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Harassment claims sparked investigation Attorney ruled official's alleged behavior didn't violate town policy

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex town attorney found the subject of a sexual harassment investigation free of wrongdoing despite claims of “abusive conduct towards women,” newly obtained documents show.

Attorney Bill Ellis ruled the alleged behavior detailed in a private investigator’s report did not rise to a

level that violated policy, and therefore warranted no discipline from the town, he wrote in letters to the accused and complainant.

“Taking all facts you allege as true,” he wrote to the complainant, “they are insufficient to establish that [redacted] sexually harassed you.”

The Dec. 22 letters were part of a 40-page response to The Reporter’s request for all documents related to private eye Bill Burgess’ investigation. They further clarify the timeline surrounding the allegations and illustrate the town’s attempt to keep the investigation and its conclusion under wraps despite racking up over

$11,000 in legal fees on the matter.

The allegations trace back to an email from the complainant to an undisclosed party in late October that claimed at least two women were subjected to the official’s “abusive” behavior. Names of the accused, the complainant and the email’s recipient are redacted.

The allegations eventually made their way to selectboard chairman Max Levy. He sought guidance from Ellis, who advised an investigation was legally necessary to “protect the interests of the town,” Levy wrote to the selectboard in November.

See HARASSMENT, page 3

PHOTO BY COLIN FLANDERS

The town of Essex's attorney says the alleged behavior detailed in a sexual harassment and discrimination investigation did not violate town policy.

PHOTO BY COLIN FLANDERS

Nick Hanna, an Essex High School senior, joins the school board on January 23 after members unanamiously approved a student rep model.

School board votes to bring on student reps

By COLIN FLANDERS Nick Hanna has a big task ahead of him.

Not only is he the inaugural student representative for the Essex Westford School Board, but the Essex High Senior joins the body on the cusp of an intense budget season, where threats of hikes from Montpelier and the promise of savings from consolidation mean all eyes are on the district.

Take his first day of action: After a unanimous vote to accept a student rep last month, Hanna joined the board just before its first budget session. To commemorate the occasion, he received a spreadsheet of expenses the length of his arm and a laundry list of foreign terms like claw backs and subsidiaries (“I’m not in AP econ,” he noted.)

Still, five meetings into his tenure on the board, Hanna hopes his position becomes an integral part of the board’s decision-making process, one that values student input and considers its impact on the school population — even if that requires sitting through often lengthy meetings full of “bureaucratic talk.”

“Who else has the best viewpoint on policy that is being executed?” asked Hanna, the student government president. “The students are actually living in policy and seeing it unfurl before their very eyes.”

Hanna said students first introduced the idea to the board after finding a clause in their government constitution, though he admits it took some convincing among some in the group who didn’t believe the board would take up the idea.

“I actually have to give major props to the school board,” he said. “I barely had to mention a word, and they were all over it.”

Indeed, the idea launched ahead after Hanna attended a November meeting explaining he was appointed by the government to act as a liaison between the student body and school board.

The board then set up a sub-committee to See STUDENT, page 3

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ver 500 churches around the world, including the Essex Alliance Church, hosted Night to Shine on February 9, pro-

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viding an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older.

“Night to Shine made me feel included and that I was beautiful even though I have some unique abilities. It allowed me to know that people are fine just the way they are," said Ben Towley, the 2017 guest of honor.

More than 120 guests arrived to a red carpet welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Royal treatment continued inside, including hair and makeup, shoe shines, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke, prom favors for each honored guest and dancing. Every Night to Shine guest was crowned as king or queen of the prom. The annual event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

ABOVE: A Night to Shine attendee is crowned on February 9 at the Essex Alliance Church. LEFT: A stack of crowns sits on a table.

Every Night to Shine guest is crowned king or queen of the prom during the annual event for people with special needs ages 14 and older.

TOWN MEETING DAY

Residents to vote on land conservation fund

By NEEL TANDAN

PHOTO BY NEEL TANDAN

Approximately 50 acres at the end of West Sleepy Hollow Road was donated to the town for conservation and “recreational benefits” in November of last year by Edward and Elizabeth Horton. The Conservation Reserve Fund, if created, would relieve some of the legals costs put to landowners for such donations.

On March 5, residents in the town of Essex will vote on both creating a conservation reserve fund, and on allocating $15,000 into that fund.

If approved, the fund will be used “to further the permanent protection of land for the public good,” according to the Conservation Reserve Fund Policy, adopted by the town in January of this year.

The $15,000, if approved, will come from a $0.0006 increase in municipal taxes or $1.68 on a property valued at $280,000.

“This is really more about setting up a fund,” town planner Darren Schibler said at a Conservation and Trails Committee meeting last week.

“Town residents have said, through various means – the 2014 Heart and Soul of Essex project, the 2016 Town Plan and the Conservation Plan Survey – that they want to see open land protected,” he said.

Schibler said by separating the items on the ballot, even if the allocation of money into the fund isn’t passed, the fund could still be created.

A primary use of the fund will be to offset legal costs of donating land to the town, Schibler said, as well as outright purchases of land and matching contributions for conservation projects in town.

Schibler said the appropriation being voted on is approximately the cost of making one conservation easement to the town.

In 1990 and 1991, the town voted down the creation of a similar fund with a $100,000 appropriation, citing too big of an increase in the property tax and lacking detail regarding how the money would be spent.

Schibler said the CRFP is an attempt to right that concern, and was crafted with the input of the CTC, Vermont Land Trust and conservation commissions in Charlotte and Williston.

“It’s not just a slush fund. It is very

clear how it’s set up, how the money will be used,” he said.

The CRFP states use of the fund will require conservation of specific resources, including wildlife habitats, surface waters, scenic views, public trails and historic features, as well as minimizing sprawl.

The policy states the fund can also be used to reimburse costs for appraisals, surveys and inventories of conserved land; restoring damaged natural areas and the creation of land management plans.

Schibler said the fund has a range of contribution options besides appropriations, including transfers from the operating budget, fund balance transfers, donations, fundraising, grants and accumulated interest.

“We recognize that it wouldn’t necessarily get funded consistently,” he said.

Land purchased or owned by the town will be removed from the grand See FUND, page 14

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Meet your 2018 selectboard candidates

By COLIN FLANDERS Each year, The Essex Reporter poses questions to candidates seeking elected office to better inform voters.

This year, three candidates emerged for one seat on the Essex Selectboard.

We asked the candidates three questions and asked them to provide a short bio with their responses. They were each given 450 words to split between the three questions: 1. How do you define trans-

parency, and, if elected to the selectboard, how will you increase transparency and trust when dealing with the public?

2. Discussions at a recent selectboard meeting centered on whether town residents who live outside of the village have as equal of representation as village residents. Do you believe representation is equal across the boundaries?

Why or why not?

3. Beyond consolidation and governance, what should be the selectboard’s priority this year and why?

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Timothy K. Farr - 31-year-old native Vermonter whose family has lived in Vermont for over 150 years - Grew up poor and spent six years in the foster care system of Vermont - Moved to Essex two years ago - Lives in Essex with my partner Mark, two cats & rescue dog, Freddiee - Graduated CCV & Johnson State College with a Bachelors of Arts - First in my family to attend & graduate college - Worked with Habitat for Humanity in 2009 to rebuild homes in New Orleans - Served on the Howard Center's Chittenden Clinic Advisory Board from 2016- 2017 - Worked with Vermont Progressive Party for the last two years - Leading volunteer on the Charles Winkleman for City Council in Burlington last year 1) It is clear that if elected officials make decisions or hide facts from the public & the proof of such practices come to light, the public's distrust of government is further fueled by the flames of secrecy. If elected, I would introduce a measure to the board where an in depth monthly report from the board would be submitted to the public so that the public would have a chance to respond to the report with their concerns and/or ideas. Just because someone is elected doesn't mean all opinions and the voices of the voters are deferred to them. No matter who is elected and who is entrusted with the decision-making processes of our local government, the citizens still have a right to have their voices heard. That is how a true democracy thrives.

