MONTPELIER – Earlier this month Governor Phil Scott’s office announced 78 appointments made in the third quarter of 2025. Two of those positions went to area residents. Claire Burns of Hardwick was appointed as Caledonia County State’s Attorney. Gail Falk of Plainfield will serve on the Board of Medical Practice[Read More…]
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Act 250 Tier 3 public engagement sessions begin in Morrisville, Oct. 21
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Land Use Review Board (LURB) is holding four public engagement sessions across the state to get input on draft Tier 3 area rules and mapping for critical natural resource areas. All four meetings will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with both in-person and[Read More…]
Act 73 Special Education Delivery Report released
MONTPELIER – The Agency of Education released a Special Education Report, which identifies strengths, challenges and opportunities in the delivery of services to students with disabilities. The report is an important part of the Agency’s ongoing strategic planning process and a key step in implementing Act 73, the state’s education[Read More…]
AG Clark joins lawsuit to protect critical homeland security funding
MONTPELIER – Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark, joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully reallocating federal homeland security funding away from states based on their compliance with the Administration’s political agenda. In addition, the Administration reduced the period during[Read More…]
Vermont Agency of Education responds to Boston Globe story on New England schools
MONTPELIER – On Wednesday, the Boston Globe published an article titled “New England schools are failing and nobody seems to care.” At the Agency of Education, we know that Vermonters do care about the quality of our schools. However, we need to acknowledge some difficult truths, so we can move forward with honesty,[Read More…]
Knoll ballpoint pen drawings on exhibit at Hexum Gallery to Nov. 14
MONTPELIER – “Phil Knoll Saves the World,” a collection of ballpoint pen drawings on paper by artist Phil Knoll, is on view from October 3 through November 14, at the Hexum Gallery, with an opening reception for the artist on Friday, October 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. Knoll thrives[Read More…]
Chargers go into home meet with momentum
MONTPELIER – The Craftsbury Academy (CA) cross-country team held their own against the biggest fields of the season last week at the U-32 Invitational as they ready for their first home meet of the season. Freshman Aemilia Terrone led the Chargers over the weekend with a seventh-place finish in Division[Read More…]
Burns appointed Caledonia County state’s attorney
MONTPELIER – Governor Phil Scott has announced the appointment of Claire Burns as Caledonia County State’s Attorney. She has served as interim state’s attorney since August 1, following former State’s Attorney Jessica Zaleski’s departure. Vermont governors appoint state’s attorney vacancies based on the recommendations of county political parties. Burns was[Read More…]
Call to artists, submissions open
MONTPELIER – The T.W. Wood Museum invites artists to submit work for “The Voice of Human Instinct”, an upcoming exhibition in the Contemporary Hall Gallery. This exhibition seeks to explore the inner landscapes of the subconscious, a space where dreams act as guides and instinct becomes expression. The gallery is seeking[Read More…]
Act 73 Redistricting Task Force Update
MONTPELIER – The Redistricting Task Force had its second meeting last week. A rubric was developed to evaluate map proposals and I will be working on a map with Dave Wolk (Governor’s Appointment) that is based off of existing Career and Technical Education centers CTE). The co-chairs are attempting to[Read More…]
Vermont employers honored for wellness efforts
MONTPELIER — A record 132 employers in Vermont will receive awards for their efforts to promote wellness initiatives within the workplace. The Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, will present the awards to business owners, company presidents, chief officers, human resources professionals, and wellness committee members on October[Read More…]
Beck Joins First Redistricting Task Force Meeting
MONTPELIER – Following the School Redistricting Task Force’s first meeting, Friday August 1, Caledonia County State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Scott Beck said, This is going to be really difficult and important work for the next four months. Beck joined two senators, three representatives and five nonlegislative members on[Read More…]
