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Ongoing research at Shelburne Farms LIBERTY DARR STAFF WRITER

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Shelburne Museum’s popular Winter Lights returns for the winter season. See more photos, page 10.

For researchers, foresters and other experts in the field, the truth is simple: the rate of climate change is accelerating, and trees simply can’t keep up. Assuming, of course, that trees don’t make their way to the dealership to buy an electric vehicle to speed up the commute, which leaves scientists to explore a wide range of options to protect them from the inevitable effects of an earth that’s heating up. These ecological management strategies have been the basis for much of Anthony D’Amato’s research as the director of the forestry program and research forests at the University of Vermont. One approach he, other researchers at UVM and ecologists across the globe have been exploring is assisted forest migration — human-assisted movement of a tree species, either within its current range into places where it is expected to do well in the future, or in some cases, movement beyond the current range into places that are expected to

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change climatically and make it more favorable location in coming years and decades. Although tree species follow a slow and steady migration pattern on their own, the unprecedented rate of climate change that researchers now see poses new risks to many forests that have otherwise been historically resilient to changes in the environment. The general estimate for trees in the New England region, on average, is a dispersion rate of See D’AMATO on page 13

Holiday tree traditions live on at Parade Ground LIBERTY DARR STAFF WRITER

Every town has it’s own unofficial “third-places,” or places where people gather and spend time between work and home. In Shelburne during the holiday season, residents say that the most prominent third place is the annual Christmas tree stand on the

village green. The tradition spearheaded by Shelburne’s Scout Troop 602 in the 1970s has been a town hot spot for decades. It all begins the day after Thanksgiving and has evolved into much more than just a place to buy a tree. While the place offers a convenient location for residents to bask in the yule-tide spirit, it

also has become a tradition for many families across the country who make an event out of traveling to the quintessential Vermont town to haul home a fresh pine — including the loyal customer from Connecticut who makes the trek almost every year. “People come from all over the county because the trees that we get are really, really good,” said

troop leader Mark Healey. “This one guy comes from Connecticut every year. We always ask when you’re tying the tree on the car roof, ‘How far are you going?’ We will tie an extra string depending on how far. It was just hilarious when this guy said he’s from Connecticut and we’re like, ‘We’re going to need some more string.’”

The trees have always come from the Moffat’s farm in Craftsbury — a fourth-generation Christmas tree farm. On average, the troop sells nearly 1,300 of the balsam and Fraser fir trees — and the one specialty white pine — each year. See HOLIDAY TREE on page 9

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Shelburne turns out for 2023 Veterans Day ceremony by Lorraine Paul. She also excelled in the singing of “The Star Bangled Banner” later in the program. Even though the weather was cold and windy, the ceremony was a great success. It was estimated

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Shelburne’s Veterans Day ceremony opened with the wonderful singing of “America the Beautiful”

that the attendance was the largest of any previous Veterans Day ceremonies. A special tribute was paid to Arthur Kunin, a veteran of World War II and member of the Greatest Generation.

Local man to head trial lawyers’ group Michael L. Desautels of South Burlington, a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, has been named the chair of the Vermont State Committee. Desautels has served as the Chief Federal Defender in Vermont since 2006, and before that was in private practice in New York State for many years. “I look forward to leading in this role,” Desautels said. The American College of Trial Lawyers is a professional association of lawyers and judges dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, the administra-

tion of justice, and the ethics of themselves. the profession. Membership in In another initiative, the the college is by invitation, and college has partnered with the admission is limited American Constituto not more than 1 tion Society to teach percent of the attorabout the role that neys in the state. the U.S. ConstituThe college’s tion plays in the lives many missions of individuals and include working to society — by having preserve the indecollege fellows meet pendence of state with school groups and federal judges, and other civic including from recent groups. verbal attacks from Michael L. Desautels Desautels said, “I politicians regardbelieve that fellows ing court decisions. in the college play a Judges are often constrained vital role in upholding the rule from responding to such attacks of law in our country.”

