The supervisory union budget is reviewed and approved by the School Board, not the voters.
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Local homeless man who died under bridge in winter topic of Bennington play
The story about Thierry’s hardscrabble life will be performed by local actors. A discussion on homelessness and poverty in our state will follow the play.
Political analyst, transhumanist expert, cops to speak at upcoming events
Tax policy, transhumanism, and crime will be the subject of upcoming public meetings this month.
Planned Parenthood, Target subjected to bomb threats on Jan. 6
Jan. 6 saw bomb threat hoaxes to a Vermont Planned Parenthood and a West Lebanon, NH store, plus a quick and strong police response to an armed man seen walking in Derby.
Letters (corrected): state senator drives immoral electric car/ Sharia and Hamas/ January 6 Epiphany
Go home, Becca.
State trooper dives into icy pond, saves 8-year-old girl
Michelle Archer took off her gun belt and dove into frigid water.
Two-minute outline of key challenges facing Legislature
There is ubiquitous agreement that action is needed on housing, but how?
New Jersey man arrested for shooting, kidnapping
Hamdi entered the home, kidnapped two men, and shot one trying to flee, police say.
New bills, Part II: Semi-auto ‘assault’ firearm ban, Flood Fund proposed
Four Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill that would ban possession of so-called ‘assault weapons.’
Heroin user gets four months for crash that killed two high school students
Charges were downgraded from felony to misdemeanor when the state couldn’t prove the driver was impaired.
New bills would create logging fraud crime, ban no-cause eviction, ease cannabis restrictions
Raw materials for the legislative sausage-making machine.
State’s Attorney Sarah George tells Harvard forum she “went to law school to dismantle the criminal legal system”
“I went to law school because I wanted to dismantle the criminal legal system and thought that that’s the best way to do it,” George said.
Vernon man dies in crash/ Mailbox thefts/ VT man killed in CA
The Toyota Corolla left the interstate and hit a tree.
Worker shortage stops delivery of Cabot cheese
Products as small as the cracker cuts and as big as the three-pound blocks will vanish from store shelves for a while.
Rainy weekends reduced 2023 deer harvest
The likely final tally of over 16,800 deer will provide about 3.4 million servings of locally-sourced venison.
The First 86 Names Linked to Ghislane Maxwell Trial Doc Dump
It’s NOT a Jeffrey Epstein client list. It IS a list of names that appeared in previously sealed court documents. Interesting info – but not conclusive.
Left is weaponizing food, Klar tells popular podcaster
“On the left, they’re trying to weaponize food. They’re saying it’s all about equity,” Klar tells Stuckey. “They’re saying it’s all about cows, and then climate change comes in. But in the end, people need to eat.”
Tolkien and your comments on VDC
Wisdom of C.S. Lewis via J.R.R. Tolkien re: written comments and criticism.
Fetal homicide bill to be introduced
There should be justice for expecting mothers who lose their unborn children to drunk drivers, a Northeast Kingdom lawmaker says.
Happy New Year
You made 2023 the best-read (1.09 million views!), most-visited, most-commented-on year Vermont Daily Chronicle year ever.
Legislature reconvenes tomorrow
Property tax sticker shock, safe injection sites, and control over private schools are among the issues expected to engage lawmakers when the second half of the biennium opens tomorrow.
‘Feather River John’ retires from working on the Freedom railroad
It comes as no surprise that by far the most gifted and prolific living essayist on the subject of Vermont liberty would use a railroad double-entendre to announce the conclusion of 30 years of bi-weekly commentaries.
K9 Carbon finds elderly man lost in woods
An elderly man lost in freezing woods after sundown was rescued by canine Vermont State Trooper.
Merry Christmas! Stolen ‘Flying A’ sign recovered
A week after it was stolen, an antique sign was reported found by a New Hampshire antique dealer and returned to its Enosburg owner.
Republican lawmaker says judges’ criminal rulings “not beneficial to the public”
Nonetheless, Lalonde argues that lighter penalties are more beneficial than harsher ones. He goes as far as to suggest that probation is a “higher deterrence” than jail time.
