The Weekly Record – Feb. 23, 2026
Selectboard summary, Trillium Hill Farm interview, Q&A with the Town Clerk and Treasurer, and more.
Selectboard Meeting Summary
The selectboard met on Feb. 18. The selectboard was introduced to the new police chief, there was a discussion of the Hinesburg Nursery School building, a Windy Ridge funding proposal, and an ICE resolution discussion. Full article here.
Trillium Hill Farm Grows Veggies and Community
UVM intern Maeve O’Neil interviewed James and Sara Donegan about their farm, their CSA, the NOFA-VT program, and more. Full article here.
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Q & A with Hinesburg Town Clerk and Treasurer Heather Roberts
Anna Gilmore, a UVM student doing an internship with Community News Service, sat down with Heather Roberts to discuss all she’s learned and loved during her unexpected career in town government. Full article here.
Hinesburg Recreation Department Spring Schedule
The Rec. Dept. has announced their spring schedule, as well as some summer camps, which often fill up quickly. Several signup deadlines are approaching, including March 15 for Champlain Valley Little League and Softball. Get all the info here.
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Heat Pumps – Advantages, Problems, and Potential Solutions
Many Vermonters have installed heat pumps, but several factors are making it hard to take full advantage of their potential. Full article here.
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Higher Education Honors
Last week, we mentioned the long list of Hinesburg students who achieved academic honors in the fall. We received quite a few more notices, so we’re mentioning it again!
Obituaries
Llewellyn “Welly” Cobden passed away in October. A Celebration of Life and a dedication ceremony will be held in April. Full obituary and details here.
Upcoming
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Hinesburg Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee meeting, Town Hall, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ground Level Conference Room, Town Hall. In person and zoom. Agenda and zoom/phone connection info available here. A Public Meeting portion of the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. to collect community input on the draft 2026 Town Plan document. General information is available here.
Carpenter-Carse Library Trustees Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. For information on how to join the zoom meeting, please email us at library@carpentercarse.org.
Thursday, Feb. 26
Talk at Carpenter-Carse Library, 6 to 7 p.m. UVM professor Amy Seidl will discuss how themes in The Light Pirate, of disaster and resilience, are ones we can explore in the Vermont landscape. More info here.
