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Woman cited for unauthorized vehicle use, driving with suspended license in Vernon
VERNON — Vermont State Police cited a local woman for allegedly operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent and driving with a criminally suspended license. Jennifer Peduzzi, 54, of Vernon, was issued a citation on July 16, 2024, following an incident that occurred earlier in the month. According...
Vermont Supreme Court allows Higher Ground relocation to proceed
The court rejected appeals from neighboring homeowners claiming that the new music venue would violate local zoning law. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Supreme Court allows Higher Ground relocation to proceed.
Makepeace proposal to add more higher priced homes at Redbrook divides Planning Board
Developer A.D. Makepeace wants to build 113 more market-rate-priced homes at its Redbrook housing development in South Plymouth, a proposal that is not sitting well with some Planning Board members. The company maintains that a Plymouth bylaw allows it to build more higher priced homes even though its agreement with...
Former Senator Scott Brown frustrated by state of politics, recalls "petty" sabotage
BOSTON - In the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there have been bipartisan calls for political unity and restraint, but is that really possible?"I'd be lying if I said I'm not frustrated with the state of politics," said Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and former Ambassador to New Zealand. Brown, who spoke to WBZ from Milwaukee where his band, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is performing at a Republican National Convention related event, has been out of elective politics since losing his 2014 bid to return to the Senate. His close ties to...
Confirmed microburst damages homes, cars and topples 150 trees in New Hampshire
MILFORD, N.H. — A confirmed microburst and severe thunderstorms swept through New England Tuesday, causing extensive damage to homes in New Hampshire and thousands without power. The National Weather Service confirmed the straight line wind damage in Milford, New Hampshire, was the result of a microburst. The NWS said...
Killington Road to reopen Friday
On Friday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Killington Road will reopen to two-way traffic ending the three month detour up West Hill Road. “The road will be opened to two-way traffic, marked with barrels and cones. It will still be a gravel surface, so please use caution when traveling,” explained Markowski Excavating, Inc. in a news release.
Mayor tells lawmakers they need to act to prevent 33 percent increase in residential tax bills
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu directly pitched lawmakers Tuesday on her plan to allow the city to avoid a potentially dramatic tax hike for residents by temporarily placing more of the burden on commercial property owners. Legislators on the Joint Committee on Revenue pushed Wu on the idea, with questions about...
Burlington ordains new bishop with approval from the Pope
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington has a new leader. Archbishops from Boston, Connecticut and New York were in Burlington on Monday for a special ceremony to consecrate Reverent John Joseph McDermott. The formal ordination and installation happened at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Community members...
Burlington Police locate missing child
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A missing child from Burlington has been located safely. The department said it received a report on Monday at 3:46 p.m. that a 4-year-old child was reported missing. They did not release the name of the child or an image. Further investigation determined that the child...
‘Grossly unfair’: Retrial of Karen Read ‘should not be allowed,’ defense says in new court filing
In a new court filing, defense attorneys said Tuesday that the retrial of Karen Read “should not be allowed,” calling the state’s continued push for a conviction in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe “grossly unfair.”
Jaylen Brown lists his Fort Point penthouse for $4.75m
The Celtics star's 2,964-square-foot penthouse exudes luxury, but the ultimate highlight is the 400-square-foot roof deck, accessed via a spiral staircase. You’re used to hearing the announcers yell “JB for 3.” But this time, it’s JB for $4,750,000. Jaylen Brown, beloved Celtics star, MVP, and sartorial...
Interstate 89 traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant in Milton
MILTON — Vermont State Police arrested a Milton man on an active warrant and for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop on Interstate 89 Monday evening. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on July 15, troopers pulled over a vehicle for speeding on I-89 southbound near mile marker 99 in Milton.
Can you help identify the mystery artist behind this drawing?
STOWE, Vt. — Crayola is asking for Vermonters' help in tracking down a mystery artist. A piece of children's artwork, titled "Merrel #2" dates to the late 1980s, and was submitted to Crayola at the time by a student at Stowe Elementary School. The student was 11 at the time and named Chris, but little else is known about the artist's identity.
Underground Workshop: College students united through climate activism
Johanna Henjes, left, and Emma Townsend display flyers in opposition to expansion of Burlington’s McNeil power plant. Photo courtesy of Grace Palmer. Anna Hoppe is a student at the University of Vermont working with the Underground Workshop, a network of student journalists partnering with Community News Service. College students...
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