By Curt Peterson BARNARD—The Agency of Education published its long-awaited draft of “Default Articles of Agreement,” the adoption of which will be considered by the state Board of Education on or before Nov. 30. The Default Articles, required by ACT […]
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First day of school called off due to mold investigation
By Curt Peterson POMFRET—Two days before school was supposed to start at Prosper Valley School in Pomfret, parents were advised the morning of Aug. 27 that school would not open as expected due to mold. “Some significant issues have arisen […]
Investigators: Arson destroyed Woodstock newspaper offices
By Curt Peterson WOODSTOCK—The Vermont State Police Arson Investigation Unit has declared the Woodstock fire that destroyed the two-story building housing the offices of The Vermont Standard on July 16 as arson. Evidence taken from the building on July 18 […]
No Confederate flags at Rutland Fair for first time
By Curt Peterson RUTLAND—As of Monday, Aug. 20, the Rutland Area National Association for the Advancement of Colored People gathered 3,946 signatures on a petition (RANAACP) asking management of the Vermont State Fair to prohibit display or sale of Confederate […]
Barnard, Orwell fight school consolidation
By Curt Peterson In June the Agency of Education made “recommendations” for over 90 local school districts that wish to avoid consolidation with merged districts under ACT 46. AoE recommended 18 districts for “forced merger.” The final decision will be […]
Barnard school seeks independence
By Curt Peterson BARNARD—The Barnard School Board expects the Vermont Board of Education (BoE) to accept recommendation by the Agency of Education (AoE) to force the school to join the Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District. A decision is […]
Welch tours Rutland County ahead of election
By Curt Peterson RUTLAND—Congressman Peter Welch began his July 30 campaign tour in Rutland County with a visit to the newly renovated Emergency Services Facility at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Welch is Vermont’s only representative in the United States Congress, […]
Starbucks, Five Guys could soon be coming to Rutland
By Curt Peterson RUTLAND—Two international brands have found Rutland an interesting site for their franchises. Both Starbucks and Five Guys Burgers have approached officials with proposals to open a new location in town. With a population of 16,595 and ranked […]