2) In discussions with my fellow neighbors there are some who have expressed that the village and town are not equally represented. To many it seems as if all the focus in growth and maintenance focuses its attention on the town.

While it is wonderful to see the town have such strong representation, the village is a part of our community too and deserves much more in regards to how it is represented. To put it frankly, the money and possible space for economic development in the town is where the money is. It is unfair, but

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it's true. I truly believe this needs to be mended, but it would be up to the voters to decide how Essex moves forward with local representation and whether the board of trustees should expand in its power & authority or expand in how many trustees can serve on the board at one time. In my opinion, the village trustees and town select board should have joint meetings all the time rather than joint conferences once in a while. We are one community and should be governed as one. All deserve equal time, consideration, and representation.

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3) When it comes to the upcoming years priorities for the board I believe focus should be on how to expand the business community in Essex, addressing budget concerns (how funds are appropriated & how they could better be used so there is less waste), and expanding local human service programs to ensure our most vulnerable citizens are taken care of. If we can't find ways to help Essex grow while helping our neighbors in need, those elected are undeserving of the honor to serve. We need to keep the focus on what’s best for not just the town or the village, but for the whole community. By treating the town and village differently, the ones who suffer are the tax payers.

Mona Sheppard - Essex resident for 19 years.

- Married to John, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in private practice.

- One child, four stepchildren and eight grandchildren.

- Finance Director and HR Manager for the Town of Underhill for 8 years, previously Financial Analyst, Controller and Small Business Owner in various industries for 30-plus years - B.A. in Liberal Studies, California State University, San Bernardino; A.S. in Accounting, Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa, Calif..; Certification, Associate in Risk Management, Insurance Institute of America.

- Town of Essex, Municipal Manager Search, Interview Panel Member; Essex Rescue, Citizen Advisory Board, Essex Town Representative; Member and former board member of several professional organizations; formerly Brownie and Girl Scout leader and frequent school chaperone.

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Elaine Haney Sopchak

1) Transparency is a measure of the level of respect and trust that town elected and appointed officials have for the voters.

Actions that I recommend that will lead to more transparency: A more open public records request system that shares more public records as part of open government, rather than constructing a wall to protect information.

An enforced open recruitment policy to avoid the perception of patronage, a no-exception open bid process, and the institution of a public engagement policy.

A strong personnel policy that would require paid administrative leave for an employee during an investigation that requires large sums of money for legal fees concerning a personnel issue. The community has a right to know who is being investigated, if not the substance.

I will practice and encourage a respectful exchange between the residents and the selectboard during meetings, forums and other forms of dialogue.

2) The problem of unequal representation as discussed at a recent selectboard meeting, arises whenever there are joint selectboard and trustee meetings.

The issue is that the town selectboard is elected to represent their constituents – all town residents both inside and outside the village. Also present at these meetings are the village trustees who are only elected to represent the village residents. The panel is stacked in favor of village residents to the detriment of those outside the village.

Half the people in the town did not elect the representatives for the village and have no alternate choice in sending their own representatives to joint meetings to ensure balance in decisions made.

In these situations, the selectboard should advocate for equal representative democracy, rather than fear more voices and diversity at the table.

3) A top priority is to welcome new municipal manager, Evan Teich, and help him achieve success by establishing clear, communicated goals, and giving him the resources to achieve them.

I would like to see us increase citizen participation by moving forward with a charter change that would

allow voting on all budget items by Australian ballot.

I believe regional dispatch is a good idea for Essex, and we should work to answer whatever questions remain open during the last year and move forward.

We need to zero in on spending and potential cost savings, so we can tame the unsustainable increases in our budgets. Over the past five years, annual increases have averaged 6 percent.

I want to address concerns on community engagement, homelessness, substance abuse and harassment training, among others.

We have a busy agenda.

I have the time to devote to the town and look forward to finding solutions to these challenges.

Elaine Haney Sopchak - Grew up in New Jersey and moved to Vermont in 1994.

Moved to Essex Jct. from St. Albans in 2000. Three kids all attended Essex Jct. schools.

- Special projects manager for the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development. For many years before, was the office manager of the Chancellor’s Office of the Vermont State Colleges System.

- Formerly owned and operated The Book Rack & Children’s Pages, an independent bookstore located at the Essex Outlets.

- Founder of Local First Vermont, statewide network of locally-owned businesses.

•- Involved in a lot of Essex community organizations: o Essex representative since 2012 and chair since 2015, Channel 17 Town Meeting Television o Member of the Essex Governance Group since its founding in 2014 o Founding member of the Five Corners Farmers Market o Village Planning Commissioner, 2004-2007 o Brownell Library Trustee, 2003-2010 o President, Brownell Library Foundation, 20082011 o Former referee, Green Mountain Roller Derby (2009-2015) and founder of the Minor Catastrophes, Vermont’s first junior roller derby team.

1) I intend to foster a culture where staff and selectboard members embrace openness and transparency as essential to effective See Q&A, page 3

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LocaL HARASSMENT from page 1 Levy informed members of Ellis’ decision a month later and asked them to maintain discretion given the investigation’s “personal nature.” Marked confidential, the letters show the selectboard’s passive role in the matter, not once mentioning it publicly or even alerting taxpayers to the existence of an investigation.

Emails show Ellis discussing the investigation with an unnamed town employee who was identified as a witness. When the employee questioned some specifics, like whether the accused was aware of the investigation, Ellis said he’s not at liberty to say.

“I ask that you please cooperate with the investigator and not make this more difficult than it has to be,” he wrote.

The employee complied but later wrote to Ellis, saying, “It was quick but still a mystery. I still have no idea why I was ‘chosen’ for this investigation. Will I ever know what

Q&A from page 2 government. We must model high ethical standards for everyone.

I think how we communicate needs improvement. When people think something is going on and aren’t allowed to know what it is—because of rules about what can be shared with the public and that protect personnel records—they justifiably think something is being hidden from them. I will always do my best to follow public records and open meetings rules, and I will work with the selectboard to ensure full transparency.

Municipal staff work hard to communicate clearly with residents—the Town planning department in particular does a great job sharing information on Front Porch Forum. I will work to foster that kind of open communication from both staff and the selectboard.

2) As a trustee, I repre-

STUDENT from page 1 help to facilitate a proposal.

Hanna and fellow students reached out to other students in Chittenden County districts who currently serve on boards — EWSD is one of the only districts without a student rep — while board members Kim Gleason, Liz Subin and chairwoman Martha Heath worked to learn about various models.

One of the challenges posed by previous student representation models was ensuring the students remain interested and focused during what can be often arduous meetings.

"We wanted to find one that would be the most sustainable, reliable, concise,” Hanna said. It seems to be a success: He said about a dozen students have already voiced interest in the new position.

Their research to a proposal last month that codifies two students to serve on the board: a senior, occupied now by Hanna, and a junior, whom will be chosen from an applicant pool by a committee comprised of Hanna, Heath, EHS principal Rob Reardon and a staff member next month. Starting next year, the committee will appoint a junior to serve out a two-year term.

The board will appoint two members to serve as mentors to the students, helping them prepare for meetings and answer any questions during board business. Student reps will also have a chance to meet with the superintendent quarterly in preparation for presentations to the full board.

While the student seats don’t carry any legal weight — they can’t cast votes and won’t participate in executive sessions or disciplinary hearings, nor receive confidential board documents — Hanna said the role’s importance can be found in the current lack of student voice.

it is all about?”

It’s unclear how many interviews Burgess conducted beyond the employee, complainant and accused. He declined to speak with The Reporter earlier this month, and the town refused to share his report.

Responding to an interview request Monday, Levy confirmed the extent of his involvement and said he’s now being as “transparent as I can be without exposing the town to legal claims.”

“Since this is a personnel matter, I am not able to give any further specifics as I balance transparency v. right to privacy of those involved,” Levy wrote.

So far, that balance has favored the latter: Levy’s email is the first time he has confirmed any details about the town’s investigation after repeatedly denying requests for interview on the matter over the last month.

