Aidan Schonbrun

Reporter at St. Albans Daily Messenger

Reporter for the St Albans Messenger

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Articles

Enosburg Trustees talk ATVs, Declaration of Inclusion and park permits

1 week ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

ENOSBURG FALLS – A hodgepodge of debate, decisions and future follow-ups hit the village trustees table in June. Starting first with the decisions, the trustees added a new member to the board and changed the way park permit approvals work in the village. In a unanimous decision, village trustees streamlined the park approval process by designating the village manager abilities to approve or deny permits.
Georgia Parent Teacher Cooperative surprises Frank Gore with award for dedicated service

1 week ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

GEORGIA – In celebration of school’s end, the Georgia Parent Teacher Cooperative Organization recognized the efforts of its longtime president Tuesday night. Although windy, the PTCO crew and Georgia Elementary and Middle School’s principal Steve Emery, director of learning Karen Lehning and dean of students Melissa Fisher came together outside with the intention of surprising Frank Gore for his 10 years of unwavering support.
PHOTOS: BFA-Fairfax graduates reflect on personal growth in school

1 week ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

FAIRFAX – Students from BFA-Fairfax threw their caps into the air to celebrate the end of their high school chapter and the start of a new adventure. Friends and family gathered Saturday underneath a large white tent to celebrate the class of 2025’s achievements with hugs, smiles and a fanfare of cheers. “Graduates, what a journey you have taken,” Principal Elizabeth Noonan said.
PHOTOS: St. Albans and Rep. Balint decry Trump Administration in ‘No Kings’ protest

1 week ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

ST. ALBANS – Hundreds gathered at the edge of Taylor Park Saturday afternoon to play a part in the nationwide “No Kings” protest. “No kings, no crown, no dictator,” protesters shouted into the ether until Vermont’s sole congresswoman, Rep. Becca Balint, made an appearance. Balint’s presence brought a wave of encouragement to the gathered crowd. “It’s so important to be out here today,” she said. “No kings in this country.
Fairfax interim town manager doubles duties; hired as interim manager in Maine

2 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

FAIRFAX – The interim town manager of Fairfax is taking on more duties as another interim town manager in Maine. Nick Nadeau has served in Fairfax since the end of January, filling a transitional role until a little after Town Meeting Day. Then, the selectboard extended his time in town while a search begins for his replacement.
Fairfax students weigh in on BFA Bullets mascot debate

2 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

FAIRFAX – “Don’t change it!” “NO!” and “If I’m being frank, the name sucks.” After months of discussions among adults about BFA-Fairfax’s mascot, students got to have their say. The school board and Fairfax public have debated the school’s mascot, the Bullets, since late August of last year. Emails from parents of elementary school students initially kicked off the discussion and brought up concerns about the team name in today’s climate.
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Albans brings the pride, ‘It means something really big’

2 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

ST. ALBANS – St. Albans’ LGBTQ+ Pride Week wrapped up in a rainbow of colors around Taylor Park this past Saturday to celebrate the city’s second annual pride parade. Organized by the St. Albans Pride Corps, the group’s pride week celebration highlighted LGBTQ+ culture, diversity and community, with celebrations ranging from outdoor hikes to indoor karaoke and a drag show. Saturday, however, drew in a crowd to Taylor Park for a downtown parade. “I’m trans[gender] myself.
New doors in the Fairfax fire station, Improved safety and efficiency inside

3 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

FAIRFAX – Fairfax’s volunteer firefighters scramble at the sound of an alarm to the fire station. Before the new firetruck bay, crews would be met with cluttered chaos and safety hazards. Safety is the name of the game for Fairfax firefighters as construction on the station starts wrapping up and book-ending its work. Inside the fire station on Goodall Street, the major work has been completed.
Franklin County Natural Resource Conservation District begins planting a food forest at Hard’Ack

3 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

ST. ALBANS CITY – Trees are taking root in St. Albans’ first food forest. A small group of volunteers met up Monday morning in the planting zone at Hard’Ack Recreation Area to begin planting apple, plum and pear fruit trees as well as nut-producing trees like chestnut, pinenut and butternut.
Fairfax Kids Day and Ducky Race return, activities to set-off summer break

3 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

FAIRFAX – With summer around the corner, the rubber ducks will float and the kids will have a day in Fairfax. This Saturday, June 7, the Fairfax ducky race and kids day events are happening at the same time, welcoming the-soon-to-be summer vacation for students. While the ducky race has been going on as a fundraiser for the parks and recreation department for decades, staff has combined it with other events for years in order to draw in a larger crowd.