From Seven Days

  • The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, May 1-7

    Spring has sprung, and there's no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect learn and have a good time. We've compiled seven must-do events, including The Bryan Memorial Gallery’s "Legacy 2024 Collection," a celebration of some of the latest artists in a long line of painters who have come to Vermont and New England for inspiration. Tourist Attractions Ongoing The Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville presents its "Legacy 2024 Collection," a celebration...

  • Governor Makes Last-Minute Appeal to Delay Vote on Ed Secretary Nominee

    Less than 24 hours before senators are slated to decide whether to confirm Zoie Saunders as Vermont’s next education secretary, Gov. Phil Scott on Monday asked the body’s leadership to delay the vote. Scott contended in a letter that during Saunders’ vetting, “there has been a substantial amount of misinformation, false assumptions and politicization of Zoie’s record” that has become “toxic and unproductive.” He said he was “concerned about the prospects for a civil and fair Floor debate...

  • Student Film Documents Failed Plan to Cut Books From Vermont State University Libraries

    When Parwinder Grewal, then-president of Vermont State University, announced his plan in February 2023 to eliminate most of the physical books from the state college system's libraries and switch to an all-digital library, students, faculty and staff described his decision in many ways, none of them flattering: "shocking," "embarrassing," "surreal," "patriarchal" "ableist" and "a joke," to name a few. For the students in Sam Davis-Boyd's documentary filmmaking class at VTSU–Castleton,...

  • Video: Vermont Stage Presents 'tick, tick BOOM!'

    Vermont Stage’s 'tick, tick BOOM!' runs May 1-26 at Main Street Landing in Burlington. An aspiring composer questions his life choices on the eve of his 30th birthday. This autobiographical musical is by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of ‘Rent’. (Paid Post) Vermont Stage’s tick, tick BOOM! runs May 1 through 26 at Main Street Landing in Burlington. An aspiring composer questions his life choices on the eve of his 30th...

  • In Memoriam: Gregory Peters, 1945-2024

    Forever in our hearts. Please join friends and family for a Celebration of Life service for Gregory B. Peters (November 22, 1945-February 10, 2024) on Friday, May 10, 2024, 11 a.m., at Charlotte Congregational Church, Charlotte, Vt. Reception gathering to follow

  • Obituary: Sarah Francisco, 1974-2024

    Speech therapist touched the lives of countless students and families and will be remembered for her limitless joy Sarah Olivia Francisco, an incredible wife, loving mother, sister, daughter, friend, teacher and so much more, died unexpectedly and all too soon on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her family’s home in Williston, Vt. She was 49. Born on October 3, 1974, in West Allis, Wis., Sarah was raised in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where she made many of her...

  • Obituary: Timothan J. Chant, 1963-2024

    Moretown native excelled in athletics and was an inspiring educator and coach in Westwood, Mass. Timothy J. “Timmy” Chant, 60, of Warwick, R.I., a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, coach and friend, passed away on February 25, 2024. He shared 31 years of marriage with his best friend and wife, Kirsten (Carter) Chant; together they raised two sons, Brady and Drew. Born in Kingston, N.Y., on August 19, 1963, Timmy was the youngest of seven children...

  • Obituary: Elizabeth "Betsy" Catanzaro, 1947-2024

    Woman found her calling in nursing, and her greatest happiness was raising her two children The amazing life of Elizabeth “Betsy” Catanzaro came peacefully to an end while asleep at the University of Vermont Medical Center, with her husband and her son at her side. A very sad day for all that knew and were touched by her love and kindness. Betsy was born and raised in Lancaster, Pa., the daughter of Florence and Kenneth Friend. After graduating from McCaskey...

  • Obituary: Jan Latrobe Abbott, 1941-2024

    ESL teacher and active volunteer made many lasting friendships throughout her life Jan Latrobe (Timmerman) Abbott, 83, died April 13, 2024, at Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare in Burlington, Vt., after a courageous 10-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. The only child of the late John Clinton and Anne Latrobe New Timmerman, she was born on April 11, 1941, in New York City. She spent her teenage years in the Westchester County community of...

  • Obituary: David Jordan, 1937-2024

    Former professor had a lifelong love of the Adirondacks, tennis and golf David “Dave” Jordan, a resident of Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, after complications from a fall. Dave is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nicola H. Jordan, as well as his son Dean Jordan and his spouse, Adriana, and grandson Ryan; and his son Bret Jordan and his spouse, Jennifer, and grandchildren, Madeleine, Charlotte and William. Dave was...

  • Obituary: Lucile Boedy, 1920-2024

    Music and leading a life of faith were the foundations of a life well lived Lucile Hamrin Boedy, of South Burlington, Vt., died of old age from a life well lived. She is the last remaining Smith of Wayne, Ill., whose ancestors left Corinth, Vt., in 1837 to travel the Erie Canal and begin a pioneer life on the new frontier. Lucile was born April 2, 1920, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Richard and Helen (Smith) Hamrin, during the final year of Woodrow Wilson’s...

  • Obituary: Frances A. Villemaire, 1920-2024

    Longtime Winooski resident loved nursing and finished her career at Burlington’s Converse Home Frances A. Villemaire, RN, age 104, a longtime resident of Winooski, Vt., passed peacefully on April 16, 2024, in Burlington, Vt. Frances was born in St. Albans, Vt., on March 20, 1920, the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (LaBella) Fortuna. She was a graduate of Holy Angels Parochial School, Bellows Free Academy and Fanny Allen School of Nursing. She was...