Weather Channel Meteorologist Ray Stagich says there is a slight chance for some morning showers otherwise becoming Sunny with a High around 82!
Prep work for paving on Route 30 between Middlebury and Whiting continues. Sections from Cornwall village north will also be widened to accommodate bikers and runners. Be ready for some delays throughout the construction zone and be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH with fines doubled for speeding in work zones.
Construction continues on the Cross Street Bridge. Be aware of changing traffic patterns downtown. Pay attention to traffic controllers and do not use your cell phone while driving through the construction area.
Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas is announcing a new $1 million grant that will create up to 45 jobs. Douglas will outline details of the grant today in an appearance at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.
The National Museum of the Morgan Horse will soon move from its current headquarters in Shelburne to Main Street in Middlebury. The museum has signed a five-year lease to occupy the former Vermont Beads & Fibers location at 34 Main St., next to the National Bank of Middlebury. The move will place the museum closer to the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge and Middlebury College.
The Goshen Fire department got its nonprofit certification on July 20. Chief Will Mathis said he has already written the constitution and the bylaws, and he has filed many pages worth of state and federal paperwork. The town of Goshen is currently covered by the Brandon Fire Department. Though the members of the department are still working on getting their firefighter training, they have a head start on medical expertise with most members holding first aid and CPR certifications. The first firefighters may actually be certified by January.
The town of Brandon has finally hired an economic development director. Town Manager Keith Arlund confirmed last week that Stephen Beck of Leicester has accepted the position.
Starting today the Middlebury Planning Commission will convene the first of several televised panel discussions. These discussions are designed to encourage citizens to weigh in on how they’d like to see the community grow during the next decade and beyond.
An investigator has found what might be the human remains of missing 33-year-old Danny Goldstein of Rutland.
Goldstein, a man diagnosed to be suffering from depression and off his medication, went missing from his North Main St. apartment July 26. The medical examiner will make the final determination as to whether it’s Goldstein or not.
A 20-year-old man was caught texting while riding his motorcycle. A Vermont State Trooper said he saw Joshua Kelly riding his motorcycle with one hand on his handlebars and one hand on a cell phone. The trooper said he could see Kelly using his thumb to hit buttons on his cell phone while he was riding on Route 7 in Waltham. Police say after he was stopped, Kelly admitted he had been texting his boss while riding his motorcycle. He was issued a traffic ticket for texting while riding, which carries a fine of up to $156 for a first offense.
The Obama administration's national coordinator for electronic health records is coming to Vermont. Dr. David Blumenthal is giving the keynote address tomorrow at the Vermont Information Technology Leaders Inc.'s annual education conference in Burlington.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke about jobs and rebuilding the economy while warning against returning to failed policies of the past while addressing the annual New Hampshire AFL-CIO Labor Day breakfast. More than 300 people gathered yesterday in Manchester to hear Sanders and politicians from their own state.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife department is seeking applicants for waterfowl hunting permits to be used at two wildlife management areas. The deadline is Sept. 20. The hunts, for duck at Mud Creek in Alburgh and geese at Dead Creek in Addison, have been popular since the 1970s. Permit applications for the two areas are available at the Fish and Wildlife department's website - http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
WVTK Local & State News September 3, 2010
Construction of the East half of the roundabout continues. All parking from Park St. to the Otter Creek Bakery driveway has been removed permanently. Please be aware of traffic pattern changes in the downtown construction zones, pay close attention to traffic controllers and do not use your cell phone while travelling in these areas.
Prep work for paving on Route 30 between Middlebury and Whiting continues. Be ready for some delays in one-way traffic zones. Be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH and fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.
Construction crews are preparing a temporary span on Route 125 for use during the upcoming replacement of the Lemon Fair Bridge in Cornwall. Work on the new bridge is expected to start within a couple of weeks.
With a new law in place offering more incentives for school districts to consolidate, Addison Northwest Supervisory Union officials have scheduled a series of public meetings this fall to explore the possibility of a Town Meeting Day 2011 unification vote. The meetings are all scheduled to run from 6:30 to 8PM and will be held on:
Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Vergennes Union High School library.
Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Ferrisburgh Central School.
Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Addison Central School.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Vergennes Union Elementary School.
Throughout the country egg consumers have become more cautious in the wake of a salmonella outbreak that sickened some 1,000 people and that has helped local egg producers like Maple Meadow Farms in Salisbury. They’ve seen a huge increase in sales from people looking to by local eggs. Maple Meadow’s distribution ranges throughout Vermont and into Ticonderoga and Port Henry.
There’s new leadership this school year at Mary Hogan Elementary School. Longtime Principal Bonnie Bourne and Associate Principal Tom Buzzell are now listed as co-principals. The move is intended to better reflect the shared responsibilities at the school.
Killington’s Hay Festival has kicked off. The attraction is packed with 10 events over the next five weeks. Local business owners have built 35 hay sculptures to attract more visitors up the mountain, then offer them discount lodging packages and activities through Oct. 11. For more information on the 2010 Hay Festival and Grass Menagerie, go to www.discoverkillington.com.
The Vermont State Fair returns to Rutland today for its 165th year. From country rock to comical clowns and even a singing pig or two the Vermont State Fair once again offers something for everyone. The grandstand entertainment features something every night including Wynona Judd and Rick Springfield this year. The fair's agricultural exhibits and mid-way will be in full swing. The Vermont State Fair opens at the Rutland Fairgrounds at 5 p.m. this afternoon and runs through Sunday, Sept. 12. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.vermontstatefair.net.
The 120th annual Moriah Labor Day Weekend celebration promises to continue the tradition of a fun-filled community event. The two-day event this weekend, sponsored by the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, features a parade, fireworks, music, and plenty of activities for all ages. This year's celebration kicks off 6 PM Saturday with bands performing at the Port Henry Beach. Food vendors will be on hand at the pier, where spectators can view fireworks at 9PM. The Parade begins at 1 PM on Sunday along Broad Street and Main Street.
A new report ranks Vermont top in the country for low-income students. At the same time the report from the American Legislative Exchange Council put Vermont at the bottom in its efforts at education reform. The education performance ranking was based on test scores of fourth and eight-graders, and changes in them from 2003 to 2009.
A fatal explosion at a Massachusetts condominium project in July has prompted the state attorney general to investigate the delivery of faulty propane to locations across New England and New York. Attorney General Martha Coakley said Thursday the propane from a facility in Westfield lacks a key element - odorant added to the gas to alert homeowners of a possibly dangerous leak. The investigation involves deliveries made after May 1.
While a lot of Vermonters complain about the roads, there's now a report out to back that up. The Reason Foundation based its report on 2008 statistics, and found Vermont's roads were among the worst, at 42nd. V-Trans says with recent investments, Vermont should be going back up in the rankings when next year's report comes out.
