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Construction Update Brattleboro-Hinsdale Bridge – July 25, 2024
BF A004(152) Motorists should remain alert for construction traffic entering and exiting the work zone from Vermont Route 142 and Depot Street. Due to current work on New Hampshire Route 119 associated with the project, the eastbound lane shift on NH 119 shortly after traveling over the twin bridges remains active. Signs and barrels are in place to direct travelers through the work zone.
Rockingham Library Home Energy Forum
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Rockingham Library in Bellows Falls, Vt., the Rockingham Energy Committee offers an installment of their Home Energy Forum, focusing on when it makes sense to replace the windows in a home, and if it does, the options for new windows, including their energy efficiency and “payback time,” when their energy savings will equal their cost. The speaker will be Brian Knowles from WW Building Supply in Newfane, who has long experience in working with builders and customers in the selection of windows. Participants can also join via Zoom at meeting ID 828 0438 9641, passcode 123456.
Tito’s Taqueria pays Department of Labor $124k in back wages
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Tito’s Taqueria is paying the Department of Labor 124-thousand dollars in back wages, withheld tips, and liquidated damages. The Greenfield restaurant, which also has locations in Keene, New Hampshire and Brattleboro, Vermont illegally required its employees to share a portion of their tips with managers.
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 7/17/24
Roll Call: Board members present were Chair Tom Murray, Vice-Chair Dave Edkins, Clerk Pauline Barnes, Shane O’Keefe, alternates Myra Mansouri and Don Sellarole. Absent: Board member Tom Winmill. Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7 pm and asked alternate Mansouri to fill in for...
WSESD Board Special Meeting Minutes – July 22, 2024
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – 6 PM. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm. Anne Beekman (AB ), Tim Maciel (TM), Ruby McAdoo (RM), Shaun Murphy (SM), Kim Price. (KP), Brian Remer (BR), Deborah Stanford (DS) Colleen Savage (CS),Matt Schibley (MS) Absent. Eva Nolan (EN) DS asked to amend...
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