Even though it's taken longer than what we had hoped for, it's just going to be a great space for people to enjoy and events to be held for the future,” the town green committee co-chair said.

This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Where Light Touches You,” by Will Helms, 15, of Hardwick. Artwork is “Country Roads,” by Amelia Van Driesche, 18, of Burlington.

Vermonters must remain engaged with their legislators and continue to demand change that addresses Vermont's affordability and public safety crisis.