And beyond the two letters to the selectboard, he’s offered little details to elected officials as well: Selectwoman Sue Cook said the board hasn’t discussed the topic in executive session, and she hasn’t seen details about the investigation or the report.

sent half of the town population. If I were elected to the selectboard, I would represent the entire Town.

I know I must work to earn the trust of town residents outside the village. I hope it helps them to know that I've lived in Essex for 18 years, raised a family in Essex, served on town committees, owned a business in the town center, and support town government with my taxes.

I am a town resident, and I share the hopes and concerns of all my Essex neighbors.

Let’s focus on our consolidation efforts, because the more we work together, consolidating our services, operations, and budgets, the sooner everyone will feel fairly represented and fairly taxed. We've been successful so far; suddenly inserting some kind of “us versus them” tension into the process assumes that the village and the town are competitors. We are not competitors. We are part-

ners.

3) There are three priorities I think the selectboard must address this year: 1. The upcoming firearms discussion will require judicious consideration of all sides to arrive at a solution that balances the safety of our community with the rights of residents.

2. I want to begin a conversation about affordable housing throughout the town and explore establishing partnerships to create housing that is affordable for the average Vermonter.

3. I want the selectboard to work closely with the economic development council to make our economic development goals more cohesive across the entire town and to better leverage the many benefits our community can offer businesses.

In addition, the selectboard must maintain tight management of the town budget throughout the year, and help our new unified manager get acclimated.

Hanna, who plans to attend the University of Vermont and study political science, hopes to set up meetings with some middle school clubs and reach a broader spectrum of his constituency. He’s also focused on reaching out to some of the district’s more “disenfranchised” students whenever policies or proposals come up, with engagement ideas ranging from straw polls to finding students to testify before the board.

Hanna hopes tether a gap between students and decision-makers that’s caused some apathy to date, he said, a feeling that you’re “just one of 1,000 heads.”

He, too, has felt that disconnect, viewing the school board as some mysterious entity — a sort of “weird wizard council,” he said.

But now he sees they’re just active citizens, some of whom are parents to his peers.

“It's like they're working two full-time jobs,” he said of the board. “They're concerned about us. But I believe I can tweak it to the point it's just right, where there can be a truly symbiotic, no resentment, open relationship between the board and the school population.”

The optimism seems to be shared among his nowcolleagues: Hanna and the students received a round of applause after the student representation proposal passed.

He was welcomed up to the table shortly after, and at his first official meeting two weeks later, he got his very own name plate.

Not too shabby.

Levy said Ellis shared an assessment of the allegations and the “underlying” facts with him but never shared a copy of the report. Levy declined to say if he had asked for one, however.

Ellis and his colleagues are the only people who have seen Burgess’ full report.

After being denied a copy, the complainant asked to see only a summary of their comments to ensure Burgess’ accuracy – a courtesy afforded by the village’s hired investigator, Christina Jensen.

Ellis denied that, too, emails show. He said the report is considered an attorneywork product and will be kept in his files as a confidential document, adding Burgess based his report off a recorded interview with the complainant.

“What you are requesting (fact checking yourself) would be inappropriate,” he wrote.

The complainant requested the summary three more times, emails show, arguing Ellis’ refusals showed his bias toward the accused.

The complainant said a “neutral party”

could find three obvious violations of the sexual harassment policy detailed in the hours of testimony to the investigator. The complainant also described an emotional toll, saying the questionable process left them feeling re-victimized.

Ellis reiterated his stance and effectively stopped communication with the complainant.

“You are obviously dissatisfied with the result of the investigation, and as I have repeatedly pointed out to you, you are free to pursue your complaint further as you see fit,” he wrote. “The investigation by this firm on behalf of the town, however, is closed.”

In a phone call with The Reporter on Tuesday, Ellis said his main goal is to look out for Essex taxpayers.

“The complainant feels wronged? I can understand that,” he said. “But the complainant has rights, and they’ve been explained several times. My job is to protect the interest of the town of Essex. That’s what I’m hired to do. And that’s what I’ve done.”

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Former Essex coach named hall-of-famer

By KAYLEE SULLIVAN

M

elba Masse sank into a blue recliner in her dimly lit Essex basement last week, surrounded by pictures of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On her left, a long-stretched wooden wall displayed numerous awards — all of which are mementos of the influence she’s had on young athletes in Essex and Vermont.

At 86 years old, she’s adding another accolade to her collection: 2018 inductee to the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame — an organization that recognizes her as a “pioneer for women in sports long before Title IX happened.”

Masse’s coaching career began in 1954, when basketball was the lone sport available for girls. Unsurprisingly, she mastered

the sport as a standout player at then-Cambridge High School and Johnson State Teachers College.

So when she arrived in Essex post-graduation to teach physical education and mathematics, she also took over the girls basketball and cheerleading programs. Cheerleading then, she said, was a far cry from the competition-minded sport it has evolved into.

By her retirement in 2005, Masse served in various athletic capacities. She not only taught for 36 years, but also coached a total of seven sports and completed a short stint as Essex High School athletic director before fulfilling 15 years as administrative assistant to the AD. Last Wednesday in her Orchard Terrace home, Masse clearly recalled the high school’s shift from the Fleming School property, to

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Through these changes, Masse helped plan Essex’s overall high school athletic and physical education programs.

Meanwhile, she was also tasked with building a field hockey team. She never played the sport but was up for the challenge, of course.

Masse kick-started the softball team, too — a sandlot activity she enjoyed growing up.

After turning in her basketball coaching cap, field hockey became her favorite endeavor. In 1970, the first-ever field hockey state championship kicked off. Again unsurprisingly, Masse’s team notched No. 1.

But that’s not all. Masse was a guiding figure in

bringing state championship games to Vermont. The Vermont Principals’ Association committee she worked on decided to test the method with field hockey, a smaller sport.

Clearly, it worked. State tournaments were run under Masse’s lead from then on.

Thinking back to basketball as the sole offering for girls, Masse fast forwarded to today and listed various opportunities: basketball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, cross country, field hockey, swimming, ice hockey, golf, tennis, soccer, bowling, Frisbee and more. The latter two are still difficult for her to grapple as sports, she noted.

But still, her accomplishments don’t stop at the

VPA. A founding member of the Northern Vermont Athletic Conference, Masse saw the group grow to 38 teams.

For nearly four decades, she served as its executive secretary, and she continues to administer its scheduling.

The VSHF coined her the “queen of master schedules,” a title she hadn’t heard yet and which elicited a chuckle.

Masse also filled the executive secretary role for the Vermont Hockey League, served on many Vermont State Athletic Directors Association and VPA committees and was active with the National Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Still, that’s not all.

As co-founder of the Vermont Student Athletic Leadership Conference, Masse has helped bring together some the state’s top-notch high school student-athletes to learn the importance of leadership on and off the field. The goal, she said, is to help grow students into strong leaders and “complete adults.”

“We try to teach them everything — a lot of things other than just how to play the game,” Masse said.

“We try to teach them to get along and to appreciate people, their teammates and sportsmanship.”

Looking back, Masse couldn’t even fathom counting the number of students she’s taught, players she’s coached or games and practices she’s attended.

“I wouldn’t even dare to estimate,” she said, wideeyed.

“I’d like to think I’ve had an impact on a lot of kids’ lives,” she added. “I hope I have and helped them become a good person.”

And she did.

Masse welcomed players with open arms, even inviting a few to live with her and her family during their senior years of high school

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once their parents moved away. As a coach, Masse said she developed a special kind of trust with players’ parents.

Softball player Cathy Kennedy in particular has become a fixture in Masse’s family after moving in before her 1976 graduation.

Her children are considered Masse’s grandchildren.

Building relationships with her players and students, she said, pinpointed her love for her job. She pushed players to give their absolute best. “[Masse] was incredibly successful in recognizing the potential each one of us had,” Kennedy said of her ‘second mom.’ “She knew our personalities and our capabilities, and challenged us to reach those potentials.”

