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Could staffing shortage lead to local prison closures?
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - Keeping a state prison from getting closed could be having enough staff to run the facility. We’ve learned a staffing shortage is not only a problem at some facilities but a death blow with two state lockups near Albany now closing within 90 days.
Bridgewater store catches fire one year after historic flooding
BRIDGEWATER, Vt. — The ShackletonThomas Furniture and Pottery store saw another setback over the weekend, after a fire broke out on the third floor. “We don't really know why it started. It could have been something electrical,” said Charles Shackleton, owner of the furniture-making business. He has been...
PCB test results jeopardize North Country Union High School’s upcoming school year
An expedited $5 million mitigation project is underway, but district leaders fear the expensive project won’t sufficiently address the problem. Read the story on VTDigger here: PCB test results jeopardize North Country Union High School’s upcoming school year.
Police investigating death of man found floating in Lake Champlain
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Burlington Police confirmed that a body was found in Lake Champlain over the weekend, but the death is not being considered suspicious. Police said they received a call on Sunday morning reporting a body floating in the water. Officers and Coast Guard officials were able to...
Former Parks & Woolson building fate uncertain
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – In a joint effort between the Springfield Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) and the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC), an environmental assessment effort has been ongoing at 33 Park Street, the historic site of the former Parks & Woolson Machine Company, manufacturer of textile finishing equipment. Originally...
Town of Essex Selectboard discusses new restaurant, pedestrian crossing
ESSEX TOWN — Ideas for a new pedestrian crossing, a potential tree nursery and a new restaurant came up at the July 15 Town of Essex Selectboard meeting. Along with selecting partner CRO Planning & Design for their Keystone Trail Connectivity Project, the selectboard turned to other matters for updating the Town.
Nurses’ union agrees to new contract with UVM Medical Center
Burlington, VT – The Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals has voted to ratify a new three-year contract with UVM Medical Center. The contract includes a 23% wage increase for nurses over the next three years. “The changes in this new contract will further improve our already strong...
Introducing Norm Baldwin, Colchester’s new director of public works
COLCHESTER — Bringing 33 years of prior experience as engineer and public works division director in the adjacent City of Burlington, a new local leader has landed in Colchester’s midst. Meet Norm Baldwin: the Town of Colchester’s new director of public works. Baldwin began his tenure with...
Ticonderoga Area Car Show returns Aug. 4
TICONDEROGA | The 31st Annual Ticonderoga Area Car Show will be held Sunday, Aug. 4, in Ticonderoga’s Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be an array of awards given out, including Fabulous 40, Terrific 25, and Top 10 Tuners. Special awards including Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, Best of Show Motorcycle, Best of Show Display, Trail Riders Choice, Fans Choice, Most Radical Engine, Best Color Scheme, Favorite Antique, Best Work In Progress, and Most Likely To Get Pulled Over will also be given out. The show is a judged show. The car show is much more than just cars: There will be food, vendors, music, T-shirts, kids’ activities, a 50/50 Raffle, a Car Show Raffle, a Piston Toss, a Muffler Wrap, Hula-Hoop contest, the Kiwanis Club Duck Race, and more.
US-Canada illegal border crossings surge – and those migrants are heading to NYC
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. - A gas station in the small city of Plattsburgh, New York, was once an unassuming pit stop before a trip to the nearby Adirondacks, or perhaps a stay near Lake Champlain. Thanks to its proximity to the northern border, it’s now better known as an outpost for migrants, the penultimate stop on their long journeys from home.
Enosburg resident arrested on warrant after Berkshire disturbance
BERKSHIRE — A 40-year-old Enosburg resident was arrested on an active warrant following a disturbance on Route 105 on July 22. Sidney Pecor was apprehended by Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks after they responded to the incident around 7:57 p.m. Pecor, identified as the individual involved in the disturbance, was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant.
Library Board Treasurer Resigns – Offer Made to Hire New Director- Special Meeting Video
Below is the video from the most recent meeting: first half and second half. There’s a LOT going on with the Pawlet Library Board these days so let’s see if I can sum it all up:. Library Board member and Treasurer Kathryn Lawrence submitted her resignation to Board...
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