![by Gabrielle Gervais NEWPORT — The presence of a highly invasive insect that has killed millions of ash trees across the country is putting local forests at risk. In an informational session at the Gateway Center here, staff from the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) came together with interested members of the public to raise awareness of the emerald ash borer, recently found to be spreading in Newport. At the session, they taught attendees how to identify […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-Wagner-USDA-APHIS-Bugwood.org_-1400x912.jpg)
![by Gabrielle Gervais DERBY — It was smooth sailing for the select board which cruised through its agenda Monday evening, as members fielded feedback from residents on paving and mowing, continued the discussion on tennis courts behind the town office, and approved the new tax rate for 2026. Resident Bruce Muir seemed simply curious about his situation when he told the board about the half-paved 4-H Road leading up to his property. Mr. Muir was puzzled as to what […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/derby-group-scaled-e1784658720199-1400x810.jpg)
![by Trisha Ingalls IRASBURG — Roger Gagnon has been giving his time, treasure, and talent to the town of Irasburg for over forty years, and just completed another major contribution: restoring the Orne Covered Bridge. Mr. Gagnon was born in Nashua, New Hampshire. After serving in the Vietnam War, he wanted to get away from the city and live a quiet life. He has lived in Irasburg since 1982. In that time, he has been a member of the select […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/roger-gagnon-with-sign-cmyk-e1783445626352-1400x852.jpg)
![by Joseph Gresser BARTON — A couple of new projects should make noticeable changes to Barton according to information provided to select board members by Zoning Administrator Sarah Bailey on July 1. Board chair Jeff Cota was off celebrating his birthday, leaving colleagues Dee McDowell and Ted Gattino to do the heavy lifting in his absence. Mr. Gattino introduced the first project. He said he had gone to May Farm Road, near the town garage along with Ms. Bailey, Orleans […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-07-134322.png)
Borer spread puts ash trees at risk
by Gabrielle Gervais NEWPORT — The presence of a highly invasive insect that has killed millions of ash trees across the country is putting local forests at risk. In an informational session at the Gateway Center here, staff... More »
In Derby, Board hears about paving and mowing
by Gabrielle Gervais DERBY — It was smooth sailing for the select board which cruised through its agenda Monday evening, as members fielded feedback from residents on paving and mowing, continued the discussion on tennis co... More »
Roger Gagnon gives his all for Irasburg
by Trisha Ingalls IRASBURG — Roger Gagnon has been giving his time, treasure, and talent to the town of Irasburg for over forty years, and just completed another major contribution: restoring the Orne Covered Bridge. Mr. Gagn... More »
In Barton, two gas projects surface
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — A couple of new projects should make noticeable changes to Barton according to information provided to select board members by Zoning Administrator Sarah Bailey on July 1. Board chair Jeff Cota was... More »
