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A large new swap shop at the Salisbury Sharon transfer station will open on Thursday, July 1. Photo by Cynthia Hochswender
SALISBURY/SHARON — Longtime residents of Salisbury and Sharon will no doubt rejoice to learn that the swap shop at the Salisbury/Sharon transfer station will open on Thursday, July 1.
The Salisbury Central School Class of 2021 posed in front of the school on June 16. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
SALISBURY — There was an abbreviated ceremony to recognize the Class of 2021 at Salisbury Central School on Wednesday, June 16.
Reflecting ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held outside, in front of the middle school building.
SALISBURY — Herman Turnfelt Erickson, 95, of Salisbury died at home peacefully in his sleep on June 13, 2021.
He was born July 22, 1925, on the family farm in Salisbury, son of Gerda (Turnfelt) and John Erickson.
SALISBURY — First Selectman Curtis Rand reported to the Board of Selectmen at their meeting on Zoom on Monday, June 7, that the state Department of Transportation (DOT) examined the Salmon Kill Bridge and found what they expected: serious deterioration of the abutment on the east side of the bridge, while the west side is in good shape.
SALISBURY — Attorney Daniel Casagrande, representing a group opposed to the Salisbury Housing Committee’s plan to build affordable housing at 11 Holley St. in Lakeville, is suing the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) and the Housing Committee.
SALISBURY — Paul Coburn, a wildlife specialist with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), told an online audience that many of the same precautions used to minimize human-black bear interactions also apply to coyotes.
Community Field in Lakeville got a thorough spring cleaning last month by volunteers from two local schools.
SALISBURY — First Selectman Curtis Rand told the Board of Selectmen at their meeting on Zoom on Monday, June 7, that Salisbury will receive about $1 million in federal funds (in two installments) from the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion package passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden in March.
Despite a wet, slick track that kicked up spray, races were held Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Lans Christensen
LIME ROCK PARK — Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the big-event season opener for the race track at Lime Rock Park. As anyone knows who lives in this part of the world, the weather is often unpredictable for the holiday weekend.
SALISBURY — The Board of Education extended the contract of Salisbury Central School Principal Stephanie Magyar through June 30, 2024, and added a 3% par raise for the 2021-22 school year.
The board met online on Monday, May 24.
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