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Guest speaker Capt. John Hammer, U.S. Navy, retired, opened his remarks by expressing his deep respect and appreciation for the service of all veterans. Hammer’s presentation followed his 28 years of service from his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy to his retirement. He noted that his interest in the Navy began when he was 7 and was further influenced by his father, a chief boatswain mate in the Coast Guard during World War II. His naval career began with service on anti-submarine destroyers. After his initial assignment he served in varied positions that includes command of two separate hydrographic charting units, one off the coast of Japan and the other off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. He held a rather unique assignment as seconded officer in the Royal Navy, which means he served as Royal Naval officer. Additional positions of authority included deputy superintendent, the Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.; deputy director, Defense Mapping Agency, Washington, D.C.; and senior U.S. representative in NATO. He also served as the J2, Intel-

ligence Directorate, European Command Headquarters, Stuttgart. His most trying assignments were on European Command battle staff, and destroyer action in the Cuban Missile Blockade. Hammer emphasized the significance of veterans, past and present, who were willing to serve our nation. He also acknowledged those who supported veterans, including their families, caregivers and survivors who lived with the loneliness, stress, separation and challenges they have faced in the return of their wounded. In addition, he stressed that we must continue to remember those who suffered as missing in action and as prisoners of war. He ended his presentation with these words: “Let me urge you all to express your gratitude to any veterans you meet. Let us remember the bravery, unwavering commitment and selflessness of those who were and are willing to sacrifice their lives so that we can live in freedom.” The wreath for the Veterans Day ceremony was donated by in memory of Jim Donaldson, a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Shelburne Veterans Monument Committee.

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Final curtain: Palace 9 ends run JONAH FRANGIOSA COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE

On the final night of the Palace 9 movie theater’s operation, the hottest ticket was for the threehour Martin Scorsese film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” costing only a dollar. “We’re here to see the new Leo DiCaprio movie!” a group of college-age men yelled as they entered the 30-year-old theater, tucked behind a retail plaza on Shelburne Road. The Palace 9 closed for good early this month with a special deal for the diehard patrons who came for its final showings: $1 tickets, drinks, popcorn and candy. Customers poured into the lobby from all entrances and formed lines that extended to the sidewalk outside. The cheap tickets weren’t the only reason for the crowds. Many families, groups and couples came for the sentimental value that Palace 9 held for them. “It is the end of an era of cinema,” said Mark Stevenson as he left the theater with a companion after watching the new DiCaprio flick. “I already saw this movie on one of the channels that we get. We just decided to watch it on the big screen.” The explosion of streaming services is the primary reason for the struggles of the movie theater industry nationwide and a key factor in the closure of Palace 9. The theater opened in the early 1990s as Vermont’s largest movie theater at the time, according to Seven Days. Owned by Merrill Jarvis III, who also operates the Majestic 10 in Williston and Merrill’s Roxy Cinema in Burlington, he and his family sold the Palace at one point before buying it back in 2012. But the onetime trademark movie house of South Burlington has experienced a downtick in business since the COVID-19 pandemic. With the property’s lease expiring at the end of this year, Jarvis made the decision to shutter the place. Mother and daughter Kathryn and Star Lenski waited in line to view “The Nightmare Before Christmas 30th Anniversary.” Kathryn has visited Palace 9 nearly every month for years, and the closing saddened her, she said. She plans to adopt the Majestic 10 as her new “go-to spot.” “We’re going to do what we came to do: support their theaters,” Kathryn said. Star, who said she works in the marketing field, offered an optimistic outlook for the future of the region’s remaining movie theaters. “I’m a little worried, but I also have a little bit of faith,” she said, because the closing of the Palace 9 could “strengthen the other two.”

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Palace 9, a Shelburne Road movie house, closed earlier this month.

