The City of Vergennes
has broken ground on the new Police Department located on north
Main Street .
The construction phase of the $1.45 million project will continue into
the spring. The project was designed,
and is being constructed, by Bread Loaf Corporation.
A new invasive fly is wreaking havoc on Vermont ’s
raspberry crops. The culprit is a type
of Asian fruit fly that feeds on soft fruits.
Last year, farmer Bob Douglas in Shoreham wasn’t prepared for the
infestation, which totaled his crop.
This year, the damage was about 80-percent of the crop. The flies lay eggs in the fruit. When the larva hatch, they turn the insides
to mush.
Vermont State Police are conducting another online
Tweet-Along on Twitter to give the public a glimpse into what takes place
during a typical shift of a state trooper.
All day today, several state troopers around the state are tweeting
about their activities. A state police
spokeswoman says the agency hopes its participation positively influences the
growing use and acceptance of social media by public safety agencies.
Some Vermont
social activists want the Legislature to pass a law to require employers to
provide paid sick time for their employees.
Former Gov. Madeleine Kunin joined dozens of activists yesterday at a
Middlesex bakery that provides paid sick time to its employees and said paid
sick time is good for families and businesses.
Red Hen owner Randy George said he offered sick days to his employees
three years ago. It reduced turnover and
made for a healthier workforce. It’s
unclear what the prospects are for passage.
The proposal is likely to be opposed by business groups.
Gov. Peter Shumlin today announced his choice to fill a spot
on the Vermont Supreme Court. Superior
Court Judge Geoffrey Crawford will move to the high court, replacing Justice
Brian Burgess who retired earlier this year.
Judge Crawford has served as a trial court judge since 2002, when he was
appointed by Gov. Howard Dean. He was
previously in private practice as a partner at O'Neill Crawford & Green.
