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School districts across Vermont struggle to find, retain bus drivers
Peacham School Principal Sam McLeod doesn’t expect to give up driving the school bus any time soon. Picking up and dropping children safely home, he said, has been “one of the most fulfilling experiences” he has had in education. Read the story on VTDigger here: School districts across Vermont struggle to find, retain bus drivers.
Lyndon disaster center now open
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) - A new FEMA disaster recovery center is now open in Lyndon. It comes a week after the president approved a major disaster declaration for seven counties due to flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl on July 9 through July 11. Residents in Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden,...
Lyndon committee decides against covered bridge removal despite flood concerns
“In a perfect world, I would say you could take out the Sanborn Bridge,” a panel member said. “That’s just not going to happen.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Lyndon committee decides against covered bridge removal despite flood concerns.
Vermont Dept. of Corrections to launch Pretrial Supervision Program in Northeast Kingdom
WATERBURY VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT, Vt. — The Vermont Department of Corrections is looking to roll out a new program within the court system this fall. The goal is to speed up the justice process and cut down on repeat offenses. If all goes according to plan, the Pretrial Supervision...
Weekly Dispatch with Mayor Sullivan
Recreation Director Mike Brown has some news. The playground construction at Gardner Park will be starting soon. The remediation and capping is nearly complete. The costume engraved bricks from the fundraising campaign will be ordered before the end of the month to be on hand for the landscaping phase of the project. The new dock purchased by the VOREC Grant has arrived and is being assembled. Go Director Brown!
North Country Supervisory Union school officials speak with parents and students about PCBs breakout
NEWPORT, Vt. — On Sept. 3, students will be back at North Country Union High School in Newport. However, starting the year will be a much different learning experience from anything they're used to. Multiple failed PCB tests this summer are forcing the student body to not be inside...
Invasive reed grass removal project to begin at Scott’s Cove
NEWPORT — The Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) has been awarded $76,618 in grant funding to control the invasive reed grass, Phragmites australis, along Scott’s Cove and Prouty Beach in Newport. The project, starting September 3, aims to restore the natural lakeshore plant community, improve Lake Memphremagog fisheries, promote...
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