Police Recover Stolen Items Deferred Sentence for Village School Vandalism



Police Recover Stolen Items Deferred Sentence for Village School Vandalism andolph police have cited one man on burglary charges and recovered some of the $7000 worth of items stolen from four Randolph village businesses Nov. 26, 2000. The investigation into the early-morning break-ins continues and more individuals may be charged, Police Chief Philip Mollitor said this week. A 21-year-old Randolph […]

Kosovan Physicians Search For New Ways to Educate



Kosovan Physicians Search For New Ways to Educate Five physicians from the Kosovo capital of Pristina were all ears last Friday as they visited Gifford Medical Center. It was clear that what they heard, and what they saw, about community health care was vitally important to them. The five Kosovans represented the top administrators of the Pristina University Hospital and […]

New Uses for Pierce Hall Studied



New Uses for Pierce Hall Studied A steering committee has been formed to explore the possibility of creating a community center at Pierce Memorial Hall in Rochester village. The proposed center would provide facilities for youth programs, senior activities, theatrical and music performances, civic and social gatherings, arts education and other community needs. The building is owned by the Masons […]

Legislators Say Cigarette Tax Hike Isn’t Popular under Golden Dome



Legislators Say Cigarette Tax Hike Isn’t Popular under Golden Dome Gov. Howard Dean’s proposed tax increase on cigarettes is going nowhere in Montpelier, predicted all three area legislators who spoke at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast Monday morning. "I don’t know anybody in favor of it," said Rep. Philip Angell of Randolph. "It’s not going to pass," predicted Rep. Stephen […]

RAVC Inks VTC Pact



RAVC Inks VTC Pact he Board of the Randolph Area Vocational Center voted unanimously Tuesday night to contract with Vermont Technical College for temporary oversight of its operations. The new arrangement with VTC went into effect immediately. Supt. Jack Barnes said that a special team from VTC will assist the vocational school in hiring a new director. It will also […]

John Drysdale Inducted In ‘Hall of Fame’ for Newspaering



John Drysdale Inducted In ‘Hall of Fame’ for Newspaering John Drysdale, who published The Herald for 26 years between 1945 and 1971, was inducted into the Community Newspaper Hall of Fame last Friday in a Boston celebration at the Park Plaza Hotel. His daughter, Ellen Drysdale of Berlin, accepted the award. The Community Newspaper Hall of Fame was established last […]

Jeffords Says He talked to President About Special Education Funding



Jeffords Says He talked to President About Special Education Funding en. Jim Jeffords said this week that he had talked personally with President George W. Bush about getting the federal government to pay its full share of special education costs. The federal law mandating special education anticipated that a full 40% of special ed costs should be paid by the […]

Verde Antique Quarry Must Get Act 250 Permit



Verde Antique Quarry Must Get Act 250 Permit ntique Verde Quarry Manager Mike Solari and Atty. John Hansen were unsure what they’ll do next this week after a "disappointing" decision of the State Environmental Board confirmed that Hancock marble quarry must get an Act 250 permit to continue operation. The quarry and its half-dozen employees were to have started operations […]

Plenty to Do In Rochester This Weekend!



Plenty to Do In Rochester This Weekend! No one should be heard complaining "there’s nothing to do" this weekend in Rochester! Feb. 16, 17 & 18 promise to be a triple treat for area residents, with a wide array of events scheduled. Contra dancers of all levels of experience, including the terpsichorealy challenged, can kick up their heels at the […]

McIntyre Will Run For Selectboard



McIntyre Will Run For Selectboard Rochester businessman, Danny McIntyre, recently announced his candidacy for the position on the Rochester Selectboard that will become vacant at Town Meeting due to the retirement of Gerald Wilber. McIntyre, a Rochester native, has 20 years experience in the construction field and owns and operates his own office supply business, Sensible Savings, with branches in […]