Vermont Senate party anger over committee assignments
In Montpelier the Senate Democrats protested Republican control of committee seats, claiming the majority loaded panels. Lt. Gov. Brian Burns and Leader John J. O'Brien defended the shaping, noting four chairmanships for Democrats. In the House Speaker Timothy J. O'Connor reappointed two Republican chairmen of money panels, arguing they were able and deserving.
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House
Timothy J. O’connor
O’connor
Appropriations Committee
Emory A. Hebard
R-Glover
Ways and Means
Peter Giuliani
R-Montpelier
Hebard and Giuliani
Thomas P. Salmon
Salmon
Washington
Ford
Esther Sorrell
D-Chittenden County
Government Operations
Committee On Committees
Burns
Senate
Robert Bloomer
O’brien
Appropriations
Bloomer
Five state officials urged cutbacks to save Vermont funds
In Montpelier, House Appropriations leaders eyed eliminating super agencies to save two to three million dollars. Emory Hebard proposed trimming VSAC funding and curbing high paid officials. The plan drew cautious support as lawmakers weighed efficiency against service continuity while Attorney General office expense debates continued.
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Environmental Conservation
Appropriations Committee
Douglas I. Tudhope
South
Barre- Montpelier Times-Argus
Thomas P. Salmon
Schlanger
Zampieri
Burlington
Hebard
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
VSAC
Vermont
Madeleine Kunin
D-Burlington
Anthony Baraczynski
Dbrattleboro
Transportation
Glendon N. King
R-Northfield
Bennington Caucuses Set by Parties for Jan 28
Democratic Chairman Charles Sauer and Republican counterpart John Stone Jr. announced caucus times and locations. Democrats meet at 8 p m at Mt Anthony Junior High School while Republicans gather at 8 p m at Bennington Elementary School.
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Bennington
Charles Sauer
John Stone Jr
Mt. Anthony
Skunk Remains Spark Distress at MAU High School
At Mt. Anthony Union High School a partially dissected skunk in a plastic bag was moved between lockers as a joke. A girl stepped on the package releasing a strong odor, making for a difficult afternoon as Principal Clarence Pelkie said and indicating they have a likely culprit.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Clarence Pelkie
North Bennington Talks Permit For Junction Restaurant
Bennington selectmen approve liquor license for the Junction and set a 4 to 1 vote on an entertainment permit contingent on North Bennington Trustees action. The hearing on North Village permit would determine if the country music venue can continue amid neighbor opposition and a 1905 charter zoning claim.
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North Bennington Village
Bennington
North Village
North Bennington
Karl Harrington
John G. Stanley
Stanley
Harrington
Fred Welling
Welling
J. Duncan Campbell
Bennington offers winter Swim To Stay Fit program
The Bennington Recreation Department launches a noncompetitive winter swim schedule to promote regular swimming. Men swim Wednesdays 5 30 to 6 30 pm, women Thursdays 7 to 8 pm, under American Red Cross guidance. Participants track laps on a card and receive certificates for every 10 miles. instructors assist with stroke technique and safety.
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Bennington
American Red Cross
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