There are more layoffs in Vermont state government. Budget cuts to the Agency of Commerce and Community Development mean three positions are being eliminated. Under the budget passed, the agency had to find half a million dollars in savings. Some came from unused money in different programs. The rest came from not filling one position and laying off the agency's Deputy Secretary and an administrative staff member.
Beginning next week, the city of Burlington will be paving Colchester Avenue. At the same time they will be testing a change in the traffic pattern. Instead of 4 lanes, the busy road will be changed to 3 lanes, but with a turning lane. The goal is to make it easier for everyone to travel between Prospect Street and East Avenue.
A Clinton County teen has been convicted in a triple fatal car crash. Jurors found 19-year-old Josh Bombardier guilty of manslaughter and cleared him of the more serious charge of vehicular homicide. Bombardier says he was not the driver, one of the victims was. He will be sentenced on December 6. Bombardier faces up to 15 years in prison.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is advising people that the border with Canada will be busy this weekend because of the long Labor Day holiday. Travelers planning trips across the border in either direction need to have the proper documentation, which includes a valid Passport, U.S. Passport card, Trusted Traveler card, or an Enhanced Driver License. Children under the age of 16 can present an original or copy of their birth certificate.
Prep work for paving on Route 30 between Middlebury and Whiting continues. Be ready for some delays in one-way traffic zones. Be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH and fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.
Construction crews are preparing a temporary span on Route 125 for use during the upcoming replacement of the Lemon Fair Bridge in Cornwall. Work on the new bridge is expected to start within a couple of weeks.
With a new law in place offering more incentives for school districts to consolidate, Addison Northwest Supervisory Union officials have scheduled a series of public meetings this fall to explore the possibility of a Town Meeting Day 2011 unification vote. The meetings are all scheduled to run from 6:30 to 8PM and will be held on:
Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Vergennes Union High School library.
Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Ferrisburgh Central School.
Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Addison Central School.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Vergennes Union Elementary School.
Throughout the country egg consumers have become more cautious in the wake of a salmonella outbreak that sickened some 1,000 people and that has helped local egg producers like Maple Meadow Farms in Salisbury. They’ve seen a huge increase in sales from people looking to by local eggs. Maple Meadow’s distribution ranges throughout Vermont and into Ticonderoga and Port Henry.
There’s new leadership this school year at Mary Hogan Elementary School. Longtime Principal Bonnie Bourne and Associate Principal Tom Buzzell are now listed as co-principals. The move is intended to better reflect the shared responsibilities at the school.
Killington’s Hay Festival has kicked off. The attraction is packed with 10 events over the next five weeks. Local business owners have built 35 hay sculptures to attract more visitors up the mountain, then offer them discount lodging packages and activities through Oct. 11. For more information on the 2010 Hay Festival and Grass Menagerie, go to www.discoverkillington.com.
The Vermont State Fair returns to Rutland today for its 165th year. From country rock to comical clowns and even a singing pig or two the Vermont State Fair once again offers something for everyone. The grandstand entertainment features something every night including Wynona Judd and Rick Springfield this year. The fair's agricultural exhibits and mid-way will be in full swing. The Vermont State Fair opens at the Rutland Fairgrounds at 5 p.m. this afternoon and runs through Sunday, Sept. 12. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.vermontstatefair.net.
The 120th annual Moriah Labor Day Weekend celebration promises to continue the tradition of a fun-filled community event. The two-day event this weekend, sponsored by the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, features a parade, fireworks, music, and plenty of activities for all ages. This year's celebration kicks off 6 PM Saturday with bands performing at the Port Henry Beach. Food vendors will be on hand at the pier, where spectators can view fireworks at 9PM. The Parade begins at 1 PM on Sunday along Broad Street and Main Street.
A new report ranks Vermont top in the country for low-income students. At the same time the report from the American Legislative Exchange Council put Vermont at the bottom in its efforts at education reform. The education performance ranking was based on test scores of fourth and eight-graders, and changes in them from 2003 to 2009.
A fatal explosion at a Massachusetts condominium project in July has prompted the state attorney general to investigate the delivery of faulty propane to locations across New England and New York. Attorney General Martha Coakley said Thursday the propane from a facility in Westfield lacks a key element - odorant added to the gas to alert homeowners of a possibly dangerous leak. The investigation involves deliveries made after May 1.
While a lot of Vermonters complain about the roads, there's now a report out to back that up. The Reason Foundation based its report on 2008 statistics, and found Vermont's roads were among the worst, at 42nd. V-Trans says with recent investments, Vermont should be going back up in the rankings when next year's report comes out.
There are more layoffs in Vermont state government. Budget cuts to the Agency of Commerce and Community Development mean three positions are being eliminated. Under the budget passed, the agency had to find half a million dollars in savings. Some came from unused money in different programs. The rest came from not filling one position and laying off the agency's Deputy Secretary and an administrative staff member.
Beginning next week, the city of Burlington will be paving Colchester Avenue. At the same time they will be testing a change in the traffic pattern. Instead of 4 lanes, the busy road will be changed to 3 lanes, but with a turning lane. The goal is to make it easier for everyone to travel between Prospect Street and East Avenue.
A Clinton County teen has been convicted in a triple fatal car crash. Jurors found 19-year-old Josh Bombardier guilty of manslaughter and cleared him of the more serious charge of vehicular homicide. Bombardier says he was not the driver, one of the victims was. He will be sentenced on December 6. Bombardier faces up to 15 years in prison.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is advising people that the border with Canada will be busy this weekend because of the long Labor Day holiday. Travelers planning trips across the border in either direction need to have the proper documentation, which includes a valid Passport, U.S. Passport card, Trusted Traveler card, or an Enhanced Driver License. Children under the age of 16 can present an original or copy of their birth certificate.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
WVTK Local & State News September 2, 2010
Construction of the East half of the roundabout continues. All parking from Park St. to the Otter Creek Bakery driveway has been removed permanently. Please be aware of traffic pattern changes in the downtown construction zones, pay close attention to traffic controllers and do not use your cell phone while travelling in these areas.
Prep work for paving on Route 30 between Middlebury and Whiting continues. Be ready for some delays in one-way traffic zones. Be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH and fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.
Vermont State Police have found a missing 23-year-old woman. She is being treated for hypothermia after being pulled from the waters below Bartlett Falls in Bristol yesterday around noon. The woman, whose name is not being released, was last seen Tuesday night leaving a family gathering. She was taken to Porter Hospital for treatment.
The longtime owner of The Book King in Rutland and one of downtown's most vocal and active supporters passed away on Tuesday. Steve Eddy died suddenly at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was 70. Friends, business owners and city officials expressed shock at Eddy's passing, calling it a huge loss for the community and the downtown he worked to revitalize.
