Castleton Republicans

03/11/2026

03/09/2026

Great opportunity on March 21st in Fair Haven! $20 donation to benefit area Republican candidates 😁

03/04/2026

A national group that advocates for school choice filed a civil suit against the state of Vermont that takes aim at what it calls “drastic and unprecedented new restrictions that cut off access to dozens of schools throughout the state.”

03/04/2026

BREAKING: SLATE VALLEY SCHOOL BUDGET FAILED

The proposed budget for the Slate Valley Union School District failed. Voters did not approve the budget, which received 952 votes in favor and 1125 votes opposed.

Brooke Olsen-Farrel issued the following statement on the outcome of the vote:

Dear Slate Valley,
I am writing to share the results of the recent school budget vote. The proposed budget was not approved, with 952 votes in favor and 1125 opposed. The separate article to transfer funds into a reserve account was approved.

We recognize that this outcome is challenging. The budget was developed to largely maintain existing programs and services, while also responding to declining enrollment. As part of that adjustment, the plan included a reduction of 13 positions across the district. We understand that community members carefully weighed educational needs alongside the financial pressures facing taxpayers.

Although this was not the result we had hoped for, our commitment to our students and staff remains steady. We are now focused on identifying a responsible path forward. One that reflects community input while continuing to support high-quality teaching and learning within the constraints of state and federal policies and legislation.

The Board will meet in the coming weeks to review options, gather feedback, and determine next steps. We encourage community members to attend, ask questions, and stay engaged. Clear communication and collaborative problem-solving will be critical as we move forward together.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support of our schools.

Regards,
Brooke Olsen-Farrelnte

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

Just saw George Taggart be honored at the State of the Union Address in Washington, DC! What an amazing moment for him and his family and all who have known him! He turns 100 years old on July 4th this year we were told!

02/24/2026

02/23/2026

BREAKING: HOMETOWN WWII HERO TO BE RECOGNIZED AT STATE OF THE UNION

In contact with our office, Rep. Bill Canfield of Fair Haven has shared that Army Sgt. George 'Buddy' Taggart of Castleton, Vermont, will be in the balcony in the Capitol for the State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Taggart will be recognized by President Donald Trump in the address that serves as a report on the budget, economy, and various policy area. He served in World War II and will celebrate his 100 birthday in July of 2026.

Photo: Buddy Taggart celebrates a recent birthday at American Legion in Castleton; By Roy Newton, Lakeside News, 2026 (Original Content).

02/23/2026

Great news, we’re very proud of our Castleton Police officers!

02/12/2026

Happy Birthday to the first-ever Republican president! 🇺🇸