A
persistent drought struck large
swaths of the country this summer, and Vermont towns also report concerns about the lack of rain.
The state
climatologist says aquifer levels continue to
drop because there was so little rainfall.
Holiday travel will be a little easier in at least one Vermont town. State
transportation officials say repairs in Weathersfield are complete on Route 106, which
Tropical Storm Irene damaged near its junction with Route 131 in the
town.
A group of Southern Windsor County towns is
looking into the possibility of a shared, regional police force. Officials say the policing needs of Vermont towns are changing.