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South Burlington City Council revisits seat expansion talks
Since its incorporation in 1971, South Burlington has had a five-member city council. But the population of the city has since doubled, while the number of councilors has not changed. Read the story on VTDigger here: South Burlington City Council revisits seat expansion talks.
St. Johnsbury School District races to finish play space upgrades before class starts
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - As kids are going back to school, one district is trying to race the clock to make sure students have a playground. Back in June of this year, the St. Johnsbury School District started a project updating all of their play spaces at the school.
Home tour of the week: A $293,000 townhome with a lockable storage area and two bedrooms
This townhome in Essex Junction has two bedrooms and extra large kitchen. The living area has french doors that lead out to a back deck. HIGHLIGHTS: large closet, first floor half bath, $225 monthly HOA fee. Listed by Jill Richardson, RE/MAX North Professionals, Jeffersonville.
Stormy and steamy start to the week
Happy Monday! We have a round of dense fog in the forecast this morning along with partly cloudy skies and some passing, spotty showers. Otherwise, it’s mild and muggy with temps in the 50s to low 60s. As heat and humidity continue to build today, there’s a chance for a few strong to severe storms this afternoon. In fact, it’s a marginal risk for those severe storms today.
Keegan Bradley wins BMW Championship
DENVER (WCAX) - Woodstock native Keegan Bradley claimed his 7th career PGA Tour win, edging Ludvig Aberg of Sweden by one stroke to claim the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado. Bradley earned the second and penultimate tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs in 50th place of...
You Can Quote Me: Aug. 25, 2024
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - On this “You Can Quote Me,” basketball in Barre to help flood victims. We’ll tell you about the pro-team heading to the Aud. Plus DNC recap. Our Calvin Cutler was there and joins us to talk about the parallels between now and 1968, whether there are divisions among Democrats and tells us about Vermont’s delegates.
WRECKERS: THE WATERFRONT DIVING CENTER GOES DEEP
A wetsuit-clad mannequin has stood on the corner of Maple and Battery Streets for decades, marking the spot of Burlington's Waterfront Diving Center. Located at the corner of Battery and Maple since 1991—three years after first opening one block north—the Diving Center is a hub of aquatic activity that for nearly 40 years has been inviting locals and visitors into a deeper relationship with Lake Champlain.
Cambridge elementary principal to keep job after external investigation
An external investigation launched by the district found that allegations of a toxic workplace were "unsubstantiated," the district announced. An external investigation into a Cambridge Public Schools principal accused of fostering a toxic workplace found the allegations were “not substantiated,” the district said Monday. The conclusion of the...
Sand, gravel mining in southeastern MA draws activists. Report points to cranberry growers
BOSTON − Activists seeking a moratorium on sand and gravel mining operations in southeastern Massachusetts delivered a petition to Beacon Hill leaders Tuesday demanding action from Gov. Maura Healey and state environmental protection officials. The Community Land and Water Coalition, in Plymouth, which says its mission is to protect...
Williamstown Planners Talks Housing Development, Water Protection
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Planning Board last week talked about balancing housing and land conservation in the rural parts of town and protecting the aquifer that supplies drinking water to most of the town's inhabitants. The bulk of the meeting was dedicated to discussing projects that the board wants...
Bedford schools install $800,000 ‘Active Threat System’ for added security
BEDFORD, N.H. — Bedford public schools are starting the new school year with a new security system. All six schools in the district are installing an “Active Threat System,” similar to a fire alarm system. Active Threat buttons have been strategically placed throughout each school. If there...
Free community college program begins in Massachusetts
Student debt plagues million of people across the country, but many states are working to eradicate it. Massachusetts is the most recent state to implement a free community college program for residents to take advantage of.
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Bridgeport
Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase.
Nearly 6,000 open positions listed in Massachusetts schools
WATERTOWN - In Watertown, Massachusetts, 42 new teachers sat for a new teacher orientation inside the Hosmer Elementary School Monday. In a time when hiring teachers and filling staff positions is difficult, that feels like a great success - one the Watertown superintendent credits to the city investing in its school system. "We are in brand new buildings," Dr. Deanne Galdston explained. "All of our elementary schools are basically brand new. We have a new high school on deck that's going to be opening up next spring. We worked very cooperatively with our teachers' union and we have a...
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