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FEMA Turns Down State’s Request For Larger Culverts
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A stream crossing in Townshend is the test culvert for building back town infrastructure in a more resilient fashion after the devastation of Tropical Storm Irene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it won’t pay for larger culverts like the one in Townshend that the state says are needed to withstand future floods. FEMA says the state is applying inconsistent standards.VPR News
Book Showcases People Of Townshend
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Photographer, Karl Decker, is a photographer who has spent nearly a decade in the homes and gardens of Townshend’s residents, learning their stories and taking their portraits. Those photos and stories are now published in a book called "The People of Townshend, Vermont."VPR News
Drought Conditions Linger Underground, In Vermont Water Supplies
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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.VPR News
Townshend To Weigh Gun Ban In Public Buildings
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In Townshend, the Select Board is considering a ban on firearms in all public buildings – a local measure that, if passed, would violate state law.VPR News
Hydro Advocates Tout Bill That Expedites Permitting
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Some advocates would like to see Vermont towns go back to the renewable energy future by relying more heavily on hydroelectricity. They say a bill to simplify the permit process that’s pending on Governor Peter Shumlin’s desk would make that more likely, but skeptics say hydro is still too inefficient and expensive.VPR News
Vt. Reiterates Request To Increase FEMA Reimbursement For Irene Damage
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As Gov. Peter Shumlin is asking President Obama to increase the state’s federal reimbursement for damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene from 75 to 90 percent, the cost of Irene-related repair work continues to saddle city and town finances.VPR News
VTrans Says, Without Well-Funded Project, Scott Bridge Won’t Reopen
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Transportation Secretary Brian Searles says the historic covered bridge in Townshend has been patched several times over the years, and last week the Vermont Agency of Transportation decided to close it to all traffic.VPR News
VTrans Closes Damaged Covered Bridge In Townshend
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The Vermont Agency of Transportation says a recent inspection of the Scott Bridge in Townshend showed that it had extensive deterioration, and that it should be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians.VPR News