Let it be known, though, Masse was a tough coach.

While working the ticket booth at a state tourney, Masse recalled her colleague making an astute, but accurate, joke: She wouldn’t even let her own mother into a game for free.

A mother herself, Masse juggled a lot of responsibility, both professional and personal. When her daughter was old enough, she helped out around the house. When it came game time, Masse and her late husband would pile players into their cars, traveling to nearby games, as buses only existed for basketball teams.

Through it all, she saw and pushed for gender equity in Vermont sports. As AD, she wanted every sport to be treated equally. Not everyone saw eye-to-eye.

“Back in the day, you mostly focused on the boys,” Kennedy recalled. “The football teams and how did the baseball teams do? The girls were just a sidebar.”

Yet Masse’s teams were successful and therefore hard to ignore. Kennedy said Masse, along with other women coaching successful girls teams at the time, paved the way for female sports before Title IX was implemented in 1972.

Masse watched high school sports evolve into a competitive, well-rounded arena. She’s watched women’s college sports become more and more intense and opportunity for scholarships climb.

Unfortunately, she’s also noticed a recent decline in high school athletic participation as players focus on one sport, year-round, to quality for a college scholarship.

Masse’s championship teams are memorable to her, but it’s her early-on groups that hold a special place in her mind. Their true appreciation for the growing game was unyielding.

Sixty-four years after her first day at EHS, Masse doesn’t think she’d be interested in coaching or teaching these days. There are too many hoops to jump through.

And Masse admits she doesn’t step foot on courts or fields nearly as much as she used to. As she grows older, the cold and damp weather bother her more and more.

Whether she’s on the field or in her blue recliner, though, her influence remains the same.

“I just got a call two days ago from one of the girls who played for me back in the ’50s,” Masse said.

“She still calls me ‘Coach.’”

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opinion & community LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Full disclosure needed There has been much press about an investigation over personnel matters at the village and town that has many taxpayers wondering how and why our hard earned tax dollars are being spent.

Some point to privacy and confidentiality as being reasons the information is not disclosed.

Here's an idea – no, a request.

Please be transparent regarding the matter that involved hiring a private investigator at the expense of $10,000 (thus far and to the best of our knowledge). The name of the individual(s) involved does not need to be revealed (at this point anyway), but the truth about this matter at hand must be brought to light. We adults, as citizens, taxpayers and town government have to be role models to our children and younger counterparts who will one day be stepping into these roles of town government. This includes not only transparency, but accountability as well.

Thank you in advance Max Levy et.al, for considering doing the only right thing: full disclosure.

Kristine Ericksen Essex Add transparency, new skills As long-time Essex residents, we have several concerns going into this election: 1) Consolidation of departments is happening and continues to proceed apace. We are told that efficiencies are being found but no money is being saved. Who is acting as a check-andbalance on all this activity?

2) We have seen headlines about $10K being spent on legal matters without an explanation to taxpayers.

Other towns investigate charges against staff without revealing names.

Other towns disclose the process they follow to ensure fair and impartial outcomes. Does the Town of Essex not have a robust process that would stand up to public scrutiny?

3) We have been offered a selectboard candidate who wants to help control an entity (town government) whose goals differ, and may conflict at times, with another (village government) board she already serves.

I could understand having a change of heart, seeing a bigger picture, perhaps, and then switching from one board to another. What I cannot condone is the idea of having someone whose ability to represent her constituents changes from day to day!

After much consideration, we have concluded that more transparency, accountability and new voices are needed on the existing boards. Not less. And certainly not a consolidation of power into the hands of fewer players.

Thus, we are fortunate to have a second very capable candidate on the selectboard ballot. Mona Sheppard has spent her decades-long career in finance and local government. She asks hard questions and has the taxpayers' backs.

Like Sue Cook, whose seat she is running for, Mona does her own thinking and research and comes to logical conclusions, rather than allowing others to bully or cajole her into goingalong-to-get-along.

On March 6, please join us in voting to add Mona to the mix!

Iris and Mark Banks Sopchak for selectboard It gives me great pleasure to support the candidacy of Elaine Sopchak for a seat on the Essex Selectboard.

I have known Elaine since her first term as a village trustee, and I have watched her work on behalf of her community. Several years ago, when the town and village boards started the discussion of a shared manager and the consolidation of departments, Elaine showed a willingness to consider options offered. She was engaged in the process and knowledgeable of the issues. Since then Elaine has actively participated in the efforts to mold a unified Essex as a member of the village trustees working with the Essex Selectboard.

Elaine is honest and forthright and understands the needs and concerns of the entire Essex community. I am positive that as a member of the Essex Selectboard, Elaine will work for every person who lives in Essex to make sure our community continues to be an exceptional place to live, work and raise a family.

Rep. Linda Myers Essex Jct. Sheppard for selectboard We are excited about Mona Sheppard's candidacy for Essex Selectboard.

Having connections to the village and the town, we appreciate how important it is these days to maximize participation in local affairs.

Mona is bridge-builder with a deep skill set in finance, human resources, community organizations and governance. Her election would increase the number of talented people at work for us all, and she will tirelessly support

transparent and inclusive process.

Please join us in voting for her!

Karin Hammer and Laurence Dean Essex Jct. Sheppard has my vote Mona Sheppard is running for a seat on the Essex Town Selectboard in March of 2018.

Mona, an Essex resident, is currently the finance director/HR manager for the town of Underhill, with eight years of experience in that position.

Her previous 31 years of employment include positions of senior account manager, market controller, financial analyst, small business owner and HR manager. Her financial acumen will be a boon for the Essex Town Selectboard.

Mona’s name may sound familiar to you. She authored many cogent contributions to Front Porch Forum a little over a year ago concerning a proposed special tax district (STD) for a combined Essex Junction/Essex Town recreation entity.

The above is reason enough to cast your vote for Mona, but in my mind there is another issue to consider before the March vote. Mona is not running unopposed.

Her competition is a current member of the Essex Junction Village Trustees. Both the trustees and the selectboard meet often and members are asked to do much homework beforehand.

I hope that I speak for the majority of eligible voters in both jurisdictions when I ask, “How sensible is it to saddle one human being with the job of preparing for and attending more than 60 hours-long board meetings per year?”

I am so pleased with her candidacy that I enthusiastically encourage you to vote for Mona Sheppard for select board on March 6. She has my vote.

Carl L. Potter, Jr. Essex Jct. Vote for Elaine Sopchak Along with four elected local officials, I recently had the pleasure of serving on the Essex Public Works Consolidation Committee. The committee dealt with the complicated and ageless Essex question of consolidating village and town services, this time with their respective departments of public works.

Elaine was the elected chairwoman of the committee and did a commendable job of keeping us on task and getting us to the finish line. She demonstrated all the requisite skills that we as residents look for in our elected officials, not to mention her inherent inclination to volunteerism.

Because of these facts, I am supporting Elaine Sopchak in her reelection bid for the Town of Essex Selectboard.

Justin C Rabidoux Farr is best candidate After watching the town of Essex Selectboard debate on Channel 17 on Tuesday night and just following his campaign it seems to me that the obvious choice for this seat is Timothy Farr.

Not withstanding the fact that Elaine and Mona both know the town and this position well from their previous and current positions, but it just looked like to me they are two women clearly divided on their vision and how to move Essex along in this ever changing landscape.

With so much tragedy and economic strife in the world today, we need someone who's only mission is to take on this position with one goal, to give his attention to moving the town into the future by focusing on the tasks at hand and what voters want addressed.

Elaine seems consumed with "consolidation," and Mona just seeming as if she could take it or leave it, referring to the debate. So only seems that we elect someone that wants to take on this seat and give it his all because he knows that attitudes are the forerunners of conditions and his is to only do what's best for our town.

Gary Devoid Essex Jct. Sheppard is well qualified Mona Sheppard is a concerned Essex citizen . She is knowledgeable about long range strategic planning as she has served as the municipal finance director for the Town of Underhill for eight years. She is also interested in stronger budget management and disciplined spending. She will work to bring more transparency to town issues.