Rutland residents will have a chance to weigh in at the November election on whether the city should be run by an elected mayor or a hired manager. After a failed effort to put a binding question on the general election ballot, the aldermen agreed that a nonbinding straw poll of the electorate was the best way to proceed.
A convicted murderer and sex offender is expected to be released into the Rutland Town community after serving 19 years of a 20-year-to-life sentence. Andrew S. Wood was convicted in 1992 of strangling a handicapped man to death during a robbery of the man’s home on Aug. 24, 1991. Prior to the murder, in 1990, Wood was convicted of a sexual offense.
More than 1,000 people packed a high school gym to honor a Vermont GI killed in Afghanistan while trying to rescue a fellow soldier. Wednesday's funeral ceremony at Hardwick's Hazen Union School honored 21-year-old Sgt. Tristan Southworth of Walden. Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas and Vermont National Guard Adjutant Gen. Michael Dubie presented his family members with a Vermont Patriot Medal.
A Swanton cheese plant that closed earlier this year is set to reopen with a new owner thanks to almost $385,000 in assistance from the state of Vermont. Swan Valley Cheese says it will create 55 jobs over the next several years. Gov. Jim Douglas says that in addition to restarting cheese production and providing jobs, the plant will also provide local dairy farmers a place to sell their milk.
New driving laws are in effect for teenagers in New York. First-time drivers under the age of 18 can only have 1 passenger under the age of 21 who is not a family member. New drivers also have to have a certain amount of hours of driving experience including 15 hours of night driving before they can get their license.
Representative Peter Welch says he will go on his third trip to Afghanistan this week. While he is there, he plans to meet with military and government officials. Welch also says he wants to visit with some of the 1,500 Vermont National Guard soldiers deployed in the country. Welch will be traveling to the region as part of a 6-member congressional delegation.
The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union recently presented a check to the Moriah Chamber of Commerce to help fund the Labor Day celebration in Port Henry. A longstanding tradition in Port Henry, this Labor Day Weekend marks the 120th anniversary of the community celebration. The two-day event Sept. 4 and 5 features a parade, fireworks, music, and activities for all ages.
There will be a new administrative team in place when Moriah Central School students return to classes Sept. 9. The $13.9 million budget approved by voters last spring called for the elimination of nine positions, including both the high school and elementary school principals. Moriah teachers return to school Sept. 7 and 8 for staff development activities and meetings. Students return Sept. 9 for a full day of classes.
A Crown Point supervisor is urging county supervisors to reconsider proposed budget cuts that will close the Essex County Fish Hatchery in Crown Point. Essex County would eliminate 20 jobs under an early-retirement incentive the county plans to offer. The cuts at the fish hatchery in Crown Point would result in that facility closing. One supervisor said closing the fish hatchery would save the county $290,000, but supervisors need to look beyond the initial savings saying fishing is a major tourism draw.
The Champlain Valley Chorale will resume fall rehearsals for its upcoming Christmas concerts. Weekly rehearsals will be held each Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church on Wicker St. in Ticonderoga, beginning Sept. 14, and continuing to the concert presentations scheduled for December. New singers in all sections are welcomed and no audition is necessary. For further information, contact Bob Elling at 585-2173.
Chittenden Reservoir Day will be held Sept. 18. This is the annual cleanup and celebration of the lake. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with cleanup in the morning hours and a hotdog cookout in the afternoon. Vermont Adventure Tours will give guided canoe tours of the reservoir, and the Green Mountain National Forest will be on hand to provide general forest information and maps. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 200 participants. Chittenden Reservoir took two years to build and began providing renewable energy in 1909. Besides its role as CVPS’s largest hydroelectric facility, the reservoir is one of Vermont’s most pristine recreation sites.
Prep work for paving on Route 30 between Middlebury and Whiting continues. Be ready for some delays in one-way traffic zones. Be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH and fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.
Vermont State Police have found a missing 23-year-old woman. She is being treated for hypothermia after being pulled from the waters below Bartlett Falls in Bristol yesterday around noon. The woman, whose name is not being released, was last seen Tuesday night leaving a family gathering. She was taken to Porter Hospital for treatment.
The longtime owner of The Book King in Rutland and one of downtown's most vocal and active supporters passed away on Tuesday. Steve Eddy died suddenly at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was 70. Friends, business owners and city officials expressed shock at Eddy's passing, calling it a huge loss for the community and the downtown he worked to revitalize.
Rutland residents will have a chance to weigh in at the November election on whether the city should be run by an elected mayor or a hired manager. After a failed effort to put a binding question on the general election ballot, the aldermen agreed that a nonbinding straw poll of the electorate was the best way to proceed.
A convicted murderer and sex offender is expected to be released into the Rutland Town community after serving 19 years of a 20-year-to-life sentence. Andrew S. Wood was convicted in 1992 of strangling a handicapped man to death during a robbery of the man’s home on Aug. 24, 1991. Prior to the murder, in 1990, Wood was convicted of a sexual offense.
More than 1,000 people packed a high school gym to honor a Vermont GI killed in Afghanistan while trying to rescue a fellow soldier. Wednesday's funeral ceremony at Hardwick's Hazen Union School honored 21-year-old Sgt. Tristan Southworth of Walden. Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas and Vermont National Guard Adjutant Gen. Michael Dubie presented his family members with a Vermont Patriot Medal.
A Swanton cheese plant that closed earlier this year is set to reopen with a new owner thanks to almost $385,000 in assistance from the state of Vermont. Swan Valley Cheese says it will create 55 jobs over the next several years. Gov. Jim Douglas says that in addition to restarting cheese production and providing jobs, the plant will also provide local dairy farmers a place to sell their milk.
New driving laws are in effect for teenagers in New York. First-time drivers under the age of 18 can only have 1 passenger under the age of 21 who is not a family member. New drivers also have to have a certain amount of hours of driving experience including 15 hours of night driving before they can get their license.
Representative Peter Welch says he will go on his third trip to Afghanistan this week. While he is there, he plans to meet with military and government officials. Welch also says he wants to visit with some of the 1,500 Vermont National Guard soldiers deployed in the country. Welch will be traveling to the region as part of a 6-member congressional delegation.
The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union recently presented a check to the Moriah Chamber of Commerce to help fund the Labor Day celebration in Port Henry. A longstanding tradition in Port Henry, this Labor Day Weekend marks the 120th anniversary of the community celebration. The two-day event Sept. 4 and 5 features a parade, fireworks, music, and activities for all ages.
