Hubbardton Reenactment Recalls Bay Battle July 1777
On July 6 1777 the American garrison at Fort Ticonderoga evacuated under heavy pressure from Burgoyne’s forces. The retreat allowed a costly but tactical rear guard action at Hubbardton saving St Clairs army and signaling Burgoyne faced a difficult campaign. The author witnessed a Hubbardton reenactment praising historical vividness and photography opportunities.
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Fort Ticonderoga
Burgwyne
Arthur St. Clair
Burgoyne
St. Clair
Mount Defiance
Hubbardton
Bennington Banner publication note
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
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The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Main Street
Bennington
Vermont
Vermont Snafu Over Federal Public Works Grants
Editorial laments $30 million in federal funds misallocated by EDA in Vermont. Five counties missing, towns skipped, money shuffled to others with no applications. Calls for a new “clean list,” blasts Washington officials, and urges immediate action to resolve the funding mess.
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Vermont
Economic Development Agency
People
Robert T. Stafford
Stafford
Shaftsbury
EDA
Washington
Sen. Stafford
Sen. Leahy
Rep. Jeffords
Washington Bestir
NJRS
Alaska
Louisiana
Vermont highway project creates truck escape lane at fatal Woodford crash
In Woodford Vermont the Highway Department rushes a low cost truck escape lane onto National Forest land following a July 2 crash that killed three. Plans to fix the hazard had existed since 1974 but work started hours after the accident, a rapid response praised in contrast to federal red tape.
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Washington
Vermont
Woodford
Vermont Highway Department
National Forest
Federal Bureau
Bennington Debates Site for New Office Building
Opinion favors preserving Bennington’s greenery and mounting a modest federal office near Deer Park. The Vermont Veterans Home site is seen as attractive yet incongruent with the town’s view, while a vacant used car lot at Hunt Street and Desot Street offers a cheaper alternative within walking distance.
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Vermont ‘Veterans Home
Bennington
Chamber of Commerce
Deer Park
Veterans Home
Faistance
Hunt Street
Route 7
Des
City votes to limit terms to one four year term
Voters in the city approved a measure capping future officeholders at one four year term or a $90,000 limit, whichever comes first. The move aims to curb corruption as residents seek tighter control over local leadership. The report notes broad public support and potential impact on upcoming elections.
Big Brother Vermont style looms in public spaces
Letters to The Banner warn of government and corporate overreach in Vermont. The author cites proposed state office buildings funded by federal aid, Vermont Yankee nuclear storage expansion, and the Pyramid Shopping Mall, arguing these projects threaten local control, raise costs, and risk community vitality.
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Washington
James Jeffords
Vermont
Patrick J. Leahy
Sen. Stafford
Vermont Yankee
Williston
Pyramid
Firing of George Rogers Sparks Town Manager Debate
To the Editor, a reader questions how a town manager with under a year in office could fire George Rogers who worked endless hours and helped many. the letter argues that authority can corrupt and questions who stands behind Rogers in facing the action.
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Banner
George Rogers
George
Motor Vehicle Dept. problem prompts letter to editor
In a letter to The Banner the writer condemns Montpelier’s Motor Vehicle Department for a long plate transfer delay after transferring plates to his wife. He cites repeated calls and delays since 1927 experience, with Sen Harwood’s help, but still no plates for a vehicle he needs. The piece questions local governance and defends a fired town official named George against alleged reasons.
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Montpelier
Sen. Harwood
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