Palace 9 may have suffered from its low profile among consumers, Star added, describing the theater as “out of the way” and “slow on social media.” On closing night, employees stayed on their toes at the concession stand — after spending many recent nights nearly alone in the quiet theater, with a mere handful of customers in each screening room. Jarvis told Seven Days that the Burlington area had too many screens for the demand. Jarvis didn’t respond to The Other Paper’s repeated requests for comment before closing day, and that evening he rushed around the theater. Hailey Holliday had worked for Palace 9 for nearly a year and called the final curtain “bittersweet.” The staff took pride in the enthusiasm of the closing night crowd, which made the end of the business all the more disappointing, Holliday said. “We’re trying to send out a final thank you,” she said. “That is what this night is all about.” After 30 years in business, she said, the final night served as “a

send-off, a thank you, and we’ll miss you.” The closing brought out such a large crowd that it likely surpassed the busiest days of the dual release of the record-setting blockbusters “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” this summer, according to Holliday. While the screening rooms emptied of moviegoers from the early-evening showings on the final night, more visitors entered the lobby for the next round. Several in the departing crowd lamented that it was their last viewing at the Palace 9. Even with the plethora of streaming options vying for their attention, many locals said they still seek the enjoyment of a communal viewing experience. “I don’t think the big screen will ever go out of fashion, because everyone is interested in the shared experience,” said Linda Jones, who accompanied Stevenson to the “Killers of the Flower Moon” screening. “Movies can get people to stand up together and clap.” “I don’t think that will ever end,” she said.

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CRIME & COURTS Shelburne Police Blotter: Nov. 20-26 Total reported incidents: 63 Traffic stops: 13 Warnings: 11 Tickets: 3 Arrests: 1 Medical emergencies: 27 Mental health incidents: 1 Suspicious incidents: 2 Agency assists: 1 Citizen assists: 6 Welfare check: 3 Motor vehicle complaints: 3 Car crash: 2 Animal problem: 2 Theft: 2 Alarms: 9 False alarms: 6 Pending investigations: 2 Nov. 20 at 6:15 a.m., Chason Phillips, 28, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., was cited for careless and negligent operation and was released. Nov. 20 at 2:22 p.m., a two-car crash with no injuries was reported on Falls Road. Nov. 20 at 6:03 p.m., a car versus deer was reported on Bay Road.

Nov. 24 at 2:38 p.m., an Elmore Street resident told police items had been taken from their home. Police are investigating. Nov. 24 at 11:25 p.m., a two-car crash was reported on Shelburne Road with fluids leaking on the roadway. Shelburne police, fire and rescue, and South Burlington police were dispatched. No injuries were reported, and all the hazards were removed. Nov. 25 at 11:23 a.m., a one-car crash from earlier in the day was reported to police. Nov. 25 at 7:18 p.m., a caller on Palmer Court reported an oven fire. Shelburne fire, rescue and police were dispatched and extinguished the fire. Nov. 26 at 5:43 p.m., a retail theft was reported at Tractor Supply. Police are investigating. Note: Charges filed by police are subject to review by the Chittenden County State’s Attorney Office and can be amended or dropped.

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Chittenden County Sheriff’s Lt. Allen Fortin of Hinesburg speaks during the recent northern Vermont news conference urging motorists to take extra safety precautions throughout the Thanksgiving week travel period. Fortin was one of five invited speakers at the five-county event that included comments about the uptick in fatal crashes in Vermont this year. Heritage Automotive Group in South Burlington hosted the event, which was sponsored by the Chittenden County SHARP (Safe Highway Accident Reduction Program) Team. SHARP gave away three child car seats and inspected 18 more for drivers stopping, said Fortin, who earlier worked for Shelburne Police for almost 30 years.

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OPINION Shooting of young Palestinian men hits way too close to home From the Senate Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale I wish we could say that hate has no place in our beloved little state of Vermont, but unfortunately, hate is here — and, just last week, it manifested itself in a horrific attack on three young Palestinian American Sen. Kesha Ram college Hinsdale students. They have been left with potentially life-long injuries — and, of course, unimaginable mental and emotional scars from the trauma. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, just returning from a family birthday party, Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdel Hamid and Tahseen Amed walked down North Prospect Street in Burlington wearing Keffiyeh and speaking in Arabic. Without saying a word, a middle-aged white man — who is now in police custody — allegedly came off his porch and shot them, wounding one in the chest and damaging the spinal cord of another. I cannot fully express how close this hits to home. My legislative career began at my house on 31 North Prospect Street with the support of so many of my neighbors, and the shooting took place in front of 69 North Prospect Street. Hundreds of students at the University of Vermont representing widely diverse backgrounds walk this street every single day. As a woman of Hindu and Jewish descent, I also know what

