Philbrook vows resignation over welfare budget cut
Vermont welfare chief Paul R. Philbrook told the Senate Appropriations Committee he would resign if the legislature cuts his budget request by five million dollars. He warned the cut would be a disaster for the people, forcing welfare benefit reductions amid high inflation. The legislative budget plan aims to avoid a tax increase and also would affect mental health services by eliminating jobs, according to Robert Okin, state mental health commissioner.
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Rutland County
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Chittenden County
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Pownal 13 year old sought in school vandalism case
State police and the state's attorney plan to detain a 13 year old from Pownal in the Pownal Elementary vandalism case. The office expects to file a juvenile petition. Paint on the suspect's clothing will be used as evidence. No custody date set as the investigation continues and more suspects may be sought.
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State jobless rate holds steady at 8.9 percent
Vermont's insured unemployment rate statewide remains at 8.9 percent for the week, while St. Albans shows 18 percent. Other areas report Barre Montpelier 11.5, Bennington 11.6, Brattleboro 5.9, Burlington 6.1, Newport 12.5, Rutland 6.7, St. Johnsbury 14.2, Springfield 6.8, and White River Junction 9.2 percent.
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Selectmen approve 3 percent pay raise amid budget cuts
Bennington selectmen slashed the town budget Tuesday afternoon in major cuts across departments while agreeing to a 3 percent across the board raise for police and public works staff. They also froze wages for Town Manager Harold R. Saunders and other managers and limited the Town Meeting warning to two insertions. Seated proposals to close the Community Recreation Center faced strong opposition from Recreation Director Roger Goodnow. Budget items for Day Care, Tutorial Center, and Bennington Opportunity Council were placed in the budget rather than on the ballot as talks continue on final figures.
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Compromise formed on Velco takeover plan in Vermont
Lt Gov Brian Burns says compromise talks among the Salmon administration and key legislators aim to modify a proposed Velco takeover. The plan would focus on VELCO planning functions rather than full control and stop Burlington rate hikes, despite concerns from Burlington officials. In Brattleboro, warrants issued for Dennis Ameden in the Nov 16 fatal shooting of his brother Eugene near Londonderry, with State's Attorney John RoCray noting arrests will occur after health issues are resolved.
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Budget slash proposals unify Democrats for Salmon budget
In Montpelier and Washington, Democrats rally to support Gov. Salmon’s $218 million welfare budget as proposed cuts bite. Senator Leahy enters Bethesda with viral pneumonia. House speakers acknowledge tax plans may persist despite opposition. An alternative plan by Sen Boylan suggests up to $11 million in cuts, including $5 million from welfare.
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Bus Evacuated After Icy Skid Near Live Wires
Twenty one Monument Elementary students were evacuated from a Bennington school bus on Gypsy Lane after it skidded on ice and struck a utility pole. A line fell near the roof as wires dangled a foot away, but all children were moved safely and a second bus transported them to school. The 1971 Ford, driven by Harriet E. Sullivan, sustained light damage.
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FormerAgent Lawrence Trial Opens in Burlington Perjury Case
The trial of former St. Albans undercover narcotics agent Paul D. Lawrence opened in Burlington as defense seeks to discredit a prosecution witness. Lawrence faces perjury charges tied to his drug enforcement duties last summer with Burlington police. Detective Harold Miles, charged in a separate case for shooting burglary suspect Luis Ponce Jr. outside a Burlington nightclub last September, is questioned by defense counsel. The ACLU of Vermont has filed a $2.1 million suit against Miles and three other officers for Ponce’s widow and son. A jury of four women and eight men was seated in Vermont District Court in Burlington.
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American Civil Liberties Union
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