Vermont lawmakers review tax plans to balance budget
Five Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee met in Montpelier to study alternative revenue strategies for Gov. Deane C. Davis' 96.1 million budget. Proposals include a 3 percent sales tax with rebates, 15 percent personal income tax rise, 2 percent property transfer tax with a 10000 homestead exemption, a 1 percent rooms and meals and corporate taxes hike, aiming to raise 19.6 million. The Senate was urged to confirm several governor-nominated boards, including R. Allan Paul for a six-year Parimutuel Racing Commission term and three-seat Parole Board appointments: Rev. Raymond Girous, Peter Plante, and Ivan Van Bree.
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GOP
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Pownal
Lawrence Gauthier
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Proctor
Lee Davis
Springfield
Peter Plante
White River Junction
Ivan van Bree
East Corinth
Montpelier petition drives seek resubmission on school district
Montpelier residents may resubmit petitions for a special vote on staying in the union school district after initial petitions were handed in and later withdrawn. Spokesman Charles Fernandez says the group favors expanding existing facilities over a new building after an $8 million union district plan was defeated. State Education Board appointments: Mrs. Paul Hunt of Morgan and Robert Corley of Walcott named by Gov. Deane C. Davis, with other vacancies to be filled.
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Fernandez
Dartmouth College
Donald Campbell
Norwich
HOPE program to boost enrollment at three colleges
In the Capital District, Troy New York RPI Skidmore College and Union College will run the High Opportunity for Education HOPE program next fall. 65 students will be selected from applicants who would not meet normal admissions, with 20 to RPI, 25 to Union, and 20 to Skidmore. They will start with a six week summer program on Skidmore College's campus and receive follow up support during the year. The first year cost is about 249825 dollars with a foundation grant expected to cover administration. Also Albany officials discussed solid waste crisis with interim landfill solutions while planning proceeds. Troy City Manager Adrian Gonyea confirms he now resides within Troy city limits to counter a lawsuit over his residence.
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Albany County
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Lee-Lee Academy Closes. plans for reopening noted
Down in Berkshire a private preparatory school named Lee-Lee Academy in Clifton New Jersey reports closure by owner Philip Feltman. Assistant headmaster and 14 remaining students from a former 100 were dismissed before midyear vacation. The 1962 founded campus suffered major fires twice in 1967 and a new curriculum is being devised with hopes to reopen.
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Philip C. Feltman
Clifton
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