Keelan: Why there are so few homes being built
If housing costs and interest rates were half of what they are today and a labor force was available, multi-family housing (which is what is needed) would never see an ounce of concrete poured in Vermont’s towns and villages.
New mayor sees Newport as a ‘go to’, not ‘go through’ city
Addressing recent disruptions at City Council meetings, Sullivan praised the respectful majority of attendees and underscored the meetings’ purpose of conducting city business.
Legislators explain tax impact of new, $99 million school
The pricetag for a new Woodstock middle/high school has risen to $99M, local officials learned.
Christmas Day knife fight leaves Newport man dead
The victims in a fatal Newport stabbing and a non-fatal Tunbridge shooting have been identified.
Burlington cops say man beat his girlfriend unconscious
His attack left his girlfriend bleeding and unconscious, police say.
Man dies in Christmas Day fight/ St. Albans fire/ 118 MPH on I-89
Police are investigating the death of a man who died Christmas Day after a fight with another man in Newport Town.
Cops seek Bradford school vandal/ Newspaper that lost 90% advertising during Covid reorganizes
The newspaper, founded in 1889, has overcome some daunting challenges in the past few years, It lost 90% of its advertising revenue at the outset of COVID-19 and suspended its print edition.
Letters: Remembering forgotten riot/ Genocide/ Biden’s failure
Chronicle readers sound off on a forgotten riot, the Israeli-Hamas war, and Joe Biden.
Healthy honeybee population climbs
In 2023, VAAFM reported the highest number of colonies on record, 17,145.
Striking a Match for 2024
If you’ve been holding your pecuniary powder dry…..
Bridport man dies in crash
An Addison County man was thrown from his vehicle when it veered off the road. He was not wearing his seatbelt.
Hospital expands ER
Rather than continue to treat ER patients on stretchers in hallways, the Newport hospital will convert an ambulance bay into four new patient rooms.
Fluorescent lightbulb ban begins Jan. 1
Restrictions include the sale of general purpose, indoor/outdoor, residential, and business mercury-containing four-foot linear, compact fluorescent, and twist-based fluorescent lightbulbs.
St. J man arrested for two armed robberies
The charges stem from two separate incidents that took place on Sunday, Dec. 17.
‘Twas the beginning of school office budget construction….”
The children of the district are woefully behind / In mathematics and literacy, but not manipulation of mind / “Social and Emotional Learning stands strong in our midst” / Says Director of Equity, with smile affixed.
Deal with it, Supreme Court tells Newbury about State juvenile facility
Over the locals’ howls of protest, the the Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a state permit to develop a secure youth treatment facility.
Education revenue up, General Fund and Transportation revenue down for November
State revenue for November failed to meet projections.
Addison County GOP honors Favorite Son/ Caledonia lawmaker will run again
Gov. James Douglas was honored for a lifetime of public service by the Addison County Republican Committee.
I was dumbfounded when the lady asked me…..
Her question caught me by surprise, to say the least.
Consumers thumbs-down on EVs
High cost, poor service, and exorbitant battery replacement costs are among the complaints listed in ‘one star’ reviews.
Controversial Randolph school superintendent calls it quits
The Blake Allen incident made national headlines and took its toll on Layne Millington, he told a local newspaper after announcing his resignation.
COVID-19 pandemic linked to lower educational aspirations in Vermont high schoolers
After the pandemic, high school students are less interested in attending college. And parents are less motivated to urge them to pursue more education, VSAC said.
Man critically injured in Tunbridge shooting
Detectives have interviewed the individual responsible for the shooting, and the investigation is progressing.
Opening The Books: big paychecks signed by City of Burlington
A government salary watchdog organization has info on Burlington, the State of Vermont, and the federal government.
Anti-Israel ballot initiative begins in Burlington
Frustrated by the City Council’s unwillingness to condemn Israel’s role in the war with Hamas, pro-Palestine activists are collecting signatures to bring the issue directly to voters.
Arrest made in strangulation murder – one of 80 open murder cases in Vermont
Claudia Voight of Windham was strangled to death by former tenant Shawn Conlon, police say.
