Wilmington

Alpenglow owner Susan Motyl-Smith with head chef Joseph Brogna. Lauren Harkawik

Anniversaries, Oktoberfest, and more: Restaurant looks ahead to fall

WILMINGTON - Though many Americans think of it as an October tradition, Oktoberfest, a giant festival held in Munich, Bavaria, each year, typically starts in mid-September and goes through early October. At Alpenglow, which pays homage to the region touched by the Alps, including Bavaria,...

Market owner loves relationships, continues family legacy

WILMINGTON - Midday on Tuesday, Farmhouse Market owner David Petrie was moving between tasks with enthusiasm. He was awaiting a new roadside sign for the store. He was giving his brother, in town from Boston, a tour of the market, explaining the array of items he sells. Then around 1:30 pm,...

Speed signs stolen in broad daylight

WILMINGTON- The theft of not just one, but two signs from his front lawn has left Castle Hill resident Joseph Cincotta scratching his head.
The signs, created by Cincotta’s daughter Jaslyn Cincotta and modeled after a West Coast traffic calming campaign, beseeched drivers to “slow the...

Samantha Kondracki has been hired as the new director of Wilmington Works. Photo courtesy of S.Kondracki

New director works to continue group’s mission

WILMINGTON - As she’s settled into her new role as Wilmington Works project coordinator this summer, Samantha Kondracki has kept an eye on ensuring a continuity of traditions in Wilmington.
“I plan to continue on the path the Wilmington Works has thus far, which is to create fun and...

Pickleball enthusiasts pack Wilmington meeting

WILMINGTON- It was standing room only at Tuesday’s selectboard meeting, with pickleball enthusiasts packing the normally empty seats. They sat, mostly patiently, through important fiscal and budgetary town business, which included an approval of the state’s notification of a required town...

Families enjoying the animal meet and greet at Community Days. Josh Steele Photography.

A whimsical Wilmington midsummer stroll

WILMINGTON- Come to downtown Wilmington on Saturday, August 19, from 5 to 7 pm for this summer’s Village Stroll, “A Mid Summer’s Day Dream,” where participants will activate the park into a whimsical fairy world. As always, all ages are welcome to the stroll and will find some enjoyment.
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Blueberry Festival bounces back

DEERFIELD VALLEY - The valley’s biggest summer festival, the Blueberry Festival, is back in full swing this year after a few years of limited activities due to the pandemic. It kicks off Friday night in Jacksonville with opening ceremonies and a music and market event. Festivities will continue...

Board breezes through light agenda

WILMINGTON- After observing the Fourth of July holiday, the selectboard reconvened with a relatively light agenda Tuesday evening. Of note, the board approved the fiscal year 2024 sewer budget, appointed Carol Bois to the Trails Committee, and accepted a $100,000 donation from the Wilmington Fund...

Decree ends Barnes’ saga

Bankruptcy case comes to an end BURLINGTON- A final decree has been issued in the Hermitage Inn Real Estate Holding Company bankruptcy case, officially ending the four-year federal bankruptcy case.
In a decree signed on May 31, Vermont District Bankruptcy Court Judge...

Museum opening for the season

WILMINGTON- The Historical Society of Wilmington will have their museum open Saturday afternoons starting on Saturday, July 1, through Saturday, September 2, from 1 to 3 pm.
The museum is located at 5 Lisle Hill Road, just north of the center of town. All are welcome to stop by and tour...