There will be a new administrative team in place when Moriah Central School students return to classes Sept. 9. The $13.9 million budget approved by voters last spring called for the elimination of nine positions, including both the high school and elementary school principals. Moriah teachers return to school Sept. 7 and 8 for staff development activities and meetings. Students return Sept. 9 for a full day of classes.
A Crown Point supervisor is urging county supervisors to reconsider proposed budget cuts that will close the Essex County Fish Hatchery in Crown Point. Essex County would eliminate 20 jobs under an early-retirement incentive the county plans to offer. The cuts at the fish hatchery in Crown Point would result in that facility closing. One supervisor said closing the fish hatchery would save the county $290,000, but supervisors need to look beyond the initial savings saying fishing is a major tourism draw.
The Champlain Valley Chorale will resume fall rehearsals for its upcoming Christmas concerts. Weekly rehearsals will be held each Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church on Wicker St. in Ticonderoga, beginning Sept. 14, and continuing to the concert presentations scheduled for December. New singers in all sections are welcomed and no audition is necessary. For further information, contact Bob Elling at 585-2173.
Chittenden Reservoir Day will be held Sept. 18. This is the annual cleanup and celebration of the lake. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with cleanup in the morning hours and a hotdog cookout in the afternoon. Vermont Adventure Tours will give guided canoe tours of the reservoir, and the Green Mountain National Forest will be on hand to provide general forest information and maps. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 200 participants. Chittenden Reservoir took two years to build and began providing renewable energy in 1909. Besides its role as CVPS’s largest hydroelectric facility, the reservoir is one of Vermont’s most pristine recreation sites.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
WVTK Local & State News September 1, 2010
Construction of the East half of the roundabout continues. All parking from Park St. to the Otter Creek Bakery driveway has been removed permanently. Please be aware of traffic pattern changes in the downtown construction zones, pay close attention to traffic controllers and do not use your cell phone while travelling in these areas.
Prep work for paving on Route 30 between Middlebury and Whiting has begun. Be ready for some delays in one-way traffic zones. Be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH and fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.
Construction crews have been preparing a temporary span on Route 125 for use during the upcoming replacement of the Lemon Fair Bridge in Cornwall. Work on the new bridge is expected to start within a couple of weeks.
Apples here in Vermont appear to be ready for harvest 7 to 10 days early this year because of an unusual freeze in May followed by a hot summer. Some say this is good and bad for the Vermont crop and the profit that comes along with it. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates Vermont's apple crop this year to be 786,000 bushels, an 18 percent drop from 2009, according to the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association. Orchards located away from major bodies of water were hit hard by the mid-May freeze. Orchardists around the state seem to be optimistic.
The Hubbardton Battlefield Historical site is inviting people to walk in the steps of the Continental Army. Site interpreter Carl Fuller will lead a September 12th hike along some of the remnants of a military road that lead to the site from Mount Independence in Orwell during 1776-77. The event is one of many scheduled for September as part of Vermont Archeology Month. For more information just visit historicvermont.org/sites.
The Rutland Town School Board ratified a multiyear deal Tuesday night that includes a series of salary increases for educators. Very little discussion on the details of the contract took place during the meeting, but after the agreement was ratified, board chairwoman Lynette Gallipo said more information on the three-year deal was on its way this week.
Vermont auditors have completed their review of the Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Fund. The review does not say if the fund has enough money to clean up and dismantle the plant when it closes. Instead, it offers insight into how the fund is managed and run. Vermont Auditor of Accounts Tom Salmon says the panel also compared the Yankee fund to those from other states. The report now goes to the Legislature.
Vermont State Police fire investigators say a fire early yesterday morning at Rice Lumber on Shelburne Road is not considered suspicious. Even though they don't suspect arson, they say the true cause of the fire may never be known. The fire completely destroyed a storage building and a truck parked next to it. The damages are expected to be over $100,000.
The results from last month's primary election have been certified as being official. However, Democrats still don't have a nominee, because Doug Racine, who finished second behind Peter Shumlin is only behind by 197 votes. Combined with the Labor Day holiday, it's not going to be until next Wednesday until the official re-count is completed.
A Bellows Free Academy student is facing serious charges after authorities say he threatened to blow up and burn down the school in St. Albans. No bomb making material were found, and police say the 16-year-old boy was extremely upset at the time. Police were called to Bellows Free Academy last Friday on a report of an out-of-control student.
The City of Plattsburgh will host a major snowmobile race this winter. East Coast Snocross and Airborne Speedway will stage the snowmobile race at the Crete Memorial Civic Center on January 8 and 9. More than 300 top-flight racers from across the country are expected to take part in the 2-day event as part of the East Coast Snocross series.
3 former City of St. Albans firefighters might be getting their jobs back. An arbitrator ruled the city broke contract rules last September by letting the firefighters go. At issue was whether the city was right to allow volunteer firefighters from the Town of St. Albans to do the job of union city firefighters. The arbitrator says no.
Prep work for paving on Route 30 between Middlebury and Whiting has begun. Be ready for some delays in one-way traffic zones. Be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH and fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.
Construction crews have been preparing a temporary span on Route 125 for use during the upcoming replacement of the Lemon Fair Bridge in Cornwall. Work on the new bridge is expected to start within a couple of weeks.
Apples here in Vermont appear to be ready for harvest 7 to 10 days early this year because of an unusual freeze in May followed by a hot summer. Some say this is good and bad for the Vermont crop and the profit that comes along with it. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates Vermont's apple crop this year to be 786,000 bushels, an 18 percent drop from 2009, according to the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association. Orchards located away from major bodies of water were hit hard by the mid-May freeze. Orchardists around the state seem to be optimistic.
The Hubbardton Battlefield Historical site is inviting people to walk in the steps of the Continental Army. Site interpreter Carl Fuller will lead a September 12th hike along some of the remnants of a military road that lead to the site from Mount Independence in Orwell during 1776-77. The event is one of many scheduled for September as part of Vermont Archeology Month. For more information just visit historicvermont.org/sites.
The Rutland Town School Board ratified a multiyear deal Tuesday night that includes a series of salary increases for educators. Very little discussion on the details of the contract took place during the meeting, but after the agreement was ratified, board chairwoman Lynette Gallipo said more information on the three-year deal was on its way this week.
Vermont auditors have completed their review of the Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Fund. The review does not say if the fund has enough money to clean up and dismantle the plant when it closes. Instead, it offers insight into how the fund is managed and run. Vermont Auditor of Accounts Tom Salmon says the panel also compared the Yankee fund to those from other states. The report now goes to the Legislature.
Vermont State Police fire investigators say a fire early yesterday morning at Rice Lumber on Shelburne Road is not considered suspicious. Even though they don't suspect arson, they say the true cause of the fire may never be known. The fire completely destroyed a storage building and a truck parked next to it. The damages are expected to be over $100,000.
