On Thursday, Vermont Gas Systems filed a petition for a state permit to begin construction of its underground pipeline project, which has already collided with opposition from local residents who don’t like the route.
Renewable energy advocates
worry that a state fund that has fueled the growth of Vermont’s clean energy industry is running out of money. Gov.
Peter Shumlin says he has a plan to replenish the fund through a new generation
tax on Vermont Yankee.
Vergennes
is drafting rules for holiday displays in the city-owned park. The move comes
after a resident raised concerns about a nativity scene that appears every
December.
Vermont Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca worries petitions in Addison and Vergennes to stop a school merger will stall other districts considering school board consolidations.
The lawyer for suspended Vergennes police Chief
Michael Lowe entered a not guilty plea on his behalf today to a charge of
driving under the influence of drugs.