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it’s like to be targeted by hate terrorist attack by Hamas, and it just for existing. is making Jews and Muslims less So, we must call out this safe here in the U.S. We are just violence in the context of growthe latest example, in our othering Islamophobia and the dehuwise peaceful Queen City, of that manization of Palestinians. While growing reality. authorities are doing everything We are all keeping these they can to investigate this as three young men and their loved a hate crime, it is up to us to ones in our deepest thoughts and respond to hate with love in this prayers. The families are still moment. overcoming their shock and grief Thankfully, and will be I have already communicating My legislative career seen that love in their wishes action. for ways to began at my house There has support Awarbeen an outpourtani, Hamid and on 31 North Prospect ing of support Amed in the locally and near future. I Street with the nationally to will update you make sure these details unfold support of so many of as three young on how to be of men know they my neighbors, and the help. are not alone in Until then, their long road be safe and shooting took place to recovery, and please do demonstrations your best to in front of 69 North are cropping up spread love and across the counwarmth in this Prospect Street. try to stand in chilling moment solidarity with Palestinians and for Vermont and our nation. against hate crimes. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, a I have joined elected offiDemocrat from Shelburne, serves cials and many Jewish leaders the towns of South Burlington, across the country in calling Shelburne, Charlotte, Hinesburg, for a ceasefire and an end to Milton, Burlington, St. George, the loss of thousands of innoWestford, Underhill, Jericho, cent Palestinian lives, plus the Richmond, Winooski, Williston, displacement of over a million more. This mass bloodshed is not Essex and Bolton in the Legislamaking Israel safer following the ture.

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Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. Come to the library on early release day to game, snack and chill with friends.

Youth book advisory Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Love to read? Help build a library collection that truly reflects the interests and ambi-

tions of the community. Assist Katie Bosley in finding exciting new publications and recent releases, identify gaps in their collection, and create eye-catching displays of recommended reads. Interested? Email Bosley at kbosley@ shelburnevt.org. Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 11-15.

Musical storytime with Liz Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. A unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody and imagination. Don’t miss this harmonious journey. No advanced registration required.

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Thursday, Nov. 30, 6-7 p.m. Explore sustainable printmaking with Landa Townsend in her artist talk, “Dragonfly Habitat at

the Edges of Weatherhead Hollow Pond: 2021-2023.” Supported by a Vermont Arts Council grant, Townsend discusses her use of non-toxic techniques, focusing on Mokuhanga, a traditional Japanese printmaking style. Learn about materials like shina wood blocks, nori and bamboo baren, and enjoy a demonstration by Japanese artist Katsutoshi Yuasa.

Shelburne’s Annual Tree Lighting & Festivities Friday, Dec. 1, 5:30-7 p.m. Festive caroling on the town green starting at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m. the tree will be lit, after which everyone is invited to Town Hall for snacks, letter writing to Santa, and music played by handbell ensemble Northern Bronze. From there, children can visit Santa in the Pierson Library community room. A take-home craft will be offered by library staff, followed by a whimsical model train display in the children’s area of the library.

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One of the most anticipated event of the season, the Hinesburg Artist Series annual holiday concert this year will be on Sunday, Dec. 10, with performances at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Hinesburg. The concert will feature the South County Chorus and the Hinesburg Artist Series Orchestra under the direction of Rufus C. Patrick. The featured guest artist will be cellist Jiwon Lee. “So many people have told me that this is their favorite event of the year,” Patrick said. “We will have holiday favorites and other inspiring selections. Sharing this great music performed by our talented musicians is such a joyful experience.” The featured works this year

are David Lovrien’s compositions featuring traditional holiday music with minor alterations. The combined chorus and orchestra will also perform “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” and “Masters in This Hall” by Mark Hayes, “Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas” from “Home Alone 2” and a Camp Kirkland arrangement of “Ding Dong Merrily on High.” Hinesburg Artist Series holiday concerts go back more than 25 years and also include a sing-along and sometimes the appearance of a special guest. The concerts are free, but donations to are welcome and the audience is also encouraged to bring something for the food shelf. For more information, go to hinesburgartistseries.org.

