Vermont State Police have recovered a stolen dirt bike. The motorcycle was stolen during a deal that
had been set up on craigslist. The
victim met the suspect in the parking lot of Broughton's True Value in Bridport. The victim was handed a closed envelope which
was suppose to contain $4000 in cash with the suspect asking to take the bike
for a quick test ride. The suspect took
off as the victim opened the envelope which contained cash size clipping from
different magazines. The suspect was
last seen headed west across a field near the Bridport
Elementary school
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin has signed the pension reform
bill into law. The new law will allow
judges to order any public employee to forfeit some or all of their pension if
they are convicted of certain financial crimes related to their employment. The law applies to felonies like embezzlement,
theft, bribery and other crimes that involve an abuse of public office for
financial gain. The new law, however, will
not effect cases already prosecuted or being prosecuted. The changes will only apply to new convictions.
State Police from the New Haven Barracks are investigating a
residential burglary in Bristol . Investigators say someone forced their way
into the residence and garage and stole an undisclosed amount of personal
property to include tools, electronics and a safe that was located by Williston
State Police in Charlotte . This case is being actively investigated;
anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police (388-4919 ). Information can also be submitted anonymously
online at www.vtips.info or text "CRIMES"
(274637) to Keyword: VTIPS.
The Moriah Chamber of Commerce is reorganizing with the
support of the town board. Town trustees
recently voted to enter into a contract with the chamber for economic
development services. The town will pay the chamber $2,000 this year. The town and village
of Port Henry
Parking in Downtown Rutland will remain free on Saturdays
for the foreseeable future. The Mayor recently
vetoed a measure to enforce the parking meter ordinance on Saturdays. A review of city records found that the board
has the authority to set the times of enforcement and voted in 1994 to enforce
it Monday through Friday. While the
board of the Downtown Rutland Partnership had opposed Saturday enforcement, it
was promoted by some individual merchants who are concerned that workers in the
downtown area are using parking spaces on the street; not leaving many spaces
for customers to use.
The fifth annual Middlebury Rotary Club online auction ends this
Friday at midnight . More than 400 items including gift
certificates, services, products and travel opportunities worth more than $37,000
are up for auction this year. The funds
raised this year will benefit a number of organizations like the Make-A-Wish
Foundation, Special Olympics of Vermont, the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Camp
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