The results from last month's primary election have been certified as being official. However, Democrats still don't have a nominee, because Doug Racine, who finished second behind Peter Shumlin is only behind by 197 votes. Combined with the Labor Day holiday, it's not going to be until next Wednesday until the official re-count is completed.
A Bellows Free Academy student is facing serious charges after authorities say he threatened to blow up and burn down the school in St. Albans. No bomb making material were found, and police say the 16-year-old boy was extremely upset at the time. Police were called to Bellows Free Academy last Friday on a report of an out-of-control student.
The City of Plattsburgh will host a major snowmobile race this winter. East Coast Snocross and Airborne Speedway will stage the snowmobile race at the Crete Memorial Civic Center on January 8 and 9. More than 300 top-flight racers from across the country are expected to take part in the 2-day event as part of the East Coast Snocross series.
3 former City of St. Albans firefighters might be getting their jobs back. An arbitrator ruled the city broke contract rules last September by letting the firefighters go. At issue was whether the city was right to allow volunteer firefighters from the Town of St. Albans to do the job of union city firefighters. The arbitrator says no.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
WVTK Local & State News August 31, 2010
Prep work for paving on Route 30 between Middlebury and Whiting has begun. Be ready for some delays in one-way traffic zones. Be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH and fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.
Construction of the East half of the roundabout continues. All parking from Park St. to the Otter Creek Bakery driveway has been removed permanently. Please be aware of traffic pattern changes in the downtown construction zones, pay close attention to traffic controllers and do not use your cell phone while travelling in these areas.
Construction crews have been preparing a temporary span on Route 125 for use during the upcoming replacement of the Lemon Fair Bridge in Cornwall. Work on the new bridge is expected to start within a couple of weeks.
Some big changes are coming to the Courthouse in Middlebury including the ability to file complaints electronically and potentially see court offices consolidated within a single floor of the building. The goal is to make Vermont one of the few states nationwide to have e-filing as the standard throughout its court system. Changes are occurring in courthouses statewide as a result of a state mandate to streamline court services and cut the Vermont judiciary budget.
The Middlebury select-board is considering an interim zoning change that would allow more business development near the east end of the soon-to-be completed Cross Street Bridge. The board is tentatively set to hold a public hearing on Sept. 28 to receive feedback on the plan. That plan calls for some properties to be changed from “office-apartment” to “village-residential-commercial.”
Opponents of a proposed Hannaford on Route 7 in Brandon have a lot of questions. The Development Review Board approved the proposed grocery store last month and a group of residents filed a notice of appeal earlier this month questioning 17 aspects of the decision. The permit issued removed two extra buildings and half the parking spaces from the original plan.
According to the Rutland Housing Authority the first half of Forest Park should be empty of people by Oct. 1. Excavation could start in early November and construction could start Dec. 1. If everything goes according to schedule, work will be complete in December 2011. The project is in Phase One, which will demolish 37 units, replacing them with 33 units. Current residents have been and will continue to be relocated using Section 8 housing vouchers.
Rutland City police have made another arrest connected to a rash of Rutland break-ins. Police arrested Zachary S. Fredette on felony charges of burglarizing a home on Crescent Street and trespassing at an occupied home on Baxter Street.
The Republican candidate for governor unveiled his ten-point economic plan yesterday. Brian Dubie says his plan is all about job growth and trying to ease the burden on small businesses and taxpayers. Dubie says he plans to hold the state budget to a two-percent increase each year, which he says is above the one-percent inflation rate experts are predicting. He says his cap on state spending will save 240-million dollars over the next four years and wants to return that money to Vermonters by lowering the income tax rate from nine-percent to six- or seven-percent.
While the democrats from the gubernatorial primary wait for the re-count results, they are campaigning together. Peter Shumlin, Doug Racine and Deb Markowitz appeared together at Dealer.com yesterday to lay out their own 5 point plan, which is a combination of the 5 plans from the 5 primary candidates.
A nanny charged with inappropriately touching a 10-year-old boy last year has been sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison. 25-year-old Donald Shepherd pleaded guilty in July to a number of charges as part of plea deal. He was sentenced in court yesterday. Authorities suspected Shepherd may have preyed on children in other states but have found no evidence or other victims.
Teachers in Winooski were hitting the pavement instead of school books yesterday as they staged an informational picket trying to gain more community support. For the second year in a row, the school board has imposed a work contract without any union support. Informational pickets will be held every morning this week. At this point, the union says it's considering all its options, including a strike.
Construction of the East half of the roundabout continues. All parking from Park St. to the Otter Creek Bakery driveway has been removed permanently. Please be aware of traffic pattern changes in the downtown construction zones, pay close attention to traffic controllers and do not use your cell phone while travelling in these areas.
Construction crews have been preparing a temporary span on Route 125 for use during the upcoming replacement of the Lemon Fair Bridge in Cornwall. Work on the new bridge is expected to start within a couple of weeks.
Some big changes are coming to the Courthouse in Middlebury including the ability to file complaints electronically and potentially see court offices consolidated within a single floor of the building. The goal is to make Vermont one of the few states nationwide to have e-filing as the standard throughout its court system. Changes are occurring in courthouses statewide as a result of a state mandate to streamline court services and cut the Vermont judiciary budget.
The Middlebury select-board is considering an interim zoning change that would allow more business development near the east end of the soon-to-be completed Cross Street Bridge. The board is tentatively set to hold a public hearing on Sept. 28 to receive feedback on the plan. That plan calls for some properties to be changed from “office-apartment” to “village-residential-commercial.”
Opponents of a proposed Hannaford on Route 7 in Brandon have a lot of questions. The Development Review Board approved the proposed grocery store last month and a group of residents filed a notice of appeal earlier this month questioning 17 aspects of the decision. The permit issued removed two extra buildings and half the parking spaces from the original plan.
According to the Rutland Housing Authority the first half of Forest Park should be empty of people by Oct. 1. Excavation could start in early November and construction could start Dec. 1. If everything goes according to schedule, work will be complete in December 2011. The project is in Phase One, which will demolish 37 units, replacing them with 33 units. Current residents have been and will continue to be relocated using Section 8 housing vouchers.
Rutland City police have made another arrest connected to a rash of Rutland break-ins. Police arrested Zachary S. Fredette on felony charges of burglarizing a home on Crescent Street and trespassing at an occupied home on Baxter Street.
The Republican candidate for governor unveiled his ten-point economic plan yesterday. Brian Dubie says his plan is all about job growth and trying to ease the burden on small businesses and taxpayers. Dubie says he plans to hold the state budget to a two-percent increase each year, which he says is above the one-percent inflation rate experts are predicting. He says his cap on state spending will save 240-million dollars over the next four years and wants to return that money to Vermonters by lowering the income tax rate from nine-percent to six- or seven-percent.
