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Almost one year later, Vermont communities still feel the impact of July’s floods
Hardwick, VT- As the state approaches one year since last July’s historic flooding, many Vermont communities are still rebuilding and also planning for future disasters. While most of the efforts are focused at the local level, Vermont’s congressional delegation is working on ways to get continued help from FEMA.
Nonprofit hosts free cat clinic for Rutland hotel-motel program residents
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - People using the state’s hotel-motel voucher program in the Rutland area can get some free vet care for their cats. Two organizations are collaborating to hold a free cat spay and neuter clinic. Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, residents will load their cats onto...
Measure would allow local option taxes to bypass legislative approval
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont towns and cities could soon have broad authority to institute a variety of local taxes. A bill before Governor Phil Scott would allow the municipalities to impose local-option taxes without legislative approval. The fourth time was the charm for a new tax in the town...
To the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on GM school budget
A very clear message has been sent to our elected officials in Montpelier. School funding needs to be reformed. That said, our school board members and superintendent have done everything possible to minimize the impact of higher fixed costs. Not an easy task. Our students did not create the educational...
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