Please join me on March 6, and vote for Mona Sheppard.

Genie Christiansen Essex Mona on March 6 As the Essex Selectboard and the village trustees continue discussions on what a future consolidated board might look like, it is critical that the interests of all town residents are represented on the selectboard. This is a major reason why Essex voters need to

elect Mona Sheppard on March 6.

I have to question the advisability of a current member of the village trustees seeking to fill an open seat on the selectboard. This opinion in no way reflects any negative personal feelings about that candidate. In fact, I have known her for several years and have great respect for her commitment to the village community she represents.

That being said, however, service on both boards could, in my view, pose a possible conflict of interest as governance discussions between the two boards move forward. Whether real or perceived, any such conflict of interest might erode public confidence in the entire process.

Instead, I believe that Essex will benefit greatly by electing Mona Sheppard to our selectboard. With decades of business experience ant service in local government, Mona possesses unique skills and knowledge in financial management. She has demonstrated in many public meetings and discussions on town issues that she is never afraid to ask tough questions which reflect extensive investigative research.

Essex needs an individual with Mona's experience, persistence, and integrity on our Selectboard. Please consider voting for Mona on March 6!

Robert Bates Essex I’m voting for Elaine It is my pleasure to endorse Elaine Sopchak in her efforts to become a member of the Essex Selectboard.

I first got to know Elaine when we both joined the Brownell Library Trustee Board in 2002, and we have remained friends and worked together on community projects since then. Elaine is a bright, well spoken and engaging woman who has been involved in the Essex community since she moved here in 2000. She knows both the Village and the town outside the village well and is committed to helping both in their individual and joint efforts to find solutions that work for everyone.

As a current member of the village trustees, she understands the complexities facing the two communities in their efforts to collaborate, and as a member of the Essex Selectboard, will put that experience to work for the benefit of both the town and the village.

Elaine provides the opportunity to create a bridge that will enhance communication and understanding, and help lay the foundation for our joint futures.

I will be voting for Elaine on March 6, and I encourage you to do the same.

Christine Packard Essex Town Sopchak is a leader Between 2012 and 2014, the Heart and Soul of Essex project set out to identify what matters most to the people who live and work in our community. We identified six core values: Education, Health & Recreation, Local Economy, Thoughtful Growth, Community Connections and Safety.

We learned that Essex values the deep connections we have to each other.

We care about our neighbors. We value diversity and welcome everyone. We want vibrant downtowns and rural roads, scenic views and local products.

We want thoughtful deliberation and decisions that reflect these core beliefs.

We want leaders who will work for the good of all of us. Elaine Sopchak is that leader. Elaine has worked hard for our community for many years and now she is willing to step up and serve on both the Village Trustees and the Essex Selectboard. Serving on both boards will help to make sure that our two municipalities are well informed, well aligned and working together to increase quality and efficiencies. Elaine has demonstrated a commitment to being the best that we can be and for doing the hard work necessary to get us there.

Please join us in supporting Elaine in her campaign for Essex Selectboard.

Together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Liz Subin, Essex Town Susan McCormack, Essex Jct. Elaine for Essex I am wholeheartedly supporting Elaine Sopchak for Essex Selectboard!

Elaine has been actively involved and committed to our greater community in so many ways over the years. She was such a positive and hardworking member of the team that started Five Corners Farmers’ Market – it was a pleasure to work with her! She knows how to challenge without attacking, and to find practical solutions to difficult issues. You can learn more about Elaine at https://serialvolunteer.wordpress.com.

Please mark your calendars to Vote on Tuesday, March 6 at Essex High School or Essex Middle School, polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee voting is at the town offices. Elaine for Essex!

Toni Morgan Essex

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FROM MONTPELIER REP. DYLAN GIAMBATISTA We are nearing the midpoint of Vermont's 2018 legislative session. Sessions typically last 16 to 18 weeks, with a break during Town Meeting week. This is the time of year when policy committees begin to finalize bills that are ready to advance for consideration before the House. Any policy bill that passes out of committee after Friday, March 2 is unlikely to advance due to difficult procedural requirements.

In the Education Committee, on which I serve, we continue our review of how the state’s special education system’s reimbursement formula works, and whether we can better align the financing mechanism with how classroom practitioners deliver services to improve services for kids. While there is general agreement about core policy concepts, the details of implementation continue to be the focus of debate. I’ve leaned heavily on the expertise of our local schools. Last week, our committee had the opportunity to take testimony from Essex Westford School District staff. I'm grateful for our district's expertise and feedback.

Outside of committee, one of the duties that the General Assembly undertakes is to periodically elect members to the Vermont State Colleges System Board of Trustees. On February 15, I was honored to be one of two legislators elected by a Joint Assembly of the House and Senate to serve a four-year term on this governing board, which oversees the operations of Castleton University, the Community College of Vermont, Northern Vermont University (formerly Johnson State and Lyndon State) and Vermont Technical College. I look forward to working collaboratively to make sure all Vermonters can access postsecondary training through VSC. A range of bills has been moving to the floor for debate. My voting record is documented on my website, www.vtdylan.com, so please feel free to connect if you have any questions about how I voted on a bill. One of the bills that passed last week was H.624, legislation I introduced to protect personal and private voter data information contained on the statewide voter checklist maintained by our Secretary of State. I'm grateful for the body's support and hope that the Senate and governor will move quickly to move these common sense provisions into law.

It is an honor to serve our community. I've been delighted to see so many Essex Jct. neighbors advocating for issues at the State House. Locally, we continue to hold monthly community conversation meetings to generate feedback on topics before the legislature. Look for updates on our March meeting in coming weeks.

Please be in touch if you have any questions about issues under consideration in Montpelier. I can always be reached at dgiambatista@leg.state.vt.us or by phone at 802-734-8841. I hope to see you soon!

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Correction: A story last week on a draft plan for the Essex Town Center incorrectly characterized Peter Edelmann’s plan for the Essex Outlets. After sharing a concept that included three six-story buildings last year, he’s since met with the community development department with a new plan that conforms to current zoning. We regret the error.

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341. James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 6 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent.

CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, lead pastor, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org.

COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH - 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. 879-4313. Rev. Jeannette Conver, pastor. Adult bible class: 9 a.m., Sunday service: 10 a.m. with fellowship following. Infant through pre-K childcare provided, cccpastorjeannette@gmail.com; Facebook page: bit.ly/2rDz4NE DAYBREAk COMMUNITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Brent Devenney, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., AWANA: Thursdays twice a month, www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@gmail.com ESSEX ALLIANCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., www.essexalliance.org.

ESSEX CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 878-8304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots.

FIRST CONgREgATIONAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUNCTION - 1 Church Street, Essex Jct. 878-5745. Rev. Mark Mendes, senior pastor. Rev. Josh Simon, associate pastor. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School: weekly at 10:15 a.m. 5th/6th Grade youth group: first Sunday of month. Jr. & Sr. high youth groups: every Sunday. Heavenly Food Pantry: second Monday of the month, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and fourth Thursday, 2 – 6 p.m., except for Nov. & Dec. when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out community dinner: 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella & Ladies’ Acapella groups.

UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. www.fccej.org; welcome@fccej.org gRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 878-8071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to grade 6. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you!

HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAwRENCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org.

MT. MANSFIELD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOwSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road. 899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf. org.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist, Sundays: 10 a.m.

Visit www.stjamesvt.org; office@stjamesvt.com.

ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex.

878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

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The Essex Community Players will present "Doubt: A Parable" this weekend and next at Essex Memorial Hall.

The powerful and provocative drama set in the Bronx in 1964 will have multiple showings Thursday through Sunday both weekends beginning Thursday, Feb. 22. See calendar listing for complete details.

22 Thursday aarP Free Tax helP

9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Brownell Library.

Tax help provided by volunteer AARP foundation certified tax preparers Tak and Dorothy Ng. This service is for taxpayers with less than $60k annual gross income, with special attention to those over 60 years old. If married, both spouses should (but do not have to) be present during an income tax counseling session.

