it’s a blend of history, culture, family traditions, sustenance, health, business, community, environmental consciousness, and even philosophy. Food stories can be grand narratives of migration, fascinating glimpses into technological advancements,…
Giving season kicks off with “Dough Nation” Campaign Yes, we’re calling it a “dough nation” campaign. Apologies to all of you who don’t like buns, sorry, puns, and any others who are scratching their heads right about now. Read on for more, but know that it will make perfect sense — it kneads to!…
As many of you know, PDF versions of The Hinesburg Record are available online at hinesburgrecord.org/about/past-issues. Until recently, the issues available there went back to 2004. We at The Record are now working on digitizing much older issues. The first issue of The Record was actually called “The No-Name News” because a name hadn’t…
Lewis Creek Association (LCA) and landowners have partnered to plan for improvements to water quality in Lewis Creek. The projects LCA investigated were identified as high priority areas or projects in stream geomorphic assessments and a watershed management plan completed over a decade ago. With funding from Watersheds United Vermont Project Development Block grant…
WindowDressers Offers Insulating Window Inserts for Energy Savings and a Warmer Home From press release Drafty windows? High heating bills? Would you like to have a warmer home and save money? WindowDressers can help. Our high-quality, low-cost insulating window inserts fit inside of your existing windows to let in all the sunlight and…
Everyone has room to enjoy a tiny piece of original art! Each of these canvases measures just four inches by four inches. This year’s artists include Mary Azarian, Ashley Wolff, Amy Huntington, Mary Hill, Gregory Maguire, Andy Newman, John Penoyar, Kim Provost, Thacher Hurd and many others. This year will also include children’s…
What is stormwater, and how can you help manage it to promote healthier watersheds? How To Manage Stormwater to Promote Healthier Watersheds: An Ahead of the Storm Guide was recently published to help you assess and understand where problems might be occurring on the land near you, and what opportunities there are to improve these…