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Hartford residents criticize School Board for former superintendent’s severance
Over the course of more than two hours of public comment, residents asked the board to explain exactly when and how the decision came about to pay Tom DeBalsi a severance package worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars in salary, benefits and unused sick and vacation time. Read the story on VTDigger here: Hartford residents criticize School Board for former superintendent’s severance.
A new Vermont law prevents hunters from selling bear paws and organs
Advocates and officials worried that the lack of regulation in Vermont could attract people interested in selling bear parts on the black market. Read the story on VTDigger here: A new Vermont law prevents hunters from selling bear paws and organs.
Hartland planners appeal farm store decision
The Hartland Planning Commission has argued that the store’s size, proximity to the village and competition with local retailers violated the town plan. Read the story on VTDigger here: Hartland planners appeal farm store decision.
Vermonters gather at City Hall Park to remember loved ones lost to overdose
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Deaths from overdoses are down in Vermont in the past year. It’s an amazing feat many celebrated at City Hall Park on Thursday, but it doesn’t mean there weren’t still casualties. In 2023, 231 daughters, sons, mothers, fathers, and more have died of...
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.
State agency report: Vermont needs at least 24,000 new homes
Covid-19 migrants, aging housing stock and rising construction costs have combined to raise housing costs and lower the vacancy rate in the Green Mountain State, according to the Vermont Housing Finance Agency’s five-year needs assessment. Read the story on VTDigger here: State agency report: Vermont needs at least 24,000 new homes .
Annual event shares stories, successes and honors Vermonters lost to the opioid crisis
“We are all people and we all deserve love and respect and compassion,” said Martina Anderson, a social justice advocate and harm reductionist who wants to see stigma erased “because stigma still kills people.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Annual event shares stories, successes and honors Vermonters lost to the opioid crisis.
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...
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