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Obituary Liamos, Mary Beth (Boris) Funtow, Michele (Ben) Lomaestro and Marilyn (Joe) Trapeni; Dolores (LaFrance) Harrison, 95, of Shel- grandchildren, Matthew and wife, Melisburne, formerly of Rutland, died peacefully sa, Jordan, Jessica and husband, Logan, at the University of Vermont Medical Center Lauren and husband, Billy, Nicole, Luke, in Burlington, on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Stephen, Jared and wife, Kelly, and KateDolores was born on Feb. lyn and husband, Slate; and 2, 1928. On Sept. 17, 1951, great grandchildren, Jax, Oli, she married the love of her Giovanni, Kessler, Kinsley life, James F. Harrison. They and Harrison. She is also were married for 55 years, survived by several nieces, until his death in 2007. They nephews and cousins on both made their home in Rutland, sides of the family. where they raised five daughShe was predeceased ters. by her parents, Charles and Dolores was a graduate of Cartie (Shoro) LaFrance; and Mount St. Joseph Academy her daughter, Marcia Harriin Rutland. She worked for son. over 20 years as a telephone A Mass for Dolores will operator and supervisor for be held at Christ the King the New England Telephone Church, 66 South Main & Telegraph Company. Dolores Harrison Street, Rutland, on Friday, Dolores was strong in Dec. 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. There her Catholic faith. She loved will be no calling hours. A spending time with family and friends, gathering for family and friends will take whether on vacations or just visiting with place in the church hall following the service. them. Some trips included stops at casinos to Arrangements are under the direction of Clifhit the slot machines. ford Funeral Home. Dolores was a wonderful mom, Nana Burial will be in the spring in Shelburne. and Grana. She doted on her family, always Special thanks to the staff in the cardiac remembering birthdays and special occasions unit on Miller 4 at the UVM Medical Center with gifts and phone calls. Dolores was an for taking such good care of our mother, avid reader, crossword puzzle solver and TV keeping her comfortable during her short Jeopardy watcher. Playing cards and board hospital stay. games were also favorite activities. Memorial contributions in Dolores’ name Dolores is survived by, and will be great- can be sent directly to Christ the King Church, ly missed by, her daughters, Martha (Steve) 66 South Main St., Rutland VT 05701.

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Community Notes Age Well serves December meal Age Well and St. Catherine’s of Siena Parish in Shelburne are teaming up to provide a meal to go for anyone age 60 and older on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The meal will be available for pick up in the parking lot at 72 Church St. from 11 a.m. until noon and are available for anyone 60 or older. Suggested donation is $5. The menu is stuffed chicken breast with apple cranberry stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce, wheat roll, pumpkin bar with white chips and Craisins and milk. To order a meal contact Kathleen at agewellstcath@gmail.com or 802-5031107. Deadline to order is Wednesday, Dec. 7. If this is a first-time order, provide your name, address, phone number and date of birth. If you haven’t yet filled out a congregate meal registration form, bring a completed registration form with you or send one to: Age Well; 875 Roosevelt Highway, Ste. 210, Colchester VT 05446. Forms will be

available at meal pick up. Learn about restaurant tickets to dine at participating restaurants at agewellvt.org.

Trinity Episcopal Church holiday bazaar returns After a long and arduous four years, Trinity Episcopal Church in Shelburne, 5171 Shelburne Road, will open its doors wide once again for its traditional holiday bazaar. Everyone is invited on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and enjoy the colors and music of the holidays, food and handmade crafts.

First Church hosts annual Christmas fair S’mores and hot chocolate will meet you at the door. Two dozen tables will be laden with holiday crafts, elegant “junque,” baked goods, items from guest artists, crafters and non-profits doing good, Christmas decora-

tions, wreaths and a wreath decorating table, plants, toys and jewelry. And a lunch cafe with homemade soups and sandwiches will keep you sated while you shop. It’s all happening at the First Congregational Church of Burlington, 38 South Winooski Avenue, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. More at firstchurchburlington.org.