While the democrats from the gubernatorial primary wait for the re-count results, they are campaigning together. Peter Shumlin, Doug Racine and Deb Markowitz appeared together at Dealer.com yesterday to lay out their own 5 point plan, which is a combination of the 5 plans from the 5 primary candidates.
A nanny charged with inappropriately touching a 10-year-old boy last year has been sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison. 25-year-old Donald Shepherd pleaded guilty in July to a number of charges as part of plea deal. He was sentenced in court yesterday. Authorities suspected Shepherd may have preyed on children in other states but have found no evidence or other victims.
Teachers in Winooski were hitting the pavement instead of school books yesterday as they staged an informational picket trying to gain more community support. For the second year in a row, the school board has imposed a work contract without any union support. Informational pickets will be held every morning this week. At this point, the union says it's considering all its options, including a strike.
Monday, August 30, 2010
WVTK Local & State News August 30, 2010
Beginning today parking lines will be marked on College St. here in Middlebury. Construction of the East half of the roundabout will begin. All parking from Park St. to the Otter Creek Bakery driveway will be removed permanently. Please be aware of traffic pattern changes in the downtown construction zones, pay close attention to traffic controllers and do not use your cell phone while travelling in these areas.
Rep. Steve Maier has officially withdrawn from the general election ballot. This gives the Middlebury Democratic Committee a week in which to pick someone to run in his place. Maier, chairman of the House Health Care Committee, said he will not seek a fifth consecutive two-year term in the House in order to pursue a new career opportunity. The nine-person committee will gather at the Ilsley Public Library at 5 PM tomorrow to consider nominees.
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra has nearly reached its endowment campaign goal of $3.5 million. Executive Director Alan Jordan reported the VSO has raised $3.14 million and hopes to reach its goal in the coming months. Currently the VSO presents 40 concerts around the state and 200 educational outreach programs in Vermont schools each year. The upcoming 76th season promises to bring excitement to every corner of Vermont. For additional information just visit VSO Dot Org.
On Saturday the City of Vergennes, Towns of Ferrisburgh, Panton and Waltham presented awards to F. Ann Sullivan to show their recognition for her many years of service to the city and surrounding communities. During her 39-year career in education, Ann has traveled the halls of Vergennes Union High School in just about every capacity possible and has touched the lives of three generations.
The body of Vermont National Guard soldier Tristan Southworth, killed earlier this month in Afghanistan is back in the Green Mountain State. Along the route, to his hometown of Hardwick people gathered on roadways, overpasses and driveways, with flags in silent tribute to the National Guard soldier. He will be buried with full military honors on Wednesday.
The uncertified count of statewide votes in last Tuesday's primary election was released Friday, giving Peter Shumlin the win for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. However, second-place finisher Doug Racine was just 197 votes behind, and he wants a recount. That could take another two weeks, and some Democrats worry it creates more uncertainty besides losing two weeks of campaigning before the November general election.
The warm, sunny weather has most northern New Englanders thinking summer. But fall colors are beginning to make an early debut in many parts of the region. In New Hampshire, people in the lakes and Seacoast regions are already seeing some trees give up their greens for vibrant reds, yellows, oranges and browns. Next door in Maine, some species - especially paper and yellow birch - are turning yellow and shedding their foliage earlier than normal because of the dry summer. Vermont.com says fall foliage season will soon arrive. Early on, the higher the elevation the better the chances of bright leaf colors.
A Vermont lawyer facing jail time for lying about his role in a traffic accident goes before the state's highest court Thursday in a bid to have his convictions thrown out. Melvin Neisner of Killington was found guilty in 2008 of gross negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, lying to a police officer and impeding a police officer. His appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court says police, prosecutors and the trial judge made errors in his case.
The ACAP After School Program is currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Current program sites include Moriah Central School, Schroon Lake Central School and Crown Point Central School. Students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade are eligible to participate. Call 1-877-873-3207 ext. 234 for an application.
The first phase of work on the Saranac River Trail in Plattsburgh will begin today, and city officials are reminding residents that the effort may bring brief disruptions to traffic. Steltzer Road will temporarily be closed to 2-way traffic while work is being done, but residential access will be available.
If your looking for a secluded 92-acre camp in the Adirondacks that can house hundreds of people at once, than the state has the perfect piece of property for you, Camp Gabriels. The former prison will be sold though an auction soon. As for the asking price, the state is comparing 2 different appraisals before releasing the minimum bid amount.
The Chief of the St. Albans Fire Department has resigned. Chief Joe Beaudry had spent the past 33 years at the department, but Mayor Marty Manahan says Beaudry is leaving on good terms after giving 30 days notice. The mayor says he doesn't know yet what will happen to the position, he adds that's a decision for the city council.
The summer vacation is officially over for most kids around Vermont. Most school districts have gone back to the drawing board to keep schools running on shrinking budgets. The Vermont Department of Education reports that school districts will have to face a $23 million shortfall as they prepare their budgets for 2011. That means there are many more cuts to come.
Plattsburgh City School is already transforming its teacher-evaluation system to include data on how students evolved during the school year. School officials are hoping that will provide the district an edge in securing a portion of the $700-Million that New York state just won in the federal Race to the Top competition.
Rep. Steve Maier has officially withdrawn from the general election ballot. This gives the Middlebury Democratic Committee a week in which to pick someone to run in his place. Maier, chairman of the House Health Care Committee, said he will not seek a fifth consecutive two-year term in the House in order to pursue a new career opportunity. The nine-person committee will gather at the Ilsley Public Library at 5 PM tomorrow to consider nominees.
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra has nearly reached its endowment campaign goal of $3.5 million. Executive Director Alan Jordan reported the VSO has raised $3.14 million and hopes to reach its goal in the coming months. Currently the VSO presents 40 concerts around the state and 200 educational outreach programs in Vermont schools each year. The upcoming 76th season promises to bring excitement to every corner of Vermont. For additional information just visit VSO Dot Org.
On Saturday the City of Vergennes, Towns of Ferrisburgh, Panton and Waltham presented awards to F. Ann Sullivan to show their recognition for her many years of service to the city and surrounding communities. During her 39-year career in education, Ann has traveled the halls of Vergennes Union High School in just about every capacity possible and has touched the lives of three generations.
The body of Vermont National Guard soldier Tristan Southworth, killed earlier this month in Afghanistan is back in the Green Mountain State. Along the route, to his hometown of Hardwick people gathered on roadways, overpasses and driveways, with flags in silent tribute to the National Guard soldier. He will be buried with full military honors on Wednesday.
