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Kurn Hattin fined for violating water supply rule
Vermont Business Magazine The Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that New England Kurn Hattin Homes, the owner and operator of a public water system in Westminster, was fined $6,750 for violations of the Vermont Water Supply Rule (VWSR) and has been directed to bring the water system into compliance.
LTE Greater Falls Connections thanks the community
Greater Falls Connections (GFC), a substance misuse prevention coalition located in Bellows Falls, thanks the community members from Rockingham and Westminster for their funding support. The funds allow GFC to pay for staff and address needs that are not covered by federal and state grants, as well as the capacity to react to emerging and pressing community needs around substances and their misuse. GFC collaborates with the local school district and area community partners, and works directly with community members. For more information about what we do, please visit www.greaterfallsconnections.org.
The ruins of an extravagant castle lie in the New Hampshire woods
CHESTERFIELD, N.H. — We met up with J.W. Ocker, who is perhaps New England's foremost connoisseur of weird stuff, to explore the ruins of Madame Sherri's castle in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. His website, Odd Things I've Seen (OTIS), boasts in-depth and quirky documentation of his visits to peculiarities around...
HCRS welcomes new staff
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental health agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of nine new professionals in the first half of March, whose talents will augment HCRS’ services across Windham and Windsor counties. HCRS welcomes the following new...
Miss Vermont and Miss Vermont's Teen 2024 have been crowned
Vt. — A new Miss Vermont & Miss Vermont's Teen has been crowned in the Green Mountain State. Meara Seely of Brattleboro was named as Miss Vermont 2024. The 24-year-old graduated from George Washington University in 2022 and earned a BFA in Photojournalism. Seely currently works as a digital producer for a member of Vermont's Congressional delegation.
Vt. man arrested in assault that seriously injured victim
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police have arrested a Brattleboro man for a bloody assault that left the victim with serious injuries. Brattleboro officers were called to Main Street on April 11 at about 4:30 p.m. for a report of a man covered in blood. The victim was rushed to the...
Chester Selectboard hashes out STR ordinance, community health
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard met for their second monthly meeting on April 17, covering many issues that have been ongoing for the town over the last year. Chief among these issues was the long-running discussion of the town’s looming short-term rental (STR) ordinance. The proposed STR...
BFUHS March Elks Student of the Month
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – It is a pleasure to announce that Tela Harty has been named the March Elks Student of the Month for Bellows Falls Union High School (BFUHS). Tela, a senior, is the daughter of Tim and Shelby Harty of Westminster. Interested in getting all she can...
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SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Kaya is 120 pounds of fluffy love. This sweet 9-year-old Malamute loves car rides and walks. She is good with dogs, but no cats please. Kaya can be seen Wednesday-Saturday, from 12-4 p.m., or call 802-885-3997 for more information. Springfield Humane Society. 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield,...
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