Category: Municipal
report from montpelier
| March 1, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Our Town |
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By Rep. Kate Webb Last week, the House debated the Education Property Tax bill. Spirited discussion ensued regarding the value of quality education, the burden on taxpayers and finally the complexity of education funding. The end result satisfied the middle ground, but not those who wanted a complete overhaul in education funding right away. We… Read More
Communication the key at Shelburne candidate meeting
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Headlines, Municipal |
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By Julia Donnini The open candidate’s meeting gathered Bill Smith, Bob Lake, Allison Cranmer, and Antoinette “Toni” Supple together on Friday, Feb. 15 at the Dutch Mill in Shelburne. Each candidate had a chance to briefly explain his or her platform for the Shelburne Selectboard. Supple was the first to have the floor. The current… Read More
Shelburne business association sponsors Candidates’ Forum Feb. 26
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Our Town |
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With candidates contesting both of the open seats on Shelburne Selectboard, the community is faced with decisions and searching for information. On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the Shelburne Business and Professional Association is hosting a forum for the candidates to explain their positions and answer questions about issues as wide-ranging as paving roads, expanding sewer systems,… Read More
Report from Montpelier
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Report from Montpelier |
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by Rep. Joan Lenes There are very important, controversial topics that we are facing in Montpelier this Biennium. I appreciate the thoughtful emails and phone calls I receive explaining your points of view. I take these conversations seriously and they certainly play a big part of my decision making when the time comes for me… Read More
Shelburne Selectboard tackles new issues
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
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By Heather McKim It was all new business at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Shelburne Selectboard. The meeting was the first and only meeting of the Board for the month, and it also marked Bob Roesler’s final meeting as a member. In his report, town manager Paul Bohne informed the Board and members of… Read More
Planning Commission considers expansion of the Sewer Service Area
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Municipal |
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By Carol Casey Several Shelburne residents turned out for the Planning Commission’s meeting on Thursday, Feb. 14 to voice their opinions on the expansion of the Sewer Service Area (SSA). The Selectboard holds the decision-making power on determining the boundaries of the SSA, but it had asked the Planning Commission to conduct a comprehensive review… Read More
Shelburne School Directors hear about curriculum; prepare for Town Meeting
| February 20, 2013 | Filled under Education, Municipal |
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By Gail Callahan The Shelburne School Board spent most of its 83-minute meeting hearing about accomplishments achieved by students and staff, while preparing for its annual presentation at Town Meeting. The five-member panel heard from Shelburne Community School teachers Jessica Toulis, who teaches on Imagine, and Eric Brunvand, a Holden House faculty member, about Social… Read More
Two new Shelburne subdivisions planned
| February 13, 2013 | Filled under Municipal |
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By Carol Casey Plans for two new developments were presented to the Development Review Board (DRB) at its meeting on February 6, 2013. William Posey applied for and received sketch plan approval for the construction of four single family homes and one duplex off Webster Road bordering on the Kwiniaska barn lot. The duplex will… Read More
Report from Monpelier
| January 30, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Report from Montpelier |
The Governor’s budget is now open to the public for view and comment. Thus begins the Legislature’s yearly task of evaluating the meaning and implication of the plan the Governor is putting forward, with each of us 180 legislators comparing this to the wishes of the constituents we represent. The budget reflects the Governor’s values… Read More
Town budget discussions continue
| January 30, 2013 | Filled under Municipal, Selectboard |
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By Heather McKim The Jan. 16 meeting of the Shelburne Selectboard continued discussion of the 2013-14 town budget. It was a special session of the Board in which no questions were taken from the public. The meeting came at the end of a day where the town had received bad news. The Wake Robin lawsuit… Read More
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