The uncertified count of statewide votes in last Tuesday's primary election was released Friday, giving Peter Shumlin the win for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. However, second-place finisher Doug Racine was just 197 votes behind, and he wants a recount. That could take another two weeks, and some Democrats worry it creates more uncertainty besides losing two weeks of campaigning before the November general election.
The warm, sunny weather has most northern New Englanders thinking summer. But fall colors are beginning to make an early debut in many parts of the region. In New Hampshire, people in the lakes and Seacoast regions are already seeing some trees give up their greens for vibrant reds, yellows, oranges and browns. Next door in Maine, some species - especially paper and yellow birch - are turning yellow and shedding their foliage earlier than normal because of the dry summer. Vermont.com says fall foliage season will soon arrive. Early on, the higher the elevation the better the chances of bright leaf colors.
A Vermont lawyer facing jail time for lying about his role in a traffic accident goes before the state's highest court Thursday in a bid to have his convictions thrown out. Melvin Neisner of Killington was found guilty in 2008 of gross negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, lying to a police officer and impeding a police officer. His appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court says police, prosecutors and the trial judge made errors in his case.
The ACAP After School Program is currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Current program sites include Moriah Central School, Schroon Lake Central School and Crown Point Central School. Students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade are eligible to participate. Call 1-877-873-3207 ext. 234 for an application.
The first phase of work on the Saranac River Trail in Plattsburgh will begin today, and city officials are reminding residents that the effort may bring brief disruptions to traffic. Steltzer Road will temporarily be closed to 2-way traffic while work is being done, but residential access will be available.
If your looking for a secluded 92-acre camp in the Adirondacks that can house hundreds of people at once, than the state has the perfect piece of property for you, Camp Gabriels. The former prison will be sold though an auction soon. As for the asking price, the state is comparing 2 different appraisals before releasing the minimum bid amount.
The Chief of the St. Albans Fire Department has resigned. Chief Joe Beaudry had spent the past 33 years at the department, but Mayor Marty Manahan says Beaudry is leaving on good terms after giving 30 days notice. The mayor says he doesn't know yet what will happen to the position, he adds that's a decision for the city council.
The summer vacation is officially over for most kids around Vermont. Most school districts have gone back to the drawing board to keep schools running on shrinking budgets. The Vermont Department of Education reports that school districts will have to face a $23 million shortfall as they prepare their budgets for 2011. That means there are many more cuts to come.
Plattsburgh City School is already transforming its teacher-evaluation system to include data on how students evolved during the school year. School officials are hoping that will provide the district an edge in securing a portion of the $700-Million that New York state just won in the federal Race to the Top competition.
Friday, August 27, 2010
WVTK Local & State News August 27, 2010
Base course paving continues at the roundabout east side and bridge approach. Please be aware of increased truck traffic and possible lane changes. College Street paving also continues as well as the start of line painting for parking spaces. Please pay close attention to traffic controllers and do not use cell phones in construction areas.
A New York patrol boat will be on the Lake Champlain narrows for the next couple of weekends to make sure boaters don’t disrupt the construction of the new Lake Champlain Bridge. The 23-foot patrol boat and its two-person crew will assist the U.S. Coast Guard during what Coast Guard officials believe will be busy weekends for boat traffic.
Many Addison County towns recorded voter turnout of over 20% for Tuesday’s Primary Election. Addison County residents showed strong support for Democrat gubernatorial candidate Matt Dunne of Hartland and two local men, Rep. Chris Bray, of New Haven and Starksboro Republican Mark Snelling, both vying for lieutenant governor.
The contents of Monahan Filaments, formerly Specialty Filaments, on Case St., are being auctioned off today. The facility will be open to the public starting at 8AM to inspect tools once used by the company to make filaments for products such as toothbrushes and industrial brushes. Bidding starts at 10AM The building is still owned by Monahan and is up for sale or lease in whole or in part.
Construction under North and South streets in Bristol that has kept portions of the roads unpaved all summer is nearing its completion a month ahead of schedule. The project, which included replacing a section of the town’s storm water system and upgrades to the water main in the downtown area, began in April and was originally scheduled to conclude in November.
Champlain Oil Company’s proposal for a Ferrisburgh gas station that includes a convenience store and fast-food restaurant will return to Environmental Court on Sept. 7. The judge hearing the case will make a pre-session visit that day to the site that Champlain Oil hopes to buy and develop.
The Bristol tennis courts are finally getting a much-deserved facelift. The Bristol Recreation Club is replacing the two existing tennis courts, which were originally installed in the mid-’70s and have since been patched, re-surfaced, and re-patched. A fund-raising effort for the new courts began eight months ago.
An armed man tried to rob the Union Street Grocery store in Brandon last Saturday night. The Brandon Police Chief said the lone male allegedly entered the store at 8PM and demanded cash from the owner who sounded an alarm. A fight broke out between the two and continued outside the store in the parking lot.
The town of Moriah transfer station will be accepting brush at no charge on Aug. 28 and Sept. 25 during regular operating hours. Brush will only be accepted from town of Moriah residents. The brush must be three inches around and under.
A major utility trade publication has listed Central Vermont Public Service as one of the 25 most intelligent electric utilities. Intelligent Utility has named CVPS No. 16 on its annual list of the top 25 intelligent utilities. The magazine designation was based on an analysis of productivity, renewable energy reliance, smart grid efforts, demand response and energy efficiency, and information technology investments. This magazine defines an intelligent utility as a company that applies information to energy, maximizing its reliability, affordability and sustainability from generation to end-users.
After a final day of testimony where John Walters says he remembers very little about the night of November 19, 2008 when he was involved in a shootout with a Vermont State Police Sergeant, it will be up to the jury to decide which argument in the case is the right one. The jury will begin deliberations after the prosecution and defense present closing arguments this morning.
The numbers are in and it appears the latest Killington-sponsored event has turned $20,500 into more than $100,000 for area hotels and businesses. Killington’s Economic Development Director Seth Webb released a new report that shows for every dollar the town spent on the American Junior Golf Association tournament Aug. 2-5, it resulted in a $5.62 return.
The state of Vermont is getting $5.7 million in federal aid to help homeowners use smart meters and install new solar hot water technologies. Smart meters are digital electricity meters that use real-time communication to help utilities be more efficient dealing with outages and demand.
The task of certifying Tuesday's primary election is underway. The unofficial results from the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary gives Peter Shumlin the win but only by a slim margin of 192 votes over Doug Racine and 689 votes of Deb Markowitz. Once the results are made official, Racine will decide if he wants a recount.
A mistrial has been declared in the case of a school principal accused of not protecting his students. Prosecutors say Richford Elementary School Principal Roger Gagne failed to do his job by not reporting that a 5th grader may have been abused by her teacher. Gagne says he though the superintendent would report the abuse. Prosecutors have not said if they'll retry the case.
