Author Archives: Joan Falcao

These photos were taken July 4, 2023 along the west shore of South Hero, including McBride Bay, Barnes Bay and Sawyer Bay. This is an island wide disaster. This was a foaming bloom — full-bodied pea soup coating the rocks. … Continue reading →

The following sketch was submitted at the May 8, 2023 meeting of the Selectboard. There was a request for $75,000 in ARPA funding for initial infrastructure for a Town Park behind the Meeting House (access drive, parking and mowing the … Continue reading →

Residents are now encouraged to read the draft town plan here. There will be a public hearing on May 17, 2023 at a meeting of the Planning Commission. This is an opportunity for the public to give feedback to the … Continue reading →

These articles are confusing, so hopefully these pictures will help. Why is this so confusing? The confusion stems from the current zoning regulations not being on the ballot in 2020.  Many voters, including residents of the areas affected, are not … Continue reading →

The South Hero Planning Commission has criticized Articles 7 & 8 on the upcoming Ballot as “discriminatory”, with the implication that affordable housing will no longer be an option in the 568 acres proposed to revert to their previous rural/residential … Continue reading →

2015 South Hero Town Plan.pdf 2015 South Hero Zoning (2015 Town Plan, p.77) 2015 SHIZAC survey (2015 Town Plan, p.67).pdf 2015 South Hero village center designation (2015 Town Pan, p. 80) 2015 Keeler Bay village center designation (2015 Town Plan, … Continue reading →

It felt like a triumphant crossing of the finish line!  South Hero and C.I.D.E.R. have held this dream of senior housing in the islands for decades. Cindy Reid of Cathedral Square addressed the Selectboard in their February 13 meeting.  She expressed … Continue reading →

For the Planning Commission’s ZOOM-only meeting tonight, the following potential zoning standards will be under discussion. Please note that the proposed Village Core has no minimum lot size and that the proposed Village Neighborhood has a 1/4 acre minimum lot … Continue reading →