Concert celebrates Fiddle Orchestra’s 20th On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra will perform its 20th anniversary concert at the Barre Opera House at 7 pm. Admission is by donation with proceeds benefiting Barre and Montpelier flood relief. Sarah Hotchkiss, who started the VFO, the first statewide fiddle orchestra, will be the guest soloist. She will be accompanied by her husband, John Mowad, who composed the tunes they will play with the orchestra, including “Veefer Swing #2,” which he wrote for the orchestra’s 10th anniversary. The orchestra will also honor its previous director, David Kaynor, by performing several of his tunes. Kaynor helped to grow

the orchestra to approximately 50 active musicians and developed members’ interests in Swedish music and in playing by ear. Susan Reid joined the orchestra soon after and became the orchestra’s musical director. The concert will feature three lively tunes composed by Reid, including an aptly named walking tune “Warm in Winter.” Peter Macfarlane became music director in 2020. The orchestra has honed its repertoire of English country dance and Scottish tunes under his leadership. The orchestra will play several of Macfarlane’s compositions and he has written a rag for the orchestra’s anniversary called “To Twenty More.”

Charlotte Central School holds holiday market Buy local and come to the Charlotte Central School holiday market on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 408 Hinesburg Road in Charlotte. There will be more than 60 vendors, kid crafts, a silent auction and delicious food. Proceeds help support the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization programs like teacher grants and an emergency fund for school families.

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continued from page 1 “Even though the demand is “It’s cool because it was really the super high for other places, we first time in a long time that any of always get our allotment, which is the town’s folk had been together. awesome,” said Healey. Because everybody was so isolatWhile most troops stick to ed we would run into people at selling cookies, the Christmas Healy said the tree sale that we idea to sell Christ“Some years ago, they hadn’t seen in mas trees came months.” came up with this idea about 50-someThe tradithing years ago, tion, Healey to sell Christmas trees says, and the proceeds has have helped fund deeper roots instead of doing those than just people nearly all the trips the troop buying trees, popcorn sales and it takes throughit’s become a out the year — community tie just stuck.” including a trip for residents to Switzerland to and a place for visit the Kander— Mark Healey people to stay, steg International take a load off Scout Centre last year. and chat with their neighbors. “Some years ago, they came “I mean, it’s just incredible up with this idea to sell Christ- what an event it becomes,” he mas trees instead of doing those said. “It’s amazing.” popcorn sales and it just stuck,” For the Scouts, many of whom Healey said. have been with the troop for years, The tradition has stood the test it’s the time of year they look of time, even during the pandem- forward to the most. Scout leader ic, which was still a high-selling Aedan Curley has been with the year for the troop and a unique troop since he was in fifth grade, time to re-engage the community. and although he will be spending “The town was really nice less time at the stand this year due enough to let us continue sell- to the inevitable responsibilities ing during that time,” said Brian that come with growing older, Irwin, Scoutmaster since 2017. he says the tradition has been

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A family gathers to pick out a tree in Shelburne village, an annual rite for many from near and far.

one that has shaped much of his adolescence. “It’s really fun to help people out and see so many people. There’s really a lot of people that I know that go there,” Curley said. “We get to talk and help them out with buying the trees, but also just hanging out when it’s not so busy

in the shed listening to Christmas music with the other Scouts.” More important, nearly 20 percent of the proceeds are donated to various organizations in the community and across the country each year. The stand is open during the weekdays on a self-serve basis,

and weekends from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Although sales have been in full swing since Thanksgiving, the real holiday kick-off takes place during the annual tree lighting ceremony on the green on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. “It’s great to great to keep this tradition alive,” Healey said.

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The popular annual light show is back at Shelburne Museum for another winter and features 18 different installations, including the 220-foot Ticonderoga steamboat, Beach Woods and Bostwick Garden.

