WVTK Local & State News November 10, 2011 (Afternoon Update)

Members of the House and Senate were at the Statehouse today for an informal meeting. They received an in depth report on the impact of Irene including the number of roads, bridges and homes effected. The state now estimates that 1,400 households suffered damages. Also during the meeting Legislators gave a standing ovation to state transportation workers for their efforts since Irene.

A special town meeting on a solar project in Charlotte that was scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. During the special town meeting, residents were going to decide whether to authorize the project on Thompson's point. In order to qualify for federal tax credits, the project needs to start before January. The town attorney says the vote was not properly warned so the meeting has been canceled.

New Haven Troopers responded to a home burglary in the Town of Monkton. It is suspected that burglars forcefully entered the residence through a locked window. A large amount of family jewelry was stolen. State Police are looking for any information regarding this incident is being asked to contact the new haven Barracks. (802-388-4919)

Police are searching for thieves who they say robbed a Ripton, Vermont hunting camp of dozens of items. Police say several thousand dollars of items were stolen from the camp, including a 4-wheeler, log splitter and air compressor. The burglary occurred sometime in the last four weeks. Authorities say the thieves left footprints around the property. Anyone with information is asked to call police.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has missed the first deadline aimed at creating a transparent and on-time budget, with no new date scheduled. Under state law, the governor needed to submit his midyear update and projected revenues available for the next fiscal year by last Saturday. Cuomo says the projections will take more time because of global economic volatility.

Schools in Chazy and Westport are vying for funds in Clorox's Power A Bright Future competition, which is decided by online voting. Students in the marketing class at Westport Central School put together the application for submission. The aim there is to win funding to make improvements to school grounds, including tennis courts, ball fields and a nature trail. To vote, go to www.powerabrightfuture.com.