Teachers and administrators in Winooski say they will be picketing Monday Morning at 7 AM. Their protest is in response to the school board imposing a contract for the second year in a row. The imposition means no contracts and no raises for teachers for a second year. The school board decided to impose the contract after year long negotiations broke down.
The Clinton County Health Department wants the Shircliff Mobile Home Park on Military Turnpike in Schuyler Falls closed and empty by October 13. But attorneys for owner Thomas Frey are filing a lawsuit to stop that closure date. The major focus of concern from the county is the park's ongoing water and sewage issues.
A man will be arraigned today on attempted assault and robbery charges, after police say he tried to hold up Simon's Market on Park Street. Police say they received numerous tips after a surveillance photo was released back in July. Those tips led them to 20-year-old Joshua Barrett of South Burlington. Officers say a gun was used, but no money was actually taken.
Burlington Police say they seen a recent spike in the number of cars and homes that are being broken into. That increase has police reminding people to take steps to protect themselves. Besides locking doors and closing windows, police advise your to keep valuables out of plan site and use lighting inside and out so your home appears occupied.
A library aide in Plattsburgh is $200,000 richer. Christine Suruda was 1 of 10 second place winners that will split $2 million. She says she only plays when the jackpot gets big and always plays family birthdays. The librarian says she didn't even realize she had won until she saw the numbers in the Sunday morning paper.
A New York patrol boat will be on the Lake Champlain narrows for the next couple of weekends to make sure boaters don’t disrupt the construction of the new Lake Champlain Bridge. The 23-foot patrol boat and its two-person crew will assist the U.S. Coast Guard during what Coast Guard officials believe will be busy weekends for boat traffic.
Many Addison County towns recorded voter turnout of over 20% for Tuesday’s Primary Election. Addison County residents showed strong support for Democrat gubernatorial candidate Matt Dunne of Hartland and two local men, Rep. Chris Bray, of New Haven and Starksboro Republican Mark Snelling, both vying for lieutenant governor.
The contents of Monahan Filaments, formerly Specialty Filaments, on Case St., are being auctioned off today. The facility will be open to the public starting at 8AM to inspect tools once used by the company to make filaments for products such as toothbrushes and industrial brushes. Bidding starts at 10AM The building is still owned by Monahan and is up for sale or lease in whole or in part.
Construction under North and South streets in Bristol that has kept portions of the roads unpaved all summer is nearing its completion a month ahead of schedule. The project, which included replacing a section of the town’s storm water system and upgrades to the water main in the downtown area, began in April and was originally scheduled to conclude in November.
Champlain Oil Company’s proposal for a Ferrisburgh gas station that includes a convenience store and fast-food restaurant will return to Environmental Court on Sept. 7. The judge hearing the case will make a pre-session visit that day to the site that Champlain Oil hopes to buy and develop.
The Bristol tennis courts are finally getting a much-deserved facelift. The Bristol Recreation Club is replacing the two existing tennis courts, which were originally installed in the mid-’70s and have since been patched, re-surfaced, and re-patched. A fund-raising effort for the new courts began eight months ago.
An armed man tried to rob the Union Street Grocery store in Brandon last Saturday night. The Brandon Police Chief said the lone male allegedly entered the store at 8PM and demanded cash from the owner who sounded an alarm. A fight broke out between the two and continued outside the store in the parking lot.
The town of Moriah transfer station will be accepting brush at no charge on Aug. 28 and Sept. 25 during regular operating hours. Brush will only be accepted from town of Moriah residents. The brush must be three inches around and under.
A major utility trade publication has listed Central Vermont Public Service as one of the 25 most intelligent electric utilities. Intelligent Utility has named CVPS No. 16 on its annual list of the top 25 intelligent utilities. The magazine designation was based on an analysis of productivity, renewable energy reliance, smart grid efforts, demand response and energy efficiency, and information technology investments. This magazine defines an intelligent utility as a company that applies information to energy, maximizing its reliability, affordability and sustainability from generation to end-users.
After a final day of testimony where John Walters says he remembers very little about the night of November 19, 2008 when he was involved in a shootout with a Vermont State Police Sergeant, it will be up to the jury to decide which argument in the case is the right one. The jury will begin deliberations after the prosecution and defense present closing arguments this morning.
The numbers are in and it appears the latest Killington-sponsored event has turned $20,500 into more than $100,000 for area hotels and businesses. Killington’s Economic Development Director Seth Webb released a new report that shows for every dollar the town spent on the American Junior Golf Association tournament Aug. 2-5, it resulted in a $5.62 return.
The state of Vermont is getting $5.7 million in federal aid to help homeowners use smart meters and install new solar hot water technologies. Smart meters are digital electricity meters that use real-time communication to help utilities be more efficient dealing with outages and demand.
The task of certifying Tuesday's primary election is underway. The unofficial results from the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary gives Peter Shumlin the win but only by a slim margin of 192 votes over Doug Racine and 689 votes of Deb Markowitz. Once the results are made official, Racine will decide if he wants a recount.
A mistrial has been declared in the case of a school principal accused of not protecting his students. Prosecutors say Richford Elementary School Principal Roger Gagne failed to do his job by not reporting that a 5th grader may have been abused by her teacher. Gagne says he though the superintendent would report the abuse. Prosecutors have not said if they'll retry the case.
Teachers and administrators in Winooski say they will be picketing Monday Morning at 7 AM. Their protest is in response to the school board imposing a contract for the second year in a row. The imposition means no contracts and no raises for teachers for a second year. The school board decided to impose the contract after year long negotiations broke down.
The Clinton County Health Department wants the Shircliff Mobile Home Park on Military Turnpike in Schuyler Falls closed and empty by October 13. But attorneys for owner Thomas Frey are filing a lawsuit to stop that closure date. The major focus of concern from the county is the park's ongoing water and sewage issues.
A man will be arraigned today on attempted assault and robbery charges, after police say he tried to hold up Simon's Market on Park Street. Police say they received numerous tips after a surveillance photo was released back in July. Those tips led them to 20-year-old Joshua Barrett of South Burlington. Officers say a gun was used, but no money was actually taken.
Burlington Police say they seen a recent spike in the number of cars and homes that are being broken into. That increase has police reminding people to take steps to protect themselves. Besides locking doors and closing windows, police advise your to keep valuables out of plan site and use lighting inside and out so your home appears occupied.
A library aide in Plattsburgh is $200,000 richer. Christine Suruda was 1 of 10 second place winners that will split $2 million. She says she only plays when the jackpot gets big and always plays family birthdays. The librarian says she didn't even realize she had won until she saw the numbers in the Sunday morning paper.
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