Woodstock has been good business for consultants.Our latest roll started in 2022 with the hiring of Chicago firm Houseal Lavigne for $138,000 to help the city to upgrade its comprehensive […]
Land acquisition, rezoning, and possible new master plan occupy council meeting By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.comDowntown development dominated discussion during the only January meeting of the Woodstock City Council last week.The issues […]
By Lydia LaGue-Lopeznews@thewoodstockindependent.comAs 2025 begins, so does the work of the Arts Commission.One of the commission members recently sent a letter to some of the local knitting guilds, highlighting Woodstock’s […]
City mulls changes to mobile truck regs, sets property tax levyBy Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.comHow, when, and where food trucks can operate in Woodstock will get a thorough review by the […]
Ring in the New Year at the Opera HouseBy Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comThink of a really cool New Year’s Eve house party. Throughout the evening, guests wander from room to room. A […]
The holidays are now shining across the town as lights begin turning on for the
Six candidates will vie for three City Council seats; school board filing starts next weekBy Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner will win a second term next year without opposition, […]
MobCraft says Nov. 30 is last day of serving Woodstock customers, holds out possibility of new ownershipBy Susan W. MurrayThe Woodstock IndependentIn what can only be viewed as a setback […]
2024 State of the City address lists triumphs and challenges of past yearBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.comWoodstock Mayor Mike Turner and cty staff members gave the annual Woodstock Chamber of Commerce […]
New TIF will incorporate new and old areas for development incentiveBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock City Council approved $35,000 at the Oct. 1 meeting for Teska Associates to do a […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