Vermont Senate leader calls Supreme Court stance on gun rights “insane”
More gun control is the right response to increase in violent crime, the leader of the Vermont Senate told a Burlington forum last night.
Feds ban VT drug store use of facial recognition to stop crime
Facial recog software sometimes produces false positives, resulting in harassment and embarrassment, the feds told Rite-Aid.
Deer jacking suspect faces federal firearm charges
Shortly after midnight, game wardens spotted a slow-moving truck flashing a light on nearby fields. When the cops flashed their lights, the driver fled at speeds of up to 100 MPH.
Family court judge drops road rage stabbing charge
The 20-year-old stabbed the 38-year-old multiple times, but an assault charge is unwarranted because he acted in self-defense, a family court judge said.
State Treasurer pushes Baby Bonds bill
A bill aimed at reducing intergenerational poverty would invest $3,200 in long-term bonds for every Vermont baby born on Medicaid.
Gun rights group to sue State of Vermont over magazine, waiting period laws
“The Supreme Court made it clear that governments may not impose arbitrary and pointless restrictions like Vermont’s waiting period and its ban on commonly-owned, standard-capacity magazines. These restrictions unconstitutionally infringe on Vermonters’ fundamental right to self-defense and must be struck down.”
Trump, Phillips make Vermont presidential primary ballot (with 10 others)
Both major parties have six candidates on the presidential primary ballot – including a few you’ve probably never heard of.
Eshelman: Authoritarian public school monopoly can’t handle parental rights challenges
The fight for liberty is on.
Video: Why you should water your Christmas tree
Beware the pretty firebomb in your living room.
Thieves paint car black to disguise it, then crash in hit-and-run
Three separate crashes with serious consequences – including one lost life.
Police rescue anti-prison activists from man with knife
Responding officers made contact with the suspect at gunpoint, and issued hard commands for him to show his hands.
Police seek suspect in two armed robberies
The same armed robber is believed responsible for two gas station robberies in the St. J area this weekend.
School bus driver cited for striking student
The elementary school bus driver struck the child with his hand, police say.
Thank you, Carol Frenier!
“The Chronicle is my ‘go-to’ source for news about Vermont. You won’t find anywhere near the quality of writing and detailed coverage of events in any other media.”
School board closes elementary school after parents’ lawsuit over poor education
Things got so bad at Windham Elementary that parents sued. Last night, the school board closed the school.
High-powered panel to discuss VT energy
The panel features Secretary Julie Moore from the Agency of Natural Resources; Rob Roper, a public policy analyst & writer; Rep. Mark Higley, Orleans – LaMoille; JT Dodge, No Carbon Tax Vermont; Neale F. Lunderville, President Vermont Gas; and Matt Cota, formerly of the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association.
Gerald Malloy announces 2024 run for Senate
“The Federal government is on an unsustainable more-government, more-spending, failed foreign policy path.”
Budget cut ‘akin to defunding’ county sheriff
Cutting funding for clerks is akin to defunding the already understaffed, hard-pressed Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Honor veterans with wreaths on this Saturday
We don’t know them all. But we owe them all.
$7 million in gambling revenue next year could double in five years
Vermonters will not be allowed to vote on instate collegiate or high school games.
Springfield, MA man shot in St. Albans busted for armed robbery five years ago
A Springfield, MA man critically injured in a St. Albans shooting yesterday was arrested for armed bank robbery when he was 18.
2023 a year of addition
Readers have responded! With weeks to go, we’ve set new annual records in views (pages looked at), visits, and comments.
‘Catch and release’ Judge Jiron bumped from criminal court bench
Jiron has developed a reputation in the Northeast Kingdom for not consistently jailing suspects charged with violent crimes.
Woman dies in head-on crash with tree
A 73-year-old woman not wearing a seatbelt died when her car hit a tree.
Staats: Tolerance should extend to hunting, trapping culture
What is of grave concern is the precedent this decision may set for all hunting dogs and equally disconcerting represents yet another attempt by so-called wildlife advocacy groups to chip away at our hunting culture.
