By Stephen Seitz Springfield resident Randy Gray is one of three Republicans hoping to represent Windsor County in the next legislative session. The other two are Jack Williams of Weathersfield and Wayne D. Townsend of Bethel. They seek to replace […]
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PFOA blood testing offered to Bennington residents
The Vermont Department of Health will be providing for blood tests for some people who may have been affected by PFOA contamination of drinking water in Bennington and North Bennington, but who have not been previously tested. There is no […]
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McCormack’s hat, back in the ring
By Stephen Seitz BETHEL—Democratic Sen. Dick McCormack is hoping to represent Windsor County in the state Senate once again. McCormack was appointed to fill an unexpired term in 1989 and has been re-elected ever since. He and fellow Democratic incumbents […]
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Szott seeks to represent Barnard, Pomfret and Hartland
By Stephen Seitz BARNARD — Randall Szott has announced his candidacy for the Vermont House of Representatives seat in the Windsor 4-1 legislative district. The district comprises the towns of Barnard, Pomfret and Hartland. Szott, a Democrat, is running to […]
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Petition seeks Ben & Jerry’s flavor honoring people of color
By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger Vermont racial justice activist Curtiss Reed Jr. has a dream — a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream dream that the company create its first flavor in honor of a person of color — specifically, football quarterback and […]
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Marijuana gifting businesses illegal, AG advises
By Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger Gifting marijuana in exchange for another purchase is illegal under Vermont’s new legalization law, according to a guidance issued by the state’s top prosecutor Monday. Attorney General TJ Donovan’s office advised that sales of any kind are […]
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Stored energy saved money, carbon during heat wave
The heat wave is over, the numbers are in. Green Mountain Power’s innovative network of Tesla Powerwall batteries in homes and solar installations leveraged stored energy to accomplish the equivalent of taking 5,000 homes off the grid, creating savings for […]
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Half of Vermont’s towns will see increased property tax rates
Half of Vermont towns will pay higher property tax rate than last year. This chart shows towns with the highest rate in 2019 at the top. Pomfret has the largest increase (shown right); Middletown Springs the largest decrease. By Xander […]
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Check your tax bill
Some Homestead State Payment adjustments have not been applied to mailed bills KILLINGTON—Tax bills have been mailed out and it has come to the town of Killington’s attention that some of the Homestead State Payment adjustments have not been applied. […]
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New law regulates short-term rentals
In an attempt to close a tax loophole enjoyed by operators of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, and to assure visitors and paying guests of safe and sanitary conditions, the Vermont General Assembly passed Act 10, requiring that certain conditions […]