In recent years, Greensboro and the Caspian Lake community have seen an uptick in the use of Chinese paper lanterns. Several residents have indicated concern about the environmental impact and safety of these lanterns. They have been found in the lake, on people’s cottages and lawns, and in farmer’s fields where they pose a serious […]
Kingdom Games is returning to Greensboro and Caspian Lake for the final leg of their Swim the Kingdom Week on Sunday, August 20. Twenty-five swimmers are already signed up to swim. Event sponsor Kingdom Games has lowered the cost of the swim to $50 and local swimmers in the Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia counties can […]
Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting of the Greensboro Association. This year’s meeting will include our regular business meeting, reports from town and school board officers, and a presentation by Sarah Waring, Executive Director of the Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE). Learn more about how the CAE is working to build a healthy […]
Despite early delays due to hiring difficulties, the Greensboro Swim Program is back on the schedule for Summer 2017. Below is the registration form, as well as contact information for Lorelei Wheeler who is happy to answer questions about the program. Swim Registration Form 2017
The Greensboro Association held the Sixth Annual Caspian Challenge this past weekend. Ninety runners and walkers from Greensboro and surrounding communities joined us at the ballfield on Tolman Corner for this annual Sunday outing. Proceeds from this year’s event go to the GA’s Lake Protection Fund. Co-sponsored by Circus Smirkus and the Cellars at Jasper […]
The Lakeview school building needs significant repairs and renovations to remain safe and code-compliant and to continue to meet the educational needs of Greensboro and Stannard children. This forum will be the second opportunity to learn more about the options for addressing renovation needs, including each scenario’s possible cost. More information is available at […]
Wonder & Wisdom and The Art House announced an expansion of their collaboration into a formal merger of the two organizations last week. Now known as WonderArts, the community-based nonprofit will be offer more diverse, expansive, and creative opportunities to the communities of Craftsbury, Greensboro, Hardwick, and beyond. With a continuing focus on […]
The Greensboro Planning Commission currently has two vacancies. The commission meets the second Monday of the month at 7 PM. You do not have to be a full-time Greensboro resident to serve on the commission. This is a 7-member board that is responsible for developing amendments to the zoning bylaws and the town plan. They […]
Read our Spring Newsletter! Lots of news and information about upcoming events in Greensboro. Thank you to Whitney Sowles, our Newsletter Editor.
Since last summer, the Lakeview Union School Board has been assessing the functionality of our school facilities. The existing Lakeview Union School building has served students from the Greensboro and Stannard communities well for the past 30 years. Our facility, however, is now in need of significant repairs and upgrades to remain not only safe […]
That’s right, this is not an oxymoron! You are invited to camp at 409 Breezy Ave on Saturday June 3rd and together we’ll get camp set up for the summer season, Smirkus style! This involves painting, gardening, cleaning and lots of fun! Bring your foam hammers, your polychromatic paintbrushes, and your clown work boots for […]
It’s the time of year when camp owners return and begin opening cottages for summer use. With all the cleaning that is often needed to make a camp homey again, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of choosing safe cleaning products for our lakes. Avoiding phosphates, bleach, and other chemical detergents and cleaners […]
The Greensboro Arts Alliance & Residency recently announced plans for its summer season in our community. Plans include a production of William Saroyan’s The Time of Your Life. Directed by Sabra Jones, the production will take place in the GUCC Sanctuary on August 19. Auditions will be held over the Memorial Day Weekend. In addition, […]
Winter in Greensboro and across Vermont was on the milder side this year. As a result, health agencies are anticipating a challenging tick season for anyone who enjoys being outside in Vermont. There are several varieties of ticks in Vermont, and not all are prone to biting humans. For photos and information on each tick […]
Summer is right around the corner! Have you firmed up your family member’s summer camp plans? Some camps have filled, but others still have availability. Circus Smirkus has openings for its 1- and 2-day camps in late June. These are a great introduction to Circus Smirkus, or for kids that have not had an overnight […]
Finishing touches are being put on the new Highland Center for the Arts, and the anticipation for the grand opening of Greensboro’s new theater is building. The Highland Center for the Arts released its opening weekend schedule of events this past week. All events are free and open to the public and include music, theater, […]
As of the last weekend in April, the ice is out on Caspian Lake, and anglers have already been spotted on Caspian. The State of Vermont’s Department of Fish and Wildlife provides extensive information on fishing locations and regulations, events and family fishing programs, the 2017 fish stocking schedule, and boating safety and regulations. For […]
Join Hazen Union High School’s drama students — the first actors to set foot on the brand new Highland Center for the Arts Main Stage — for their unique take on Shakespeare’s most popular comedy. The cast and production team for this abbreviated Midsummer is made up of students from Hazen Union High School who […]
We are saddened to report to you that a Greensboro landmark business will not be reopening this summer. For decades, David Allen and Diana Griffiths have provided our community with locally-grown, organic vegetables, fruits, meats and chceses and in recent years, specialty pantry items – not to mention The New York Times every day. Several […]
The 2017 Town meeting held on March 7, 2017 at Fellowship Hall was civil, very well attended and productive. The minutes will be available on the town website; also, Kyle Gray videotaped the proceedings. We will post links to those when available. The annual report is here. Highlights included: 1) The Greensboro Award was given […]
