Mt Anthony School Board candidates seek two two year seats
On Mt Anthony Union School Board five candidates vie for two two year Bennington seats under a state party label rule. Stephen Gilman, calling his stance progressive, argues the law is silly while stressing curriculum over sidewalk width and urging ongoing student, parent, and faculty communication.
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Stephen H. Gilman
Bennington
Main Street
Mt. Anthony Union
Gilman
U.S. Supreme Court
Mt. Anthony
Banner
Car Crash Deaths Prompt Vermont Court Case
In Burlington a 19-year-old Winooski youth faced charges in Vermont District Court after a fatal crash that killed 16-year-old George Burt. The incident occurred when Edson Bostwick's car, stolen earlier, hit a second vehicle in Colchester. Bail was set at 3,000 dollars ahead of arraignment for operating a vehicle without the owner's permission. Burt's death came amid two other traffic fatalities on state highways since Friday, including 6-year-old Jay Lallemann and 21-year-old Craig Sheltra who died in separate incidents.
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Burlington
UPI
Winooski
Vermont
George Burt
Edson Bostwick
Colchester
Bostwick
Burt
Jay Lallemann
Essex
Craig Dennis Sheltra
Westfield
Fire destroys Mendon condo family home
The family of Assistant U.S. Attorney Norman Cohen is homeless after a Mendon condominium fire. Sherburne firefighters battled the blaze for over three hours. the Cohen apartment was destroyed along with personal belongings, with no injuries reported. A second apartment sustained minor damage. Separately, Vermont plans investigations of 11 secondary schools not meeting minimum standards, with letters sent and visits planned.
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Mendon
UPI
U.S
Norman Cohen
Sherburne
Cohen
Cohens
Mohawk River water treatment plant opens in Colonie
The Mohawk River water treatment plant in Colonie opens to the public during the town’s 75th anniversary. Built for 5 million dollars, it has operated since earlier this year and features aeration to reduce odors and kill some river bacteria.
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Colonie
Route 7 bypass costs rise in Pittsfield plan
Public Works Commissioner Edward J. Ribbs told a Berkshire meeting that the Pittsfield Route 7 bypass budget has grown from 35 million to 40 million. The 17 mile project, in design since the mid 1960s, was originally slated at 18.5 million. The plan shifts to a four lane Route 8 replacement linking Pittsfield to North Adams with connectors to Vermont and Williamstown.
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Pittsfield
Edward J. Ribbs
North Adams
Vermont
Williamstown
Murray submits written replies to Mt Anthony board questions
Col Raymond C Murray current Bennington Taxpayers Protective Association president, favored to review questions rather than interview, criticized Mt Anthony board and education. He outlined a platform to uphold high educational standards with economical efficiency, criticized executive sessions, opposed budget excess, and urged solving vandalism and truancy with targeted actions. He questioned cost of new schools, supported extended-year utilization, and endorsed Pitkin plan for smaller schools and community as classroom.
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Mt. Anthony
Duo
Bennington
Lemieux
Raymond C. Murray
Bennington Taxpayers Protective Association
Murray
Union High School
Edward Albee
Howard Nemerov
Pitkin
State Education Department
Royce Pitkin
Chuck Sawyer Enters School Election on Budget Concerns
Chuck Sawyer, known as Chuck, runs Getty Service Station and serves as village fire chief. Representing the Concerned Parents party, he campaigns on getting more for the school budget, citing vandalism truancy and overcrowding as key issues. He urges open discussion, stronger discipline, improved communication, and careful financing before adding a junior high.
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Chuck
Getty
Main Street
Village
Sawyer
Bennington
Stratton Seeks School Board Seat Focused on Education and Maintenance
Norman Stratton outlines goals in a Banner interview outlining an education tailored to each student and older maintenance needs. He stresses hiring qualified teachers, adequate funding for facilities, and support for the e school philosophy while exploring new building options and a possible K through 12 district.
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Bennington
Norman Stratton
Stratton
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Southwest
Arthur P. Lemieux
Vermont State School Directors Handbook
Arthur P. Lemieux Jr
Bennington Banner
U.S. Attorney’s Home
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Down In
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Raymond C, Murray
Charles J. Sawyer
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