MARSHFIELD – On January 18 at approximately 8:31 p.m., the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after multiple observed motor vehicle violations on U.S. Route 7 near the intersection with S. Middlebrook Road, in the town of New Haven. The operator was identified as Nicolas L. Garcia of Marshfield.[Read More…]
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Area departments respond to crashes, abandoned vehicle
CABOT – January 18, just after 3:30 a.m., Cabot Fire and Cabot Emergency Ambulance Service were toned to respond to an automated crash alert on US-2 near the Marshfield Dam. While en route, a second call for response to an overturned vehicle on US-2 in Marshfield diverted our mutual aid[Read More…]
Creamery fire alarm activation
CABOT – Tuesday evening, January 13, Cabot Fire Department responded to a fire alarm activation at the Cabot Creamery. There was no emergency. The call provided an opportunity to practice response. Mutual aid partners from Walden responded. A total of 12 firefighters and four apparatus were on scene 11 minutes after[Read More…]
Free ice fishing day, Saturday, Jan. 31
MONTPELIER – Free Ice Fishing Day is held annually on the last Saturday in January. The day is geared toward giving new ice anglers an opportunity to try ice fishing before purchasing equipment or a fishing license, but any angler may ice fish on any waterbody open to ice fishing statewide[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Eight people used AWARE services between January 11 and January 18. The AWARE 24-hour hotline is 802-472-6463. A non-profit established in 1984, AWARE serves Hardwick and the greater Hardwick area in preventing and healing the trauma of domestic and sexual violence. AWARE provides help during immediate crises, as well as advocating for on-going[Read More…]
Media log
HARDWICK – January 4: Custodial Dispute, Elm St.; Assist – Motorist, Wolcott St.; Medical, E. Church St. January 5: Assist – Motorist, Wolcott St.; Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Traffic Hazard, Vt. Route 14 S.; Wanted Person, Vt. Route 15 W.; Accident – Property Damage Only, Vt. Route 15 E.; Traffic[Read More…]
Fire department holds elections
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Fire Department held its annual elections of officers meeting, January 15. Before the elections, retired Lieutenant Eric Pilbin was presented with a retirement plate for his years of service by Chief David Brochu Jr., who thanked Pilbin for all he has done for the department and his years of service. Firefighter John Franklin[Read More…]
FY27 budget approved, candidate forum set for Jan. 28
GREENSBORO – After a lengthy discussion regarding the election of town officers via Australian ballot, the board discussed several action items at the January 14 regular select board meeting. Liz Steel of the Energy and Climate Action Committee (ECAC) was present to discuss the Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund grant program.[Read More…]
Impacts of 2025 drought seen locally
AREA COUNTIES – The 2025 Agriculture Drought Impact Survey Dashboard displaying results of a survey that opened in late October, shows results in area counties, where farmers can now benefit from a recently announced Small Business Administration disaster assistance program. Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to small businesses and[Read More…]
Ethics complaints against senators dismissed by Senate panel
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Senate Ethics Panel dismissed two complaints against Sens. Seth Bongartz, D-Bennington, and Scott Beck, R-Caledonia, and found their conduct was not unethical under the state’s Senate rules. The complaints were filed over the summer, after lawmakers worked overtime to craft the final form of a wide-ranging[Read More…]
Economic development leader hit with embezzlement charge
MONTPELIER – The former executive director of the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation has been charged with embezzling more than $70,000 from the organization. Melissa Bounty, 42, of Waitsfield, was expected to appear in Washington County Superior criminal court on January 15 for an arraignment on the felony charge, according[Read More…]
Vermont childhood vaccine policy remains unchanged
VERMONT — Vermont Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant, MD, provided the following statement on the January 5 update by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the federal Childhood Immunization Schedule which can be found at hhs.gov/press-room/cdc-acts-presidential-memorandum-update-childhood-immunization-schedule.html “In Vermont, vaccine policy will continue to be guided by scientific evidence and informed by trusted medical organizations, including[Read More…]
