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The Dover Selectboard approved PFAS testing on a well at the Dover Common. It was drilled because the current water source is contaminated with the chemicals. File photo

Board crosses fingers, hopes well tests negative

DOVER- The selectboard voted to move forward with water testing at Dover Town Common, approved a new hire, and heard reports from around the town at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
The board approved the expenditure of $3,721 to test a well on Dover Town Common for PFAS. The well...

Forest Service revises habitat plan

MANCHESTER CENTER - The US Forest Service will continue implementing the Early Successional Habitat Creation project on the Green Mountain National Forest’s Manchester Ranger District following a review of changes to approved management activities. The changes, which include the reduction in new...

US Forest Service plan includes new trails, refurbished campgrounds

DOVER - At an informational meeting on Thursday, March 24, at the Grand Summit Hotel at Mount Snow, a team from the US Forest Service presented and explained its Somerset Integrated Resource Project. Representatives from Mount Snow also gave an update on the Snow Lake dam removal and touted...

The Somerset Reservoir as seen from Mount Snow. File photo/Randy Capitani

Forest Service meeting on Somerset project

DOVER - The US Forest Service and key stakeholders will hold an informational meeting to discuss updates and progress on the Somerset Integrated Resource project with interested members of the public on Thursday, March 24, from 5:30 to 8 pm. The meeting will be held at the Raponda Room in Mount...

Snowmobile riders urged to put safety first when on the trails

VERMONT - The US Forest Service is looking forward to a successful snowmobile season and wants to encourage all riders to put safety first with safe snowmobile practices and observing COVID-19 precautions.
Green Mountain National Forest officials are advising snowmobilers to exercise...