It may seem strange to someone not used to the ways of Carding, Vermont that the celebration of a former drama teacher’s birthday could become the tipping point in the election of the next member of the selectboard.

In fact, newcomer Brenda Underwood thinks it’s all a little daft.

Until she sits down for a cup of tea with Edie Wolfe.

Town meeting is next week in Vermont but it’s going to take a little more time than that to wind things up in Carding. In any case, you sure don’t want to miss tomorrow’s Carding Chronicle.

Here’s a preview of coming attractions. Enjoy!