Online sports betting starts in VT January 11
DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook will operate mobile sports wagering platforms in Vermont beginning next month.
Questions asked about Grismore’s private $20K pension fund
The biggest concern appeared to be the state ordering the sheriff’s department to repay the state money that had been put into a private retirement fund approved for Grismore by the previous sheriff.
FINAL vote on coyote hunting, trapping rule set for Thursday
The ruling has been a hot potato between the board and the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, which favors a more hunting-and-trapping restrictive interpretation of the two 2022 laws.
Rowell: Burlington City Council, do your job!
The following letter was submitted to Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and the City Council prior to its Monday resolution linking the shooting of three Palestinian men in November to Israel.
Wife, bookkeeper embezzled $400K from family biz
Jodi Lathrop concealed the embezzlement in several ways.
Rollover causes multiple injuries
Drugs, speeding, and wet roads contributed to the crash, police say.
Grismore’s lawyer calls impeachment ‘undemocratic attack,’ fellow sheriffs want him to resign
“The history of Vermont politics is littered with questionable characters who have held all manner of office, yet the sort of partisan hit-job the Impeachment Committee brings to our politics is unprecedented,” Kaplan said.
Headlines: Court denies school request to stop sex abuse probe
A public high school in St. Albans must allow a student sex abuse investigation to continue.
Avian flu hits another VT barnyard flock
Although HPAI poses a low risk to humans, individuals who were in contact with the infected flock are being monitored by the Department of Health.
Scott asks lawmakers to delay juvenile offender law changes
In a report to legislative leaders, the Vermont Department for Children and Families asked for the “raise the age” reforms to be paused for “several years” until the state can improve the care system for young offenders.
‘Beauty in decay’: Historian-photographer Jim Westphalen chronicles Vermont’s old barns
Decades into his adventure in trial and error, he’s learned how rotten wood and rusted metal can produce an idealized portrait, a history written in walls. To lose those relics, he said, is to lose a connection to who Vermonters once were.
Dems pick Shannon for mayor
Shannon voted against reducing police funding two years ago. Today, Democratic voters chose her over a fellow city councilor who voted for the reduction.
Cabot man pleads innocent to punching pregnant woman in stomach, pouring turpentine on her
Police say Grant had assaulted a family member by striking her and pouring turpentine on her.
Eshelman: Half of Bellows Falls freshman class is reading at first grade level
Canary in the coalmine….It’s not that only half of the high school students can read to grade level. It’s that half of them can only read to a first-grade level.
Trans-identified male dominating women’s cycling competitions has “Forced Feminization” fetish
On his Facebook page, Bombardier has compared legislation seeking to restrict sports categories on the basis of sex to the persecution of Jewish athletes during Germany’s Nazi regime.
Car crashes into post office
She meant to put the car in reverse.
Teen cited for death-resulting accident
The highway was wet, but speed was also a factor in the death of Josephine Buckley.
$1.37 million raised for Awartani
18,500 donors in five days have contributed.
Districts grapple with new ed funding law
Tiny Blue Mountain Union High School in Wells River and Winooski High School may benefit from the state’s new education funding law.
Woodstock area friends remember Jason Eaton
Jason Eaton’s alleged violent act was completely out of character for the teenager and young man they knew in the 1990’s and early 2000s.
Convicted coke dealer pleads guilty to Covid-19 $$ fraud, gun offense
After spending fraudulently acquired Paycheck Protection $$ on high-end sneakers, Delima will be cooling his heels in prison.
GOP must find a single challenger to Trump: Scott
Gov. Phil Scott backs Nikki Haley and Chris Christie and hopes either of them – or even Ron Desantis, for that matter – will soon be the single GOP challenger to Donald Trump, he said today.
Burlington high school principal resigns over pulled fire alarm, public opinions mixed
A Burlington school principal has been expelled, permanently, from her job after pulling a fire alarm to stop a school fight.
Political left in Vermont doesn’t support Israel’s war against Hamas
Elected officials and activists on Vermont’s left rally for Palestine, vote against funding Israel’s military response, and refuse to support a resolution condemning anti-semitism.