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Artists share histories at residency Vermont’s Premier Winosha Steele and William Ransom have been picked as artists-in-residence for “UnderWater, UnderGround: Black/Indigenous Creatives Historize Charlotte, Vermont’s Sea Change,” at Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte. The two artists were selected through a competitive process open to artists in Vermont, New York and Quebec who self-identify as African American, African Diaspora or Afro-indigenous cultures. A jury made the selections based on artistic excellence, commitment to the spirit and purpose of the residency and availability and flexibility to fully engage in the project. The purpose of the “UnderWater, UnderGround” is to creatively lift up past, present and future voices and experiences of the peoples of the African diaspora who live or who have lived in the Lake Champlain Basin area. The artists will research, learn about and create new works about some of the untold history, cultures and geography of the area. Ransom, a Vermont resident, is primarily a sculptor whose work originates at the intersection of his material engagement and his investigations into personal history, collective history and agricultural experience. He was born and raised on a dairy farm in Vermont and his work and life continue to be informed by his early material experiences and engagement with the cycles and rhythms of the natural world. Ransom received a Master of Fine Art in Sculpture from Claremont Graduate University and a bachelor’s degree Bennington College. His most recent solo show, “HoldUp/UpHold,” was held at NE Sculpture in Minneapolis. Steele, a Caribbean artist who lives in New York, incorporates her identity and passion fearlessly into her work. As a Black female artist, she creates pieces with flamboyance, aiming to establish a connection between viewer and artwork. She believes that the concept of nuances produced in her work create meaningful conversations and deeper understanding of the world provoked through introspection. Drawing inspiration from her Antiguan heritage, Steele’s art is boundary-pushing, yet personal. Her desire to expand her artistic horizon and emphasize racial correlation, however radical, stems from being a small islander. She earned a degree from SUNY Plattsburgh and has exhibited her work in numerous local and regional exhibitions in New York. During the residency, which

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COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS AND FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A WETLAND FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A WETLAND To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, & Individuals This is to give notice that the Town of Shelburne and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (Agency) have conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Wetlands. The activity is funded under the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383), under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, National Housing Trust funds, and with Project Based Vouchers. The subject property is located at 3164 and 3229 Shelburne Road, in Shelburne, Vermont for a project known as Bay Ridge. The proposed project will replace dated, obsolete motel units used for emergency short term stays with 68 high quality units of new, income restricted permanent rental housing. With 20 units set aside for homeless and at risk households, all of which will be supported by project based rental assistance. Project activities include demolition of four 1960s motel buildings and office building and new construction of two 24 unit multifamily rental buildings on the eastern part of the site. The southern part of the site will consist of up to 27 two and three bedroom for sale townhomes. Buildings D and E will be converted from hotel use to permanent housing. Both parcels have wetlands. The wetland on site for the future residential development includes a Class III wetland which was delineated by Arrowwood Consulting in 2021. Direct impacts to the southeastern portion of the wetland will occur as a result of the construction of Building H, one of the for-sale townhomes, as elevating the ground surface is necessary to make that lot buildable. Wetlands will not be impacted by the development of the affordable housing apartment buildings, master project utilities or roads. The total size of the Class III wetland is approximately 0.12 acres. Approximately 0.03 acres will be directly impacted by the future phase of the proposed project. There is a pond which is a wetland, a second small Class II wetland, and Class III wetland located at the solar panel parcel. No direct impacts to any of the solar parcel wetlands will take place. The Town of Shelburne and Agency have considered alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values. Alternatives including having stormwater control on-site, which would have been located partially in the wetland and caused an increased impact to the existing wetlands. This alternative was rejected for this reason. Another alternative was to eliminate construction of Building H to avoid the wetland altogether, thus reducing the number of home-ownership units. This alternative was rejected because the income generated from Building H would be required to make the entire master development more feasible. It was also considered to install a retaining wall behind building H, instead of sloped land, but this alternative was rejected because of the cost and safety concerns of a shear drop of nearly over 6 feet. Other off-site locations were considered but none offered more benefits with fewer potential environmental impacts. Alternatives to the solar panel field included not including the solar field as part of the project at all, and revisions to reduce impacts to the wetlands (i.e., surrounding the class III wetland instead of passing through it) and their buffers so that the preferred alternative included the most minimal impacts. The natural and beneficial values of, and impact resulting of the project to the wetlands were considered. Direct impacts to the Class III wetland are anticipated as a result of the construction of a building and elevating the ground to make it buildable, and include only a minor loss of stormwater storage volume. No direct impacts to the wetlands at the solar panel site will take place. The Town has reevaluated the alternatives to the proposed work in the wetland and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11990, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments.

