Music groups attempt to stay engaged during the pandemic
Like many other aspects of daily life, the music scene in Hinesburg has been disrupted by COVID-19. But some musicians are working hard to keep the music alive.
Little Free Pantry Provides Relief to Food Insecurity During Pandemic
“Take what you need. Leave what you can.” Their motto is simple, but the idea behind Hinesburg’s Little Free Pantry has big implications for the community, especially as locals fight the difficulties wrought by COVID-19.
Family ties cultivate a strong community at Cedar Knoll Country Club
“It was about more than the cows.” said Tom Ayer, superintendent of Cedar Knoll Country Club, as he looked out at where it all started – hole ten.
School students, teachers, families settle into new remote routine
Although Vermont PreK-12 schools are closed for the remainder of the school year, students across the state have shifted to learning at home as part of the effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Community increases resources to help meet food, other needs
Being laid off or just having one’s job substantially cut back can throw many individuals and families into a financial crisis.
CSWD closes administrative office, requests customer cooperation
The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) is monitoring the impact of COVID-19 with state health agencies.
Community Events | March 13-20
7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday. CVU Theatre Program presents “Monty Python’s Edukational Show.”
Hinesburg Town Meeting 2020
Hinesburg residents will gather on Monday, March 2, starting at 7 p.m. in the Champlain Valley Union High School auditorium for town meeting where they will consider nearly $4.3 million in town spending items for the coming fiscal year.
Community Events | Feb. 19-Mar. 2
10:30 a.m. to noon. Adult coloring drop-in at Carpenter-Carse Library.
Community Events | Jan. 24-28
Tuesday, Jan. 21. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic. The Charlotte Grange. Any type of acoustic music, poetry or storytelling is welcome
CVU students stand (and sleep) in solidarity with homeless youth
For Vermonters fortunate enough to have been in warm homes last Thursday, the evening most likely passed by uneventfully, save for some slight annoyance at the cold rain thrashing against their windows.
How to lose 800,000,000 pounds
Garbage. Trash. Waste. Rubbish. For many, these words trigger images of cans and baskets lined with oversized plastic bags filled to the brim with…
Around Town: November Floods
OCTOBER 31, 2020 Roads, lots, and fields flooded all throughout Hinesburg on November 1st after a rainy...
Community Events | Nov. 14-26
Thursday, Nov. 14 American Red Cross Blood Drive. 12:30 to 6 p.m. All blood types needed. At the United Church of Hinesburg, Vermont Rt. 116. Information at redcrossblood.org. Annual Family Night Benefit Dinner for Hinesburg Nursery School. 4 to 9 p.m. Reservations...
Ma & Pembum: Hinesburg’s homegrown leather boutique upscales
College friendships are not always as fruitful or long-lasting as the one Hinesburg residents Phebe Mott and Elisabeth Garvey share
Stories From Hinesburg | Hinesburg Hair Studio
SAM LECOMPTE | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 The Hinesburg Hair Studio is a fairly new business located a few doors down from the Paisley Hippo, staffed by three professional hair dressers, Laura, Laurena and Chelsea – appointments help but walk-ins are...
Stories from Hinesburg | The Paisley Hippo
SAM LECOMPTE | COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE | NOVEMBER 13, 2020 The Paisley Hippo is a happening lunch and brunch spot located in the village center. The varied menu includes the famous Paisley steak sandwiches and fries. Filmed and Produced by Sam Le...
Stories from Hinesburg | Carpenter-Case Library
SAM LECOMPTE | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 The Hinesburg Library is a public library dedicated to serving the residents of Hinesburg and beyond. The library is open six days a week and hosts many events and happenings. Filmed and produced by Sam...
Stories from Hinesburg | Walking Tour
Hinesburg resident Richard Watts, along with videographers Eliza Giles and Sam LeCompte, spent a few hours walking around town.
Community Voices: The story of Hinesburg’s Gussie Levern, born in 1918
“I was born and brought up on a farm in Hinesburg,” Gussie Levern told an interviewer with the Vermont Folklife Center.
Community Events | Oct 17-November 3
Oct. 17
Film: “Lake Effect” 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Ferrisburgh Town Offices & Community Center
Hinesburg’s Food Scene: Small town, big variety
Despite Hinesburg’s small-town size, it boasts a surprising variety of restaurants with a wide range of cuisines to choose from.