SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Leadership Southeast Vermont (LSEVT) Class of 2023 has completed its classes. The 2022-2023 group began in September, attending sessions each month about regional and cultural history, human services, politics and government, education, social services, economic development, corrections, … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Town Library hosted its first “Community Conversation” with Police Chief Burnham at the beginning of May. Those who could not attend may view the conversation online via SAPA TV. The library has scheduled its second forum, … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Nick Sheehan addressed the Ludlow Rotary Club at their May 2 meeting at DJ’s Restaurant. As a Vermont 911 Dispatch Call Center Operator, he is responsible for taking emergency calls from around the state and correctly routing … Continued
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – On Tuesday, July 12, the Rockingham Selectboard heard concerns from residents on Lower Bartonsville Road about excessive speeding and illegal usage at the gravel pit. Municipal Manager Scott Pickup invited the residents in attendance, Stephen Chipman, Sarah … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. –Members of the Vermont State Police in conjunction with the Springfield Police Department are investigating a suspicious death reported Monday afternoon, June 6, 2022, in Springfield. The investigation began when Springfield police received a call at 12:18 p.m. … Continued
Dear Editor, I read with interest the front page article “Qualified Immunity Bill could affect police staffing.” The article gave only one side of this issue and implied that the bill is still being discussed. In this year’s Vermont … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – A pending bill, currently in Vermont Legislature that would eliminate qualified immunity for police officers, could negatively affect local staffing of the Bellows Falls Village Police Department moving forward. In March, the Vermont Senate advanced a … Continued
Dear Editor, To the Chester Selectboard and community members: Good evening and thank you for your service. I am here for one reason: Police advisory committee! I have lost count as to the amount of times I have asked … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – At the Sept. 1 Chester Selectboard meeting, the board heard from members of the Andover Selectboard as discussions begin concerning the budget assessment for Andover that cover the Fire, Ambulance, and Dispatch services from Chester for their … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Tuesday, March 9, the Bellows Falls Police Department discussed staffing concerns with the Village Trustees. Municipal Manager Scott Pickup discussed the frustrations the Police Department was having with hiring officers. According to Pickup, it is … Continued