Submitted Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith W. Flynn hands over a badge to Colonel Matthew T. Birmingham Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith W. Flynn announced Aug. 7 the change of command of the Vermont State Police (VSP). Effective at 3 p.m. that day, Colonel Matthew T. Birmingham became the 13th director of the…

By Lani Duke Another solar array concern CLARENDON—Mary and Peter Bride of Clarendon complained to their select board, who agreed to send a letter at its July 27 meeting regarding a solar array proposed by Suncommon, which would abut their property on  Middle Road. The Brides claim it would decrease property value, create unknown health…

RUPERT — On Aug. 7, the Vermont State Police responded to a theft on Herrick Brook Road in the town of Rupert. c, age 54, reported a granite bench had been stolen from her property between Aug. 5-6. The bench was valued at approximately $600 and had been on the property for over a year serving…

HANCOCK — On Aug. 4, police responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 125 in Hancock. The operator of the vehicle, identified as Collin Buker, age 24 from Rochester, was traveling west on Route 125 when a deer crossed the road in front of him causing him to go off the right side of…

KILLINGTON—Erin Fernandez, executive director of Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, announced Aug. 4 the addition of four new staff members to the team. Maggie Burke, a former Vermont Adaptive program coordinator, has been named the new managing director. Kelly Walsh will take the helm as the northern program coordinator responsible for programs in Chittenden County…

PITTSFORD — The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is working with VT-CAN (a low cost spay/neuter clinic in Vermont) to host a low cost spay/neuter clinic for Rutland County cats on Monday, Aug. 24 in Pittsford. Prior registration is required. Female cat spays are $60; male cat neuters are $50. Both include rabies and distemper shots. Cats must…

By Lauren S. Skaskiw, director/owner of the Plymouth Schoolhouse PLYMOUTH — There have been many improvements made in Plymouth this summer, including to the Plymouth Schoolhouse’s playground, located at the old Plymouth Elementary School. The playground is open to the community of Plymouth.  With the opening of the Plymouth Schoolhouse this summer, the town committed…

Provided by Rutland Regional Medical Center Louis B. Meyers, M.D. RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center welcomes a new physician, Louis B. Meyers, M.D. to Rutland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Meyers is a nocturnist in the hospital medicine program and works the overnight shift managing clinical problems of acutely ill hospitalized patients. Dr. Meyers is…

By Lani Duke School districts look to future Education reform law Act 46 with its tax incentives has gained the support of Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union school board members, who plan to lobby for an accelerated merger by fall 2017. Citing the financial gain, ARSU superintendent Ron Ryan said he views merger as a "logical next…

RUTLAND — Michele Havens, pharmacist was honored as Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Susan Edwards, transcription application quality analyst, was honored as the Rutland Regional Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter. Employees are nominated for the award by their colleagues based on their commitment to exemplary service, exceeding expectations in their…

RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph will add a public safety administration major to its growing list of undergraduate offerings, beginning this year. This 127-credit, career-focused degree program will provide students with knowledge about the nature and causes of personal and property offenses in the private, corporate, and public emergency setting. In addition, the program will provide…

RUTLAND–BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont announced July 30 that it received a $11,257 grant through the United Way of Rutland County’s Community Impact pilot program. The grants are dedicated to specific projects addressing mental health and dental health needs in our county. The priorities were chosen by a committee of community representatives with various expertise…

CASTLETON—On July 29, Castleton University announced the receipt of more than $1.4 million from the United States Department of Education to continue the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program that provides Castleton students with the academic and other support services needed to be successful in college. Castleton will receive approximately $292,000 annually for five years…

FAIR HAVEN — On July 21, Heritage Family Credit Union announced the hiring of AVP Branch Manager Jim Oberg. Oberg will oversee operations of the Heritage Family Credit Union Fair Haven branch, located at 67 Washington Street. Oberg has more than ten years of experience in the financial services industry, including his most recent post as…

By Lani Duke Rent-a-cop Rutland Town's Select Board is updating its contract to farm out the town's police officers on a contracted basis. The officers may work an extra 20 hours a week outside their regular hours; the town receives $62.50 an hour to cover not only its cost at an overtime rate or $37.50…