Qualified patrons will need to have received and make available all information and documents necessary. Relatively complex returns may be advised to seek professional assistance.

Call 878-6955 or visit the library to make an hour-long appointment.

homeschool skaTing

Noon - 1 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the homeschooling families at our state-of-the-art community center. For times and rental information visit www.ewsd.org/ domain/130.

read To archie

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read. He is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, chair of Brownell Library Trustees.

hisTorical socieTy Trivia nighT

5:30 - 7:30 p.m., First Republic Brewing Company’s taproom at 39 River Road #6, Essex Jct. Come participate in a fun Vermont history trivia competition. Chittenden County Historical Society is partnering with the VHS and local area societies to sponsor the event, and Amanda Gustin of the VHS will be the emcee.

This previously popular trivia challenge will feature local historical society teams and mix in some vexing Chittenden County questions, in a relaxed atmosphere with easy access. It will be fun and challenging

for history buffs of all levels!

evening Book grouP

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Please join us for a discussion of "The Boston Girl" by Anita Diamant.

diversiTy Training

7 p.m., Dion Family Student Center Roy Room, St. Michael's College, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester. Presenter Dr. Derek Rovaris, vice-provost of Louisiana State University and PhD, will present on diversity, and also working with participants to acquire important skills in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

essex communiTy Players PresenTs "douBT: a ParaBle" 7:30 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. ECP is pleased to announce its winter production of John Patrick Shanley’s "Doubt: A Parable," a powerful and provocative drama of suspicion and certainty, of faith and distrust, of fact and conjecture set in the Bronx in 1964. In keeping with ECP’s “Essex Gives Back” charitable donation program, all monies from concession will be donated to the Chittenden Children’s Advocacy Center. Adults $18; seniors, $16. See essexplayers.com or call 878-9109 for ticket purchase and box office hours.

23 Friday music WiTh raPh 10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Come sing and play with Raph. All ages.

musical sTory Time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Rock out and read every Friday morning with books, songs and instruments. All ages.

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3 - 5 p.m., Brownell Library. Live Action Role Play is open to all middle and high school students who want to have adventures in a mythical land.

dungeons & dragons

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library.

Embark upon imaginary adventures. Dungeon Master serves as this role playing game’s referee and storyteller.

For grades 6 and up.

essex communiTy Players PresenTs "douBT: a ParaBle" 7:30 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

24 saTurday vermonT radio and Technology shoW (ham-con)

8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Holiday Inn Convention Center, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington. HAM-CON is a gathering of hundreds of technology enthusiasts from all over the region. Forums and technical talks will be going on throughout the morning and will include discussions and demonstrations on antennas, radio propagation and digital communications.

Plus there will be enthusiasts there to answer your questions about ham radio, technology, building electronics, computer usage and more. Both new and used equipment will be for sale and there will be feature demonstrations and our live on-air station W1V where visitors can talk to people all over the world. There will also be information available on how to set up your own radio transmitting equipment.

Come stop by and ask questions! $9, admission at door.

vermonT roBoTics chamPionshiP

10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Essex High School 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Teams from Vermont and beyond will converge at EHS to put their creations to the test performing tasks and solving puzzles.

Weekend sTory Time

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs every Saturday morning!

sTory Time

11 a.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. Enjoy timeless tales and new adventures with your little ones.

essex communiTy Players PresenTs "douBT: a ParaBle" 7:30 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

25 sunday raBies vaccine and microchiP clinic

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cosmos Cuts, 4 Southerberry Dr. #102, Milton. Several services will be available for your pet at this convenient clinic, including rabies vaccines provided by Mountainside Mobile Vet Clinic.

All proceeds benefit Pibbles and More Animal Rescue. All cats must be in carriers and all dogs leashed. Event is cash only. Microchips, $20; rabies vaccine, $15; dog and cat distemper vaccines, $10; kennel cough vaccine, $10. Those interested must pre-register pets and services desired by contacting Carly Buswell at cboois94@aol.com.

grieF share suPPorT grouP

10 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Jct. If you have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you are invited to attend.

Weekly through May 13. For registration and information, contact Ron Caldwell; ron_caldwell@comcast. net.

essex communiTy Players PresenTs "douBT: a ParaBle"

2 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

divorce care suPPorT grouP

5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Bluewater Ctr., 145 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Divorce is a tough road, but there is life afterward. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we'd like to

calendar lOcal MeeTINGS THURSday, FeB. 22

6:30 p.m., Town Planning commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

MONday, FeB. 26

7 p.m., Town Selectboard, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. Weekly through May 13. Call Sandy to register or for information at 4257053.

26 MONday aaRP FRee Tax HelP

9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Brownell Library.

(See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

STORy TIMe

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Enjoy reading, rhyming, and crafts each week! All ages.

TecH HelP wITH clIF

Noon and 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

leGO clUB

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Build awesome creations using our collection of Legos!

cHeSS clUB

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Come and play chess with a friend and solve the chess puzzle.

GO clUB

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Come learn and play this 4,000-year-old strategy game. For grades 1 and up.

27 TUeSday STORy TIMe FOR BaBIeS aNd TOddleRS 9:10 - 9:30 a.m., Brownell Library. For babies and toddlers with an adult.

STORy TIMe FOR PReScHOOleRS

10 - 10:45 a.m, Brownell Library. Flannel stories and activities for preschoolers.

VacaTION MOVIe: "BeaUTy aNd THe BeaST"

2 - 4:10 p.m., Brownell Library. Disney’s liveaction re-telling of the studio’s animated classic refashions the characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs.

“Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle.

Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true prince within.

TUeSday, FeB. 27

6:30 p.m., Village Trustees Meeting, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct.

THURSday, MaR. 1 6 p.m., Town Zoning Board, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

Walt Disney Pictures, 2017, 129 min. Rated PG. Free popcorn & drinks!

dROP-IN KNITTING clUB 6:30 - 8 p.m., Essex Free Library. Bring in your current knitting project or start a new one in the company of fellow knitters!

28 wedNeSday BaBy PlayGROUP

10 - 11:30 a.m., Sunset Studio, 71 Center Rd., Essex Jct. Free.

STORy TIMe FOR PReScHOOleRS

10 - 10:45 a.m, Brownell Library. Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories and early math activities for preschoolers.

STORy TIMe

10 a.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. Enjoy timeless tales and new adventures with your little ones.

TecH TIMe wITH TRacI

10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Need some tech help? Drop in with your device and your questions.

lIBRaRy OlyMPIc GaMeS

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Let the games begin! Join us for challenging and active indoor winter games.

TecH HelP wITH clIF

Noon and 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

BeadS, BeadS, BeadS!

2 - 3 p.m, Brownell Library. We're making things with beads!

Earrings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets to keep or give away.

lGBTQ+ dROP-IN GROUP

4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Brownell Library. LGBTQ teens and allies are welcome to drop by the library to socialize with peers and propose any projects they might like to do to increase awareness. Grades 8 -12 and recent grads.

aMeRIcaN cIVIl waR dIScUSSION

6:30 p.m. Brownell Library. Free; not suitable for younger children. Contact stannardcamp@gmail.com or 871-5236 for more details.

1 THURSday aaRP FRee Tax HelP

9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15

p.m., Brownell Library.

(See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

lIBRaRy OlyMPIc GaMeS

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Let the games begin! Join us for challenging and active indoor winter games.

HOMeScHOOl SKaTING

Noon - 1 p.m., Essex Skating Facility, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Jct. Come enjoy skating open to the homeschooling families at our state-of-the-art community center. For times and rental information visit www.ewsd.org/ domain/130.

Read TO aRcHIe

3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read. He is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, chair of Brownell Library Trustees.

FRee cOMMUNITy SOUP aNd BRead SUPPeR

4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Covenant Community Church, 1 Whitcomb Meadows Lane, Essex Jct. Choose from a variety of hearty soups and breads, plus a sweet dessert. Stay at the church to eat with friends and family, or pick up to take home.

