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Chester police seek witnesses to hit and run that injured dog
CHESTER — Authorities in Chester are appealing to the public for help after a dog was hit by a vehicle in a hit and run incident Wednesday night. The Chester Police Department reported that the accident occurred on Chester Street around 8:35 p.m. The vehicle, which was heading south toward the town center, struck the dog and is believed to have continued toward the center before taking an unknown route.
Car engulfed in flames after teen driver strikes deer, tree
SUNDERLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a teen driver was seriously injured after hitting a deer, crashing into a tree and having their car catch fire. Vermont State Police responded Tuesday at about 11:30 p.m. to a report of a car engulfed in flames on North Road in Sunderland. Troopers...
Stratton Mountain is in fine hands with Matt Jones as president/chief operating officer
Matt Jones found himself in a somewhat unusual situation when he was appointed president and chief operating officer of Stratton Mountain Resort last October. He had never skied at Stratton, the biggest and most prestigious ski area in southern Vermont, before getting the job, succeeding Bill Nupp, who was in the role for nine years.
Driver seriously injured after vehicle fire in Sunderland, police say
SUNDERLAND, Vt. — One person is in the hospital for treatment of serious injuries after their vehicle went up in flames in Sunderland. The crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Vermont State Police. Investigators said the driver, a 17-year-old from Sunderland, was traveling at a...
Bob Perry Lane House completed, Corlew family takes ownership
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Martha Dale and Patty Eisenhaur, cochairs of the Mountain Towns Housing Project (MTHP) Steering Committee, are excited to announce the completion of the Bob Perry Lane House, and the transfer of ownership to Kara Corlew. The closing took place on March 1, and the family moved into the house shortly thereafter.
Londonderry moves forward on wastewater projects
LONDONDERRY, Vt.— At their March 18 meeting, the Londonderry Selectboard heard from the Village Wastewater Committee on next steps for the town wastewater projects, approved the use of Pingree Park for a Mountain Towns Recreation fundraiser concert, discussed the hiring process for the town’s short-term rental (STR) administrator, approved the formation of a working group to review and revise the STR ordinance, approved the Town Highway Financial Plan, reviewed possible funding avenues with the Municipal Technical Assistance Program grant, ratified the liquor and tobacco licenses for the Londonderry Village Market, appointed several town officials, and amended the town’s bidding process.
Windsor County Sheriff’s Department recovers stolen vehicle after high-speed chase
PLYMOUTH — A stolen vehicle was recovered by the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department after a high-speed chase through Plymouth on March 26. At around 4:25 p.m., Lieutenant Thomas Battista attempted to stop a black BMW traveling at 56 mph in a 35 mph zone on Vermont 100. The...
Documentary film on Vermonters struggling with food, housing insecurity comes to Brattleboro
Just Getting By, a new documentary film by Bess O'Brien focused on Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity will tour Vermont from March 22-April 12th. The movie will play the Latchis Theatre on Sunday, March 31, at 7 p.m. The film is described as "a sweeping and yet intimate...
Windsor County Sheriff seeks help identifying bank fraud suspect
HARTLAND — The Windsor County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of making fraudulent withdrawals at the Mascoma Bank here and at the Springfield branch. Authorities have released surveillance images of the suspect, who is believed to be connected to...
Reimagining South Londonderry Community Meeting
Residents and interested citizens are invited to a community meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m., at the Londonderry Town Offices, to “reimagine South Londonderry.” The Londonderry Planning Commission has engaged consultants Stevens and Associates to develop a master plan for Londonderry’s South Village. Stevens and Consultants will review the scope of the project area, its goals and objectives, and seek community input and wishes – on land uses, activities, and character – for the south village. “This project will complement the North Village Master Plan developed in 2022, and help us plan for future improvements in our town,” said Heather Stephenson, chair of the Londonderry Planning Commission.
Bennington County man accused of driving drunk, crashing car
A Bennington County man has been charged with driving under the influence after a crash. Jonathan Purdy, 31, of Shaftsbury, was driving on Church Street around 8:40 p.m. Monday, when he left the travel lane, and sideswiped a utility pole and mailbox, Vermont State Police said. The vehicle then ended up in a nearby driveway.
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