Vermont towns face boil orders and charged minority rules
Rainlashed Vermont communities battle bacterial water issues as Bennington orders boil water while Woodford gains an EDA grant for a filtration plant. Town leaders question the 10 percent minority employment clause given Vermont’s small minority population and scarce certified firms.
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Savelas
New England
Kennedy bill delays saccharin ban amid cancer concerns
The Senate challenges FDA plans to ban saccharin after Canadian studies link it to bladder cancer. Kennedy subcommittee proposes an 18 month delay for more testing and warnings on soft drink ads, but Congress weakens consumer notice. Industry lobbying shapes the standoff.
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Edward Kennedy
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Joy and controversy over Vermont power decisions in The Banner
Joy among Central Vermont Public Service stockholders over a new cheap power contract from New York State contrasts with Vermont Supreme Court ruling against Springfield over public power plans. The court criticized improper posting of warnings and sent voters back to decide the project again. A Letter to The Banner presents the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus discussion on winter highway maintenance funding and the Agency of Transportation’s view within the 1977 General Assembly budget.
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Central Vermont Public Service Corp
New York State
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Springfield
Vermont
Banner
Barre- Montpelier
Times- Argus
Agency of Transportation
General Assembly
Central Vermont fights state action over hydro project
Stockholders face a clash with Vermont lawmakers as Central Vermont Electric faces a Supreme Court case amid a broader pattern of political pressure. The legislature targets land acquisitions near Springfield citing power policy, while rumors spread of influence over neighboring towns. The piece questions why Central Vermont supports New York public power yet opposes Vermont built energy, noting 1950s acts that allowed private utilities to profit from New York power. It urges developing local energy resources despite the crisis.
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Central Vermont
Supreme Court
Vermont
Springfield
New York
Salt policy plan taints winter road maintenance budget
The plan proposes an initial district allocation for winter maintenance, with a reserve for storms. No supplemental appropriation is justified now, and no decision has been made on extra needs. If needs exceed funds, several alternatives exist, but no reductions or other expedients have been chosen. The bare or safe roads policy cannot be abandoned unilaterally.
Vermont towns vote on Black River hydro power plan
Vermont towns weigh water power projects as the Legislature considers private utility interests and federal coordination. Springfield voters face a October 20 Town Meeting decision to pursue Black River development while other towns along Vermont rivers watch.
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Springfield
Washington
Vermont
Ball Mountain Dam
Bennington College cliches draw editor letter response
Letters to the Banner defend Bennington College against being tagged as freaky praising the arts and student work at the Early Childhood Center while noting restrictive reporting. A second reader warns that pornography can lower nearby property values, citing a home sale drop after adult film exposure.
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Bennington College
The
Banner
George Abbott
Autumn foliage and farm notes from Vermont to Washington
A Vermont mountain vignette describes early fall colors as leaves turn before frost. The piece explains chlorophyll loss and pigment reveal, with fields on Stratton and Glastonbury mountains, plus a tomato storage anecdote and a contrasting Washington view on the minimum wage, noting its impact on savings and living standards.
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California
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The Faces of the Poor and the Minimum Wage Debate
Tom Braden argues the minimum wage is essential to prevent hungry families from suffering. He notes inflation harms the poor more, compares wage growth to senator salaries, and references public policy and historic commentary to urge action rather than restraint.
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Isaiah
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