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Don’t Just Wait—Create a Local Recall Option
Most Vermont towns can’t recall elected officials mid-term—even when trust is broken. But towns like Barre have shown it’s possible to give voters that power.…
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Season 1, Episode 1: The Buck Stops… Where?
The mayor promised honesty, safety, and integrity. Yet no background check policy has surfaced, and the very officials most likely to have it — HR,…
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Rutland Community Rallies to Keep Kim Peters as Recreation Superintendent
Rutland residents are rallying behind Kim Peters after Mayor Doenges announced he will not reappoint her as Recreation Superintendent. Community leaders and residents have expressed…
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The Full VerMonty: A Small Town’s Naked Dilemma
Nude Dude Sparks Town Talk—A Pittsford resident’s repeated public nudity has sparked discussion about Vermont’s laws and whether the town should enact a public visibility…
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Vermont’s Open Meeting Law: Transparency or Just a Technicality?
Vermont’s Open Meeting Law was meant to ensure transparency, but too often, public meetings happen with minimal awareness. Simply holding an open meeting doesn’t mean…
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10 Acres for $1. $12M in Debt. And a Quiet Vote.
A $12 million bond and a 10-acre land giveaway are about to be decided in a low-turnout vote this Wednesday. The Valley Community Center project…
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Local Burden, State Savings: The Impact of Act 180
Vermont’s Act 180, passed in 2024, expands restorative justice statewide, aiming to reduce court congestion. However, shifting the burden to local police without added funding…
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