For more information, call Pastor Jeannette Conver at 879-4313.

Donations are welcome, but not expected.

adUlT cOlORING

know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun!

KNIT NIGHT

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Adult knitters and crocheters are invited to settle in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room to knit, share projects and patterns, and engage in conversation.

eSSex cOMMUNITy PlayeRS PReSeNTS "dOUBT: a PaRaBle" 7:30 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

SPaNISH STORy TIMe

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell Library. Spanish stories and games for preschoolers!

STORy TIMe

11 a.m., Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. . Free.

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GRIeF SHaRe SUPPORT GROUP

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. All ages.

TeeN adVISORy BOaRd

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. We will preview the teen summer video, finish up logistics and do a practice run for our second annual Pun Off. Celebrate the Irish with green snacks. All 9-12 graders welcome.

leGO clUB

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Build awesome creations with Legos!

MaGIc: THe GaTHeRING

6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Whether you

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eSSex cOMMUNITy PlayeRS PReSeNTS "dOUBT: a PaRaBle"

10 - 10:30 a.m., Brownell LIbrary. Come sing songs, hear stories and do yoga with Danielle. Ages 2 & up.

UPSIZING OR DOWNSIZING

9 a.m. - noon, Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. Please call Jane at 878-4078 for more information.

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3 - 4:30 p.m., Building Bright Futures of Essex, 75 Maple St., Essex Jct. Come run around inside during the cold winter months at our open gym, sponsored by the Essex Rotary. Free.

9 a.m. - noon, Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Jct. Please call Jane at 878-4078 for more information.

FIRST HOME,

3 SaTURday

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Come join the fun of adult coloring!

Bring your own books or choose from a variety of printed pictures supplied by the library.

7:30 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

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7:30 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

10 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Jct. (See Sunday, Feb. 25 for complete details.)

eSSex cOMMUNITy PlayeRS PReSeNTS "dOUBT: a PaRaBle"

2 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex Jct. (See Thursday, Feb. 22 for complete details.)

aRT exHIBIT aNd RecePTION

2 - 4 p.m., Emile A Gruppe Gallery, 22 Barber Farm Rd., Jericho. There will be a reception for the exhibit, "What Did the Rock Say? Part 1," an exhibition of a two year collaboration of artists Dianne Shullenberger and John Snell. Thirteen middle school students participated in an organized hike to Libby’s Look in West Bolton to find inspiration for the art on display in their respective mediums: photography, writing and drawing. The hike was documented by Snell and will be on display as part of the exhibition.

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Nascar this week

DAYTONA

1. Theron’s hero

Actress Charlize Theron met with the media before the Daytona 500 and said she admires Danica Patrick.

“The girl in me secretly is, obviously, cheering for her,” Theron said. “I just love that even my kids were really impressed that a girl was racing cars today, too.”

2. Buescher bonanza With Austin Dillon taking the No. 3 to Daytona’s Victory Lane and Bubba Wallace finishing second as a rookie, Chris Buescher’s fifth-place Daytona 500 finish was lost in the

THREE THINGS WE LEARNED

mayhem. “That was awesome,” he said. “For us to even be in contention to have a shot was pretty neat.”

3. Ford flops

SPORT SHORTS

By JOE GONILLO Might these be the last few days before vacation? Yes! The ADL tourney is underway, and this week marks final regular season games for many sports. There is a possible up-tick in weather, state meet competitions, the Winter Olympics, rooting for U.S.A. success and spring training has begun - so enjoy!

The Hornet gymnastic team scored 140.575 points in state yet finished 2nd to CVU’s 142.325 Saturday here in states. Montpelier was a distant 3rd 125.225. The 2nd place finish broke a 12-year streak of consecutive state titles starting, I believe, when current head coach Mary Krug was a freshman. The Hornets gave it their all, hitting their season’s high score, and you can’t do better than your best. See the results in our feature story and more photos online.

Congratulations to the cheerleaders as the squad finished 2nd in their state competition. The Rutland Red Raiders repeated as champs but not because of a lack of Essex effort. Our team performed beautifully in pressure situations, and you can check twitter for more. No rest for the weary as they are back in action this week.

The Hornet wrestlers defeated Mt. Abe 49-27 to complete an outstanding regular season. The JV wrestlers finished 6 out of 20 teams at the JV State Tournament. Champions and results can be seen in our scoreboard. This weekend the varsity team wrestles in states at Otter Valley beginning Friday afternoon.

Missed this last week as I went long-winded, but Essex indoor track & field champions included Hannah Neddo, high jump, 5’ 2”; Jacob Rigoli, shot put, 49’ 9”; Michael Baker, pole vault, 11’6”; Lizzie Martell, 600m, 1:42.50; Maria Campo, shot put, 32’ 0.5”.

Second place finishers were Jamaal Hankey, 55m; boys’ 4x400m relay, Hankey, Boldosser, Preston, Barnes; Breyer Sinor, shot put and weight throw; Jackson Baker, long jump; Guilia Eddy 1000m; girls’ 4x200m relay Moffatt, Whitney, Larson, Reed; girls’ 4x400m relay Whitney, Morin, Eddy, Martell.

Third place finishers were J. Baker 55m; boys’ 4x800m relay Preston, Alden, Goodrich, Mack; girls’ 4x800m relay Singer, Fay, Preston, Eddy; Aubrey McKenna weight throw.

Fourth Place finishes went to Hankey, 300m and 55m high hurdles; Peter Alden, 3000m; J. Baker, high jump; Lizzie Martell, 300m; Hannah Brisson, 3000m; Emily Gonyeau, shot put; Campo, weight throw; Neddo, polce vault and long jump; Fifth place was earned by Jack Hamilton, shot put; Jeremy Brennan, weight throw; Tess Hastings, 55m; Lily Bulger, shot put; Erin Wieland, weight throw; Neddo, triple jump. Sixth place finishes by Justin Barnes, 55m; Zach Preston, 1000m; Adam Friedman, 55m high hurdles; Morgan Whitney, 300m; McKenna, shot put; Bulger, weight throw.

The girls’ hoop team went 0-2 this week losing to a tough St. Johnsbury team. The girls held a two-point lead

QuestioNs & at t i t u d e Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

Did the needle move?

Sure it did. The Daytona 500, practically by design, always produces the type of spills and thrills that have people chatting the next day (or two). If it produces an enjoyable winner, yes, it can move the proverbial needle. This one seemed to produce two winners: Austin Dillon and surprise runner-up Bubba Wallace, two energy-to-burn personalities who will each gather new fans this week.

So, good news for NASCAR?

Ford dominated the conversation after its drivers won the Clash and a 500 qualifying race. It didn’t show up on the 500 race report. The highest-finishing Ford was the No. 22 of Joey Logano, who rallied back from a lapdown situation.

— Godwin Kelly, godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

The Daytona Beach News-Journal’s Godwin Kelly & Ken Willis have covered NASCAR for nearly 60 years combined. godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

Yes, at least temporarily. A dramatic finish (as always) with drama, theatrics and a little controversy (poor Aric Almirola) will do that. If Bubba had won, there’d be a whole lot more national media attention from the usual suspects (morning and late-night shows, etc.), but all in all, the Daytona 500 gave NASCAR something to work with.

GodwiN’s picks

Actress Charlize Theron, who waved the green flag on the Daytona 500, said she cheers for girl racers. [NEWS-JOURNAL/GODWIN KELLY]

at the half but were outscored 20-9 in the third. Kylie Acker had 13 points, Emmalee Smith and Sarah Coulter each had 10. Their game versus the Seahorses could not have gotten much closer. Burlington edged Essex 41-39 on a last second shot at Buck Hard Gym. Acker drained 17 and Olivia Duncan added 11. They are 10-8 with games on the horizon against Rice at home and away at CVU. The JV’s are 15-3 going 1-1 last week with a loss to the Hilltoppers and squashing BHS. The boys’ basketball squad team fell to 3-13 after losses to Mt. Mansfield and St. J. In the latter game, Robbie Meslin and Hunter Smith scored 12 and Grant Robertson 10. The JV’s are 9-7 highlighted by a thrilling 44-43 nail biting win over MMU, but they also fell to St. J, 37-34. Both play North Country and Colchester this coming week.