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continued from page 1 one-tenth of a mile per year — result is the same — a tree shows three-tenths if they’re really truck- up in a location where it’s not ing it. But the current rate of climate grown before. change is shifting at a much faster As humans began to move scale of four to six more freely miles per year. around the “It’s a broader look “Forests have planet, many historically been species, such as at things relative to incredibly resilient Norway spruce and have adjustand Scotch what would have ed to changes in pine, traveled occurred historically, climate, it’s been transcontinenover a very slow tally from Scanbut definitely a period,” D’Amadinavia and to said. “The rate Europe in the new emphasis with of change we’re early 1900s for seeing now is timber and other climate change and unprecedented in uses. the modern climate But the new other factors.” record.” way of lookBut the concept ing at assist— Anthony D’Amato ed migration, of assisted migration is something, D’Amato says, he says, humans have been doing is two-fold. for eons. Only now, the concept is First, researchers want to study motivated by different factors. trees that now exist in Vermont Historically, Indigenous and New England that may not peoples have been moving nuts be climatically adapted, dependand seeds of species like oaks, ing on where they are, he said. chestnuts and butternut for centu- The second hope is to sustain the ries, and this form of migration complex cultural and ecological has been central to food and trade values associated with each given systems for a long time, D’Amato forest. said, noting that while the motiva“It’s a broader look at things tion might now be climate or other relative to what would have changes in the environment, the occurred historically, but definite-

ly a new emphasis with climate change and other factors,” D’Amato said. Other effects of climate change are already present with an increase in invasive species like the emerald ash borer and a new nematode that’s killing beech trees — two species that are essential to other ecosystems and habitats. At the same time, boreal species like Balsam fir that grow at higher elevations in places like the Northeast Kingdom, which are better adapted to cooler temperatures, are beginning to see a decline in crown health. “Their foliage is just not as vigorous,” said D’Amato. “When we start having really hot dry stretches of weather, which I know after this summer, we don’t think we’re having hot dry stretches of weather, but we are and it’s creating stress and mortality.” In addition to large-scale studies, many land management companies, like Heritage Landscapes in Charlotte, are exploring assisted migration and rehabilitation techniques in historic places like Shelburne Farms. Since 1999, the landscape company has engaged in multiple projects at the national histor-

ic landmark. In 2021, the group began exploring assisted migration to revamp the farm’s swampy areas historically dominated by elm and ash trees, both on the decline due to the increase of invasive insects and other disease. “Eventually, something will have to replace those trees to keep the character,” Gregory De Vries, a managing partner with Heritage Landscapes, said. “We are testing a number of tried-and-true trees that are native to the area like oak and red and silver maple, but then we’re also planting northern catalpa and black tupelo and tulip poplar,” all native trees to the eastern United States, but found in zones slightly south. Following U.S. Department of the Interior standards for the treatment of historic properties outlined by the National Park Service, the work is a balance between preservation and maintaining the desired landscapes.

On a larger scale throughout the state, D’Amato said the strategy for foresters and researchers is localized to each forest area as opposed to a broad-brush approach. Each forest is different, and the needs range from critical to less severe. “In all those places where we’re planting these trees, we’re monitoring how they’re doing, and really evaluating both their growth and also how they are being impacted,” D’Amato said. Assisted migration is just one piece of the puzzle of the complicated inner workings of forests and tree health, and most attempts are paired with a variety of other methods. The decision to move things around is bold, both D’Amato and De Vries acknowledged, but to do nothing may be even bolder. “It’s an interesting topic that’s definitely pertinent,” De Vries said.

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