For the energy in the room, one could easily believe that Vermont’s junior senator was still running his presidential campaign rather than settling resolutely back into the nation’s legislative work. That’s the scene that follows Sen. Bernie Sanders, whose surprisingly successful bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. President propelled him into the national spotlight in 2016. Senator Sanders paid […]
Wanted: New Generation Of Volunteer Firefighters
If a fire breaks out here in central Vermont, a 911 call will bring firefighters within minutes. We all know that and expect that. What’s amazing, though, is that nowhere in The Herald’s readership area will that 911 call be directed to a fire station staffed by well-paid professionals. The firemen and women who come to your door will be […]
Concern Grows Over Lyme Disease
Increased Risks For Humans, PetsAs the last of the snow finally melts from Vermont’s mountains, healthcare providers are preparing for what may be an especially heavy season for black-legged ticks and the spread of Lyme disease across the region. The mild winter that featured Vermont’s third warmest January on record and New England’s warmest February in more than a century is likely to result […]
Rochester Readies For School Vote
Rochester voters will face some tough decisions about the future when they hold their annual Rochester School District meeting on Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Discussion of the proposed budget of $2,915,672 will come up under Article 8; however, voting on it will take place by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 28 between 8 […]
Busy Spring for Act 250 Commission
Varied Mix of Projects Seeking ApprovalWith the spring construction season on the horizon, a dozen proposed projects in the White River Valley are in differing phases of Act 250 review—in the form of recently approved, still pending, or newly arrived applications at the District 3 Environmental Commission office in Springfield. Proposed projects run the gamut from the conversion of a commercial building into a church, […]
F&W Suggests: Remove Bird Feeders on April 1
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says warm spring weather and melting snows will cause bears to come out of their winter dens in search of food. The department recommends taking down bird feeders on April 1 to avoid attracting any bears. Bears are very fond of suet and bird seed, especially black oil sunflower seed. Bringing feeders in at […]
Late in Session, Committee Bills Emerge
Capitol JournalThe follow bills were proposed or passed at the State House, through Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017. Executive Action • S.2 was signed into law on February 23, becoming Act 1. That law relates to information sharing by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation. • S.1, signed into law on March 1, retroactively adjusts the date for determining average daily membership of […]
Local Births
Monday, March 6: A daughter, Nyeh Page Daisneault, was born to Alyssa Lake and Donovan Daisneault. Tuesday, March 7: A daughter, March 7, was born to Carolyn Frary, was born to Carolyn (Boone) and William Turinetti Sr. of Randolph. Wednesday, March 8: A daughter, Charli Joy Leigh Dallas, was born to Megan Salls of Randolph Center. Saturday, March 11: A […]