The girls’ JV-B hoop team ended their season 14-0 after a 57-12 dismantling of Milton. Congrats to the girls and Coach Alissa Giroux on a dream season. The frosh boys played in the finals of the BFA St. Albans End-Of-Season Jamboree and claimed the championship with wins against the Bobwhites and MMU Cougars. The boys completed a fine 15-2 season as champions.

The boys’ hockey team improved to 14-3 with three more wins last week. Ryan Young scored two goals and added an assist. Jonah Janaro, Jared Almeida, and Grady Cram lit the lamp as well. In their shutout versus Rutland, Young scored and had 4 assists, Maverick King scored twice and had an assist, Sam Couture had a goal with two assists, Waylon Almeida two goals and Cram’s goal and assist chipped in on the scoring sheet. Goalkeeper Ben LaPlant and the Hornets’ D pitched a shutout. Road games this week versus Stowe and Spaulding will cap the regular season.

The girls’ hockey team has won ten in a row and are 14-3. In the only game of the week Essex squeezed by Rice 1-0. Oliver Miller-Johnson scored the game’s lone goal unassisted with less than 2 minutes to play in the game to push the Hornets over the Green Knights. In goal, Sophie Forcier stopped 9 shots. The defense played a marvelous game, and the offense put 23 shots on net. Two games against BHS/ CHS and the finale versus Northfield end the regular season this week.

The bowlers placed first for the fourth consecutive match. Essex defeated BRATT, Windsor, and South Royalton in their final regular season match. The high score of 192 was rolled by Alex Prim, and Ben Sawyer tossed 177, Makenna Thorne 174, Tyler Elais 167 and Emily Harvey 160.

Individual states this weekend. States will be held on Saturday, Mar. 3 in Barre.

UVM snippet: Hornet grad and star athlete Madison Corkum started her first collegiate lax game last weekend in an 11-9 loss to Colgate. The high school all-star has made the switch from offense to defense for the Cats. She grabbed two ground balls and caused two TO’s. Great job, with many more games to go!

I spent a day on assignment in Tampa, Fla. watching the Yankees work out. I saw Gary Sanchez and catchers doing drills, Aaron Judge easing into shafting fly balls and having short and long toss with the outfield coach, relief pitchers stretching, sprinting, and participating in fitness and (my favorite) batting practice! A special shout out to my niece, Stacey, an EHS grad who is now working for Marvel.

Can’t wait to see "Black Panther"! Kudos to her for getting her name on the big screen in the credits, and you should check out her FB page. So proud of you sweetheart!

Happy Birthday wishes to Essex rec’s Ally Vile, Jill Shumway, Steve Hennessey, Jayne Tessitore, Lindsay Johnson, England’s Julie Marie Griffiths, Dawn Place Stevens, Kris Isham Fleming, David Peacock, VSOA and HOF lax ref Eric Evans, Trevor Yandow, and Penn. special educator Dayna Slocum Davis.

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WINNER: Martin Truex Jr. REST OF TOP 5: Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Jimmie Johnson FIRST ONE OUT: David Ragan DARK HORSE: William Byron DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Cup drivers will say this is the first “race” of the season. Truex dominated the 1½-mile tracks in 2017.

speed freaks A few questions we had to ask ourselves Does Austin Dillon’s win propel the No. 3 team to a new level in 2018?

GODSPEAK: This will have Childress Racing pumped up, but drivers say “racing” starts with Atlanta.

KEN’S CALL: We’ve seen enough of these to know that the Daytona 500 is no harbinger of things to come for the rest of the season.

HornETS ScorEboArd Boys AlPINE 2/15

The Hard'ack Hahnenkamm slalom (27) Bryan stammelmann (43) Nathan Croft (46) Brian Nelson

44.92 53.93 57.18

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2018

5 reasons why summer camp is a good choice

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ummer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school. Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of classes so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season playing with friends. But many of today's youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices.

Perhaps that's why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape - summer camp - remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends.

Although kids needn't be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The following are five reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year.

1. Explore talents. Summer camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities

that may not be fully available to them elsewhere.

2. Physical activity: Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors.

Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles.

Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult.

3. Gain confidence. Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin.

Camps can foster activities in selfesteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence, decision-making skills and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings or other students.

4. Try new things. Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that's learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new

sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children.

5. Make new friends.

Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends.

Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools.

Camps benefit children in a variety of ways.

Lessons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes, and enable campers to make lifelong friends.

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Children can benefit from summer camp in numerous ways.

WHAT to pack for overnight camps ( and what to leave at home ) Bedding: Select easily laundered bedding that is appropriate for the climate at your camp. Articles to include are sleeping bags, sheets and pillowcases, blankets, and pillows.

• Towels and Toiletries: Towels should not be the family's best, since they'll be used for swimming and other waterfront activities as well as for showers. A small bag or plastic bucket will help campers carry and keep track of essentials such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, comb, and brush. At some camps, campers walk to separate facilities to shower.

• Clothes and Laundry: The frequency of laundry day at camp affects how much clothing to pack. Generally, sessions under two weeks in length do not include laundry services. Always send along an extra pillowcase or laundry bag for dirty clothing. Most camps supply lists of recommended clothing and some include required uniforms. In general, camp gear should be comfortable and durable clothing suitable for active days at camp: Shorts, T-shirts, sweater/jacket and jeans; long pants for leg protection on hikes and horseback rides; comfortable, durable shoes and sneakers; a hat and a raincoat or poncho Flashlight with extra batteries Camera and film Canteen or water bottle Insect repellent, sunscreen and lip balm Pre-addressed, pre-stamped postcards or envelopes Medication: Send medication in original bottles, along with dosage instructions, to the camp nurse or health care facility. Your medical release form should list all medications.

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A recent study showed kids who attend summer day camps are more likely to engage in the recommended amount of physical activity each day.

Study: Campers get more exercise MaRTinsvillE, ind.

– Kids at day camp are getting more than the recommended amount of physical activity each day, according to the study, “Children’s Moderate to vigorous Physical activity attending summer day Camps,” published in the american Journal of Preventative Medicine.

“This study provides the public with empirical evidence the camp community has known for years.

The clear majority of day campers are experiencing vigorous amounts of physical activity each day,” comments Tom Rosenberg, president and CEO of the american Camp association. seven professors from various universities in south Carolina, north Carolina, and arizona studied more than 1,000 campers at summer day camps in the southeast where enrollment was equal to, or greater than, 50 campers.

The study asserts that, outside of regular school, summer day camps are the largest setting where kids can be physically active. according to the results, more than 70 percent of boys and

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By BEN CHIAPPINELLI Leading by example as they had all year, Essex senior Mya Dusablon and senior co-captains Allie Green and Anna Charland helped the Hornets rack up their highest team score of the year, a whopping 140.575 points, missing a 13th-straight team gymnastics state title by less than two points.

“We had a good season,” said head coach Mary Krug of her first year leading the squad. “We had a young team, but we had a lot of growth. At the state meet, we had the best score of the season. That is all I could ask for, their best, and I am very proud to be their coach.”

Essex maintained its reputation as a gymnastics powerhouse this year, winning seven of its eight matches by an average score of over 33 points. Their only loss on the regular season came from eventual state champions Champlain Valley Union, who previously edged the young Hornets in their second meet of the season by less than five points. With two-thirds of the squad poised to return next year, the future looks bright for the Hornets return in the 2018-2019 season.

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The EHS gymnastics team placed its highest score of the season this week at the state meet on Saturday. See more pictures of the Hornets' gymnasts online at essexreporter.com

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CTC chair Eric McCarthy said any holes created by the lack of tax revenue will have to be addressed by the selectboard. Any use of the fund, he said, would require approval by the selectboard and a duly warned

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