State Senate considers two thirds rule for right to know bill
The committee approved a measure permitting secret sessions on contracts lawsuits real estate and more with a two thirds vote rule for executive sessions though some Republicans push for a majority vote. Amendments include limiting votes to land options and a 36 hour cap on meetings before another vote is needed.
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Oakes
Republican Committee
Senate
Alien
Robert Bloomer
Rutland County
Graham Newell
Caledonia County
T. Garry Buckley
Hennington County
Bloomes
Peace pact urged as Vietnam accord enters force
Vermont court overturns a 180 day law but keeps the Paris peace accord framework in place. The 12 parties reaffirm self determination for Vietnamese and support ICCS oversight while pledging to avoid actions undermining Laos and Cambodia. The agreement takes effect on signature with no recognition implied.
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International Commission of Control and Supervision
ICCS
United Nations
United States
North Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Capital gains tax fight dominates Vermont House debate
Vermont lawmakers debated Salmon's tax relief plan with capital gains funding and a proposed $700 rebate cap. Republicans questioned revenue sources and potential cuts to social programs while proponents urged property tax relief. After tense exchanges, votes on adjournment and amended measures extended the session into the night.
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Salmon
Thoras Haley
Bennington
Richard Cleveland
Northfield
Willian Hamilton
Wilmington
Allen Foley
Norwich
House
Appropriations Committee
Hehard
Hebard
Candon
Vermont
Rutland
Fahd
Canyon
Capi
Giuliani
Kennedy
Peter Joseph
Brighton T
Joseph
Harold Whitaker
H Newfane
Whitaker
Bennington and Putney Voter Eligibility Ruling Causes Action
The article reports a continued political dispute over an election protest linked to Genevieve Murphy’s rival, with Gilman denying involvement and attorney Clark withholding comment. It covers Cofrin’s ruling that the 18 day residency requirement is unconstitutional, forcing Putney and Marshfield to add Dyer and Bank to voter lists, and notes local officials planning to meet to register new voters as a result.
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Genevieve Murphy
Bennington
Lawrence E. Harrington
Gilman
Tin
Mugene Y. Clark
Putney
Marshfield
Coffrin
Susan
Paul Dyer
Miss Micca Bank
Dyers
Miss Rank
Caffrin
Dyer
Malcolm Jones Sr
Elks to Host State Ritual Competition in Bennington
Bennington Elks Lodge 587 will host the Vermont Elks state ritual competition this weekend with 13 lodges including Burlington, Brattleboro, Rutland, Hartford, Montpelier, Barre, Springfield, St. Johnsbury, Windsor, Newport, and St. Abang. Exalted leader Rene Pubole greets guests while John B. Harte coaches the Bennington team. A steak dinner and dance follow, with an awards dinner Sunday naming the all state team and announcing the national berth in July at Chicago.
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Hennington
Pam
Sowardey
All
Elks
State Association
Carl Quesnel
Montpelier
Elks Lodge
The
Todges
Ctueaga
Still higher power rates are demanded in Vermont
Vermont utilities press the Public Service Board to allow purchased power and fuel cost adjustments to cover rising fuel and power costs. A hearing is set later this month as Central Vermont, Lyndonville Electric, Vermont Electric Cooperative and municipal systems warn they will need rate increases without the clause.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Vermont Public Service Board
Central
Vermont Public Service Corp
Rutland
Leland Gray
Lyndonville Electric Department
Vermont Electric Cooperative of Johnson
Walter Craik
State aid in Vermont schooling under Miller formula analysis
An in depth look at how state aid is calculated under the Miller formula, detailing wealth per pupil, equalization, and state appropriation levels. It explains how district wealth, pupil counts, and legislative funding shape aid percentages, and discusses reform implications and incentives to spend.
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Marshall
Witten
Bolt
Tata
General Assembly
Vermont
Guidelines Set for Willowbrook Housing Admission
Bennington Housing Authority adopts rules for Willowbrook the towns first federally subsidized low income housing project Prospective tenants face income based eligibility assets limits and family size restrictions Elderly or displaced applicants face modified criteria Units range from one to five bedrooms with occupancy caps No pets prohibited and repairs charged to tenants Handbook to explain policies is available Revisions aim to clarify terms improve accessibility and rent payment options Authorities inspect and may reject tenants who threaten residents or life at the project
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Jan Slusmon
Bennington
Ite
Housing Authority
Rutland
New Haven
Conn
Willowbrook
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Authority
Two killed in Hampton NY car crash
Two men from Hampton New York were killed when their car left the road and struck a tree early today. The victims were identified as Leslie Williams 22 and Vernon Petty. Willemne was driving, police said.
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Poultney
UPI
Hampton
N.Y
Leslie Williams
Vernon Petty
Willemne
Bennington Briefs Featuring Local Officials and Dean’s List Student
Saturday from 10 am to noon George Sheeman and Pownal school principal Bernard Bisson will meet parents at Pownal Elementary School. Brian J. Morrissey, son of Gerald and Mrs Morrissey of 2h Dewey St, is a Stonehill College senior named to the dean's list with high honors and a 3.8 overall average.
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George Sheeman
Pownal
Bernard Bisson
Pownal Elementary
Brian J. Morrissey
Gerald E. Morrissey
Dewey St
Stonehill College
North Easton
Mass
Hospital Notes Reads March 3 1973 Admissions and Discharges
Hospital notes list admissions Brandy Mears Dennis Young Bennington Jil Marie Beninat Hooalek Falls and discharges Florence Capen Manchester Depot George Coutu Clyde Burgess Sr Nora McGarvin May Zullo Bennington Tammy Squires Pownal Darcy Lyan Volkmer North Pownal plus births to Mr and Mrs Byron Towslee of North Pownal a daughter born February 28 at North Adams Mags Regional Hospital.
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Brandy Mears
Dennis Young
Bennington
Jil Marie Beninat
Hooalek Falls
Florence Capen
Manchester
George Coutu
Clyde Burgess Sr
Nora McGarvin
da May Zullo
Tammy Squires
Pownal
Darcy Lyan Volkmer
North Pownal
Byron Towslee
North Adams, Mags. Regional Hospital
Willowbrook Housing Project Named in Bennington
The Bennington Housing Authority adopted the name Willowbrook for the federally subsidized 75 unit Willow Road project. Housing Inspector Pawl Clermont proposed the name to inspire resident pride, arguing that negative terms harm upkeep and morale.
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Bennington
Willow Road
Willowbrook
Clermont
Tow
Election under one man one vote sparks union board debate
In the union district, incumbent David Adler wins re election overall but loses his home Pownal district by six votes. Maurice Hight loses despite carrying his town. The board adopts at large voting with residency, aiming to fit one man one vote per Supreme Court guidance. Multiple unions show varied systems. Norwich Hanover share a single board to balance size differences.
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Pownal
Maurice Hight
Hight
Eugene V. J. RO
Supreme Court
Clark
Union Board
Mt. Anthony
Woodford
Shaftsbury
North Bennington
Bennington
Champlain Valley Union High
Charlotte
Hinesburg
Shelburne
Williston
Dresden
Norwich
Hanover
N.B
Arthur N. Pierce
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